Cinematic Travel Guide
Rwanda
18 filming locations across Rwanda
Step into the misty volcanic jungles of the Virunga Mountains, the spiritual home and production site for the legendary biopic "Gorillas in the Mist".
Climate
Temperate tropical highland climate
Best time to visit
December to February & June to September
Iconic filming hotspots
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorilla Trekking)
- Nyungwe Canopy Walkway
- Lake Kivu
- Kigali Memorial Center
Filmed here
Gorillas in the MistHotel RwandaOur Lady of the NileThe Mercy of the Jungle
Explore Rwanda through film
Our specialist guides design bespoke film-tour itineraries across Rwanda. Tell us the films and locations you love and we’ll build the journey around them.