“GT” Travel in Rwanda

Travel with “Good Tour­ism” in Rwanda (scroll down for posts). Learn about spe­cial places, people to meet, and things to do from tour­ism insiders keen to show­case Rwanda’s good, bet­ter, best.

Rwanda, often referred to as the “Land of a Thou­sand Hills”, is a cap­tiv­at­ing East Afric­an nation with sev­er­al com­pel­ling reas­ons why one should con­sider visiting:

• Gor­il­las: One of the most remark­able attrac­tions in Rwanda is its oppor­tun­ity for gor­illa trekking. The coun­try is home to a sig­ni­fic­ant por­tion of the world’s remain­ing moun­tain gor­il­las. Track­ing these gentle giants in the lush forests of Vol­ca­noes Nation­al Park is a once-in-a-life­time exper­i­ence that pro­motes con­ser­va­tion aware­ness and sup­ports communities.
• Land­scapes: Rwanda’s pic­tur­esque land­scapes are awe-inspir­ing. The undu­lat­ing hills, shim­mer­ing lakes, and verd­ant val­leys cre­ate a stun­ning back­drop for explor­a­tion. The scen­ic beauty not only offers a feast for the eyes but also provides a serene escape from the bustle of mod­ern life.
• Cul­tur­al rich­ness: Immerse your­self in Rwanda’s vibrant cul­ture and his­tory. Dis­cov­er the warmth of its people, learn about tra­di­tion­al dance and music, and gain insights into the nation’s chal­len­ging past; its resi­li­ence and progress.
• Wild­life and con­ser­va­tion: Bey­ond gor­il­las, Rwanda boasts a diverse array of wild­life. Akagera Nation­al Park offers the chance to spot lions, ele­phants, gir­affes, and more. The coun­try’s com­mit­ment to con­ser­va­tion and sus­tain­able tour­ism ensures that your vis­it con­trib­utes to the pro­tec­tion of these pre­cious ecosystems.
• Safe and wel­com­ing: Rwanda is known for its safety and hos­pit­al­ity. The gov­ern­ment’s efforts in main­tain­ing secur­ity have earned the coun­try a repu­ta­tion as one of Africa’s safest des­tin­a­tions. Trav­el­lers can explore with peace of mind and enjoy inter­ac­tions with friendly locals.
• Deli­cious food: Indulge in Rwanda’s culin­ary scene, where you can savour a mix of tra­di­tion­al Afric­an and inter­na­tion­al fla­vors. Try dishes like ‘brochettes’ (grilled skew­ers) and ‘iso­mbe’ (cas­sava leaves cooked with pea­nuts), gain­ing a taste of the loc­al culture.
• Adven­ture: For those seek­ing adven­ture, Rwanda offers activ­it­ies like hik­ing to vol­can­ic peaks, kayak­ing on Lake Kivu, and explor­ing the Nyung­we rain­forest. The vari­ety of exper­i­ences caters to dif­fer­ent interests and thrill levels.
• Pho­to­graphy: With its stun­ning vis­tas, unique wild­life, and vibrant cul­ture, Rwanda provides ample oppor­tun­it­ies for pho­to­graphy enthu­si­asts to cap­ture strik­ing and mean­ing­ful images.

Rwanda beck­ons trav­el­lers with its remark­able biod­iversity, cul­tur­al depth, and com­mit­ment to pro­gress. Wheth­er you’re drawn by gor­illa encoun­ters, scen­ic land­scapes, or cul­tur­al immer­sion, Rwanda prom­ises an unfor­get­table jour­ney that blends explor­a­tion, edu­ca­tion, and a deep appre­ci­ation for this resur­gent nation.