Rwanda Tours and wildlife adventures have gained momentum as many travelers visit Rwanda. Rwanda is often referred to as the land of a thousand hills because of its hilly landscapes. Beyond its impressive landscape, Rwanda has a rich biodiversity and heritage.
Exploring this country offers an experience like no other. Whether on Gorilla Tours, birding expeditions, or Big Five adventures, Rwanda tours & wildlife adventures are rewarding and highly recommended.
Journeying through Rwanda's Landscapes
Rwanda tours often start in Kigali, the country’s largest and capital city. Kigali is renowned for its cleanliness and eco-friendly environment. It is organized and one of the best sustainably managed cities on the planet.
Away from Kigali, you journey through the rolling hills depending on the destination of your choice. The Volcanoes National Park in Northwestern Rwanda is home to mountain gorillas. Mountain gorillas are rare apes and to the Virunga Mountains and the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Southwestern Uganda.
Rwanda tour adventures to the park feature mountain gorilla trekking, photography safaris, cultural experiences, birding and other sustainable tourism adventures. The drive to the park is scenic and prepares you for the highly anticipated gorilla tour adventure.
Jouneys to Lake Kivu are impressive as you explore Rwanda’s largest water body. You can add a visit to Nyungwe Forest following the Congo Nile Trail in another epic Rwanda Tours adventure.
Cultural Heritage of Rwanda Tours
Rwanda tours revolve around the Rwandan rich heritage and hospitality of the local people. It is easy to connect with Rwandan people in all aspects of life.
Music and traditional dance is part and parcel of Rwandan heritage. It is performed on different occasations mostly to welcome visitors and celebrate life especially marriage. The famous Intore Dance will leave you captivated and dancing along.
For more authentic cultural experiences, visit local communities including market places. There you directly engage with the natives about their ways of life.
Remarkable Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife is a backbone of Rwanda tour experiences. The country is home to great apes, Big Five Mammals, and other small wildlife species. Rwandan wildlife is best experienced by visiting any of its four national parks.
Volcanoes National Park is most outstanding because of mountain gorillas. Rwanda Gorilla tours are unmatched as you hike through the Virunga Mountains to meet mountain gorillas. The Rwanda Gorilla encounter is an experience of a lifetime that brings in close proximity with man’s closest relatives.
For the ultimate great apes experience we recommend a visit to Nyungwe National Park. The Forested national park lies along the Albertine Rift Valley and is home to 13 primates including chimpanzees. Nyungwe has several habituated chimpanzee communities that you visit in a day excursion.
Akagera Natioal Park offers the only savanna wildlife experience in Rwanda. The park is one of Rwanda’s conservation success stories after it was fully restored. Akagera had lost key wildlie species to poaching and habitat loss but most of these have been reintroduced. Our 10-day Rwanda Safari covers Nyunwe, Akagera and Volcanoes National Park. It is recommended for the ultimate Rwanda tour adventure.
Sustainability at its Core
Rwanda is a leader in sustainability. Its best examples are seen in community reconciliation after the deadly Rwandan genocide that claimed the lives of many. Today, Rwandan communities live in harmony working together towards a common goal of developing their country.
Rwanda banned the use of plastic bags because of the threat they cause to the environemnt. Waste management is effective and dumping is very rare in Rwanda. The overall clealiness is enhanced by Omuganda, a communal cleaning activity done every last saturday of the month.
By taking on Rwanda tours you are assured of staying in a clean and sustainable environment. You can also contribute to sustainability when you track gorillas and involve in community based tourism.
Where to stay on Rwanda Tours
Rwanda has several accommodation options that make your Rwanda tours & wildlife adventures more relaxed and enjoyable. These range from luxury all inclusive facilities to budget friendly lodges suitable for all.
Notable luxury lodges include Nyungwe One&only House, Virunga Lodge, Bisate Lodge and Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge. These offer personalized hospitality services and make your Rwanda tours more relaxed.
Deluxe lodging options include Da Vinci Lodge, Mantis Marina Bay, Mantis Akagera Game lodge and the Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. These offer great services at moderate prices and are ideal for travelers seeking a medium priced Rwanda tour.
Budget sensitive travelers are also catered for. There are options of staying at Guesthouses, hostels and camping. Prices at budget hotels are affordable but the service and facilities are not as great as those of the deluxe and luxury options. Notable examples include Kinigi GuestHouse, Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel, and Gisakura Guesthouse.
Why Visit Rwanda?
Rwanda is small country and easy to explore. It has great infrastructure with a great road network making it easy to connect to the different destinations. The Rwandan hospitality makes you feel home and comforted.
A combination of the diverse wildlife and rich heritage, connectivity and hospitality is why you must Visit Rwanda. We have customized several options to all Rwanda safari destinations. These can be explored alongside other East African safari destinations like Kenya’s Masai Mara. Contact Us for more information.