RWANDA
SAFARIS
RWANDA OFFERS THE MOST INTIMATE SAFARI EXPERIENCE – WILD ENCOUNTERS WITH MOUNTAIN GORILLAS
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Known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda’s scenery and friendly people offer unique experiences in one of the most remarkable countries. Many still think of Rwanda and its past turbulent political history. Today, Rwanda is a modern success story with much to offer visitors - most notably the spellbinding experience of tracking mountain Gorillas on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains. But Rwanda is not a one-trick pony, and offers much more to the intrepid traveller: tracking Chimpanzees in the enchanting Nyungwe forest, to climbing volcanic peaks. It is a fascinating and magical destination that combines landscapes and wildlife, culture and inland beaches on Lake Kivu
The Best Time to Go to Rwanda
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Rwanda can be visited at any time of the year for a Gorilla Tracking safari. However, the rainy months will make tracking more difficult with muddy conditions. Mid-May to mid-October, is the long dry season and offers the best conditions to track Gorillas.
FEATURED ITINERARIES
A Journey Among Great Apes | 7 Days
Kigali. Nyungwe Forest National Park. Volcanoes National Park
This itinerary offers an excellent overview of Rwanda, including encounters with Chimpanzees, Golden Monkeys, Gorillas, and other endangered primates. You will also experience the beauty of volcanoes, lush landscapes, rainforests, and luxurious lodges. The friendly locals will welcome you warmly, and during your stay, you'll have the chance to participate in conservation efforts to protect the threatened species you will observe. This one-week adventure will take you from one wonder to another, providing you with memories for a lifetime.
Wildlife, Volcanoes and Gorillas in Rwanda | 10 Days
Akagera National Park. Kigali. Nyungwe Forest National Park. Volcanoes National Park
This itinerary offers the best combination of luxurious accommodations and breathtaking natural beauty. Your safari adventure begins with a glamping experience in Akagera National Park with thriving wildlife, including the Big Five and over 500 species of birds. In Kigali you will learn about Rwanda's history, and in Nyungwe National Park you can explore the rainforest that is home to 13 primate species, including Chimpanzees, Golden Monkeys, and black and the white Colobus. You will stay at the One & Only Nyungwe House in the heart of a tea plantation, and finally, visit Volcanoes National Park where you will meet the Gorillas twice!
Wildlife of Tanzania and Gorillas of Rwanda | 12 Days
Volcanoes National Park. Arusha. Chem Chem Concession. Karatu. Singita Serengeti Grumeti
Luxurious comfort, elegance, and astounding wildlife - these are the key ingredients of this trip. Discover the spectacular beauty of Rwanda and Tanzania in one go, taking in breathtaking landscapes, animals as far as the eye can see, and the charm of extraordinary camps offering exclusivity, refinement and a timeless atmosphere. After wondrous Gorillas encounters, explore Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, and end in the Serengeti. Here you will stay at Sabora tented camp, an ode to safaris of the 1900s, with its charming 1920’s atmosphere, and set in a private concession on the mighty Grumeti River.
WHY WE LIKE RWANDA
Many choose Rwanda only for the Gorillas and treat it as an add-on to a Tanzanian safari - which is possible given Rwanda's excellent infrastructure and air links. However, Rwanda is a fascinating country in its own right and a rising star on the African safari scene with allure beyond the Gorillas - beautiful forests, mountain ranges, lake country, and warm and welcoming people.
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