Best Places to visit in Rwanda
Rwanda is a landlocked country in central Africa and is one of the few places globally where mountain gorillas can be found and observed. Rwanda has spectacular landscapes with stunning rolling hills patched with green valleys.
There are many reasons for visiting Rwanda, some of which can be seen below:
Nyungwe forest
Nyungwe forest boasts 25% of Africa’s primates and the magnificent canopy walk; there are about 400 habituated black and white colobus monkeys, 300 species of birds, and 75 mammal species.
The canopy walkway is divided into three sections of a 160 meter stretch; the longest is the second, a 90 meter stretch; the first is a 45 meter stretch and the third, which is the shortest, is 25 meters, the highest point of the 90 meter stretch is 70 meters from the ground. Some of the monkeys you can see in Nyungwe are owl-faced monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, and vervet monkeys, among others.
Chimpanzee trekking is one of the life experiences you should try. Rwanda Chimpanzee trekking can be done in Nyungwe forest in Rwanda. The chimpanzees are man’s closest relatives, with a DNA of 98.7%. Watching these great apes is marvelous as you watch mothers feeding their children and teaching them skills.
Volcanoes National Park for Mountain gorillas
One of the reasons you visit Rwanda is to encounter the enchanting gorilla families; gorillas can be trekked in volcanoes national park. The great apes have greatly increased over the years due to the conservation efforts started by an American primatologist who was called Dian Fossey.
Golden monkey trekking
Golden monkeys are also a must-see in Rwanda; these unique, playful primates are beautiful to behold. Golden monkey trekking also comes with a bonus of watching other primate species.
Rwanda’s history
Rwanda has a dreadful history about the Rwandan genocide one of the reasons you should visit the country is to explore the historical sites of the Rwandan genocide. The Rwandan genocide saw the killing of over 800,000 Rwandans in the war between the Hutu and Tutsi. One of the places you can visit is the Nyamata church, where many people were massacred during the genocide; the place hasn’t really changed since the incident happened.
Culture
One of the reasons you can visit Rwanda is to explore the untouched African culture; it’s only in Rwanda that you will have the opportunity to become king for a day and enjoy the pleasures of being in an African palace. Visiting the Batwa people will also give you a thrilling experience as you listen to ancient stories of people who lived within the rainforests of volcanic ranges for over 500,000 years.
Visit Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu is considered the highest lake in Africa, situated about 1460 meters above sea level, and you can also visit ports such as Rubavu and others. The lake provides magnificent views and has a lot of recreational activities to be enjoyed.
Wildlife
Rwanda is not only about mountain gorillas but also wildlife if you visit places like Akagera national park where you can see animals like giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hippos and many more. You will also be able to see various species of birds.
Inema art center
The Inema art center is one of the places to visit and get some handmade African crafts to take home for remembrance. There are also some other art galleries you can visit. You can also visit a lot of Rwandan museums and learn a lot about African cultures.
