NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK
This is the largest mountain forest in Africa which extends from lush valleys to high mountain peaks. Nyungwe has the distinction of forming the watershed between Africa’s two largest river systems, the Nile and the Congo.
The most remote
Nyungwe is most allur- ing for its primates: 13 species in all. The most important ornithological site in Rwanda, Nyungwe harbours al-
AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK
THE NATURE LOVER, EXPLORER WILL BE IMPRESSED BY THE VARIETY AND UNIQUENESS OF WHAT CAN BE OBSERVED WHILE VISITING RWANDA
Rwanda presents excellent tourism assets ranging from the natural attractions such as the world famous mountain gorilla in the Volcanoes National Park, 13 species of primates in Nyungwe National Park, about 700 species of birds, flora including the orchids, to the unique culture and heritage that make it a desirable destination for any type of tourist.
Amazing adventurous caves of Rwanda
Diverse wildlife in Akagera National park
THE VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
This park is home to Rwanda’s Gentle Giants, the Mountain Gorilla. The most popular activ- ity in Volcanoes National Park is mountain gorillas tracking though a variety of other day and over- night excursions are offered.
These include day walks to visit a troop of habituated golden mon- keys and to the research centre at Karisoke site started by Dian Fos- sey. More ambitious are the as-
BUHANGA ECO-PARK
A small patch of forest located 8km outside Musanze offering na- ture walks, picnics and camping facilities. The forest is dominated by magnificent dragon trees and is home to a number of exquisite birds.
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cents to the peak of Bisoke, where a beautiful crater lake is nestled in the old volcanic caldera, and to the 4,507 metre Karisimbi, the highest point in the Virungas.
Rwanda is the safest location in East Africa allowing tourists to walk around the country’s capital city and provinces peacefully.
RWANDA’S CULTURE AND HISTORY
Rwanda has a rich culture evi- denced in the diversity of fine crafts, rich traditions, music and dance. Sought after crafts include pottery, basketry, painting, jewelry, wood carving and metalwork.
A window on Rwanda’s history is provided by numerous memo- rial sites and museums preserved around the country. A number of Community Based Tourism experi- ences offer travellers the opportu- nity to experience cultural life.
BIRD WATCHING
Rwanda is one of the world’s hot- test ornithological destinations, with around 700 species recorded in an area less than half the size of Scotland.
There are 26 species endemic to the highland forests and marshes of the Albertine Rift Valley.
KIGALI CITY
Is among the safest, friendliest and cleanest of African cities, blessed with a moderate high altitude cli- mate and is conveniently located within three hours’ drive of most of the country’s main tourist sites.
Kigali boasts a range of hotels ca- tering to all tastes and budgets. Despite these concessions to mo- dernity, Kigali retains the feel of a garden city. The neat and compact city center can easily be explored on foot, and
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it is studded with small shops and stalls displaying a wide range of lov- ingly executed handicrafts.
Lies in a relatively low altitude. It is Rwanda’s only game reserve to see up to 20 mammal species, includ- ing hippos, elephants, buffalos and on occasion hyenas.
The landscape is made up of high- land plateaus with a multitude of rivers including the Akagera.
The Cote d’Azur of East Africa, Rwanda’s beautiful Lake Kivu is enclosed by country’s character- istic rolling hills. Lake Kivu is surrounded by three resort towns with breathtak- ing views, beautiful intimate vil- las, a variety of water sports and mouth-watering restaurants.
most 300 bird species of which two dozen are restricted to a handful of mountain forests on the Albertine Rift.
headwater of the Nile was discovered to lie in Nyungwe
The avian highlight of Nyungwe is the great blue turaco.
Tours of the surrounding tea estates are also avail- able, and a newly built canopy walk offers thrill-
ing views into the verdant canopy of this enchanted forest.
LAKE KIVU LITTORAL
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