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Capital : Kigali

Best Time: June to September (Drier weather and excellent conditions for gorilla trekking)

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About Rwanda

Rwanda is situated centrally in Africa, with only a few degrees separating it from the equator. It is officially known as the Republic of Rwanda. The history and the natural beauty of Rwanda provide the major tourist attractions. The tours are often led by guides who have expert level knowledge on the wildlife and landscape. The volcanoes, rainforests and waterfalls provide exciting opportunities of expedition. The gorilla and the hippo are two of the diverse animals of Rwanda.

Capital
Kigali
Area
26,338 km2 (149th)
Calling code
250
Language
Kinyarwanda
French
English
Currency
Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Population
11,689,696 (estimated)
Time zone
CAT (UTC+2)

Climate & Geography

The climate of Rwanda consists of lower temperatures at high elevations. The daily temperature ranges between 12 degrees C (54 degrees F) and 27 degrees C (81 degrees F). There is little variation in this range throughout the year. The period between February and June and the period between September and December are the two rainy seasons of Rwanda.

Rwanda is surrounded by Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Most of the country lies in high elevation.

Territory & Capital : The territory of Rwanda is dominated by mountains, especially in the western parts of the country. There’s a savanna to its east and many lakes which run through the country. Kigali is the capital of Rwanda.

Suitable Visiting Seasons : The best times to visit Rwanda on a gorilla-trekking adventure are the periods between December and February and June and September. The two rainy seasons of February to June and September to December are ideal for chimpanzee trek.

Transportation

The roadways are the most important and preferred modes of transport in Rwanda. There’s one airport in the capital of the nation and limited port connectivity. The roadways effectively connect not just the interior parts of Rwanda to each other, but also connect Rwanda to its neighboring countries.