What you should know about a Rwanda Safari
Rwanda has been ranked among one of the top best safari destinations to visit for adventure safari specifically an African safari. However before planning your travel to Rwanda, there are greatly interesting factors and more of what you should know about a Rwanda Safari.
Rwanda’s beautiful Safari destinations
Rwanda has four beautiful National Parks that are fully packed with a wide range of incredible tourist’s attractions that feature the most popular Volcanoes National Park which is visited mostly for Gorilla safaris that involve Gorilla Trekking experiences. There are also other interesting tourist activities in volcanoes National Park such as Golden Monkey trekking, Diane Fossey hikes, Volcanoes hiking that feature the most hiked mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke, Bird watching among other activities.
Rwanda is also known as a great primate’s destination with one of the last remaining old tract prime rival Nyungwe rain forests found in Nyungwe National Park. The park inhabits abundance of primate’s species of more than 13 primate species that feature chimpanzees, Colobus Monkeys and others endemic to the Albertine Region. Apart from the primates this park also boasts with abundant Birdlife, other mammal species as well as magnificent flora. And there are several tourist activities that one can do in Nyungwe National Park which include the popular Chimpanzee trekking, Canopy Walk experience, Colobus monkey trekking and other primates trekking, tropical waterfalls hiking, nature walks inside Nyungwe forest, night walking safari, bird watching, among others. Another Primates park in Rwanda that you can visit is Gishwati Mukura National Park, has almost the same vegetation and attractions as Nyungwe National Park.
With Rwanda’s safari destinations and what you should know about a Rwanda safari, the country not only offers primate adventure experiences but also has its only one savannah National Park which teams with all the African big 5 mammals and thus offers greater chances for tourists to have amazing Wildlife safaris in Akagera National Park and they are able to spot animals such as lions, rhinos, buffaloes, herds of elephants, zebras, leopard among others while engaging in Tourists activities offered in Akagera National Park such as day and night Game drives, boat trips on Lake Ihema, Rhino Tracking, behind the scenes experiences, among others.
Apart from the beautiful major National Parks Rwanda offers its safari experiences in other destinations such as Lake Kivu, Kigali city for the city exploration and having an insight about Rwanda and its historical incidences, as well as cultural experiences in its different cities across the country.
Accommodation/ Hotels in Rwanda
Another factor to consider on what to know about a Rwanda safari is where you will be staying while on your safari. Rwanda is blessed with a great number of accommodation options ranging from super high end properties to Luxury, Midrange, standard and budget facilities. Tourists usually choose where to stay based on their interests and budget.
How many days are enough for a Rwanda Safari?
Tourists can enjoy a Rwandan safari for as many days as they can however between 8 days to 15 days can be enough days to explore most of what Rwanda has to offer on an adventure safari. Longer Rwanda safari could even go for more than 2 weeks.
Is Rwanda good for Safari?
Rwanda is one of the safest countries in Africa, it is rich in biodiversity, home to Gorillas, the African wildlife species, Volcanoes, unique culture and warmly welcoming people. Most tourists visiting Rwanda have the most ultimate and once in a life time wild safari experiences. It is a perfect destination you should choose to visit next on your buckelist.
How much does a Rwandan Safari Cost?
The cost of a Rwandan safari would generally depend on the number of days to spend on trip, the type of accommodation you choose, the different tour activities of your interests.
How much does Gorilla trekking in Rwanda cost?
Because most tourists visiting Rwanda are mostly interested in seeing the mountain Gorillas, another factor to consider on what to know about a Rwandan safari is how much do you pay to see gorillas in Rwanda, A Rwandan Gorilla Permit costs 1500$ per person and Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is only allowed for anyone 15 years and above.
How many days do you need in Rwanda?
Although Rwanda is a small land locked country in the east African Region, it is one of the richly blessed safari destinations with a lot of adventure offerings that would take you up to 4 -15 days or even more to discover its hidden and off the beaten path adventures such as the biking or walking on the Congo Nile excursions in the local setting of local Rwandan villages, among many other adventures inside and outside the National Parks.
Does Rwanda require a Covid test?
If you are planning for a Rwandan safari, one more thing to consider is the requirement of Covid tests to be able to access certain National Parks or do certain tourist activities. Although tourists and visitors to Rwanda no longer need to present any covid tests on arrival and departure. Visitors should keep in mind that for anyone visiting the primates in the primates parks which are Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla trekking and Golden Monkey trekking or Nyungwe National Park for Chimpanzee trekking and other primates trekking such as seeing the Colobus Monkeys, it is still a requirement to present a negative PCR covid test. On the other hand tourists only require a rapid test to visit Akagera National Park that offers Wildlife safari experiences in Rwanda.
What is the best month to visit Rwanda?
Rwanda can be visited all year around for memorable safari moments however, the best time to visit Rwanda is during the dry season between June to September when there is little or no rain and there is greater chances to easily trek through the jungle trails for the mountain gorillas and other primates, as well as greater chances to view abundant wildlife species in the savannah plains.
Take on an amazing journey to Rwanda for a Rwanda safari to have unforgettable and most ultimate adventure experiences. Kindly email us at info@rwandaecocompany.com to have your Rwanda safari perfectly customized and tailored according to your interests and budget.
