Wondering where to go on Rwanda safari?

Rwanda is landlocked country lying south of the Equator in east-central Africa. The land is known for its breathtaking scenery. The capital is Kigali located in the heart of the country on the Ruganwa River. Rwanda is bounded to the north by Uganda the pearl of Africa, to the east by Tanzania, to the south by Burundi, and to the west by the DRC and Lake Kivu. Rwanda is one of the most fascinating tourist destination. Rwanda is often referred to as “land of a thousand hills “is actually the nickname of its beautiful land which composes of astonishing sceneries, multicolored culture and bewildering animals. Ten key consideration before setting of for your Rwanda safari adventure to have it as unforgettable experience. Rwanda is a fascinating safari destination to amazing thrillers, the Land offers a variety of exciting wildlife species, cultures, and its natural beauty.

Nyungwe National Park; Nyungwe is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa, and the largest expanse of forest in Rwanda, covering 1,019 km2 of dense Afromontane forests, bamboo-covered slopes, grasslands and wetlands. The park feeds two of the world’s largest rivers, the Congo and the Nile, and provides a significant portion of Rwanda’s freshwater. Over 1,100 recorded plant species, 345 bird species and 85 known mammal species, including 13 of Africa’s primates notably, chimpanzee, Ruwenzori black-and-white colobus and L’Hoest monkeys are found in this exceptional landscape. Visitors gets opportunity to explore the unsploit rainforests of Nyungwe, where you can encounter chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and a rich variety of bird species. The canopy walks offers breathtaking views, and guided hikes reveal the park’s hidden precious attractions.

Volcanoes National Park; Known for its gorilla trekking, this park is home to the unprotected mountain gorillas. Volcanoes national park is a stop center for all Rwanda Gorilla Safari containing the huge number of mountain gorillas in the Virunga Conservation area. It’s strategically located just few kilometer from Kigali international airport approximately 2 hour drive which make it the most accessible gorilla national park in the world. Apart from gorillas, Volcanoes National park is a home for golden monkeys, a variety of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects among other creatures which together make a complete Rwanda safari package.

Spanning on a 160 sqkm area in the northern part of Rwanda, Volcanoes national park is part of the great Virunga volcano conservation region spanning to cover Virunga National Park Congo and Mgahinga gorilla national park in Uganda. It was initially a small area around Karisimbi, Mikeno and Bisoke volcanoes which was gazetted to protect the Mountain gorillas which were facing the threat of extinction as a result of poaching.  Visitors will eyewitness these awe- inspiring creatures in their natural habitat and plunge yourself in the superabundant leafage of this Virunga Mountains. It’s an unforgettable experience that allows you to get up close with a huge number of numerous animal species.

Akagera National Park; Akagera National Park Rwanda is found in North Eastern Rwanda, at the country’s border with Tanzania. It is dominated by swamps and small lakes with flow in the wake of River Kagera. The network of water sources and unique landscape together create very spectacular scenery. It is quite a remarkable eco-system. The Park was obviously named after River Kagera that feeds different water bodies including Lake Ihema. Surrounded by cultivated hills, that are so much a part of Rwanda scenery, the scenery of Akagera national Park is quite simply beautiful. The landscape is low, composed of wide plains dominated by grass, cactus-like Euphorbia candelabra shrub and both thick and thin forests although it does carry on with the general rugged terrain that is so characteristic of Rwanda. This park is with rich savannah jewel which supports a big huge animals like Big Five animal’s lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino and other wildlife such as antelopes, zebras, and incredible 490 bird species.  To embark on thrilling game drives, boat safaris on Lake Ihema, and eyewitness the park’s diverse wildlife against the backdrop of rolling hills in this national park.

Kigali Genocide Memorial; this is the  permanent national genocide memorial  in the country dedicated to more than one million victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. It serves as a place of remembrance and learning, and embracing the locally rational meanings where over 250,000 victims have been laid to rest.  The Kigali Genocide Memorial offers the deep stands of the lands hidden historical and cultural significance.  A visitor on Cultural tours in Rwanda memorial heritage will have an opportunity to Learn about Rwanda’s past, pay tribute to the victims, and gain insights into the country’s resilience and progress.