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The Great Rift Valley
A natural phenomenon stretching from the Middle East to Mozambique. Natural features such as Lakes Albert, Edward and Tanganyika, Rwanda’s Virunga-Rwenzori Mountains, and Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which are both home to the endangered mountain gorilla, are all features of the Great Rift Valley
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Akagera National Park
Rwanda's answer to the famous savannah reserves of east and southern Africa, Akagera National Park is a surprise after the steep and cultivated terrain that characterises the rest of the country.
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Nyungwe Forest National Park
Extending for over 970km2 in mountainous southwest Rwanda, Nyungwe Forest National Park protects the largest single track of montane forest remaining anywhere in east or central Africa and exists as a rich biosystem of mammals, birds, insects and plant species.
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Volcanoes National Park
Protecting the Rwandan sector of the Virungas Volcanoes on the border with Uganda and the DRC, the Volcanoes National Park is home to half of the remaining surviving mountain gorillas in the region and the elusive Golden Monkey.
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Kigali
The capital of Rwanda and located at the country’s geographical heart, Kigali is Rwanda’s most important business centre and the main port of entry through its efficient international airport.
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Lake Kivu
The 2,650 square kilometre freshwater Lake Kivu is set amid the dramatic mountains of the Virunga Volcanoes to the north and the steep terraced hills that are characteristic of rural Rwanda.
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Virunga Lodge
Set on a stunning hillside overlooking the Virunga volcanoes and Lake Ruhondo and Lake Bulera in Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda. This is a breath-taking place and an ideal base for Gorilla tracking.
Akagera Game Lodge
A modern lodge on the edge of Lake Ihema in the Akagera National Park, with game trails and game drives allowing sightings of the plentiful wildlife in the park.
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
A lodge blending with the mountainous environment, the main attraction is learning about Mountain Gorillas, and exploring the habitat with experienced guides
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The Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari
Staying at the Gorilla Forest Camp and allowing for at least two gorilla treks, this five day itinerary inludes a visit to Ngamba Island to see the chimpanzee sanctuary
The Discover Rwanda Safari
This safari enables guests to discover the beauty of Rwanda. The safari begins in the east of Rwanda in the Akagera National Park with its abundant bird species, before continuing on to Nyungwe Forest and 13 species of primate. The trip concludes with a fantastic opportunity of gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park, on the southern slopes of the Virungas
The Classic Uganda & Rwanda Safaris
Encompassing the main highlights and attractions of both Uganda and Rwanda, these two superb safari trace the western Rift Valley in the heart of Africa. Commencing with the great game-viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the safari continues through Uganda visiting the Rwenzoris, Bwindi and Mgahinga, before venturing over the boarder into Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park.
The Uganda & Rwanda Primate Safari
This 8 day/7 night safari takes guests to three gorilla parks and combines both Uganda and Rwanda; Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Mgahinga in Uganda, both in the Virunga volcanoes, and then into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda.
The Volcanoes National Park Primate Safari
This safari takes guests to the Volcanoes National Park in the Virunga volcanoes and offers an opportunity to track the endangered mountain gorillas twice. Volcanoes is home to 4 habituated gorilla families, and with only 700 individuals remaining in Africa, viewing them first hand is a truly fantastic and memorable experience.
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