Rwanda Safari Planner & Travel Guide
Looking to taking a safari in Rwanda? Welcome to Rwanda Safaris Guide, your one-stop resource for planning the ultimate safari holiday in Rwanda. Find everything you need to know to plan a safari holiday to Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills highlighting the best places to go, things to see, do, safari planning advice and tips! Start planning your dream vacation today with our free trip planning information including specific park information, best things to see and do, when to go, trip itineraries, travel tips, safari deals and more.
Discover the different national parks in Rwanda; Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Akagera National Park as well as game reserves; Gishwati Forest Reserve. We offer detailed information about each national park, the highlights of each park, things to see, things to do, as well as travel tips to help you plan an authentic and intimate safari experience.
Read reviews on the finest destinations, safari lodges and camps, information on when to visit, weather and best times to travel to Rwanda on this complete park planner… then create and share your dream safari with our exclusive online travel guide!
About Rwanda
The Land of a thousand hills in increasingly becoming a preferred safari destination in Africa. The mountain gorillas in Rwanda, contribute greatly to its tourism. This guide is here to help you plan for your Rwanda trip and Rwanda tours.
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Where to Go
There are lots of places to visit in Rwanda. From national parks to game reserves, genocide memorial sites to cultural sites, there are lots of amazing places to visit in the land of a thousand hills.
Rwanda National Parks
There are three national parks in Rwanda: Parc Nationale Des Volcans in Northern Rwanda, Nyungwe national park and Akagera National Park in Eastern Rwanda.
- Akagera National Park – Akagera National Park is the top visited on Rwanda national parks. Located in Eastern Rwanda along the Tanzanian border, Akagera can be visited by both day trippers and those looking for a Rwanda safari combining other national parks in Rwanda.
- Nyungwe Forest National Park – This is the best place for ecotours in Rwanda. Located in South Western Rwanda, Nyungwe Forest is a vast untouched tropical rainforest with a high, dense canopy. Nyungwe is an ideal destination for lovers of primates, with 13 different species living here.
- Volcanoes National Park – Located in northern Rwanda, the popular Volcanoes National Park is the most famous destination to travelers visiting Rwanda. The park is most ideal place for mountain gorilla trekking and a safari in Rwanda cannot be complete without visiting these endangered giants.
Things to See
Mountain Gorillas: There are a few mountain gorillas left in the whole world. Rwanda protects almost a third of the world’s remaining population of the mountain gorillas within the Virunga Mountains of Central Africa.
Chimpanzees: Would you like to see chimpanzees in the wild? Nyungwe Forest National Park and Giswati Mukura Forest protect a good population of chimpanzees.
Golden Monkeys: Meet the golden monkeys, an ancient monkey world order that lives in the Volcanoes National Park, Northern Rwanda. Golden monkey tracking is done in the morning hours.
Virunga Volcanoes
Genocide Memorial Sites
Museums
Top Things to Do
Rwanda is a well known destination in tourist circles given the different adventure activities that one can engage in while on a holiday in Africa. Today thousands of tourists flock to the “land of a thousand hills” to enjoy the richly endowed tourist attractions in the region. From visiting the genocide memorial centers, to gorilla trekking in PNV there are lots of things to do on a holiday in Rwanda. Visit Rwanda and engage in forest walks, village walks, golden monkey tracking, see the beautiful locally made art crafts like weaved baskets etc. For those interested in a leisurely holiday take a holiday to Lake Kivu or go game viewing in Akagera National Park.
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Find a selection of pre-planned trip itineraries that have been put together by an expert team to help you with your trip planning for your next trip in Rwanda. These itineraries offer the best ways to explore some of the many Uganda National Parks and Monuments. Whether you are looking for a gorilla trekking safari in Volcanoes National Park or a special interest trip, there are many offers for you!
You can visit multiple parks on one trip itinerary and experience several different types of scenery. From Volcanoes National Park to Akagera National Park, check out some of these wonderful trips.
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