Rwanda safari tours

Rwanda where Africa comes together

Rwanda is located in central Africa and is also known as “The land of a Thousand Hills”.

It is here that deep volcanic forces tear the continental plates apart revealing an exquisite beauty where you will wake up to a golden lit sky splashed with mist; you will certainly feel a rush of cool, sweet, fresh air brush against your face.

Rwanda is a landlocked nation situated 75 miles from the Equator, 880 miles from the Indian Ocean, and 1,250 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.

It shares borders with Tanzania to the east, the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, Uganda to the north, and Burundi to the south.

Rwanda boasts the highest representation of women in parliament worldwide, with women making up over 60% of its members.

Every last Saturday of the month, Rwandans, including the President, partake in “Umuganda,” a national service activity.

It ranks among the top five most developed African countries since 2000.
In 2016, the World Bank rated Rwanda as the second-best African country for business.

Rwanda is pioneering Africa’s digital revolution, with most public services, including tax payments and business registrations, available online. The nation birthed the Smart Africa Alliance initiative.

Innovative technology is used in Rwanda to extract methane gas from Lake Kivu and convert it to electricity.

Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, is hailed as Africa’s cleanest city due to a ban on plastic bags.

Rwanda is home to five volcanoes, 23 lakes, and numerous rivers. Karisimbi is the tallest volcano, standing at 4,507 m.

The country enjoys a temperate climate year-round, averaging 25-30°C in the day and 15°C at night.

Rwanda has three national parks: Akagera, Nyungwe, and Volcanoes, each known for distinct wildlife and attractions.

Recognized as a peaceful and secure African nation, Rwanda ensures safety for its residents.