Rwanda has more than just gorillas

Although the majority of Rwandan tourism is now focused on the country's endangered mountain gorilla population, Rwanda has much more to offer. Sparkling lakes, volcanoes, and diverse national parks, such as Nyungwe and Akagera, are home to Africa's Big Five, a slew of monkeys, and hundreds of bird species. Furthermore, Kigali, Rwanda's capital city, is gradually becoming a creative cuisine hotspot not to be missed. Come for the gorillas, but stay for the rest of what this small country has to offer.

Gorillas are one of Rwanda's most significant wildlife species. The nation is home to a large number of eastern gorilla species. Grauer's gorillas and mountain gorillas are the two subspecies. Rwanda has about one-third of the world's mountain gorillas, who are mostly confined to the Volcano National Park, where travelers may safely view them. Because of their small number, gorillas are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Eastern gorillas are large-headed apes with lengthy limbs and big chests. Their bodies are completely coated with black fur. A male gorilla may weigh up to 450 pounds and reach 5.6 feet tall, while a female can weigh up to 220 pounds and stand 4.9 feet tall.