Rwanda
Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills, is a lush, mountainous gem and one of Africa's great conservation success stories. Its crown jewel is Volcanoes National Park, where misty bamboo slopes shelter endangered mountain gorillas, and coming face to face with these gentle giants ranks among the most moving wildlife experiences on Earth. Beyond the gorillas, trek for golden monkeys, explore the canopy walkway of Nyungwe Forest, and unwind on the shores of Lake Kivu. Safe, welcoming and remarkably scenic, with the stylish capital Kigali as a gateway, Rwanda offers an intimate, transformative safari unlike anywhere else on the continent. The best time to visit is June to September, during the long dry season when gorilla trekking conditions are at their best.
