Visit Rwanda Destination

Rwanda truly is a fascinating country, both geographically and culturally. Covers 26,338 Square km (10,169 Square mi), making it one of Africa’s smaller nations. Known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills”, its terrain is dominated by rolling highlands, terraced hills, and volcanic mountains Mount Bisoke-Rwanda’s beloved hiking volcano

The country borders Uganda to the North, Tanzania to the East, Burundi to the South and Democratic Republic of Congo to the west. Much of the land lies above 1,520 m (5,000 ft), giving it a cooler climate compared to many equatorial regions. Despite intensive cultivation, over 10% of Rwanda’s land is protected, including national parks and reserves.

Rwanda’s climate is temperate with temperature of 25-300 C during the day and 150 at night throughout the year, Nights can be chilly in Nyungwe and the Virunga’s, most part of the country receive in excess of 1,000mm of rainfall. The country experiences two rainy seasons -the long rains between mid-September to mid-December, dry months are January, July and August to mid-September thus the country can be visited throughout the year

Around Kigali

Kigali, the capital, receives about 1,250 mm of rainfall annually, supporting lush vegetation and agriculture. The city has unique surroundings like Nyarutarama lake bordering Kigali Golf course, it offers a track excellent for nature walks and birdwatching experience.

Kigali sits among cultivated hills, blending urban life with rural landscapes. Kigali is the best cycling destination for travelers who wants to do carbon free travel.

Birding in Rwanda

Rwanda has the highest bird counts on the continent despite being one of the smallest countries on the continent of Africa with 26, 338kms2 with the highest birding specials to be seen, and primate experience as an added bonus, most pundits rank it within the top five destinations for those seeking a rewarding birding experience.

Rwanda has at least 702 bird species, of these there are 27 Albertine endemics, a total higher than any other country in Africa other than in DRC. Birdlife international current count is 7 IBA’s (International Birding Areas) in Rwanda

Bird watching in Bwindi-Mgahinga conservation Areas -Top bird watching destinations

Wetlands and Marshes

Rwanda’s wetlands and marshes, covering just over 10% of the country, including the Rugezi, the fourth of the main protected areas, as well as two other locations, Akanyaru wetlands and Nyabarongo wetlands, that have been declared important birding areas (IBA’s) by birdlife International-this makes the site as best birding site for those who wants to tick off wetland specials

Rwanda is also home to three national parks including Volcanoes National Park, famous for mountain gorillas and eco-tourism, Nyungwe Forest National Park, a biodiversity hotspot with primates and rare birds, this makes you Explore Africa Through Your Lens

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