Family Friendly Rwanda Tour Experiences

Rwanda Family Tours!

Rwanda Tour Experiences are among the best East African Discovery Journeys adventures. The country is a renowned safari destination offering exclusive wildlife and cultural encounters. It is popularly known as the land of a thousand hills because of its hilly landscape. Rwanda journeys of discovery are impressive and best enjoyed with family.

You can be part of several adventures but below are our most recommended family-friendly Rwanda Tour experiences.

Akagera Tour Experiences

Akagera National Park is Rwanda’s only savanna national park. It is located in the eastern part of the country, about a 3-hour drive from Kigali, Rwanda’s capital city. Akagera has a diverse ecosystem comprising Lakes, wetlands, woodlands, and open savannas.

It has an extensive network of swamps, making it East and Central Africa’s largest protected wetland. The different ecosystems in the park are home to several wildlife species. These include savannas’ Big Five Mammals, giraffes, zebras, elands, topi, hartebeests, and birds.

Akagera’s wetland areas are home to hippos, crocodiles, and several bird species, including the rare shoebill stork. The park is explored on game drives, nature walks, boat cruises, and balloon safaris. All these adventures are open and can accommodate all tourist categories. They are more enjoyable in groups and among the best family-friendly Rwanda Tour experiences. Akagera can be visited independently on a 3-day Akagera tour. This can be customized to add in more days and Rwanda tour destinations. Our 10-day Rwanda safari features Akagera, Nyungwe, and Volcanoes National Parks.

Nyungwe Birding Experiences

Nyungwe forest is Rwanda’s most important birding area. It is located in the southwestern part of Rwanda, about a 6-hour drive from Kigali. Nyungwe Forest is home to over 300 bird species, chimpanzees, l’hoest monkeys, and other primates. It has several plant species and other iconic natural attractions including a waterfall.

Nyungwe forest is among the best-preserved tropical rainforests in the region. Based on this diversity, Nyungwe was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It offers the best Rwanda safari getaways for birders seeking to explore the bird species in the Albertine Rift Valley. The forest is explored on foot, and such Rwanda Tour experiences are ideal for families and groups.

Rwanda Tour Experiences to Nyungwe Forest are impressive, starting from the scenic drive through the Rwandan countryside. The drive is long but features en route stopovers at the Nyanza Royal Palace for a cultural experience. It becomes exciting when you start the forest drive through the dense canopy on either side of the road. This prepares you for the birding and primate trekking adventures awaiting.

Nyungwe forest lies along the Congo Nile Trail which is also family-friendly and exclusive. Rwanda Tour experiences along the Congo Nile trail feature cycling and guided walks from the south to the northern Kivu basin.

Lake Kivu Excursions

Lake Kivu is Rwanda’s largest water body. It lies along Rwanda’s western border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Lake Kivu has one of the highest methane concentrations and is considered among the most dangerous lakes on the planet. This is, however, being pumped and burnt to generate power used by local communities and factories.

Lake Kivu is a main water source for agriculture and other related activities, including fishing. It has over 28 fish species, including Cichlids that are endemic to the Lake. Fishing on Lake Kivu is done on both large and small scale by local fishermen. You can be part of this experience with the singing fishermen as you learn more about their ways of life. Lake Kivu fishing experiences are interactive and engaging. They are among our most recommended family-friendly Rwanda Tour experiences.

Lake Kivu has several islands that can be explored on a day’s excursion. They have coffee farms where you can learn about the growing process and taste locally-made coffee. You can alternatively relax at the beach sunbathing and enjoying the scenic views.

Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Mountain gorilla trekking tops the list of many adventure travelers. Gorilla trekking is an exclusive primate adventure where you hike the forested mountains to meet some of the most rare primate species. Mountain gorillas are endemic to the Virunga massif, the Bwindi Impenetrable forest, and the adjacent Sarambwe Reserve.

The Virunga massif comprises a chain of Volcanic Mountains along the Rwanda, Uganda, and DRC border. It is in these mountains where mountain gorillas and several wildlife species live. There are three national parks in the Virunga massif namely Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, Mgahinga Gorilla Park in Uganda, and Virunga National Park in DRC. Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park has the highest mountain gorilla population with 12 habituated gorilla families.

Each mountain gorilla family trekked to by 8 tourists a day, spending an hour in their presence. The 8 can be friends or family members depending on one’s preference. Mountain gorilla trekking has an age limit, with individuals above 15 allowed to trek. The trek is remarkable and among our highly recommended family-friendly Rwanda tour experiences.

Volcanoes National Park can be visited in a 2 or 3-day tour adventure. The 2-day Rwanda Gorilla Tour is short and ideal for those with limited time but would love to trek to the gorillas. The 3-day tour features mountain gorillas and golden monkey trekking. For the ultimate Rwanda Tour experience, we recommend long safaris like the 5-day Rwanda Tour and the 10-day Rwanda Safari. Rwanda is prominent for primate trekking and can be visited alongside Kenya or Tanzania by those who prefer classic savanna wildlife experiences.