Rwanda’s scenery has always been a heady mix for me; one of rugged beauty, rich culture, attractive landscapes, impressive wildlife, and beautiful savannahs.

The land doesn’t demand your attention the way billboards do, or traffic lights, or people with their bright clothes and private thoughts.

Whether it’s staring into a clear night sky and imagining a curtain of black pierced by pinpricks of light from distant stars, or watching the animals stretch languorously, or trees towering majestically in their realm; I take these pictures, in the hopes of engraving every single movement, athletic prowess, or adventurous expedition that makes Rwanda so dear to my heart.

1. Wait for me, Tarzan!

A picture capturing an ape pooping mid-air. This image still sends me off in hysterics. A memorable moment that makes me miss the parks.

2. Share, Now!… Please?

A picture I captured of two birds trying to share a meal. The orange glow around the two birds gives it a wonderful feel of late autumn.

3. Color me Red

I took this picture on a super spontaneous trip to Kibuye. The soft rays cast from the late afternoon sun permeating the waters, bringing out all shades of red, green, and orange from within. As the sun sets, it gives off a mesmerizing, yet mysterious feel, to this shot.

4. Daydreaming in colors

The luxurious pelt and distinctive wondrous expression of this golden snub-nosed monkey evoked past days of daydreaming.

5. Eat your greens

The largest of all the great apes, six feet tall and weighing more than 400 pounds, achieves this impressive stature on a mostly vegetarian diet of roots, bamboo trees, and tree bark foraged in the thick forests of their habitat.

6. Straight out of a movie scene

Tucked away at the summit of Mount Bisoke, this beautiful crater lake is always a spectacular sight for sore eyes.

When I was perusing through my work, this dramatic capture brought out pure nostalgia. I would definitely hike again for hours, just to see this moment again.

7. Wild Majesty

A majestic African Fish Eagle perched on a branch in Akagera National Park, with its plumage perfectly in place.

Photo credits: Moses Niyonzima & Darcy Igirubuntu