Rwanda

This sight will stay with you for a long time: mighty mountain peaks rise up from a deep green landscape as if they want to conquer the sky! Are those clouds hanging over their peaks, or is smoke still billowing from the deep gorges of the eight Virunga volcanoes between Lake Edward and Lake Kivu? Dense mountain rainforests cover the slopes, and somewhere under this green canopy live the fascinating mountain gorillas. The research station of the famous animal rights activist Dian Fossey is located between the Visoke and Karisimbi volcanoes, and that is exactly where your journey will take you today. It is thanks to this courageous woman that you, as a traveler, still have the opportunity to encounter these mighty primates in person, in the midst of the great outdoors. This is precisely one of the experiences in Rwanda that will remain close to your heart – and which will eventually become one of the most precious memories of your life.

The cities of Rwanda pulsate with a completely different way of life, where African temperament and joie de vivre reign supreme. Butare boasts numerous colonial buildings, is considered a cultural center, and is home to the national museum of a country with a deeply adventurous history. Gisenyi also exudes a certain colonial flair. The small town is located on the shores of Lake Kivu and is dedicated to both the art of brewing beer and water sports. Here you can experience the taste of real African beer – and bask on the sandy beach to your heart's content. Kibuye is also located on the coast of this vast body of water south of the Virunga volcanoes. It nestles against a rugged shore and has a historic mission station whose picturesque location high on the rocks has long been legendary. And, of course, there is the capital city of Kigali, founded in 1907 by the German Richard Kandt. Immerse yourself in a vibrant nightlife that is second to none!

Holidaymakers returning from Rwanda rave about the Akagera swamps with the mighty source of the Nile and its surrounding beautiful lakes. Floating papyrus islands, idly drifting hippos, and huge herds of zebras can be found there, as well as a large number of colorful African bird species. These experiences in beautiful Rwanda have a kind of magical charm: once you have visited Rwanda, this country with its moving history will stay with you forever! Little by little, it is unfolding again in all its glory – watch it blossom and fall in love with an African world of wonders! With experienced guides at your side, you will not miss any of the wonderful details that will enrich your vacation in so many ways.