In September 2024, I traveled to Rwanda — a small, landlocked country in East Africa that defies every expectation and leaves you forever changed. From the mist-shrouded slopes of the Virunga Mountains, where I came face-to-face with the endangered Tambara mountain gorilla family, to the vibrant streets of Kigali, Rwanda is a destination that demands to be experienced with all your senses.
As a photographer and storyteller, I came searching for extraordinary images, but I left with something far greater — a profound respect for a country that has transformed tragedy into resilience, and wild places into some of the most carefully protected ecosystems on the planet.
This page is your complete guide to everything I discovered in Rwanda, from gorilla trekking logistics to where to stay, what to photograph, and why this might just be the most remarkable trip you’ll ever take.
Rwanda Articles to Browse
Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park Protects Gorillas
2-day Akagera National Park Safari
12-Best things to do in Rwanda
What it’s like to attend a gorilla naming ceremony