Rwanda
Famously called “the land of a thousand hills” Rwanda’s stunning scenery and friendly people offers
unique experiences. It is blessed with extraordinary biodiversity, wildlife living throughout its
volcanoes, montane rainforest and sweeping plains. It has gorillas, many types of Monkeys,
chimpanzees, giraffes, elephants, lions and much more not forgetting the diversity of birds.
About Rwanda
The Republic of Rwanda is a landlocked country, located in the Great Eastern Rift Valley of Central
Africa. It is bordered, by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is
highly elevated, giving it the soubriquet "land of a thousand hills" with mountains in the west and
savanna to the southeast and a number of water bodies.
Known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda’s stunning scenery and warm, friendly people offer
unique experiences in one of the most remarkable countries in the world. It is blessed with
extraordinary biodiversity, with incredible wildlife living throughout its volcanoes, montane
rainforest and sweeping plains.
As guardians of many iconic species, Rwanda is committed to safeguarding their existence within the
four National Parks by practicing responsible tourism. Constantly working to ensure that all
activities are in sustainable harmony with the environment, with a clean and green mindset. One
major step was to ban plastic bags in 2008, and Rwanda is possibly the cleanest Country in Africa
thanks to efforts throughout every community. Ten percent of the income derived from gorilla, safari
and other tourist permits, as well as park fees, is spent in partnership with local communities to
change lives for the better.
