Photo credits

Kigali's hillside cityscape at blue-hour dusk with the moon rising over the downtown towers and twinkling lights.

Adrien K · CC BY 2.0

Layered green hills of Rwanda rising above a sea of morning mist and low clouds.

Emile Maurice · CC BY 4.0

A mountain gorilla sitting among lush green foliage in Volcanoes National Park.

Emmanuelkwizera · CC BY-SA 4.0

The suspended canopy walkway stretching over the dense rainforest of Nyungwe National Park.

Dusabinemaclaire · CC BY-SA 4.0

A group of Masai giraffes standing on green savannah grassland in Akagera National Park.

Joseph Lionceau · CC BY-SA 4.0

A sunny Lake Kivu bay with a fisherman's boat, traditional fishing canoes and a lakeside town on green hills.

Bintu utuje · CC BY-SA 4.0

Traditional trimaran fishing boats with long eucalyptus poles on Lake Kivu, framed by misty hills.

Steve Evans from Citizen of the World · CC BY 2.0

A Virunga volcano capped by stacked lenticular clouds above green slopes and blue sky.

Volcanoes National Park · CC BY-SA 4.0

Red-roofed lodge cottages on a green hillside overlooking the Virunga volcanoes in warm morning light.

Esme Stewart · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sweeping rows of bright green tea bushes covering rolling Rwandan hills under a cloudy sky.

Synkubito · CC0 1.0

A golden monkey with orange-gold fur perched on a branch against soft green foliage.

Wood Wildlife Photography · CC BY-SA 4.0

The reconstructed traditional thatched royal hut at the King's Palace Museum in Nyanza.

Yakov Fedorov · CC BY-SA 4.0

Aerial view of the domed Kigali Convention Centre and its landscaped gardens with the city beyond.

Emmanuelkwizera · CC BY-SA 4.0

A colourful Kigali market stall piled high with watermelons, mangoes, oranges and tomatoes.

Hanay · CC BY-SA 3.0

Elevated view of a wide, tree-lined Kigali boulevard with traffic and modern towers under a blue sky.

Emmanuelkwizera · CC BY-SA 4.0

Panoramic view from a forested Kigali hill across the city to the downtown skyline.

Francisco Anzola from United States · CC BY 2.0

Kigali's downtown towers and hillside neighbourhoods glittering with lights at night.

Cchrtian · CC BY-SA 4.0

Front facade of the pink colonial-era Kandt House Museum in Kigali with steps and blue sky.

Inezac · CC BY-SA 4.0

Two Intore dancers with long white headdresses leaping mid-air holding spears beside traditional huts.

Muhirehussein12 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Rwandan drummers in traditional beaded costumes performing energetically on large wooden drums.

Ji-Elle · CC BY-SA 3.0

A display of many traditional woven agaseke baskets with pointed lids and colourful patterns.

Germain92 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Grilled beef and cherry tomato brochette skewers with peppers on a light blue plate.

Personal Creations · CC BY 2.0

An African-style platter of fried small fish, halved avocados and a dip served in wooden bowls.

François Terrier · CC BY 2.0

A whole grilled tilapia with lime slices served with fries, ketchup and salsa on a white plate.

Joan Namunina · CC0 1.0

A wood-fired Neapolitan pizza with charred puffy crust, burrata, cherry tomatoes and basil.

CDibisceglia · CC BY-SA 4.0

A gourmet beef burger with cheese, lettuce and tomato served with a cone of fries.

avlxyz · CC BY-SA 2.0

Several Indian curry dishes in serving bowls on a restaurant table with naan bread.

yajico · CC BY 2.0

Two colourful healthy salad bowls with greens, edible flowers, squash, avocado and grains.

Ella Olsson from Stockholm, Sweden · CC BY 2.0

An Ethiopian injera platter topped with colourful lentil, vegetable and beet stews.

Dr. Ondřej Havelka (cestovatel) · CC BY 4.0

A basket piled high with golden, flaky butter croissants.

Unknown · CC0 1.0

A fine-dining plate of seared beef with glossy jus, golden purée and crisp root-vegetable garnish.

Prayitno · CC BY 2.0

A hand holding a white cup as milk is poured to form latte art.

Kim Sanso · CC0 1.0

A Rwandan farmer inspecting branches heavy with green coffee cherries beside banana plants.

CIAT · CC BY-SA 2.0

Baristas working at an espresso machine behind a busy café counter.

Luis Ezcurdia · CC BY-SA 3.0

A stylish restaurant interior with blue velvet seating, set tables and glowing paper pendant lamps.

Wilfredor · CC0 1.0

A pink cocktail in a coupe glass on a bar beside liquor bottles and a menu.

Adrian Scottow · CC BY-SA 2.0

A sunny rooftop bar terrace with olive trees, high tables and city towers beyond.

Kgbo · CC BY-SA 4.0

A packed nightclub dance floor under purple lights and a glittering disco ball.

InvadingInvader · CC BY-SA 4.0

Two saxophonists performing together on a dark stage at a jazz gig.

Tulane Public Relations · CC BY 2.0

A hotel swimming pool on a terracotta terrace with sun loungers and mountain views.

Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0

A live band with harp, guitars and drums performing under red and orange stage lights.

dhaun · CC BY 2.0

Aerial view of a lakeside resort on a wooded peninsula on Lake Kivu near Karongi.

Rasse2 · CC BY-SA 4.0

An elegant hotel reception lounge with sofas, wall sconces and a candlelit coffee table.

Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0

Two smiling hikers walking a green hillside trail above forested valleys in Rwanda.

Tuyishimejosue · CC BY 4.0

A cyclist carrying a passenger on a quiet tree-lined paved road under blue sky in Rwanda.

GATETE Pacifique · CC BY-SA 4.0

A man paddling a red sea kayak on a clear blue lake beneath forested mountains.

HappinessWithout · CC BY-SA 4.0

A woman relaxing with eyes closed during a back massage at a spa.

IQP · CC BY-SA 3.0

A small group meditating on yoga mats on an outdoor terrace overlooking hills at sunset.

Dereck Camacho · CC BY-SA 4.0

A grey crowned crane spreading its wings on green grass, showing its golden crest.

Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0

A Basketball Africa League game under arena lights with a player shooting and a packed crowd.

Reda Benkhadra · CC BY-SA 4.0

The green pitch and packed stands of Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.

ROSEMURA250 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Aerial view of runners in yellow shirts during the Kigali Peace Marathon.

Isma250 · CC BY-SA 4.0

A model in a red dress and black gloves walking the runway past a seated audience.

henryjose · CC BY 2.0

A long night food market street lined with lantern-lit stalls and crowds.

calflier001 · CC BY-SA 2.0

A theatre audience facing a stage with red curtains, a lone stool and microphone stand.

batmoo · CC BY-SA 2.0

Visitors chatting in a bright gallery hung with colourful pop-art paintings and sculptures.

HonysTorresArt · CC BY 4.0

A family sitting together on a rocky hillside in open scrubland under a blue sky.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes NPS · Public Domain

Close-up of hands kneading dough on a floured table in warm light.

Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0

An open-air street cinema at night with a big screen and an audience in deck chairs.

Enjoy Sutton by Successful Sutton · CC BY-SA 2.0

An artist painting a bright canvas in a studio surrounded by colourful paintings.

PattayaPatrol · CC BY-SA 4.0

A warm wood-panelled café interior with a central stone fireplace and chalkboard menu.

Nicola since 1972 · CC BY 2.0

A leafy outdoor garden restaurant terrace with rows of tables under trees and umbrellas.

Ian Ehm (https://www.ianehm.com/) · CC BY 4.0

A candlelit dinner table for two on a white balcony overlooking palm trees at dusk.

Takeaway · CC BY-SA 3.0

An elegant hotel suite with a white canopy four-poster bed, arched windows and tiled floors.

Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0