Destinations
Rwanda
The country of a thousand hills is Africa’s most forward-thinking and positive nation.
The first thing that springs to most people’s minds when thinking of Rwanda is its turbulent political history. But today’s Rwanda is a far cry from the nation it was in the mid-90s:
The country has emerged from the shadows and has much to offer visitors, most notably the tracking of endangered mountain gorillas in the lush Volcanoes National Park.
It is Africa’s most accessible gorilla trekking destination from the capital of Kigali. Guests are just a few hours away from Volcanoes National Park, where Dian Fossey completed 20 years of in-depth study on the habituation of wild gorilla families. It was on these bamboo-covered slopes that “Gorillas in the Mist” was filmed. Today, small groups of privileged guests are able to enter this pristine forest and walk among these incredible creatures. This is easily combined with chimpanzee and golden monkey viewing, along with over 12 other primates and over 300 bird species.
We recommend a primate trip to visit the gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys. Combine this trip with Tanzania or Kenya to create the ultimate wildlife safari adventure.
