Mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park, RwandaUnsplash

Attraction zones

Five Rwandas. Gorillas are only one.

Each zone is a different pace. Permits, border advice, and Umuganda mornings can change the plan.

Nyamirambo neighbourhood in Kigali, seen from a hill
Zone 01
Nyamirambo neighbourhood in Kigali, seen from a hill

Kigali

Your first day: greetings, coffee, and memory

Best for: Arrival, food, museums, and orientation

  • Kigali Genocide Memorial
  • Nyamirambo
  • Markets, crafts, and coffee
HelloThank you
Mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Zone 02
Mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Volcanoes & the north

Speak softly. Walk lightly.

Best for: Primate treks, caves, and mountain days

  • Volcanoes National Park
  • Musanze Caves
  • Twin Lakes
Can you help me?I am a tourist
Green hillsides in rural Rwanda
Zone 03
Green hillsides in rural Rwanda

Akagera & the east

Savannah and wetlands, without a sighting promise

Best for: Game drives, birds, and a slower park day

  • Akagera National Park
  • Lake Ihema boats when operating
  • Ranger-led conservation context
What are your tourist sites?Excuse me
Lake Kivu shoreline and hills
Zone 04
Lake Kivu shoreline and hills

Lake Kivu

Slow mornings after the mountains

Best for: Kayaking, coffee, and trail sections

  • Rubavu / Gisenyi
  • Karongi
  • Congo Nile Trail in pieces
I love this placeThe bill, please
Green hillsides in rural Rwanda
Zone 05
Green hillsides in rural Rwanda

Nyungwe & the south

Rainforest, royal heritage, and craft

Best for: Forest trails plus Huye and Nyanza

  • Nyungwe National Park
  • Ethnographic Museum, Huye
  • King’s Palace Museum, Nyanza
Your country is beautifulPlease

Ready to speak on the ground?