Rwanda is small, and a relaxed safari around the entire country will not take more than 10 days. For all its diminutive size, Rwanda Wildlife Safari packs a punch in the wildlife stakes and offers a rich cultural smorgasbord to boot. Seek out for Gorilla, buffalo, lion, leopard, elephant, spotted hyena, and more. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience during Rwanda Safari that is tracking mountain gorillas.

Rwanda Wildlife Destinations

Rwanda has three main wildlife destinations, Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, and Akagera National Park, each of which hosts quite different fauna from the others. During Rwanda Wildlife Safaris Bird watching aside, wildlife viewing opportunities outside these national parks are limited.

1. Volcanoes National Park is best known for its population of several hundred mountain gorillas.
2. Nyungwe Forest National Park is the most bio-diverse site in Rwanda.
3. Akagera National Park is a more conventional African savannah reserve where all the Big Five might be seen.

The main Rwanda Wildlife Destinations are the mountains of the Volcanoes National Park, a line of lofty peaks that are the refuge of mountain gorillas and other highly endangered animals. In the south is the biological hotspot of the Nyungwe Forest, and in the east, almost at the border with Tanzania lie the savannas and lakes of the Akagera National Park. For loads of interaction with Rwandan people and a glimpse into how Rwanda aims to face the future, Kigali and Lake Kivu are a perfect counterpoint to each other.

Rwanda Wildlife

Rwanda’s tapestry of habitats is home to a diversity of species including mountain gorilla, chimpanzee, golden monkey, hippo giraffe, zebra, leopard, crocodile, and more than 600 species of birds. Ten percent of Rwanda Wildlife is designated as Important Birding Species. Volcanoes National Park is where the mountain gorilla lives, along with 12 other species of primates. Ten habituated gorilla groups are open to tourist visits, with a maximum of 8 visitors to each group for a one-hour period per day. Nearly 200 of Rwanda’s bird species are also found within the park including 29 endemics, as well as giant forest hog, warthog, bush pig, forest elephant, buffalo, bushbuck, waterbuck, black-fronted duiker, spotted hyena, civet, genet, mongoose and tree hyrax.

Rwanda Wildlife Safari – Major Activities

The major activities one can indulge in while on a Rwanda Wildlife Tour are:-

1. Visiting the capital Kigali.
2. Mountain gorilla trekking at the Volcanoes National Park.
3. Chimpanzee and golden monkey tracking.
4. Game driving at the Akagera National Park.
5. Biking along The Congo Nile Trail.
6. Birdwatching in Rwanda – Nyungwe forest and Lake Kivu.
7. Cultural and community visits to places like the Iby’iwacu cultural village for traditional dances.
8. Visiting the genocide memorial centers like Gisozi, Murambi, Nyamata, Bisesero, and Ntarama
9. Hiking Mount Karisimbi and Bisoke.
10. Visiting the grave of Dian Fossey and her former Karisoke Research Centre
11. Sport fishing in Rwanda

Rwanda Wildlife Safari Packages.

Our selection of suggested programs in Rwanda includes classic and luxury lodges, traveling by road or air. All of our Rwanda Safari Packages are designed to be tailor-made to individual requirements including clients’ interests, budget, and timeframe.

We suggest you plan your Rwanda Safari Tours during the short dry season from mid-December to early February or over the long dry season months of June to September which is the Best Time To Visit Rwanda. Our well-trained guides are equipped to take care of your Safety and direct you correctly during the safari.

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