What is Rwanda known for?

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Rwanda

• Rwanda, landlocked republic lying south of the Equator in east-central Africa.
• Known for its breathtaking scenery, Rwanda is often referred to as le pays des mille collines (French: “land of a thousand hills”).
• The capital is Kigali, located in the centre of the country on the Ruganwa River.

Rwanda has so much to offer, here are some of the things Rwanda is known for.

• Volcanoes National Park: Hiking the forested slopes of the Virungas for a close encounter with mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.
• Nyungwe Forest National Park: Hacking through steamy rainforests in search of colobus monkeys and chimpanzees.
• Kigali Genocide Memorial: Confronting the horrors of the genocide at this haunting museum and memorial.
• Ethnographic Museum: Watching an Intore dance performance at the finest museum in the country, in Huye (Butare).
• Kibuye: Kicking back on the sandy shores of Lake Kivu with views of the islands out in the bay at this much-overlooked resort town.
• Akagera National Park: Going on safari in this quickly replenishing national park, where you can spot the Big Five.
• Gisenyi: Relaxing at one of the beach resorts, kayaking on Lake Kivu or cycling the Congo Nile trail.