Rwanda - Useful information for your trip

Rwanda is a country located in Central Africa without any access to the sea. Its territory is mainly mountainous and hilly, this is why, it is often called "Country of thousand hills". The most important mountain range is Virunga chain situated to the North-Western part of the country; it also hosts many active volcanoes.

Being set just below Equator, the weather in Rwanda is pleasantly warm during the whole year and shows two seasons: a dry one, from June to August, and a rainy season, which spans from March to May and from September to November. Although the temperatures are quite high, the sun never excellently shines, due to the white clouds that often cover the sky.

Rwanda boasts two important national parks, where its natural wonders are safeguarded and protected. The landscapes are characterized by the presence of savannah, swamps and rainforest with eucalyptus, acacias and palms. Akagera National Park boasts the presence of rare wildlife, among which are elephants, hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, antelopes, but also the endangered mountain gorillas. Volcanoes National Park encloses some of the most suggestive and picturesque glimpses of the whole continent. Finally, although Rwanda is not lapped by any sea, it provides wonderful beaches, thanks to Kivu Lake that kisses its lands.

Rwanda also offers scenic towns and villages, as the capital city, Kigali, which is built on the top of a hill. From here, it is possible to enjoy breath-taking views of the surrounding valleys and hills.Butare, is the cultural centre of the country and hosts the renowned National Museum.

In this country it is also possible to meet significant and solid traditions that can be discovered in the culinary field. Indeed, its culinary art is one of the richest of this area and combines sophisticate and strong perfumes.