Best activities to do on a Rwandan safari

Rwanda is a country filled with a multiple of attractions it is situated in the East Africa bordering Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and Tanzania. Rwanda is also referred to as land of a thousand hills because of its rolling hills and it a habitant to the mountain gorillas.

The land of a thousand hills offers a variety of activities to fully explore the country’s rich wildlife, stunning landscapes and cultural heritage.

BEST ACTIVITIES TO CARRY OUT ON WHILE ON A RWANDAN SAFARI

Gorilla Trekking

Rwanda is among the few countries in East Africa that allow tourists to carry out gorilla trekking. This is among the best and popular activities to carry out while on a Rwanda safari. Gorillas are mainly seen with in volcanoes national park. The park is mainly situated in the north western parts of Rwanda. Trekking gorillas is usually done in the morning at the park main head quarters (Kinigi).

After the briefing, then you will have to go to the jungle in a group of 8 people. Trekking involves passing through the dense forests as you see some monkey species, see different plants, and bird species.

When you interact with the gorillas, only one hour is offered to you to encounter with these great apes.

Chimpanzee Trekking

Chimpanzee trekking is another activity that can be done while on a Rwanda safari. Chimpanzee trekking is done from Nyungwe forest national park. The park is located in the south western parts of Rwanda very close to Lake Kivu. Chimpanzee trekking is one of those activities that allow tourists to encounter with the chimps in their habitant. The activity starts with briefing at the park main head quarters where tourists about the rules and regulations to follow while in the forest.

While on your chimp trekking adventure, only one hour is offered to spend with them.  Chimpanzee trekking is among the most thrilling activities to do while in Nyungwe.

Golden monkey Trekking

One of the perfect activities to do while on a Rwandan safari is encountering with the golden monkeys in their habitant. Golden monkeys in Rwanda are trekked from volcanoes national park one of the countries amazing wonders.  These creatures are famously known for having a golden fur and being very active.

Once you happen to interact with these creatures, only one hour is guaranteed. The hour involves taking photos, see them jump, play and many more. Golden monkey trekking is among those activities that allows tourist to enjoy while on their Rwandan safari.

Game drives

Game drives are among the premier activities to carry out while on a Rwandan safari. Game drives are usually conducted from Akagera national park that is nestled in the eastern parts of Rwanda. Akagera national park offers breathtaking experiences to tourists since it is a home to the big five animals (lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos and rhinos). Game drives are usually conducted during the evening hours. Game drives allow you to fully explore the park as you discover different animals, see various woodlands, and many others.

Cultural experiences

Rwanda’s cultures are one of the best mesmerizing things to encounter with while on a Rwandan safari. Rwanda is a home to over 10 tribes with unique various norms. Different tourists decide to join their safari experiences with cultural experiences.  Cultural experiences allow tourists to connect with the tourists. You can also decide to do a cultural tour, where you will visit different areas that act preserve different cultures and traditions.

A visit at Ibyiwachu cultural village /gorilla guardian village is one of the renown destinations that preserves and conserves Rwandan cultures and norms. There are many various things to discover while at this area such as the dressing code, visit the Kings palace, learn how to make local beer, taste local dishes and many more.  You can still decide to visit the genocide centres and learn about the 1994 war. Genocide centres today act as significances for need of peace and reconciliation.

Bird watching

Rwanda is a bird watchers haven with over 750bird species that thrive within the country.  Rwanda has various birding destinations that offer thrilling bird watching safaris to tourists. Birds can be seen within the national parks such as Nyungwe, Akagera, volcanoes, and also around lake shores. Some of the birds to see include purple breasted sun bird, Ground Thrush, Rwenzori Turaco, papyrus Golek, African fin foot, yellow billed wax bill, Brown Rwenzori Turaco, Handsome Francolin, Kivu ground thrush and many more.

Canopy walk

A canopy walk in Nyungwe forest national park is one of the must do activities while on a Rwandan safari. Have you ever experienced that feeling when you walk through the forest while seeing a number of attractions. The walk commences from Uwinka reception center with a briefing about the rules and regulations to follow. Canopy walks usually lasts for 2 hours while you are venturing down spotting different primate species. Some of the monkey species include blue monkeys, black and white colobus, colobus monkeys and many more.

Hiking

Hiking is also among the best activities that can be done while on a Rwandan safari. Rwanda has many volcanoes such as the Bisoke, Sabinyo, Muhabura which completely offer thrilling experiences and scenic views of the surrounding. Some of the other hiking trails in Rwanda  include Congo Nile, Nyungwe trail, twin lakes trail. These hiking trails allow people to discover a number of attractions

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