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See. Akagera National Park Go on safari to see the Big Five and enjoy a classic savannah experience. Lake Kivu Kayak on this great lake or relax in lakeside towns like Rubavu. Volcanoes National Park↗ Trek with mountain gorillas in the Virunga Mountains.

Eat. Brochettes Try these local skewers, often goat, beef, or fish, served with fries. Ibitoke Sample these starchy, potato-like bananas, a Rwandan staple. Melange Experience a local buffet at lunchtime, featuring carbohydrates, vegetables, and meat.

Stay. Kigali Marriott Hotel Stay at this international standard hotel in the capital city. Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre Choose this international chain hotel in Kigali. Mövenpick Hotel Kigali Enjoy international standard rooms at this Kigali hotel. The Retreat by Heaven Opt for this top-end hotel in Kigali.

Lonely PlanetJul 10, 2026

The 5 best places to visit in Rwanda

The perfect mix of history, adventure, relaxation and culture.

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Volcanoes National ParkSightMusanze, RwandaTrek through mountains to spend time with mountain gorillas.
Kigali Genocide MemorialMuseumKigali, RwandaEducate yourself about the history of the genocide.
Basketball Africa LeagueFestivalKigali, RwandaTime your visit for city's nightlife.
Lake KivuSightMusanze, RwandaDeep blue water perfect for a dip and relaxation.
Akagera National ParkSightMusanze, RwandaGo on a Big Five game drive or boat excursion.
Lake IhemaSightMusanze, RwandaBoat excursion to see buffalo, zebras, lions, giraffes, elephants.
Nyungwe National ParkSightMusanze, RwandaOldest rainforest in Africa, great for outdoor adventure.
Canopy WalkSightMusanze, RwandaExhilarating trip over mountains ending at a suspension bridge.
rüaRestaurantKigali, Rwanda
La CreolaRestaurantKigali, Rwanda

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OutsideApr 22

Netflix's 'Gorilla Story' Reveals the Remarkable Legacy of David Attenborough’s Most Iconic Wildlife Encounter

The new Netflix doc 'A Gorilla Story' shows David Attenborough’s unscripted 1978 encounter with a baby gorilla did more than create iconic TV—it helped fuel a 50-year conservation success story that saved Rwanda’s mountain gorillas from extinction.

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Volcanoes National ParkSightwhere Attenborough filmed in January 1978
A Gorilla StoryPlacenew Netflix film about Attenborough's encounter
Life on EarthPlaceAttenborough's breakthrough TV series filmed in 1978
Virunga MountainsNeighborhoodlocation of Attenborough's 1978 gorilla filming
PabloPlaceplayful baby mountain gorilla encountered by Attenborough
Dian FosseyPlaceprimatologist who pioneered gorilla conservation
Dian Fossey Gorilla FundPlaceorganization continuing Fossey's conservation work
Pablo groupSightgorilla family studied for over five decades
Volcanoes SafarisPlacecompany that revived gorilla tourism in Rwanda
Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkSightlocation for gorilla trekking in Uganda
Silverback FilmsPlace

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 15, 2025

The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2026

Our editors across the globe share their favorite places to stay.

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Al Moudira HotelHotelLuxor, EgyptOasis on Luxor's quiet west bank.
Bvlgari Resort DubaiHotelDubai, United Arab EmiratesSecret refuge with understated luxury.
Kinondo KwetuHotelGalu, KenyaBarefoot Indian Ocean retreat.
Mount Gahinga LodgeHotelsouthwest Uganda, UgandaUnderstated luxury with Virunga views.
Our Habitas AlUlaHotelAlUla, Saudi ArabiaVillas dissolve into sandstone cliffs.
HegraSightAlUla, Saudi ArabiaUNESCO-listed tombs, 20-minute drive.
Raffles DohaHotelLusail Marina, QatarLandmark hotel shaped like a scimitar.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabiHotelAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesGrandest luxury resort on beautiful beach.
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi DesertHotelRas Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesDreamy escape with wildlife and desert adventures.
Somalisa CampHotelHwange National Park, ZimbabweSafari lodge in Hwange National Park.
Sterrekopje FarmHotelWestern Cape, South AfricaThoughtful healing hotel on a farm.
SussurroHotelMozambique Island, MozambiqueArtistry in every corner on a peninsula.
Wilderness Bisate LodgeHotelVolcanoes National Park, RwandaLuxury conservation tourism base camp.
Buahan, A Banyan Tree EscapeHotelTaro village, IndonesiaOriginal property with volcanic views.
Cape WeligamaHotelSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaClifftop hotel with new beach club.
The AtlasRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaAll-day dining at Cape Weligama.
TableauRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaLive cooking experience on cliff's edge.
The SocietyRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaRevamped bar with inspired tipples.
Capella SingaporeHotelSentosa Island, SingaporeHilltop haven in former barracks.
CassiaRestaurantSentosa Island, SingaporeFine dining at Capella Singapore.

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