Bird-watching Safaris in Rwanda

Most of the time when people think of Rwanda, they think of mountain gorillas trekking, though the country is home to impressive numbers of birdlife.  Rwanda is home to more than 700 unique birds that can be spotted during your Bird-watching Safaris in Rwanda . The top Bird watching destinations like the Albertine Rift montane forests in the western region, and the grassland plains and swamps along the eastern border will allow you to spot different bird species. The diverse habits in Rwanda also include the numerous swamps, rivers, wetlands, and lakes that are scattered through the grassy hills of the central region.

Bird-watching Safaris in Rwanda

Bird-watching Safaris in Rwanda will take you to Akagera National Park, Nyungwe National Park, and Volcanoes National Park – three well-known birding hotspots. Any traveler planning a trip to Rwanda should include a birding-watching safari on their bucket list since the experience is truly rewarding.

Bird-watching Safaris in Rwanda require preparation for example, while on birding safaris in Nyungwe National Park and Volcanoes National Park, there is a considerable amount of hiking up and down the mountainous areas – requiring some level of fitness. This is not something to worry about if your craving doses are to capture the unique African birds during your Rwanda Tour.

The presence of 27 of the 37 forest and swamp-associated species thought to be endemic to the eastern and western escarpments of the Albertine Rift make Rwanda a superb destination for bird-watching tours in Africa.  Many of these endemic species are only found in the logistically inaccessible parts of the DR Congo and one or two sites in Uganda.

Apart from Congo, Rwanda’s Nyungwe National Park has the world’s greatest diversity of Albertine Rift Endemics. This, therefore, qualifies it in the list of must-visit places for bird-watching tours in Rwanda.

The endemics here include the stunners such as handsome francolin, Ruwenzori turaco, red-faced woodland warbler, collared apalis, mountain masked apalis, regal sunbird, blue-headed sunbird, purple-breasted sunbird, dusky crimsonwing and strange weaver. There is no better place to spot forest species in Rwanda that the Nyungwe forest. The National Park is home to over 310 species that you will be able to spot during your tour here.

Top Bird watching Sites in Rwanda – Bird-watching Safaris in Rwanda

Volcanoes National Park

Sitting high in the clouds, Volcanoes National Park protects Rwanda’s part of the Virunga mountain range and includes five volcanoes which are Mountains Muhavura, Gahinga, Sabinyo, Bisoke, and Karisimbi. Despite being known for its Mountain Gorillas and Golden Monkeys, Volcanoes National Park is also home to 165 different bird species, 17 of which are native to the region.  It is a must-visit for birding safaris in Rwanda to catch the rare species and also enjoy the breathtaking Virunga scenery and a chance to encounter the famous Mountain Gorillas. Birding safaris in Volcanoes National Park is worthwhile and Rewarding.

Akagera National Park

Outside of the Albertine belt’s high mountains, in Rwanda’s northeast, sits Akagera National Park. It covers a chunk of savannah, a great place to spot different wildlife species while on safaris in Rwanda, and a remarkable destination for bird watching in the country. Akagera National Park is home to 525 bird species – with some of the most sought-after and most exciting to see in Rwanda. The must-see while in Akagera include; the Red-faced Barbet, Sousa’s Shrike, White-collared Oliveback, and Ruaha Chat.

Nyungwe National Park

Apart from Congo, Nyungwe has the highest number of Albertine endemics. Nyungwe National Park is home to the region’s largest montane rainforest with about 310 species of bird. Birding safaris in Nyungwe Forest National Park will great you also opportunities to spot different wildlife species resident here including the Chimpanzees.

The most searched in Nyungwe include Regal Sunbird, Red-collared Babbler, Rwenzori Turaco, Handsome Spurfowl, Rwenzori Batis, Grauer’s Swamp Warbler, Blue-headed Sunbird, and Albertine Owlet.

The Albertine Eco-region

The Albertine region stretches across the western half of Rwanda. Albertine region  is regarded as the center of the Afro-montane habitat and is a belt of exceptional faunal and floral endemism including over 40 bird species, 34 mammals, 117 butterflies, 34 amphibians, and 16 reptiles. Rwanda has at least 27 Albertine Rift endemics. Wow!! A visit here is therefore a must for any bird lover.

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