National Parks of Rwanda: A Photographic Journey

Rwanda has a breathtaking diversity of life that you can find in very few places on earth: wide-open savanna, the symphonic sounds and sights of the rainforest, the mists that engulf the volcanoes. At a moment when Rwanda is fast becoming a premier destination for wildlife tourism, this book reveals why with its photographic survey of Rwanda’s four national parks. It highlights the variety of wildlife that inhabit the parks: Akagera National Park is a savanna park, home to the traditional safari “Big Five” (elephant, lion, cape buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros) and more; Nyungwe National Park is an intact mountain rain forest with over a dozen species of primates; Gishwati-Mukura National Park, recovering after being nearly destroyed by habitat loss, is a birdwatcher's paradise and home to several primate species including chimpanzees; and Volcanoes National Park, in the Virunga mountains, is the home of the iconic mountain gorilla. This book provides a preview and orientation to Rwanda’s national parks and can serve as a keepsake for travelers after they visit. “Remarkable Rwanda” is not just a slogan. The photography and text are both the work of Dr. Michael J. Renner, scientist and photographer, who has worked in Rwanda for many years. The photos provide a glimpse of the beauty and grandeur of these animals in their natural habitat and will entice you to visit and see for yourself. Read more