Rwanda Destinations

While on a Rwanda safari tour, the below Rwanda Destinations should be part of your Rwanda safari package.

Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park or Parc National des Volcans, is the most visited and sought-after Rwanda destination. “In the heart of Central Africa, so high up that you shiver more than you sweat,” wrote the famous primatologist Dian Fossey, “are great, old volcanoes towering almost 15,000 feet, and nearly covered with rich, green rainforest – the Virungas.” Volcanoes National Park is located in the north western part of Rwanda, and makes part of the Virunga Massif that includes Virunga National Park of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park of Uganda, which are also home to the endangered mountain gorillas.

Volcanoes National Park is home to mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, volcanos including Mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke, caves in Musanze, as well as the Dian Fossey Tomb and Research Center, which many visit throughout the year. While on a safari in Volcanoes National Park, you can enjoy mountain gorilla tracking, golden monkey tracking, volcano hiking, exploring Musanze caves, visit Dian Fossey Tombs and Research Center, bird watch, any time of the year.

Nyungwe Forest National Park

Nyungwe Forest National Park Rwanda is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa rich in biodiversity and beauty. Chimpanzees and 12 other species of primates can be found in Nyungwe National Park. An estimated 500 chimpanzees live throughout the forest. Nyungwe National Park is famous for chimpanzee tracking, but there is so much more to do while there. Walking the high raised canopy, hiking in some of the best walking trails, as well as zip lining which is the most recently introduced activity in Nyungwe National Park. Nyungwe Forest National Park is also home to well over 300 bird species that bird watching is a must do while in Nyungwe Forest National Park.

Nyanza

Nyanza is home to the King’s Palace, which is a reconstruction of the traditional royal residence, a beautifully crafted grass thatched dwelling that is shaped like a beehive. A visit here has you experiencing the ‘life of a king’ as lived then.

Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park is located in the Eastern part of Rwanda, bordering Tanzania. Akagera National Park is the only developed Savanna Park in Rwanda that travelers can get to see the various wild game. Akagera National Park is a relatively warm and low-lying plains areas comprising of savannah, woodland, wetland, and a dosen lakes. Akagera National Park is also a great birding destination with over 400 birds recorded. Animals to look out for while in Akagera National Park include elephants, buffaloes, lions, rhinos, leopards, zebras, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, oribi, and so much more.

While on any Akagera National Park safari, you shall get to enjoy game drives, night game drive experiences, boat safaris, guided walking safaris, and bird watching as well as hot air balloon safari, should you choose to.

Gishwati Mukura National Park

This is Rwanda’s fourth national park, made up of two separate forests that is the larger Gishwati and the smaller Mukura. Gishwati Mukura National Park is home to chimpanzees, golden monkeys, Blue monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, as well as an array of birds and other smaller animals.

Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu borders Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and makes part of the Great Rift Valley. Lake Kivu is dotted with islands and inlets along the shoreline, has charming beach resorts, spectacular vistas giving you plenty of opportunities for hiking and cycling. Other activities in and around Lake Kivu include boating, hiking, bird watching, and relaxing at the shores. What is special about Lake Kivu? Lake Kivu has around 28 fish species that travellers interested on spot fishing can get to see.

Kibeho

Kibeho Parish has been a global pilgrimage destination for the Roman Catholics since the Virgin Mary appeared here on 28^th November 1981.

Kigali City

Kigali City is a pleasantly low-key and yet very dynamic and progressive city in Africa. Kigali City is green, very clean, and quite safe that you can enjoy long strolls un-accompanied. The beautiful culture and history of Rwanda is remarkable that a Kigali City tour is one of the things you should not miss while on your Rwanda safari tour.

Rwanda is a beautiful and unique Africa safari destination offering so much to see and explore. With so much to see and do, gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is the most sought after and done activity. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda allows you a chance to come up close with the endangered mountain gorillas. While on Rwanda safaris, you shall enjoy gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, golden monkey tracking, game drives in Akagera National Park, boat safaris, nature walks, cycling experiences, cultural tours, balloon safaris, night game drive experiences, and so much more, all throughout the year.

With all the above-mentioned Rwanda destinations, reach out to us at Rowin Africa Safaris to help you curate the most unforgettable and amazing Rwanda safari packages any time of the year. It is important to know that there are options to extend your Rwanda safari package with other African safari tours say to Tanzania for out-of-this-world African wildlife safari encounters including the Great Wildebeest Migration, Climb Kilimanjaro Mountain, busk in the sun on the beautiful Zanzibar Island, explore Egypt, Visit Mauritius, and so much more there is for you to chose. Our experienced Rowin Africa Safaris travel experts shall guide you for your ultimate African safari experiences.