Rwanda

Rwanda is a small country with a big heart. It has been rebuilt and transformed into an African leader in development and education.

The capital city, Kigali, is uncommonly safe and cosmopolitan. Move north to the stunning bucolic reaches of the north, and the motive behind the country's nickname, "the land of a thousand hills" becomes quite clear. Socially-responsible and ethical tourism has helped shape a positive future for conservation here. Some of the last remaining critically endangered mountain gorillas are surviving in Volcanoes National Park.

Cultural and historical evolution, entrepreneurial innovation, and excellence in nature preservation makes Rwanda a fascinating and multifaceted destination.