Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu is the largest of numerous freshwater lakes that shimmer in the valleys of Rwanda. Steep terraced hills lead down to the picturesque lake shore, and three resort towns, Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu, are an ideal stopping point to relax, swim, or take a boat excursion past the small lakeside villages that offer a rewarding glimpse of rural life.
Nyungwe Forest
In the southwest of Rwanda, Nyungwe Forest National Park is an enormous tropical forest with a high canopy. Access is easy, but start on one of the guided walking/hiking trails and you'll rapidly realise just how big it is.
Volcanoes National Park
The great volcanic massif of the Virunga Mountains straddles the borders of Rwanda, Uganda and the DRC, covering a huge area of over 8,000km², and encompassing six active and three extinct volcanoes.
Best time for visiting Rwanda
best time: June - Sept & December - February / good time: March - April
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Kigali
Rwanda is a small country, with its modern capital, Kigali, at the centre. From here the roads radiate outwards, like the spokes of a wheel, and hence you'll occasionally spend a night here as part of any itinerary.
