RWANDA SAFARIS.
Rwanda Safaris take you to prominent destinations, including national parks , museums , conservation areas, to mention but a few. Rwanda is blessed with different species of wildlife & birds. Gorilla trekking tours in Rwanda are regarded as the best safari experiences, which can be combined with other activities in East Africa Destinations such as Uganda, Kenya or Tanzania.
Rwanda is such a small country, relatively smaller than Scotland but beaming with all of nature’s beauty, wonderful people, culture, and wildlife safaris, including the most endangered primate species, mountain gorillas, that you will see during your Rwanda gorilla excursions.
The capital city of Rwanda, Kigali offers the cleanest streets, well-developed roads, five-star-plus hotels, the National Museum, and much more. Rwanda is known as the country of a thousand hills and blue crystal lakes; it has very hospitable natives, and any visitor who finds themselves in Rwanda will always be taken aback by its beauty and will surely not want to leave. Rwanda is one of the most fascinating countries to visit in Africa.
WILDLIFE SAFARIS.
Rwanda offers fewer wildlife safaris compared to Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Rwanda is home to rare mountain gorillas, lions, rhinoceroses, elephants, giraffes, zebras and over 700 bird species, and so much more. Visiting Rwanda should be at the top of any wildlife lover’s bucket list. Rwanda has three main wildlife destinations, which are Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, and Akagera National Park, as each hosts quite different fauna from the others.
Volcanoes National Park is best known for its mountain gorillas. Nyungwe Forest National Park is the most biodiverse site in Rwanda. Akagera National Park is a more conventional African savannah reserve where all the Big Five can be seen in Rwanda.
BIRDING SAFARIS.
Rwanda birding safaris take you deep into the land of 1000 hills with its long list of birds, with over 750 bird species compiled in just an area of 26,338 square kilometers, the total area of the whole country.
Rwanda’s location in the Albertine rift Valley gives it an added advantage with a stunning landscape, which acts as an ideal habitat for birds, as this makes the bird lovers enjoy it much, as they have high chances of seeing 27 Albertine endemic bird species, as birding is done throughout the year.
Birding in Rwanda is mostly done in Nyungwe National Park, known as an important bird area by birdlife international, this is the largest montane rain forest in Rwanda, located in southwestern Rwanda, and is home to over 310 species, almost half of the country bird species, the forest shelters all 27 Albertine endemics like Red-Collared Mountain babbler, Albertine owlet, collared apalis and many more.
HIKING SAFARIS.
Rwanda is a hiking and trekking safari paradise, offering amazing trails for every experience level. Hiking safaris in Rwanda usually take place at Mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke.
During the hiking safari at Mount Karisimbi, the tourists can be able to see many of Africa’s most exotic plant species. The mountain is part of the volcanic Virunga range and features several distinct zones that differ slightly, from the dry western slopes to the humid eastern slopes.
Mount Bisoke is slightly shorter than Mount Karisimbi but offers one of the most challenging hiking experiences in Rwanda. Nyungwe National Park in southwestern Rwanda is a park in Rwanda designated for hikers and trekkers visiting Africa, in that the park is designed with a network of trails to provide every guest with a superior nature-centric vacation.
Cultural Safaris
The country has a very rich culture that its people are proud and quick to showcase to the whole world. There are only 3 distinct ethnic tribes that live in Rwanda, and these include the Twa, who were known to be hunter-gatherers; the Tutsi, who were predominantly cattle rearers; and the Hutu, who were cultivators.
The guests on a cultural safari in Rwanda usually engage in cultural practices like traditional dances, songs, arts and crafts making, folk tales, cooking traditional Rwandan delicacies, and visiting local beer breweries, cattle farms, and beekeeping farms. A Rwanda safari is never complete without a taste of its indigenous culture.
ATTRACTIONS ON A RWANDA SAFARI.
Rwanda has the most amazing attractions that enable guests to come to Rwanda, like various national parks such as Volcanoes national park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Akagera National Park, Lake Kivu, Gishwati Forest, Mount Karisimbi, and many more.
ACTIVITIES IN RWANDA.
Rwanda is known as a small country but still has many things to be done by the tourists. Rwanda features some of the most amazing tourist activities and things to do during your visit, making your safari more fantastic. some of the activities done in Rwanda includes Mountain gorilla trekking at the volcanoes National park, visiting Kigali the capital city of Rwanda, Biking along the Congo Nile Trail, Chimpanzee and golden monkey tracking, Canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest, Bird watching in Nyungwe forest and Lake Kivu. Visiting genocide memorial centers like Gisozi, Murambi, Nyamata, Bisesero, Ntarama, Visiting the Tomb of Dian Fossey, Sport fishing, cultural and community visits, and Game driving in Akagera National Park are must-do activities, and the Kigali Convention center is a must-see.
BEST TIME TO VISIT RWANDA.
The best time to visit Rwanda is during the drier period from June to September, when you have the best chance at spotting the country’s undoubted highlight: the mountain gorilla. The rainy seasons, from March to May and in November, are the optimum times for tracking chimpanzees.
ACCOMMODATION IN RWANDA.
The beauty of the country is finalized with the beauty of the accommodation facilities that are provided to the tourists who have come to visit the country, as the accommodations are categorized into Budget, Mid-range, and Luxury that accommodate the safari group, including lone travelers, families, friends, and honeymooners.
Camping is another option for those looking for cheap accommodation in Rwanda and you can find private campsites and general campsites in the National Parks.
