Rwanda Tourist Destinations You Absolutely Must Visit in 2021
After Rwanda was ranked seventh among the best travel destinations in 2021 for greater adventure, convenient and safe travel worldwide according to Forbes Bucket list travel, Truly Rwanda the land of a thousand hills is a country with a number of incredible tourist offerings that will redefine your experience in adventure travel and give you life time safari memories. With such a ranking, we have come up with Rwanda tourist destinations you absolutely must visit in 2021 according to our expert pick. Get to know where your Rwanda adventure safari will take you for authentic and ultimate adventure experiences.
Kigali City
Rwanda is a small country with Kigali city as its capital city, it acts as your entrance to Rwanda with the international Airport being within this city, the clean and verdant Kigali city very organized with warm people, less crowded, little or no noise in some areas and less traffic on its clean roads welcomes you to this land and gives you the first impression of what Rwanda stands for.
There are various and amazing important landmarks around Kigali city that you could visit featuring the Kigali Genocide Memorial Grounds where over 250,000 victims of the 1994 Rwanda Genocide were given descent burial in a mass grave, you get to have a general insight about this unfortunate experience upon visiting this place, you can also have a city tour around places like Nyamirambo Women’s Center and get to know about the traditions and culture as well as the daily living of Rwandans. You could as well visit other museums to give you more knowledge about the history of the country, different art centers, Kimironko market and many other exciting adventure places.
Volcanoes National Park
The Volcanoes National Park is the most popular tourism hub in Rwanda, ranking number one on the list of Rwanda tourist destinations you absolutely must visit in 2021, famously known as home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas, the striking Golden Monkeys, five inactive volcanoes of the eight virunga volcanoes, abundant bird species and stunning flora, visiting this famous Rwanda destination will reward you with life changing moments as you engage in activities such as the remarkable Gorilla trekking, Golden monkey trekking, hiking volcanoes mostly hiked mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke, bird watching amongst other tourist activities.
Nyungwe National Park
Nyungwe National Park is definitely another Rwanda Tourist destination you absolutely must visit in 2021, the park is a primeval tropical rainforest one of the largely preserved and oldest in Africa, it is rich in biodiversity and breathtakingly beautiful, inhabits different primates that feature Chimpanzees and 12 other primate species which include Colobus Monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys and other species endemic to the Albertine rift. The topography of this Nyungwe National Park also homes dazzling waterfalls, picturesque vegetation teaming with marshlands, dense tract of rainforests, eye catching flora and abundant birdlife, you would truly connect your soul with nature visiting Nyungwe as you carry out tourist activities such as Chimpanzee trekking, tracking other primates, waterfalls hiking, nature walks on different hiking trails, birds watching and other complementary activities outside the park that include tea plantation visit experiences and cultural tours.
Akagera National Park
For Wildlife enthusiasts most interested in having phenomenal adventure experiences for Wildlife viewing, Akagera National Park is Rwanda’s tourist destination you absolutely must visit in 2021 for such splendid moments. This only savannah park in the country teams with a drastic and tranquil wilderness that inhabits animals of the savannah with all the big 5 African wildlife species in the park, numerous lakes and swamplands that will leave you soaked up in a whole one of a kind experience.
Your wildlife safari trip to Akagera will reward you with above and beyond safari memories while engaging in activities such as day and night game drives in Akagera National Park, Boat trips, fishing, behind the scenes, walk the line and community cultural experiences.
Lake Kivu
Rwanda’s Lake Kivu is the country’s largest lake with deep blue waters and so tranquil with sandy beaches outlined on its shores, numerous hotels and surrounded by impressive volcano mountains. There are many tourist activities you could do while at Lake Kivu including boat trips on Kivu, fishing (spot fishing), enjoy the three boat fishermen experience, there are water sport activities such as kayaking, stand up paddle boards as well as beach relaxation.
Gishwati Mukura National Park
Gishwati Mukura National Park is another Rwanda tourist destination you absolutely must visit in 2021, this National Park is a newly operating park made of two separate forests plus a buffer zone, its topography is relatively similar to that of Nyungwe National Park and the amazing attractions also include a small population of Chimpanzees, living alongside other primates such as Golden Monkeys, Blue Monkeys, L’ Hoest’s monkeys endemic to the Albertine rift among other species. If you are interested in a primate’s safari plan, visit Gishwati Mukura National Park.
The list still goes on for other amazing Rwanda tourist destinations you absolutely must visit in 2021 with incredible tourism offerings, if you are planning to have your adventure safari in Rwanda, trust us to arrange your trip that will take you to the most fascinating Rwanda tourist destinations for amazing tourist activities of your interest for the most splendid adventure experiences.
