Rwanda Safaris
Rwanda safaris
Rwanda safaris offer a unique and unforgettable experience showcasing the country’s stunning natural beauty, diverse wildlife and the rich cultural heritage. On a safari in Rwanda tourists engage in various activities that offers the tourists the unforgettable memories.
Gorilla trekking.
Rwandan gorilla trekking excursions are the tourism industry’s biggest star. Volcanoes National Park is home to some of the last remaining mountain gorillas in the world. The population of gorillas in Rwanda has been continuously increasing because to the country’s excellent conservation efforts. Although Rwanda gorilla permits are very expensive, at $1500 apiece, you know your money will be well spent. Put differently, tracking gorillas in Rwanda is one method of returning the favor to the gorillas and the local inhabitants. The protection of mountain gorillas receives more than 80% of the fees collected from trekkers in Rwanda.
Chimpanzee trekking.
During their tour of Rwanda, visitors can engage in daily chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park. There are currently two habituated chimpanzee groups in the park that can be walked, offering tourists an opportunity to learn about their distinct behaviours and daily routines, among other things. For a maximum of two hours, visitors will be able to engage with the chimps, which makes for a fascinating experience as they watch and learn, snap pictures, and take pleasure in their Rwanda Chimpanzee Trekking Tours.
Game Drives.
A visitor on a safari tour in Rwanda shouldn’t pass up this thrilling experience. Several wildlife species can be observed in Akagera National Park and Nyungwe National Park, where the activity can be conducted. Elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes which are typically spotted grazing in the vast grasslands of Akagera National Park can all be spotted while taking a drive around the parks.
Birdwatching.
Birding tours in Rwanda can be carried out in the different national parks of the countries namely Akagera national park, Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe National Park. With over 200 different bird species that may be spotted while on a Rwanda tour, the many national parks are excellent places to do the activity. The Ruwenzori double-collared sunbird, Collared Apalis, Archer’s ground robin, Ross’s turaco, blue turaco, handsome francolin, bubbling cisticola, long-tailed cisticola, red-faced woodland warbler, and many more bird species are visible.
Hiking tours.
Hiking tours in Rwanda should be on the to-do list of any tourist while on their Rwanda tour, the reason being Rwanda is a land of 1000 hills and it has various mountains that once hiked can be satisfying. Volcanoes National Park offers hiking opportunities atop mountains such as Bisoke, Gahinga, Karisimbi, Sabinyo, and Muhabura. These mountains boast a variety of tourist attractions, including chimpanzees, golden monkeys one of the worlds endangered monkey species and various plant and vegetation covers.
Canopy walk.
Canopy walk can be carried out in Nyungwe national park which is the only country in East Africa. Travellers on a Rwanda tour can enjoy themselves while learning about the park through the canopy walk, with the assistance of a guide who is constantly providing information on the park and its many tourist attractions. Tourists can witness the various monkey species, butterfly species, and bird species that are typically visible lining the walkway’s metal ropes while on the canopy walkway trip. One can witness primates such as chimpanzees and monkeys leaping from branch to branch.
Cultural Tours.
Cultural encounters, wherein the local populations interact with the tourists by presenting their diverse cultures through dance, art and crafts, traditional cuisines, and many other means, may also be a fulfilling experience for tourists while on Rwanda Tours. The Kitabi and Banda cultural groups are located in Nyungwe National Park and are among the groups that can be visited.
Dian Fossey hike.
The hike is an educational trip to the graveyard of the Dian Fossey the hike which includes a guide who will take you through the primatologist’s life how her love for the gorillas came about, what she did in order to ensure that poaching was combated in the area during her period while in the park carrying out her research. Visitors visiting Rwanda will have the wonderful experience of hiking to the graveyard, where they will encounter gentle giants, chimpanzees, and several monkey species. If that’s not enough, they will also be able to observe a variety of butterflies and bird species in the area surrounding the graveyard.
Rwanda Golden Monkey Tracking.
Volcanoes National Park offers golden monkey tracking, which allows visitors interested in primates to discover patterns in the monkeys’ daily activity. Because the species only lives in Uganda and Rwanda, you can enjoy a delightful golden monkey trekking experience among the endangered golden monkeys. The stunning primates can be seen appreciating their home by leaping from one tree branch to another.
Rwanda Boat Safari Tours.
During a Rwanda tour, visitors can enjoy a relaxing and entertaining boat safari experience on Lake Ihema in Akagera National Park. The excursion typically lasts no more than two hours. Within the boat trip’s duration, the Rwanda tour participant will have the opportunity to ask the guide any questions he may have about the lake, the local marine life, and much more. Wild creatures including buffalos, elephants, duikers, and antelopes can be seen slake their thirst in the lake waters during boat safari excursions in Akagera, which enhances visitor satisfaction.
