The magnificent volcanoes together with the dense tropical forests dominate the northern region of the country; Savannah and dense tropical vegetation dominate a larger area with rivers therein whereas the gentle hills and valleys comprise of lakes.

The Volcanoes host the mountain gorillas that are the major safari attractions in Rwanda.  The gorillas migrate thousands of miles looking for food and often end up in Uganda and Congo. Volcanoes mountain safari park has different family so the tourist have to decide on which family to track on their gorilla tracking safari. Holiday packages for mountain climbing are also organized in this park.

Primate safaris, birdwatching, mountain climbing and wildlife tours are carried out in Nyunwe forest and Akagera safari park and reserves all year round.

Rwanda historical and cultural safaris and tours are also organized to the national museum, genocide memorial centers and cultural dances by traditional dancing groups.

An area of dunes near the town has been set aside for leisure use, and horse riding and quad biking trips are run here as well as Sand boarding, where participants slide down the high sand dunes on boards at speeds of up to 80km/hr.

For those wishing to take things a little more sedately, Swakopmund has plenty of shops and places to eat and drink.

Swakopmund has plenty of choice in terms of accommodation. Two of the best known hotels are the Hansa hotel and the Swakopmund hotel.

The Swakopmund Hotel is built in what was the old railway station, and has a good restaurant (its buffets are well worth a visit), a swimming pool, and has a casino attached.

The Hansa is a very good hotel with large comfortable rooms with televisions and an excellent restaurant

Walvis Bay
Walvis bay is Namibia’s only deep water port, and after Namibia gained independence, it remained part of South Africa until 1994 when it was finally handed over to Namibia.