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The land of a thousand hills

Rwanda

The “Land of a Thousand Hills” — mountain-gorilla trekking, a remarkably clean and safe capital, and a moving story of renewal.

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A mountain gorilla and her baby in the Virunga forest

The clean, hilly capital of Kigali

Dawn over the vast waters of Lake Kivu

Capital

Kigali

Language

Kinyarwanda, English, French

Currency

RWF (Rwandan Franc)

Power

230 V · plug type C, J

Best time

Jun–Sep & Dec–Feb (drier · gorilla trekking)

Now in Kigali

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Icons of Rwanda

What makes Rwanda, Rwanda

Mountain Gorillas

Volcanic Peaks

A Thousand Hills

Lake Kivu

Rainforest Canopy

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Plan & book

Get to Rwanda & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Rwanda

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Before you go

Travel essentials

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Where to go

Notable places in Rwanda

A mountain gorilla and her baby in the Virunga forest

Volcanoes National Park

Trek to habituated mountain gorillas in the misty Virunga volcanoes.

The clean, hilly capital of Kigali

Kigali

A safe, spotless, hilly capital with a powerful Genocide Memorial.

Dawn over the vast waters of Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu & Nyungwe

A scenic lake and a rainforest of chimpanzees and a canopy walk.

The big picture

About Rwanda

The “Land of a Thousand Hills” — mountain-gorilla trekking, a remarkably clean and safe capital, and a moving story of renewal.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

The suspended canopy walk in Nyungwe rainforest

Before you fly

Visa info

Rwanda visa: Visa-on-arrival is available to all nationalities (or apply online). Check current fees and rules.

Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official Rwandan immigration authorities for your nationality before booking flights.

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