Discover Its Beauty and Wildlife

Where to Go in Rwanda: A Guide to the Top Destinations & National Parks

Where to Go in Rwanda

Rwanda may be small, but it holds multitudes. From primate-filled rainforests and Big Five savannahs to cities and serene lakes, the “Land of a Thousand Hills” offers astonishing diversity within its compact borders. This guide takes you through Rwanda’s most extraordinary places, its parks, cities, and landscapes, so you can shape a trip as dynamic as the country itself.


Home to the lush Volcanoes National Park and the scenic savannahs of Akagera, Rwanda offers rare encounters with mountain gorillas and Big Five safaris. Misty forests and rolling hills define its wild beauty.

Uganda lives up to the standards of an authentic African experience.

Renowned for its classic savanna safaris, Kenya is the setting for the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, known for its annual wildebeest migration.

Home to the iconic Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania offers unparalleled wildlife experiences. The Great Migration passes through its vast plains.

Zanzibar is renowned for its breathtaking beaches, its extensive coral reefs that provide world-class scuba diving and snorkelling, and for its historic Stone Town with its narrow, winding streets and mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European architecture.

1 of 5

Rwanda

Home to the lush Volcanoes National Park and the scenic savannahs of Akagera, Rwanda offers rare encounters with mountain gorillas and Big Five safaris. Misty forests and rolling hills define its wild beauty.

Uganda

Uganda lives up to the standards of an authentic African experience.

Kenya

Renowned for its classic savanna safaris, Kenya is the setting for the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, known for its annual wildebeest migration.

Tanzania

Home to the iconic Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania offers unparalleled wildlife experiences. The Great Migration passes through its vast plains.

Zanzibar

Zanzibar is renowned for its breathtaking beaches, its extensive coral reefs that provide world-class scuba diving and snorkelling, and for its historic Stone Town with its narrow, winding streets and mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European architecture.


Rwanda’s Premier National Parks

Rwanda’s soul is written in its wild spaces, and nowhere is this more vivid than in its national parks. Each park tells a different story: the mist-shrouded volcanoes where mountain gorillas roam, the endless savannahs alive with the Big Five, the ancient rainforests echoing with the calls of chimpanzees, and the reborn landscapes where conservation is giving nature a second chance. Together, these parks form the heart of Rwanda’s safari experience, giving travelers encounters that are both profoundly intimate and endlessly varied.

 

Akagera National Park

On Rwanda’s eastern frontier lies Akagera National Park, a world apart from the misty mountains. Here, open savannahs roll into woodland, papyrus swamps fringe glittering lakes, and the horizon feels endless. Once devastated by poaching, Akagera has become a conservation...
View details

Volcanoes National Park

Few places stir the imagination quite like Volcanoes National Park, where mist curls around the Virunga volcanoes and ancient forests shelter the world’s most endangered primates. This is where the pioneering work of Dian Fossey took root, and where today’s...
View details

Nyungwe National Park

In the southwest, Nyungwe Forest National Park stretches across the hills, a vast, ancient rainforest that is one of Africa’s oldest and most biodiverse. Its dense canopy shelters 13 species of primates, including troops of black-and-white colobus monkeys and, most...
View details

Gishwati-Mukura National Park

The youngest of Rwanda’s national parks, Gishwati Mukura National Park tells a story of renewal. Once heavily degraded, it has been restored as a conservation stronghold, protecting vital biodiversity in the western highlands. The park is home to chimpanzees, golden...
View details

Kigali City: Africa’s Cleanest & Most Vibrant Capital

More than just a starting point, Kigali city is one of Africa’s most welcoming capitals. Renowned for its safety and cleanliness, the city pulses with creative energy. Explore the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a moving tribute to the past, before diving...
View details

Musanze: The Gateway to the Volcanoes

In the foothills of the Virunga mountains, Musanze Rwanda is the primary hub for visitors heading to Volcanoes National Park. Its strategic location makes it the perfect base for gorilla trekking adventures. Beyond logistics, Musanze also offers cultural encounters, including...
View details

Lake Kivu: Relaxation on the Rift Valley Shores

One of Africa’s Great Lakes, Lake Kivu is Rwanda’s most serene retreat. Its glassy waters stretch along the western border, framed by the rolling hills of the Rift Valley. Along its shores, charming towns invite you to slow down: Rubavu...
View details

Safari Tours In Rwanda

3 days
Rwanda Safari

3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Safari

Volcanoes National Park

Welcome to Rwanda!  Our three-day Rwanda gorilla safari is ideal for those with limited time in the country, as well as for those who’d like to add a special treat t

View Tour

Price From $

4 days
Rwanda Safari

4-Day Rwanda Gorillas and Akagera Wildlife Safari

Akagera National Park Volcanoes National Park

Welcome to Rwanda!  Our 4-Day Rwanda Gorillas and Akagera Wildlife Safari is tailor-made for those who’d like to see Rwanda’s keynote savannah and rainforest speci

View Tour

Price From $

4 days
Rwanda Safari

Rwanda Gorilla, Golden Monkeys and Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu Volcanoes National Park

Welcome to Rwanda!  Our 4-Day Rwanda Gorilla, Golden Monkeys and Lake Kivu tour is perfect for those who’d like to enjoy a little lakeside downtime after tracking pr

View Tour

Price From $

1 of 3
3 days
Rwanda Safari

3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Safari

Volcanoes National Park

Welcome to Rwanda!  Our three-day Rwanda gorilla safari is ideal for those with limited time in the country, as well as for those who’d like to add a special treat t

View Tour

Price From $

4 days
Rwanda Safari

4-Day Rwanda Gorillas and Akagera Wildlife Safari

Akagera National Park Volcanoes National Park

Welcome to Rwanda!  Our 4-Day Rwanda Gorillas and Akagera Wildlife Safari is tailor-made for those who’d like to see Rwanda’s keynote savannah and rainforest speci

View Tour

Price From $

4 days
Rwanda Safari

Rwanda Gorilla, Golden Monkeys and Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu Volcanoes National Park

Welcome to Rwanda!  Our 4-Day Rwanda Gorilla, Golden Monkeys and Lake Kivu tour is perfect for those who’d like to enjoy a little lakeside downtime after tracking pr

View Tour

Price From $

×

Flash McTours and Travel

Click one of our representatives below to chat on WhatsApp

× How can I help you?