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Trek to mountain gorillas in misty volcanoes, explore the 'Land of a Thousand Hills' and discover a remarkably clean, safe and forward-looking country.

eVisa πŸ“… Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb πŸ’΅ $130/day avg
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Capital
Kigali
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Currency
Rwandan Franc (RWF)
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Language
Kinyarwanda, English, French
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Best time
Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb
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Visa
Visa on arrival / eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$50 – $600
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Kigali (KGL)
Overview

Why travellers love Rwanda

Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park is the once-in-a-lifetime draw, with chimps in Nyungwe and safaris in Akagera adding to the trip.

Kigali is clean and safe, and Rwanda's recovery story is moving and inspiring.

Where to go

Top places in Rwanda

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Volcanoes NP

Volcanoes NP

πŸ—“ 2 days

Trek to endangered mountain gorillas.

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Kigali

Kigali

πŸ—“ 1 day

Clean, safe capital and memorial.

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Nyungwe Forest

Nyungwe Forest

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

Chimps and a canopy walkway.

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Plan day by day

Rwanda itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Volcanoes NP β†’ Kigali β†’ Nyungwe Forest
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$250 – $3,000
1–2

Volcanoes NP

Trek to endangered mountain gorillas.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· Iconic
3–4

Kigali

Clean, safe capital and memorial.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· Culture
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Nyungwe Forest

Chimps and a canopy walkway.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Nature Β· Adventure
Route
Volcanoes NP β†’ Kigali β†’ Nyungwe Forest
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$350 – $4,200
1–3

Volcanoes NP

Trek to endangered mountain gorillas.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Adventure Β· Iconic
4–5

Kigali

Clean, safe capital and memorial.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· Culture
6–7

Nyungwe Forest

Chimps and a canopy walkway.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Adventure
Route
Volcanoes NP β†’ Kigali β†’ Nyungwe Forest
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$500 – $6,000
1–4

Volcanoes NP

Trek to endangered mountain gorillas.

πŸ—“ 4 days✨ Adventure Β· Iconic
5–7

Kigali

Clean, safe capital and memorial.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ City Β· Culture
8–10

Nyungwe Forest

Chimps and a canopy walkway.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Nature Β· Adventure
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Visa & entry

Rwanda visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa on arrival or eVisa for all
Allowed stay
30 days
Visa on arrival
Yes (all nationalities)
eVisa
Yes (official e-Visa)
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. All visitors can get a visa on arrival or e-Visa; gorilla permits are separate and limited β€” book ahead. Always verify with the official Rwanda immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Rwanda visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Rwanda budget guide

Budget

$50/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$600+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Rwanda budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Rwanda

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Gorilla trekking

Meet mountain gorillas in the wild.

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Nyungwe chimps

Primates and a forest canopy walk.

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Kigali Genocide Memorial

A moving, essential visit.

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Akagera safari

Big Five in the eastern savanna.

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Lake Kivu

Beaches and boat trips.

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