TOP DESTINATIONS IN RWANDA

Top destinations in Rwanda to explore this year.

It is now 2 decades since the genocide took place in Rwanda. It is Africa's comeback kid, with efforts to clean the streets, embrace peace and encourage prosperity. This country has successful promoted its land back to its rightful place of revered natural beauty. It is referred to as the land of a thousand hills and to those who love the scenery, a visit to Rwanda will not disappoint you. It is surrounded by breathtaking views, amazing wildlife, and many others. Rwanda has very many destinations that can be accessed by travelers on a safari.

Rwanda is among the few countries that are blessed to protect the Mountain Gorillas. They are found in Volcanoes National park and the roads to this park have been improved such as the road networks have been constructed, the number of rangers has been increased and the methods of wildlife conservation have been improved. On the total number of 880 mountain gorillas that are believed to be remaining in the world, an estimate of 300 gorillas resides in Volcanoes National Park in the Virunga mountains. In order to access the park, travelers have to first purchase the gorilla permits from the Rwanda Development Board. There is 10 habituated gorilla groups that are open to travelers to trek. A visit to Rwanda offers travelers a fantastic gorilla safari in volcanoes national park. Apart from mountain gorillas, other attractions include Elephants, Buffaloes, Giant forest Hogs, and many other mammals.

Rwanda provides shelter to one of Africa's last remaining high altitude tropical rain-forest known as Nyungwe Forest. This forest is one of the bio-diverse forests in the World. It accommodates 1080 plant species and 250 Albertine rift endemic bird species and their presence in this park attracts many birders from all over the globe and a visit to Nyungwe forest national park will give you a chance to experience a canopy walk which is the only one in East Africa and this will offer you an opportunity to view the forest in its full majesty. Chimpanzee tracking is also done only in nyungwe forest national park.

Kigali genocide memorial center is not known for its overt beauty and it is a plain, modern building which is surrounded by gardens, there sit a concrete graves of mass of the victims who were killed during the Rwanda genocide, the largest massacre in Rwanda’s history that took place in 1994 and it took very many lives of Rwandese. This notable site should not be missed on your itinerary when visiting Rwanda. The story inside here is both shocking and thought-provoking. In this place there are documentaries, personal film footage, and photography, illustrating what took place during the genocide. A visit to this place will give you an opportunity to know what took place during the genocide.

Hiking is one of the impressive ways of experiencing Rwanda. A hike at the Congo Nile trail will off you a dramatic view of the rolling hills from which Rwanda earns its affectionate nickname. The Congo Nile trail is a famous passage that winds alongside the country's most famous stretch of crystal water, Lake Kivu. And in this area, the power of unoccupied nature is spectacular, especially in the shadow of the majestic mountains passed along the way.

The breathtaking Akagera National park is home to some of the most impressive animals in Rwanda such as Elephants, Zebras, Buffaloes, Baboons, Leopards and hyenas, and many others. This park is covered with stunning savannahs, dramatic mountains, green grasslands, and lakes. However, the government is planning to reintroduce lions and black rhinos in Akagera National Park since the poaching laws have been significantly strengthened.

Lake Kivu is one of the largest lakes in the world and one of the world's exploding lake. It is found on the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Lake Kivu is one of the places that allow you to relax your mind and also swim, it is also extremely picturesque. The tropical vegetation surrounding this lake makes it one of the most beautiful sites in Rwanda.

Almost every destination in Rwanda is a top destination due to their unique attractions hence making Rwanda qualify to be one of the top Destinations to encounter before you die. Some of the other destinations that are not mentioned above include national museum Huye, Lake Ihema, Lake Muhazi, Giswati forest, Nyamata church among others.