Usually the first thought
that comes to mind when someone mentions Rwanda is the the mountain gorillas or
genocide. Rwanda has come a long way since the genocide, a tragedy that
Rwandans will never forget and as a tourist in Kigali, one must visit the
Kigali Memorial Centre which honors those who lost their lives.
But today, Rwanda has
changed in so many ways - from new buildings and hotels in the capital city to
offering travelers many adventures other than Gorilla Trekking. One place in
particular was recently mentioned in an article that said Rubavu District is a must see place in Rwanda, not
just for tourists but also for local Rwandans to discover as well.
Rubavu
District -
Some of the things one can do there is visiting Lake Kivu, Rwanda’s largest and
most scenic fresh water lakes where adventure seekers can hike, bike and even
Kayak. Swimming is another activity that can be done here as there are no
hippos or crocodiles in this calm, blue lake.
The Congo Nile Trail - This is a beautiful nature trail that
stretches along Lake Kivu. You can hike, bike or drive the 227 kilometer trail
and along the way pass by and visit coffee-washing stations, tea plantations,
three cities, dozens of villages, more beaches, waterfalls and valleys - the
trail is nature’s paradise.
VolcanoClimbing -
Another popular activity with Volcanoes National Park offering up various
trails to either the crater, or in case of the extinct volcanoes, to the top.
It is recommended to climb with experienced guides and in some places it’s
mandatory to have a guide.
Nyungwe
Canopy Walk - Built
250 feet above the forest floor, in the tropical rain forest of Nyungwe, this
walk allows one to look in awe at the rich biodiversity at eye level. Here
primates, birds and butterflies thrive among the lush canopy and the towering
mahogany trees or orchids.
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