Rwanda Africa

It was nicknamed the 'Land of a Thousand Hills' in the colonial times. This was because of its rolling mountainous landscape. After it became independent, it shot to fame as the home for gorilla trekking. It was an adopted home for the rare mountain gorilla and its most important refuge. In the 1980s Rwanda was a very famous tourist attraction centre. It has a booming tourist industry that greatly boosted the economy of the State. The premier attraction was gorilla tracking in the Virungas. Game viewing in the Akarenga National Park is also famous.

There is a diverse life in the Nyungwe rainforest and in the mountain ranges. Lake Kivu is also very beautiful and a tourist attraction centre. The 1994 genocide totally destroyed the tourist industry but is has since revived to its former glory. It is also one of the top birding destinations in Africa. It has over 650 bird species. Over 650 bird species are found in an area as small as the Wales.

Its attractions are complimented by the presence of friendly people, fine food, a rich culture and luxurious facilities such as Hotels. Just as before the genocide, the mountain gorillas are still there. They are still awe and wonder to any visitor to this beautiful country. Rwanda being the home of such a gruesome genocide has earned international recognition and some people just come to the country to witness what took place in the 1994 genocide. At the moment, it is a very peaceful country with a stable and growing economy. No one should fear visiting the country.

About the Author:
Dickson is the Chief Tour Guide and one of the Directors of Adventure Africa Expedition, he has traveled in many countries in Africa where he built the spirit of adventure and discovered nature hidden wonders in especially tailored walking trails like in Kisoro in Rwanda and Bwindi in Uganda both for Gorilla tracking. For more information on his work please visit http://advenafrica.com/index.htm