Rwanda

For diverse wildlife, a range of treks and hikes and a window into the country’s history, include Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda in your African itinerary.

I like this photo for the juxtapositions: rough brown wall against smooth bright blue door.

I was especially struck by the crafsmanship and colors of the woven bowls.

My big international adventures of the year were a week in Rwanda and 6 months in Colombia.

It’s been about 6 months since my press trip to Rwanda.  Looking back, I still feel incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to hop aboard Ethiopian Airlines and jet …

When Carolyn explained her vision, I instantly identified with it based on my travels.

On the morning of my last day in Rwanda, I visited the old home of former President Juvenal Hayarimana.  When his plane was shot down over the compound in 1994, …

During the 1994 genocide, a thousand people sought refuge at the Hotel Des Mille Collines.

Chimpanzees, unlike other primates, are always on the move.

While staying at my first 5-star accommodation, the Nyungwe Forest Lodge in southwestern Rwanda, I was treated to wonderful cooking.

The lodge boasts 24 luxury rooms, each of which includes a private balcony overlooking the forest.

All of the villagers were welcoming, and curious about our presence.

The lake, Africa’s 6th largest, forms Rwanda’s natural border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Peter used his iPhone’s GPS app to clock us at 100 kph.

Traveling to Rwanda, I felt unsure about how I would see the capital.

According to our guides, the Kwitonda gorilla group was content with our presence.

Mountain Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park offers visitors to Rwanda the rare opportunity to see critically endangered animals.

In the Iby’lwacu Cultural Village, reformed poachers come together to showcase the traditional Rwandan way of life.

It was the serendipitous moments which would often make the day’s highlight reel.

The man who kills the animals today is the man who kills the people who get in his way tomorrow.  — Dian Fossey A chance to see endangered mountain gorillas …