Akagera National Park | Nyungwe Forest National Park | Volcanoes National Park | Lake Kivu |

Rwanda can be visited at any time of year with the dry season from May to October. It rains more frequently and heavily in the northeast, where the volcanoes are covered by dense rainforest.

Currency Rwandan Franc

Language The national language is Kinyarwanda, but the majority of Rwandans speak at least one international language. People in the tourism industry, will usually be able to speak French and English.

Why we love it A visit to Rwanda is not complete without tracking the famous mountain gorillas, but though this is an undeniably wonderful experience there is a great deal more to the country and it is well worth spending a few extra days to experience it all. A couple of days of gorilla tracking is ideal and can easily be combined with some time in Kigali, relaxing along the shores of Lake Kivu or chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest.

Weather There is little fluctuation in temperature throughout the year, with daytime temperatures between 25C and 30C. The “long rains” last from mid-February to early June whilst the “short rains” last from mid-September to mid-December. The rainfall is heaviest from March to May, especially over the mountains.

Health* Please contact your General Practitioner for advice regarding the recommended vaccination programme for travellers to this region.