Luxury Rwanda Tours

Visit Rwanda

Visit Rwanda to discover the land of the mountain gorilla; a country that promises the sighting of native primates surrounded by breathtaking mountainous scenery. As a country, it has overcome a genocide and is currently shifting towards eco-tourism, facing a rise in sustainable lodging, wildlife viewing and intensive animal conservation. Rwanda offers luxury accommodation, quality guiding, vast volcanic conservation areas and one of the few remaining places in the world to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

What you need to know about Rwanda

Kigali

Capital City

(GMT+2)

Local Time

Rwandan Franc

Local Currency

Brochettes

National Dish

Kigali

Largest City

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Luxury Rwanda Itineraries

These example itineraries are here to get you inspired, but no two True Travel holidays are the same. Our Rwanda experts start planning each trip with a blank piece of paper, designing every itinerary 100% personalised to you.

Rwanda, Tanzania, Zanzibar

From £19,225 pp

From $23,100 pp

Gorillas, Serengeti & Zanzibar Honeymoon

The Ultimate Safari Honeymoon

Where to go in Rwanda

Virungas

Gorilla Experiences

Nyungwe Forest National Park

Monkeys & Canopy Walks

Why We Love Rwanda

From

Matt

A SHINING LIGHT

Two decades after the 1994 genocide ripped the country in two, Rwanda is now a beacon of hope and optimism in central Africa. The welcoming people make this small country a delight to visit; it has truly undergone a renaissance in its recent history, and visitors can also travel to memorials to learn more about the country’s turbulent past. Characterised by its lush green mountains, covered in terraced farmland and shrouded in equatorial jungles, it is clear why Rwanda is nicknamed the Land of a Thousand Hills.

VOLCANO TREKKING WITH GORILLAS

The beautiful hillsides outside of Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, can guide you towards the country’s brightest star, Volcanoes National Park. In the shadow of the awe-inspiring Virunga volcanoes, you have the opportunity to spot golden monkeys and rare mountain gorillas through bamboo forests. Trek up over 7,500 feet to spend time with a family of gorillas; the unforgettable encounter is definitely worth every penny of the expensive permits required to trek into the volcanoes.

NYUNGWE FOREST PRIMATE SAFARIS

Nyungwe Forest National Park, an untouched tropical rainforest, has the largest strip of montane forest in East or Central Africa. Journey into the heart of the forest with three hundred different bird species flying overhead under the towering trees. For primate enthusiasts, it is home to thirteen different species, and this majestic rainforest encourages the tracking of famous chimpanzees whilst experiencing the canopy walk. Stay at a forest lodge for an immersive experience in wildlife and nature.

NATURE & BIRDLIFE

Rural Rwanda is teeming with birdlife and is covered in tea plantations and a patchwork of banana and maize crop, with shimmering lakes and rivers winding through. Whilst many travellers visit Rwanda to focus on primates, the extraordinary scenery more than complements any trip.

Where to stay in Rwanda

Volcanoes National Park

Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Gisakura

One & Only Nyungwe Forest Lodge

Des Volcans

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Des Volcans

Bisate Lodge

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Shruti

We were so impressed with the standards here, particularly the level of service. The gorillas, of course blew us away and the whole trip was a truly spectacular wildlife experience.