What to expect on Rwanda Safaris 2024 – Are you curious about Visiting Rwanda 2024 or you are curious about what the experience will be like? To no doubt, Rwanda safaris guarantee exceptional adventure experiences that will give you memories for a lifetime. Our well-crafted Rwanda packages will allow you to experience some of Rwanda’s top attractions and activities in some of the top safari destinations like Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, and Akagera National Park.
Rwanda has a great variety to offer to her visitors 2024 – the country famously known for thousands of hills is beaming with the beauty that will leave you in awe of nature! The beautiful hills have varying vegetation types, ranging from the savannah grasslands to the high montane vegetation in the volcanoes and Nyungwe Forest. The varying vegetation types in Rwanda form different habitats for different wildlife in the country, with the savannahs habituating the most mammal grazers and the big Five (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino, and Elephant).
The thick and impenetrable rainforests are home to the most primate species in the country – with the famous mountain gorillas inclusive. Rwanda safaris allow travelers to experience the most famous wildlife activity, Mountain Gorilla trekking with guaranteed life-changing encounters in the Volcanoes National Park.
The main allure of Rwanda safari tours is the potential for the easiest and most accessible mountain gorilla trekking in all of Africa. The closest gorilla safari park is in Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park, approximately 2 hrs and 30 min drive from Kigali International Airport. In contrast to Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda puts you close to the park as soon as you land at Kigali International Airport. All of Rwanda’s mountain gorillas are fully habituated, available for trekking, and still thriving in their natural environment. A must-do while in Rwanda in 2023
Though Rwanda safaris may not seem like the classic African wildlife safari destination, in the east of the country is the scenic Akagera National Park that is worth exploring. Wildlife safaris in Rwanda will take you to the only savannah park in Rwanda, Akagera National Park.
Akagera National Park is surrounded by savannah plains, steep valleys, rolling hills, and papyrus swamps to the north and east, respectively. Giraffes, elephants, lions, zebras, and other savannah wildlife species can be found in Akagera National Park. 13 primates, including chimpanzees, monkeys, and the Ruwenzori colobus arboreal colobus, which wanders in packs of up to 400 individuals, are among the wildlife species that call Rwanda home.
A canopy walking safari in Rwanda is unique and one of its kind in East Africa. The activity is done in Nyungwe Forest National Park, where you will enjoy walking on the suspended walkway above the lush montane rainforest – provides a breathtaking view of the ancient forest tree tops as well as the bird life and other animals that call them home. The 160-meter-long Nyungwe Forest Canopy Walk is suspended 70 meters above the ground. You can use the Igishigishigi, Imbaraga, or Umuyove trails to experience a canopy walk.
About 703 different bird species can be found in Rwanda, many of which are native to the Albertine Rift. In Rwanda, one of the greatest areas to see the red-collared babbler, there are 29 Albertine Rift endemic species. The most sought-after African bird species are available on Rwandan birding safaris, along with easily accessible birding spots. All four (4) of Rwanda’s parks are excellent for bird-watching excursions, but Akagera and Nyungwe Forest National Parks are the best destinations for serious birders. The Rwenzori Nightjar, Handsome Francolin, Rwenzori Turaco, Grauer’s Warbler, Blue-headed Sunbird, Grauer’s Swamp Warbler, Shelly’s Crimsonwing, Kungwe Apalis, and many others are just a few of the bird species found in Rwanda.
Chimpanzee trekking is one of the top safari activities while in Rwanda. Nyungwe Forest National Park is located in the southwest of Rwanda. Nyungwe forest is the largest remaining tract of forest with about 200 tree species covering approximately an area of 970 square kilometers. Chimpanzee trekking safaris in Nyungwe Forest Rwanda start off from three reception centers which are Uwinka, Gisakura, and Kitabi where tourists meet the park rangers for a trek to the forest.
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