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Rwanda
Mountain gorillas in the mist, golden monkeys in bamboo, and Africa's most compelling primate trekking.
2 species to spot
Wildlife overview
Rwanda is a small country with outsized wildlife appeal. The volcanic Virunga Mountains hold roughly half the world's remaining mountain gorillas, and carefully managed trekking has made Rwanda a model for conservation tourism that benefits local communities.
For Catch'Um collectors, Rwanda is legendary territory: an hour in the presence of a silverback gorilla family is among the most profound wildlife experiences on Earth.
Species to spot here
Popular discoveries
- 01
Gorilla: The gentle giant of the mist, a great ape whose family bonds and calm strength make every mountain encounter unforgettable.
- 02
Grey Crowned Crane: Gold crown, grey cape, wetland royalty — Uganda’s national bird and East Africa’s most elegant crane.
Where to see them
Best places to spot wildlife
Volcanoes National Park
Northwest Rwanda
Montane rainforest on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes, home to habituated mountain gorilla families and golden monkeys.
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Southwest Rwanda
Ancient montane rainforest, with chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and over 300 bird species on canopy walkways.
Akagera National Park
Eastern Rwanda
Savanna and wetland restoration, with lions, rhinos, elephants, and hippos returned after decades of recovery.
Lake Kivu
Western Rwanda
Great Rift Valley lake, with pied kingfishers, otters, and the gateway to gorilla trekking in the north.
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