Rwanda Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari Tours, Trips, Travel & Vacations
Rwanda Safaris and Tours, Smaller than the State of Maryland, Rwanda sits within the East African region. And it borders countries like Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country is known for its beautiful hills, volcanoes, Mountain gorillas and beautiful people. But sadly for also enduring one of the worst genocides in recent history. Rwanda is one of the safest countries to visit in the World. Its Capital City Kigali is considered the cleanest City in Africa filled with friendly people and great local cuisine. Apart from Natural beauty, Rwanda has a rich cultural heritage. And the best way to understand its Cultures and Traditions is to watch a local dance performance by the Intore Dance Troupe. Which is characterized by excitement and energy from the performers.
Rwanda Safaris and Tours is richly blessed with Mountains in the West, Savannah to the Southeast. With numerous Lakes throughout the Country making it one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever see. Also known as the “Land of athousand Hills,” Rwanda lives up to this Crown with vast Mountain ranges. Including the Volcanic and Misty Virunga Mountains.
Although Rwanda is small in size, it boosts of various attractions right from its Capital City Rwanda. Which is ranked the Cleanest City in Africa, having the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, a museum which holds the remains of about 250,000 people. Who were brutally murdered by armed Hutu militias during the horrific period of 100 Days which occurred between 7th April and 15th July 1994 and while at the site, you will learn about what happened before, during and after the Genocide.
Bird watching
Rwanda Safaris is home to various bird species which add up to over 700 species as well as several mammal species. These can be seen in its National Parks. Like the Volcanoes National Park which lies within the Great Virunga Volcano Conservation region with about 200 bird species. Gishwati Mukura National Park which sits at a ridge that divides the Congo and Nile water catchment areas with about 400 bird species. Nyungwe Forest National Park which is home to over 300 bird species and about 85 mammal species. And also Akagera National Park which holds over 13,500 large mammals including Africa’s Big 5 mammals. Which are Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants and the Rhinos.
Game drives
Several activities can be carried in Rwanda for example Game drives in Akagera National Park. Which is Rwanda’s largest National Park, this gives Visitors a great opportunity to see various mammals at close range and also take great pictures. Bird watching can be done in all the National Parks of Rwanda. Which are Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park and also Gishwati Mukura National Park the Newest National Park in Rwanda.
Gorilla Trekking
Done in Rwanda’s Park National De Volcans (PNV) which is arguably the most visited National Park in Rwanda. This activity is one of the most unforgettable experiences in East Africa. Since it gives you an opportunity to get up close to the endangered Mountain Gorillas which behave like humans.
Chimpanzee Trekking
Also another exciting activity one can engage in while in your Visit to Rwanda. Nyungwe Forest National Park is the only Park in Rwanda. Where Chimpanzee Tracking can be carried out giving you an encounter with our closest Relatives with whom we share 98.8% of Human DNA alongside the Iconic Canopy walk along the Igishigishigi trail giving you an experience of a life time. Golden Monkey Tracking can as well be done in Nyungwe Forest National Park. And also Gishwati Mukura National Park giving you a great exploration of the Parks.
Community Encounters
One of the Unforgettable Adventures to engage in during your Safari to the Land of athousand Hills. You can watch live dance performances at cultural villages like the Gorilla Guardians Village in Musanze. As well as the National Museaum of Rwanda.