Rwanda Safaris

Rwanda Safaris  : Rwanda, often known as the “land of a thousand hills,” has gone from being a nation left blemished by one of the bloodiest genocides in recent memory to a symbol of optimism, peace, and effective government in Africa. In contrast to the picturesque rolling hills and lush plantations of the countryside, the capital city of Kigali features clean city streets, five-star hotels, and good road systems. The National University of Rwanda and the national museum are two significant institutions located in Butare, Rwanda’s second-largest city, which is also known as the “intellectual capital of the country.” Since the nation has embraced industry, agricultural modernization, mining, and tourism, its wealth has expanded.

With a number of upscale lodges in the game parks, Rwanda’s tourism industry is well established. To promote its tourism riches, the nation has taken considerable measures. The likelihood of seeing mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes national park, however, is what draws the majority of tourists on safari in Rwanda /Rwanda safaris / Rwanda tours . Research activities that resulted in the well-known drama “Gorillas in the Mist” helped the park become famous. The park itself is a sprawling area of extraordinary greenery teeming with birds, butterflies, primates, and other creatures. Although gorilla trekking is also possible in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, many tourists choose to go on safari in Rwanda because of the country’s high standard of hospitality and the park’s proximity to the city of Kigali.

Places to see and Visit in Rwanda

Akagera National park

In Rwanda, Akagera National Park is the ideal location for you Rwanda  a safari. The park, which lies in the country’s east, has more than 1000 square kilometers of savanna resembling those in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The park, which is close to Kigali, is home to a significant number of African mammals, many of which congregate at the park’s various watering holes like the Akagera River and Lake Shakani. Take a game drive through Akagera National Park to see animals like hyenas, jackals, antelopes, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, leopards, elephants, and more.

The park is adding lions and black rhinos so that visitors may see all five of Africa’s big five.  For the park visitors interested in  doing bird watching activities  note that your 3 days trip to akagera national park will guarantee  you an opportunity to see the  bird potential of the park amounting to  500  species of birds.

 

Volcanoes  National park

Ten habituated gorilla families and roughly 400 mountain gorillas live in the park, which is situated within the Virunga mountain ranges. The park’s dense woodland and steep landscape make gorilla tracking challenging yet exciting on Rwanda trips/ Rwanda safaris / Rwanda tours . Visitors can also make arrangements to see Dian Fossey’s former research station and tomb while on their visit to Volcanoes National park . Since Dian Fossy set up camp in the Volcanoes national park, the nation has been a pioneer in international mountain gorilla conservation and research initiatives. While mountain gorilla tracking is the primary activity at the Volcanoes National Park, travelers on a Rwanda Wildlife tour can also see forest elephants, forest hogs, golden monkeys, buffalo, birds, and a number of butterfly species as part of the nature experience. The park is home to a number of hiking-friendly mountains and volcanoes, including Bisoke, Sabyinyo, and Karisimbi. For the ambitious, it might be exhausting but worthwhile to combine a gorilla safari in Rwanda with a mountain hike.

Nyungwe Forest National park

On a Rwanda wildlife tour, Nyungwe Forest National Park is one of the most alluring locations. A large tropical forest with more than 1000 plant species, Nyungwe forest is a superb example of Rwanda’s fascinating variety. While on a Rwanda tour, the greatest spot to search for chimpanzees is in the forest after searching for mountain gorillas. The woodland is a birdwatcher’s heaven because it is home to over 240 different species of birds. Visitors can anticipate seeing baboons, golden monkeys, colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and other primates in addition to chimpanzee trekking and birding. For those who enjoy watching birds and have traveled to Rwanda to search for chimpanzees, a Nyungwe forest canopy hike is a need.

Gishwati Forest 

Over 250,000 acres of land make up the Gishwati Forest, one of Rwanda’s most popular tourist destinations. A beautiful view of Lake Kivu can be had in the forest, and birders will be impressed by the more than 400 resident species. Massive deforestation caused by ranchers, pastoralists, and refugees who sought asylum after the 1994 genocide has harmed the forest. Plans are being made to return the entire area to its former state of being covered with forest.

Remarkably, the adjoining Mukura woodland and the Gishwati forest have lately been combined to establish the Gishwati-Mukura National Park. Rwanda now has four national parks.

Genocide Memorial

While on a safari, it is strongly advised to stop by one of the genocide memorial centers to understand the current advancements made by the people of Rwanda. Sites like those in Kigali serve as a daily reminder of the horrifying events of the Three Months genocide, which resulted in the mass murder of hundreds of thousands of Tutsis and moderate Hutus in 1994. The country’s painful past is depicted in the mass graves, pictures, movies, and other exhibits. One has the chance to pay homage to the victims, recall departed loved ones, and confront the reality of what occurred in Rwanda by visiting the genocide memorial site.

The Nyamata church, where over 50,000 genocide victims are interred, is another site worth seeing. The church is still standing, and the pews still have blood stains, human remains, and clothing on them. The Gisozi Genocide War Memorial Site, which was constructed on the graves of almost 250 000 Genocide Victims, is another option.

Congo Nile Trail

The Rwanda Development Board has invested a lot of time and energy into promoting Rwanda as a top travel destination in Africa. With the establishment of the Congo Nile Trail, the government has expanded Rwanda’s tourism options. One of the most exciting things to do while on a safari in Rwanda is now hiking along the Congo Nile Trail. The well-known trail passes through Lake Kivu and offers hikers the chance to awe at the stunning landscape, verdant hills, and crystal-clear lake waters of the nation while taking in the adjacent mountains.

Lake Kivu

One of Rwanda’s natural beauties, Lake Kivu, which spans an area of more than 2,600 km2, is situated at the country’s border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The lake, which flows at a height of roughly 1450 m, is the highest in Africa. One of only three lakes in the world, it occasionally suffers carbon dioxide eruptions from its depths; this phenomena is referred to as “exploding lake.” Visitors can anticipate to witness the beautiful beaches, lush greenery, islands, fishing communities, and ports like Rubavu because no alarming eruptions have been recently noted. There are options for hiking, bird watching, nature walks, chimpanzee tracking, and boat riding while on a safari around Lake Kivu.

Mount Karisimbi 

One of the highest mountains in Africa is Mount Karisimbi, which is a member of the Virunga mountain range. One of the best things to do in Musanze is to hike Mount Karisimbi. Visitors who can make the six-hour climb to the top will be rewarded with stunning views of the volcanoes national park and chances to see several species of birds. The Volcanoes national park offers the option for visitors to combine hiking Mount Karisimbi with mountain gorilla monitoring. If done in a few days, combining a trip up Mount Karisimbi with gorilla tracking in Rwanda is a strenuous endeavor that calls for high levels of fitness.

Mount Bisoke

On the boundary between Rwanda and the DR Congo, there is an active volcano named Mount Bisoke. Trekking up Mount Bisoke may be the ideal activity for anyone looking to experience the lovely landscape while on a Rwanda tour. After a six-hour trek up Mount Bisoke, which includes a few steep slopes, one is rewarded with breathtaking vistas of the Volcanoes National Park. Hiking on Bisoke also gives tourists a chance to admire the Crater Lake and the stunning green surroundings of the mountain.

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