Rwanda

Bradt's Rwanda is now in its eighth edition, written by Philip Briggs, renowned as a leading authority on African guidebooks. This English standalone guide remains the go-to resource for exploring the Land of a Thousand Hills, with fresh research and up-to-date details reflecting Rwanda’s rapid developments. The new edition expands coverage of Gishwati-Mukura National Park, which opened to tourism in 2021, and offers updated insights into Kigali, a city noted for its rapid modernisation. The guide highlights Rwanda’s dynamic landscape, including growing wildlife populations and expanding conservation areas, such as Akagera National Park where the Big Five can be seen. It also serves as a practical companion for wildlife enthusiasts and Africa aficionados alike, with extensive maps and natural history information.

Readers will also find practical notes on outdoor experiences, including kayak and canoe excursions on Lake Kivu and the Mukungwa River, as well as staying on tea plantations at Sorwathe or Gisovu. The guide covers essential gorilla and chimpanzee tracking experiences in Volcanoes and Nyungwe National Parks, and notes that Gishwati-Mukura is the only location for the rare golden monkey outside the Virungas. Additional highlights include Nyanza’s hilltop palace and the Ethnographic Museum in Butare, with guidance for excursions to nearby cities and national parks, and suggestions for observing lowland gorillas across borders.

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• 336 pages, 8th edition.
• English standalone guide to Rwanda.
• Expanded Gishwati-Mukura coverage opened 2021.
• Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.
• Chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park.
• Includes extensive maps and natural history information.