Tea Plantations to Boost Tourism in Rwanda Tea tourism Rwanda. Rwanda is known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” and many of those hills are covered in lush, green tea plantations. While tea has long been a key export,…
Kamiranzovu Swamp. Deep in the heart of Nyungwe Forest National Park lies a lesser-known treasure—Kamiranzovu Swamp. This vast, high-altitude wetland forms a striking contrast to the surrounding montane forest. It is wild, quiet, and rich in biodiversity. For adventurous travelers,…
Current Status of Virunga National Park, Congo – June 2025 Update Virunga National Park status. Virunga National Park, Africa’s oldest and most biodiverse national park, remains at the center of both remarkable conservation success and ongoing armed conflict. As of…
Kamiranzovu Waterfall Hike Nestled within the dense greenery of Nyungwe Forest National Park, Kamiranzovu Waterfall offers a rewarding hiking experience. The trail leads deep into Rwanda’s largest montane rainforest, through swamps, orchids, and forest-covered slopes. Hikers enjoy rare plant species,…
Musanze Caves in Rwanda – Open for Year-Round Guided Tours Rwanda’s Musanze Caves are open for tours. The Rwanda Development Board officially opened them to tourism between 2013 and 2014. These caves are located near Musanze Town, just outside Volcanoes…
Habituated Primates in Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda Nyungwe Forest National Park in southwestern Rwanda is a biodiversity hotspot. It is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa. The park stretches over 1,000 square kilometers and forms part of the…
The 5 European Black Rhinos Saving Rwanda’s Tourism Black rhino translocation Akagera. Rwanda revived its black rhino population in a bold conservation move. In 2019, teams relocated five critically endangered eastern black rhinos from European zoos to Akagera National Park.…
Local Communities Around Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda Local communities around Nyungwe. Nyungwe Forest National Park lies in southwestern Rwanda, near the borders with Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. While the park is rich in biodiversity, its success in…
Causes of Wildlife Loss in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Wildlife loss in Bwindi. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park holds some of Africa’s richest biodiversity. It shelters mountain gorillas, forest elephants, and hundreds of bird species. Despite its protected status, the park…
The 13 Primates of Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda Rwanda primate species. Nyungwe Forest National Park is Rwanda’s top destination for primate lovers. Located in the country’s southwest, this ancient rainforest protects one of the most diverse primate populations in…
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