Rwanda : with gorilla tracking in the DRC

Now in its eighth edition, the only standalone English-language guide to Rwanda

Written by Philip Briggs, the world's leading author of African guidebooks, Bradt's Rwanda has been the definitive guide for visitors to the 'Land of a Thousand Hills' for more than 20 years. With fresh research into developments across the country, this edition includes expanded coverage of Gishwati-Mukura National Park (which opened to tourism in 2021) and up-to-date details of rapidly modernising Kigali, Africa's cleanest city. Remaining in a class of its own for in-depth information, it's the indispensable companion for all visitors to this increasingly popular destination.

Rwanda continues to change and develop at an unprecedented pace, and there's hardly a more accessible part of Africa. Yet it's no less intriguing for the convenience. Rwanda's superlative natural attractions constantly improve, with growing animal populations—in Akagera National Park, you can see Africa's Big Five (rhino, lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo). This new edition includes extensive maps and natural history information, plus details of kayak and canoe excursions on Lake Kivu and the Mukungwa River, advice about staying on tea plantations at Sorwathe or Gisovu, and coverage of cultural highlights including the hilltop Rukari King's Palace Museum in Nyanza and the Ethnographic Museum of Rwanda in Butare (Huye).

Everything you need to know about tracking mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park (home to primatologist Dian Fossey's famous work) and chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park (East Africa's largest surviving montane forest, rich with endemic birds and primates) is included, along with details of the rare golden monkey at Gishwati-Mukura. A dedicated chapter covers nearby cities and national parks, providing essential information for excursions into neighbouring DRC to see lowland gorillas.