Rwanda Safaris

Capital City: Kigali
Population: 12 million
Airport: Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Time Zone: CAT
Dialing Code: +250
Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF), USD 1 = RWF 870
Language: Kinyarwanda, French, English

Climate: Subtropical
Altitude: 1600-2995m above sea level

Main attractions: Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Savannah Safari, Culture

High season: June-Oct & 15th Dec-15th Jan

Low season: Nov-May

The Land of a thousand hills is a remarkable tourism and conference destination. Rwanda is a landlocked country and part of East Africa, bordering Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west. It is fast gaining popularity among international conference and event organizers.

Akagera National Park

Akagera comprises of savannah, woodland, wetland and a dozen lakes. In partnership with African Parks, the National Park has transformed into a world-class location to experience a safari. The largely open expanse is ideal for game drives; measures are taken to ensure the big five roam the park in greater numbers over the course of time. So far, a family of lions from South Africa is settling in well, and breeding successfully, and 18 eastern black rhinos have also been reintroduced. A boat trip on Lake Ihema is also a highlight of any visit to Akagera, with its large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles and abundant water birds on the island in the middle of the lake.

Nyungwe National Park

One of the oldest rainforests in Africa, this National Park extends for 1,015 km2 over the mountainous southwest of Rwanda. Tea Plantations border the edges of the park, with a habituated troop of Ruwenzori colobus monkeys at Gisakura as well as forest fringe birds. The mountainous region combined with wildlife, including a small population of chimpanzees as well as 12 other species of primate, including the L’Hoest’s monkey endemic to the Albertine Rift makes it one of Africa’s finest forests. The Park offers Primate tracking, Canopy walk on a suspension bridge above the forest, hikes to the Isumo Waterfall and about 15 trails to choose from for memorable and photogenic moments.

Volcanoes National Park

Situated in the far northwest of Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range – home of the endangered mountain gorilla and a rich mosaic of montane ecosystems, which embrace evergreen and bamboo forest, open grassland, swamp and heath. Volcanoes National Park is named after the chain of dormant volcanoes making up the Virunga Massif: Karisimbi – the highest at 4,507m, Bisoke with its verdant crater lake, Sabinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura. Guests can visit the park to trek the endangered mountain Gorillas. The Park also boasts of other primates like the golden Monkey and 200 bird species. Within the boundaries of Volcanoes National Park are Buhanga Eco-Park, an ancient forest holding Rwanda’s most intriguing folklore and Musanze Caves, formed 62 million years ago after the last estimated volcanic eruption.

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Kigali City

For a city experience, Kigali City the capital of Rwanda is a must visit. You would be surprised how clean and organized the city is without losing its authentic African spirit, take a stroll along the many boutiques, restaurants and markets or join in on the cultural activities. Visit the Kigali Memorial Centre or check out the various art galleries.