Rwanda Safari Tours And Must Visit Destinations

Rwanda Safari Journeys!

Rwanda Safari Tours are a Must when in the land of a thousand hills. This small landlocked country is among the most scenic and diverse safari destinations on the African continent. Rwanda has a rich culture and heritage that is a strong backbone to Rwanda tourism and safari tours.

The country derives the reference of the land of a thousand hills from the many rolling hills it has. Journeying though these hills make Rwanda Safari Tours even more enjoyable before getting to the actual safari destinations.

Rwanda has over the years become a host of international events including the recently concluded World Global Summit. All these events revolve around tourism and you will therefore not avoid visiting Rwanda. Rwanda Safari tours and Discovery Journeys feature several iconic destinations. Below are the most recommended Rwanda safari Tours you Must never miss.

Chimpanzee Trekking Safari Tours

Chimpanzees are man’s closest primate species with over 98% DNA similar to humans. They live in forested mountains and Rwanda’s Nyungwe National Park is among the best places to see them. Nyungwe is a forested National Park is located in the southwestern part of the country about a 6-hour drive from Kigali. The drive from Kigali to Nyungwe is remarkable as you journey through the many rolling hills.

On getting to Nyungwe, you are welcomed by the evergreen forest cover that is home to many other primate species. Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe is adventurous hiking through the jungle and also allows you to see other wildlife species.

There are two main habituated chimpanzee communities in Nyungwe one at Uwinka and the other at Cyamudongo. Uwinka is the main park headquarters facilitated by accommodation options including Nyungwe Top View Hotel and One and Only House. Cyamudongo is located towards Lake Kivu facilitated by Mantis Marina and Emeraude Resort accommodation options. Chimpanzee trekking in any of the two sectors is remarkable and rewarding.

Nyungwe Forest was recently inscribed as a World Heritage Site because of its diversity and uniqueness. Visit the park on Rwanda Safari Tours for the best of Rwanda adventures.

Lake Kivu Boat Safaris

Lake Kivu is the largest and main waterbody in Rwanda. The Lake lies on Rwanda’s western border with Rwanda and it is among the iconic safari destinations in the country. Even though considered among the deadliest Lakes on the planet, there are several adventures you can engage in while there.

To start with is the boat cruise to the different islands including Napoleon Island. There is also an experience with the singing fishermen when you head out on canoes used by local fishermen. Here they actively engage in fishing as they joyfully sing songs to cheer them during their fish catch. This experience is very engaging and gives you an insight into the life of the fishing community in Rwanda.

Lake Kivu boasts several agricultural activities including tea and coffee growing. Some of Rwanda’s leading tea and coffee plantations are around Lake Kivu.

Big Five Rwanda Safari Tours

Rwanda has only one savanna wildlife safari destination where you find the major Big Five and big cats. Akagera National Park is located in eastern Rwanda and it is diverse with open savannas’, wetlands, and woodlands. Akegera is East and Central Africa’s largest protected wetland and is Rwanda’s second Important Birding area.

Notable safari animals you will see on Rwanda Safari Tours to Akagera include elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and elands among others. This park is among Rwanda’s conservation success stories as a lot of wildlife has just been reintroduced. Many wildlife species freely roamed the area but numbers drastically reduced because of poaching and enrichment with some becoming extinct. Lions and Rhinos are among the species that were reintroduced with the government of Rwanda’s collaboration with Africa Parks.

You can now enjoy game drives in Akagera assured of seeing all the Big Five mammals and more. There are well-developed tracks that you follow as off-track driving is prohibited to protect the ecosystem. Akagera has several lakes but Lake Ihema is the main one where you enjoy boat safaris. On a boat cruise safari along Lake Ihema, you also spot many wildlife species including hippos, Nile Crocodiles, and baboons among others.

Rwanda Gorilla Tours in Volcanoes National Park.

A Rwanda Safari without mountain Gorilla Trekking is considered incomplete. Rwanda is among the three countries on the planet with Mountain Gorillas. Mountain gorillas are rare and endangered but Rwanda has the highest gorilla population in the Virunga massif. This makes the country a prime gorilla trekking safari destination.

12 fully habituated gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park are open to tourism and more will eventually be opened up. Important to note is that only 8 tourists are allowed to track a mountain gorilla family per day and the gorilla permits are therefore limited in supply. These get fully booked several months in advance due to high demand. It is therefore advisable to book your Rwanda Gorilla Tour early.

You can book a Rwanda Gorilla Tour starting from one day or more. The 2 and 3-day Rwanda Gorilla Tour options are short but relaxed compared to a one-day. Our 4-day double gorilla trekking tour features tracking two times following different gorilla families. The 5-day Rwanda safari, 6-day Rwanda gorilla and wildlife safari, and 8-day Rwanda Primates combine gorilla trekking and other Rwanda Safari Tour adventures.

Our safari experiences are not just limited to Rwanda. You can combine a Rwanda gorilla Tour with a Kenya Safari for the ultimate Discovery Journey. You can also visit Uganda for gorilla trekking safari adventures or Tanzania for classic savanna wildlife encounters.