Rwanda Safaris: Rwanda Gorilla Trekking, Wildlife, and More
Visit Rwanda on an enchanting journey through the land of a thousand hills. Volcanoes National Park beckons with its mystical gorillas, while Nyungwe National Park – home to chimpanzees amidst ancient forests. Venture into Akagera National Park, where giraffes, zebras and lions roam the savannahs. Take advantage of the tranquil shores of Lake Kivu for kayaking and boat cruises.
Rwanda is an incredible safari destination, not only for its incredible Gorilla Trekking Experience, but there is so much more.
An awe-inspiring encounter with mountain gorillas awaits in Rwanda’s lush Volcanoes National Park. These gentle giants thrive amidst bamboo-covered slopes. Groups of 8 trekkers, ensuring an intimate and respectful encounter and escorted by expert trackers. The reward is an hour spent in the company of these magnificent creatures, observing their familial bonds and playful antics.
Complementary adventures include safaris to Akagera National Park’s savannah grasslands, home to the Big 5. Nyungwe Forest National Park attracts travelers with its 700 bird species and chimpanzees.
Depending on what wildlife you want to see, a minimum of 6-7 days ensures you will savour the most sought-after safari experiences.
More Reasons To Go on a Rwanda Safari
Gorilla Trekking
Witness the magnificence of the endangered mountain gorillas up close in Volcanoes National Park, the tremendous conservation efforts to protect these critically endangered primates have created a unique opportunity for gorilla safaris.
Sit silently in the forest and marvel as these gentle creatures play, each, groom and interact with each other. Their soulful eyes will penetrate deep within you.
Rich Primate Diversity
Nyungwe Forest National Park is a s sanctuary and home to many primates, including the famous chimpanzees and 12 additional primates. Along with the near-endemic L’Hoest’s monkey, blue monkey, owl-faced monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys, Dent’s Mona Monkey and crowned monkey in the park’s lush forests.
Birdwatcher’s Paradise
With 703 species, including 29 Albertine Rift Endemics, Rwanda is a bird lover’s paradise. Nyungwe Forest National Park boasts 322 species, with Volcanoes National Park and Akagera National Park showcase over 500 species. The country is ideal for birding from December to January and May to September. However, the long rains from March to May create comfort challenges.
Diverse Wildlife
Rwanda’s national parks each protect distinct ecosystems, and Akagera National Park, nestled in Rwanda’s eastern province, is a captivating haven of biodiversity. Its rolling highlands, vast savannah plains, and swamp-fringed lakes harbour remarkable species. Animals like leopards, elephants, lions, rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes and antelope, and over 500 bird species grace the skies.
Rwanda Safaris Tours
Because Rwanda is a small and compact country, its attractions are within easy reach. Gorilla trekking is certainly the country’s most exhilarating safari experience, but it is easy of access that makes Rwanda so appealing. From the capital of Kigali, you are only a few hours’ drive away from the legendary Volcanoes National Park and its habituated but still wild gorilla families for authentic and awe-inspiring gorilla treks.
Visit the charming and playful chimpanzee families in Nyungwe National Park and seeing 13 additional fascinating and rare primate species adds on to thrills and adventure to your travels. Add your diverse activities with an expedition onto the savannah plains of Akagera National Park to witness the reintroduction of the Big Five. Savor the spectacular and tranquil views around Lake Kivu, offering rewarding and exhilarating hiking and forest canopy tours.
Combine your Rwanda Safari with other celebrated East Africa Safari destinations, from Uganda to Kenya and Tanzania and their vast open savannah plains. A final stop on Zanzibar’s magical, palm-fringed romantic white-sandy beaches swept by azure blue crystal-clear waters adds a dollop of tranquility, calm, and peace.