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written by Sue Watt
updated 15.06.2021
Rwanda is renowned for its rare mountain gorillas, and rightly so. Some 400 of our primate cousins roam the rainforests of Volcanoes National Park, with ten groups available for tracking. But this tiny country has so much more to see. Known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills", it’s rich with beautiful mountains, valleys and lakes, with a gleaming capital city, abundant wildlife and resilient and gracious people. Here are ten reasons to explore further.
Gorillas, Big Five & Zanzibar
Discover the highlights of East Africa! Arrive in Rwanda, go gorilla trekking in Uganda before continuing to Tanzania to find the Big 5 and marvel at the Ngorongoro Crater. After this fascinating week, enjoy the white beaches of Zanzibar.
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For more information, visit rwandatourism.com. Compare flights, find tours, book hostels and hotels for your trip, and don’t forget to buy travel insurance before you go.
written by Sue Watt
updated 15.06.2021
Sue is an award-winning writer addicted to Africa. She specialises in travel & wildlife conservation with bylines appearing regularly in The Telegraph, Times, Independent, BBC Wildlife and Travel Africa. In true safari spirit, she's at her happiest in the bush, enjoying a cold G&T while watching elephants, lions or wild dogs as the sun goes down. Follow her on Twitter @suewattuk
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