Wellness tours involve taking on adventures to strengthen one’s well-being. Rwanda Wellness Travel Experiences aims to promote physical, mental, and emotional welfare. This makes sense now more than ever, as many people battle mental health issues. Rwanda is a desirable wellness travel destination because of its exclusivity and rich diversity.
The country lies in the Great Lakes region with diverse ecosystems ideal for getaways and wellness travel experiences. Rwanda tour adventures are intimate and impactful in a sustainable way for guests, communities visited, and the environment.
Below are the most recommended Rwanda Wellness Travel Experiences
Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla trekking is an adventure primate trekking experience. It involves hiking the Virunga Mountains to meet mountain gorillas in their habitats. Mountain gorillas are primate species with over 95% DNA similar to humans. They live in families of up to 20 individuals comprising males, females, juveniles, and infants. Each Mountain gorilla family is led by a dominant male called Silverback.
Mountain gorillas are vegetarian and mainly feed on plant leaves and bamboo shoots. They are incredible to study while on Rwanda Wellness Travel Experiences. Their DNA similarity to humans makes them human-like in terms of character. Female gorillas, just like humans, breastfeed and tend to their babies till 2 to 3 years of age.
Learning about these and other mountain gorilla behavior is related. It enables one to reflect on their true selves about the purpose of life and responsibilities. The hike to the gorillas alone is great for physical and mental wellness as it is done exclusively in manageable groups of 8 to 10 people.
Cycling
Rwanda has the best cross-country cycling routes. The country has a hilly landscape with impressive scenery, ideal to explore on cycling tours. The Congo Nile trails stand out among Rwanda’s cycling routes. It covers a 227-kilometer trail along Lake Kivu from Gisenyi to Rusizi. Cycling counts among the best Rwanda Wellness Travel Experiences because of the exclusive journeys it takes.
Cycling is a physical exercise that puts you back in shape. It is more impressive when done in the Rwandan countryside as you traverse through the Thousand Hills. Rwanda organizes cycling events including the Tour Du Rwanda which attracts international cyclists.
You can still be part of exclusive cycling and wellness tours along this trail. They are customized to include community visits and on-the-farm experiences like coffee tours.
Nyungwe Forest Walks
Nyungwe Forest is among East Africa’s best-preserved natural forests. It is located in southwestern Rwanda, about a 6 to 7-hour drive from Kigali, Rwanda’s Capital. Nyungwe is home to chimpanzees and 12 other primate species making it one of the highest primate concentrations of any forest.
The forest is explored on foot on exclusive Wellness Travel adventures. Nyungwe forest expeditions feature chimpanzee trekking, colobus monkey trekking, birding, and scenic nature walks. On these walks, you reconnect with nature and encounter several wildlife species in the forest.
They are ideal for studying small wildlife species, including insects and amphibians not easily seen on game drives. Nyungwe Forest has provision for chimpanzee habituation in the Kiyovu sector. This is more experiential and enables you to learn more about chimps. Nyungwe can be visited independently or alongside other Rwanda tour destinations. Our 5-Day Rwanda Tour features a visit to Nyungwe and Volcanoes National Park.
Akagera Boat cruises
Akagera is the only savanna national park in Rwanda. Rwanda Wellness Travel Experiences to Akagera features journeys in the savannas with the Big Five Mammals, Big Cats, and other safari animals. Akagera is among Rwanda’s conservation successes. Part of the park was de-gazetted and allocated to Rwandans who returned to the country after the genocide. Its wildlife was also highly poached during the civil wars with some species getting extinct.
After the political unrest, the Rwandan government adopted sustainable measures to restore its protected areas, Akagera included. These included the re-introduction of extinct wildlife species like lions and Rhinos and a more conservation approach. Today, Akagera has fully been restored and offers the best savanna Rwanda Wellness Travel Experiences.
Akagera Boat cruises along Lake Ihema are exclusive and enable you to explore marine wildlife. The Akagera Lake network is ideal for relaxed sunrise and sunset boat cruises with impressive scenery and breathtaking views. Akagera is also Rwanda’s most important bird area after Nyungwe, making birding journeys there unmatched. You can take guided nature walks in the park or relax at your lodge for Yoga and spa treatment. Our 3-day Akagera tour fully explores the park. It can be customized to add more days to relax and get immersed in savanna adventures.
Lake Kivu tour experiences
Lake Kivu tour experiences are relaxed and laid back. The Lake is Rwanda’s largest water body, along its western border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Gisenyi is the most vibrant Rwandan city along the Lake. It is located in the Northwestern part, with sand beaches ideal for relaxation.
Yoga sessions, beach walks, sunbathing, and other wellness travel experiences can be organized along the beach. The Lake has several islands that can be visited in a day excursion making your Rwanda Wellness Travel Experiences more enjoyable.
You can join the singing fishermen to learn about the local fishing methods and lifestyles. Gisenyi also has vibrant coffee-growing communities to visit for a coffee tour. The coffee experience starts from the farm and ends with you tasting locally-made coffee.
Visit Rwanda on exclusive Discovery Journeys and wellness tour adventures for life-changing experiences. Rwanda Wellness Travel Experiences can be combined with other off-beaten path expeditions to Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, and Tanzania. Contact Us for more information.