Tourism
Rwanda is a land of great diversity and beauty. Popularly known as ‘the land of a thousand hills’, Rwanda
has six volcanoes, twenty-three lakes and numerous rivers, some forming the source of the great River Nile.
The landscapes in this green country are truly breathtaking. many a visitor to Rwanda has remarked that the
physical beautey of the country is without equal on the African continent. Spectacular volcanoes and dense
tropical forests dominate the north of the country, while gentle hills and valleys, calm lakes and turbulent
rivers in both savannah and dense tropical vegetation dominate the rest of the country.
Rwanda boasts a wide variety of wildlife. The Parc National des Volcans, in northern Rwanda is home to
the world’s largest number of endangered mountain gorillas. Numbering in the hundreds, the gorillas live in
a protected area, free from poachers. The gorillas can be viewed in their natural mountain habitats at a
fairly close range.
A staggering 670 different bird species have been recorded in Rwanda. For botanists, the gorgeous
wildflowers of the forrests and mountains are capped by more than 100 orchid species in Nyungwe alone.
The Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda is teeming with wildlife both large and small. They range
from Lions, Giraffe, Elephant and Hippopotamus to Hyena, Impala and Gazelle. There is a rich variety of
bird life at Akagera as well.
Rwanda also has water bodies, which are ideal for water sports and fishing, particularly Lake Kivu in the
west of the country and Lake Muhazi in the east. lake Kivu also offers beautiful beaches, jutting peninsulas
and an archipelago of beautiful islands.
Rwanda, in a nutshell, is a nature lover’s paradise. It is also one of the friendliest of countries. A warm
welcome is complemented by comfortable facilities, fine food and a rich cultural heritage.
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