Volcanoes National Park
Natural SceneryGorilla trekking permits in Volcanoes National Park cost $1,500 and require booking months in advance for the June to September dry season. Experience the Virunga mountains.
Suggested: 8h
International adults pay 100 USD daily for Akagera National Park, a 1,122-km² Rwanda safari site home to lions, rhinos, and over 500 bird species.
Suggested: 8h
Nyungwe Forest
Natural SceneryNyungwe Forest National Park spans 1,019 square kilometers of montane rainforest and protects 13 primate species. Chimpanzee trekking permits cost $150 USD.
Suggested: 8h
Kigali sits at 1,567 meters elevation. This guide details 500-RWF moto-taxi rates, 50 USD visa fees, and the mandatory Umuganda city closure for Rwanda travelers.
Suggested: 48h
Gorilla Guardians
Historical & CulturalEntry to the Gorilla Guardians Village in Kinigi costs 35 USD per person and supports 1,000 former poachers. This cultural site near Volcanoes National Park offers authentic Rwandan heritage experiences.
Suggested: 3h
Iby'iwacu
Historical & CulturalIby'iwacu Cultural Village in Kinigi charges a 35 USD entrance fee and supports former poachers. This site at 2,400 meters elevation offers traditional archery and drumming.
Suggested: 2h
Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre
Historical & CulturalThe Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre in Nyamagabe houses remains of 50,000 victims and is free to visit. It sits about 150 kilometers from Kigali.
Suggested: 2h
Congo-Nile Trail
Natural SceneryThe 227-kilometer Congo-Nile Trail follows the divide between Africa’s two largest river basins along Lake Kivu. Expect ten days of hiking or five days of cycling.
Suggested: 72h