The country at a glance
Discover Rwanda
A country of green hills, Rwanda has established itself as one of the most polished destinations in Africa. People come for the mountain gorillas, the chimpanzees of Nyungwe, the savanna of Akagera and the shores of Lake Kivu, all within a few hours' drive of Kigali.
- Capital
- Kigali
- Languages
- Kinyarwanda, French, English, Swahili
- Currency
- Rwandan franc
- When to go
- June to September, December to February
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Festivals and holidays in Rwanda
Apr.National holidayKwibuka (Genocide against the Tutsi Commemoration)Kigali (Gisozi memorial) and nationwide
JulyNational holidayIndependence DayNationwide
Aug.TraditionUmuganura (National Harvest Day)Nationwide, especially in the villages
Sept.FestivalKwita Izina (Gorilla Naming Ceremony)Kinigi, at the foot of Volcanoes National Park (Musanze district)