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.
Rwanda
Photo Favorite: Blue Door in Rwanda
I like this photo for the juxtapositions: rough brown wall against smooth bright blue door.
Photo Essay: Crossing the Heart of Africa
Crossing the Heart of Africa: photos from Julian Smith’s 4,500-mile overland journey.
Photo Favorite: Obama Jeans
In Rwanda, Obama jeans are sold with the American President’s image.
Souvenir Saturday: Woven Bowl from Rwanda
I was especially struck by the crafsmanship and colors of the woven bowls.
The Home of Former President Habyarimana
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, killing him and the president of Burundi, it was the spark needed to usher in the genocide. It was both eery and interesting to walk […]
Photo Essay: Welcome to Hotel Rwanda
During the 1994 genocide, a thousand people sought refuge at the Hotel Des Mille Collines.
Tracking the Elusive Chimpanzees of Nyungwe
Chimpanzees, unlike other primates, are always on the move.
Photo Essay: Fine Dining At Nyungwe Forest Lodge
While staying at my first 5-star accommodation, the Nyungwe Forest Lodge in southwestern Rwanda, I was treated to wonderful cooking.
Nyungwe Forest Lodge: 5-Star Luxury In Rwanda
The lodge boasts 24 luxury rooms, each of which includes a private balcony overlooking the forest.