Protected Wilderness
National Parks
Iconic
Volcanoes National Park
- Mountain gorilla trekking
- Five volcanic peaks
- Golden monkey tracking
- Dian Fossey research center
Big Five
Akagera National Park
- Lions, elephants, rhinos
- Savanna safari drives
- Boat safaris on Lake Ihema
- 480+ bird species
Rainforest
Nyungwe Forest Park
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Canopy walkway 50m high
- 13 primate species
- 310+ bird species
Gishwati-Mukura Park
- Restored rainforest
- Chimpanzees & golden monkeys
- 230+ bird species
- Conservation success story
Popular
Lake Kivu
- Sandy beaches & resorts
- Kayaking & boat tours
- Island exploration
- Stunning sunset views
Musanze Caves
- Ancient lava tube caves
- 2km underground network
- Historical refuge site
- Guided cave tours
LAKES & WATERFALLS
Burera & Ruhondo Twin Lakes
- Volcanic mountain backdrop
- Terraced hillsides
- Canoeing adventures
- Birdwatching paradise
- Fishing communities
- Stunning panoramic views
Lake Muhazi
- 60km serpentine lake
- Close to Kigali (1 hour)
- Water sports & swimming
- Lakeside resorts
- Fresh fish restaurants
- Day trip destination
CULTURAL SITES
King's Palace Museum
- Traditional beehive palace
- Sacred Inyambo cattle
- Royal artifacts & regalia
- Cultural performances
Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village
- Intore dance performances
- Traditional archery
- Banana beer brewing
- Basket weaving workshops
Ethnographic Museum
- Seven themed galleries
- Pre-colonial artifacts
- Traditional clothing
- Contemporary art
ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
Trekking
Volcano Hiking
- Mount Bisoke day hike
- Karisimbi 2-day trek
- Crater lake summits
- Alpine ecosystems
Canopy Walkway
- 50 meters above forest
- 160m suspension bridge
- Bird's-eye rainforest views
- Primate spotting
Tea Plantation Tours
- Rolling green hills
- Tea picking experience
- Factory tours
- Fresh tea tasting