1. Hike through the green splendour of Volcanoes National Park for a once in a lifetime encounter with the magnificent Mountain Gorillas.
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2. Look for leopards, lions and other members of the big five in the endless plains of Akagera.
3. Kayak in the calm waters of Lake Kivu, where at sunset the fishermen paddle out into the twilight and begin to sing, rhythmically timing their paddle strokes along with their melody.
4. Visit one of the numerous Women’s Cooperatives which have sprung up post-genocide, like Handspun Hope which inspires and supports some of Rwanda’s most vulnerable citizens.
5. Meet the locals on a guided Mountain bike tour, which will take you out through spectacular countryside and into welcoming rural communities.
6. Drink some of Africa’s finest fresh coffee after learning about the delicate process of picking and roasting on a Rwanda Coffee Tour.
7. Spot chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park from the magnificent suspended Canopy Walk over the lush forest.
8. Experience an overnight homestay with Azizi Life, a unique opportunity to participate in the life of a rural artisan and his family.
9. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial. This is an emotional experience, but an important one to understand the remarkable journey Rwanda has been on in recent years.
10. Canoe along the gentle currents of the Mukungwa River, looking out for colourful kingfishers, grey crowned cranes and sunbirds along the banks.
