Rwanda Travel Guide: Eat, Drink & Explore 🇷🇼

After quitting my job, I planned an unforgettable trip to Rwanda. Here’s my itinerary for those who want to follow in my footsteps! 📅 Itinerary Day 1: Guangzhou → Kigali Day 2: Akagera National Park Day 3: Nyungwe Forest Day 4: Butare National Museum Day 5: Volcanoes National Park Day 6: Kigali → Guangzhou ✅ Essential Tips Tipping: Carry small Rwandan francs (RWF) for daily tips. Plug Adapter: French-style sockets—bring a converter. Weather: High UV, strong sun, and large temperature swings. Pack sunscreen and a light jacket. Taboos: Avoid discussing politics or the 1994 genocide. 🏞️ Must-Visit Attractions 1️⃣ Akagera National Park Track wildlife like hippos, zebras, giraffes, and playful monkeys on the savannah. Best for game drives & boat safaris on Lake Ihema2. 2️⃣ Nyungwe Forest National Park Choose from 10+ hiking trails—we picked one to spot colobus monkeys & chimpanzees. One of Africa’s best birdwatching spots (over 525 species!)3. 3️⃣ Volcanoes National Park Gorilla trekking (once-in-a-lifetime experience, $1500/person). Only 800 mountain gorillas remain—worth every penny5. 🍽️ Food & Drink Highlights 🍷 1000 Hills Distillery (Kigali) A must-visit brewery offering coffee liqueur, rum, gin, and whiskey. Try: "Lava Stone Steak"—raw beef cooked on scorching volcanic rocks (juicy & sizzling!). 🍤 Repub Lounge Mid-range bar serving fried Lake Kivu sardines and grilled tilapia—flavorful & fresh! ☕ Bourbon Coffee Ltd (Kigali) Rwanda’s most authentic coffee chain. Serves premium Rwandan highland coffee + retail packs for souvenirs. Final Thoughts Rwanda blends wild adventure, rich history, and gourmet delights—a true hidden gem in Africa! #VisitRwanda #GorillaTrekking #AfricanSafari