What to see in Rwanda

What To Do In Rwanda's Kigali - City Guide | HandZaround

What To Do In Rwanda's Kigali - City Guide | HandZaround

So you've arrived in Kigali and you’re: not sure what to do, can't decide what to do or think that there is not much to do? Kigali is actually filled with interesting experiences and it’s a city that is one of a kind. Its smooth clean streets take you around the groomed grass and flower beds of the city’s centre, or up to the hills through the suburbs where you can see the houses piling up on the slopes. Find out what to do, where to eat, where to shop and where to stay in Rwanda’s amazing capital city.

Rwanda's Caves - Musanze, Mugongo & More | HandZaround

Rwanda's Caves - Musanze, Mugongo & More | HandZaround

Rwanda has over 50 caves and some of them can be visited by tourists - how to find them, how much does it cost and how to organise a caving adventure? We’re talking about all of these in this Rwanda’s Caves post so read on!

Nyungwe Forest National Park - Accommodation, Prices, Activities | HandZaround

Nyungwe Forest National Park - Accommodation, Prices, Activities | HandZaround

Nyungwe Forest is a national park in Rwanda, and we decided to call it an Enchanted Forest! This place has its own ecosystem and unique flora and fauna - we loved exploring it. Check out our post in which we tell you all about what’s Nyungwe Forest like, where to stay (including our experience at a 1000+ USD place!) and what to do (complete with prices).

Rwanda's Akagera National Park - The Most Affordable & Unique Safari in East Africa | HandZaround

Rwanda's Akagera National Park - The Most Affordable & Unique Safari in East Africa | HandZaround

‘A loud splash woke us up after a good night’s sleep. It took us a moment to remember where we were. Once we unzipped our tent, we caught two small eyes looking straight into ours from about 15 metres away…’ Learn more about our incredible time in Akagera National Park - it was the most affordable and unique safari we’ve had!

Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park - Activities, Prices & How To Organise Your Visit | HandZaround

Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park - Activities, Prices & How To Organise Your Visit | HandZaround

So you want to visit Rwanda and possibly its famous Volcanoes National Park. But how to book tickets for the activities online? How much are activities and what activities are there available? We prepared a detailed post about booking your entrance tickets in the easiest way possible (without tour companies or mediators), compiled ideas for things to do besides gorilla trekking and gathered some tips that will let you enjoy your trip to the fullest.

Visiting Musanze (Ruhengeri) - Where To Stay, Where To Eat, Things To Do & Our Experiences | HandZaround

Visiting Musanze (Ruhengeri) - Where To Stay, Where To Eat, Things To Do & Our Experiences | HandZaround

Musanze is a city nearest to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, its other, old name is Ruhengeri - both describe the exact same town.Are you making your way there or considering whether it’s worth visiting? See what we did and where we stayed in Musanze. There are plenty of awesome things to do in the area!

Gisenyi & Lake Kivu in Rwanda: Where To Stay & Unique Things To Do | HandZaround

Gisenyi & Lake Kivu in Rwanda: Where To Stay & Unique Things To Do | HandZaround

‘The chanting softly echoed through the hills, all the way from the valley up to top of the hill where we stood. We’ve just woken up and gotten out of our tent in search for the source of this beautiful singing…’ Gisenyi is a quaint town in the North of Lake Kivu - with this unique place to stay close to the water and with a chance to learn about the Rwandese way of life, we loved our stay there. Learn more about what happened to us and how you can plan your stay there!

What Is It Like To Travel In Rwanda Today + A GIVEAWAY | HandZaround

What Is It Like To Travel In Rwanda Today + A GIVEAWAY | HandZaround

Are you planning on travelling to Rwanda any time soon? We spent about 5 weeks travelling around the country and collecting information about accommodation, transport, food, backpacking, activities and the overall feeling of travel through Rwanda. So are you wondering what are Rwanda’s accommodation prices like? Whether it’s safe to travel around Rwanda? If it’s even possible to see Rwanda on on a low budget? Or what is Rwanda even known for? We were wondering about these things too, so we compiled what we learnt in this post! And check out our GIVEAWAY too!