Murabeho Rwanda!

A great sighting in Akagera

After almost 3 years it is time to say goodbye to Rwanda!  Only a remarkable and dedicated nation would reach the lofty heights that Rwanda has today after the horrors of 1994 and we stand with Rwanda in saying "Never Again".

From a wildlife point of view, the first recorded sighting of the White-crested turaco in Rwanda made by us is by far the most notable wildlife moment.  Trekking up Volcanoes NP in search of the mountain gorillas was another highlight, demonstrating yet another amazing success story by Rwanda.

The flagship conservation success story from Rwanda was also our favourite hangout - Akagera NP, which over the last 10 years has been revitalised from a heavily poached area to a Big 5 national park.  We can vouch for its remarkable wildlife through our images, including seeing all the Big 5 in one weekend.  

Best wishes Rwanda and we will be watching your continued path to prosperity.  In the meantime, hello Uganda for a few weeks on our way to Malawi!

Rwanda - land of a thousand hills

The land of a thousand hills

The Rwanda story has to start with the horrible events of 1994 but I leave you to read the various reads on this subject, without which one can never really understand the Rwanda story but all I can say is never again! What is relevant is to focus on what Rwanda is today and just how far this small little country has got to since those dark days of 1994. In a relatively short period of time Rwanda is today one of the great success stories of Africa.