The main reason for visiting Rwanda is to track the famous mountain gorillas, but though this is an undeniably wonderful experience, there is a great deal more to the country and it is well worth spending a few extra days to experience it all. A couple of days of gorilla tracking is ideal and can easily be combined with some time in Kigali, relaxing along the shores of Lake Kivu or chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest.
Flight Time
17¼ hours (New York to Kigali)
Time Zone
UTC +2
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Suggested itineraries for Rwanda
These itineraries give you a starting point for what your trip to Rwanda could entail. They cover routes we've found work particularly well and feature some of our favorite places to stay. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
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Rwanda in pictures
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![Boat excursion from Moriah Hill Resort]( "Boat excursion from Moriah Hill Resort")
Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Kivu -
![Mountain gorilla, Volcanoes National Park]( "Mountain gorilla, Volcanoes National Park")
Go gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park -
![Silverback gorilla, Volcanoes National Park]( "Silverback gorilla, Volcanoes National Park")
Spend an hour with wild gorillas -
![Outskirts of Kigali, Rwanda]( "Outskirts of Kigali, Rwanda")
Enjoy the bustling atmosphere of Kigali -
![Chimpanzee, Mahale Mountains National Park]( "Chimpanzee, Mahale Mountains National Park")
See the chimpanzees of Nyungwe Forest -
![Rwenzori double-collared Sunbird, Nyunwge Forest]( "Rwenzori double-collared Sunbird, Nyunwge Forest")
Spot colourful birdlife -
![Lake Kivu, Gisenyi]( "Lake Kivu, Gisenyi")
Relax at Lake Kivu -
![Drummers at Iby'Iwachu Cultural Village]( "Drummers at Iby'Iwachu Cultural Village")
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Our expert guides to traveling in Rwanda
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Rwanda. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Rwanda at its best.
Gorilla tracking: Rwanda or Uganda?
Tracking mountain gorilla in either Uganda or Rwanda is one of Africa's most memorable wildlife encounters. There are pros and cons to each country, but in each one, you will have an experience you will never forget.
Typical day on safari
A typical day on safari essentially revolves around the need to see the wildlife at its most active. It usually follows a similar routine with slight variations between destinations and seasons.
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