Rwanda Wildlife Expeditions
Rwanda Wildlife Expeditions are exceptional to do while on safari holiday as you visit various safari destinations in Rwanda which include; Volcanoes National Park which is known to offer amazing Gorilla Trekking Adventures, Nyungwe Forest National Park with the Chimpanzees and the vast Savannah bamboo vegetated Akagera National Park.
Rwanda referred to as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” is amazing to explore while on holiday vacation as you embark on Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Tracking, Wildlife Safaris, Hiking expeditions along the various Mount Volcanoes that offer you adventures to the Dian Fossey Tomb where you learn about Dian Fossey who sacrificed her life to save the lives of the Gorillas that were hunted illegally for black market trade.
On the Rwanda Wildlife Expeditions, you shall explore prime destinations, wildlife animals, experiences and safaris to do. The expeditions are centered around three main National Parks i.e Volcanoes National Park at Ruhengeri District, Akagera National Park in Rusizi and Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Each of these Safari Destination offers unique safari encounters including Game Drives, Primate Trekking and safari experiences.
Things to do on the Rwanda Wildlife Expeditions
Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla Trekking is an exceptional safari adventure to do in Rwanda and this offers you a chance to trek and encounter the rare species of Mountain Gorillas in their natural forest habitat. Volcanoes National Park is located in Kinigi Musanze Rwanda and is known to offer remarkable Gorilla Trekking. The trekking adventure includes transferring to the Kinigi Park headquarters for short briefing on the conduct around the Gorillas by the ranger guides. They shall then allocate you into groups of 8 with lead ranger guides who lead you into the green forest to trek the Gorillas for a period of 3 to 5 hours. You shall later meet the Gorillas and stay in their presence taking many photos in a period of an hour. You must have a valid Gorilla Trekking permit at US $1500 per person.
Wildlife Safaris
Wildlife Safaris are amazing to do in Rwanda at the vast Savannah Akagera National Park. The Park offers remarkable Wildlife Safaris to all travelers as they traverse from one point to another in a 4×4 vehicle with park ranger guides. You shall traverse from one point to another watching wildlife animals i.e
lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelope species, hippos, crocodiles, impalas, topis, bushbucks, waterbucks, oribis, roan antelopes, and the massive Cape eland. You watch primates like Olive baboons, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys, bush babies.
Chimpanzee Tracking
Chimpanzee Tracking is amazing to do at the vast greenery Nyungwe Forest National Park where you trek and watch many chimpanzee communities. The chimpanzee tracking adventure does not differ a lot from Gorilla Trekking as you transfer to the park headquarters for short briefing on conduct around the chimpanzees then later, the park ranger shall allocate you into groups of 8 with lead park rangers who transfer you to the starting points where you leave from to enter the green forest vegetation to trek the Chimpanzees in their habitat for a period of 2 to 4 hours depending on their currently reported location in the forest. After trekking the chimpanzees, you shall transfer to pick your Chimpanzee Tracking Certificate to take with you back home. The Chimpanzee Tracking Permit costs Us $150 per person.
Hiking Expeditions
Hiking expeditions are amazing to do in Rwanda and these offer you a chance to hike the majestic Mount Volcanoes in Rwanda as you watch the plains, bird species, primates, small wildlife animals. The hiking expeditions are done along the various Mount Volcanoes i.e Mount Gahinga Volcano, Mount Muhabura Volcano, Mount Sabinyo Volcano, Mount Bisoke Volcano. On these hiking expeditions are done in company of experienced ranger guides who inform you about the Mount Volcano, adventures you can do as well as information about these. The expeditions get you to the Dian Fossey Grave/ Tomb where you learn about the life of Dian Fossey who scarified her life to save that of the Gorillas.
Golden Monkey Tracking
Golden Monkey Tracking is unforgettable to be done in Rwanda at the vast green Volcanoes National Park. This is the other safari adventure to be done at the Park and this involves getting to the Kinigi Park headquarters where you are welcomed by park ranger guides who take you through briefing on the conduct around the Golden Monkeys. Later they shall locate you into groups of 8 with lead ranger guides who transfer you to the forest to trek the Golden Monkeys for a period of 2 to 4 hours as you traverse from one point to another. You shall then meet the Golden Monkeys and stay in their presence taking various photos to keep. After Golden Monkey Tracking, you shall get a Golden Monkey Tracking Certificate that you take with you back home.
Destinations for Rwanda Wildlife Expeditions
Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park is located in the eastern part of Rwanda and known to offer remarkable Wildlife Safaris in Rwanda. The Park is Savannah vegetated offering the best wildlife safaris to all travelers on holiday vacation in Rwanda. The Park offers unforgettable Game Drives to travelers as they watch wildlife animals like Lions, elephants, rhinos, Buffalo, Leopards, Giraffes, Burchell’s zebras, impalas, topis, bushbucks, waterbucks, oribis, roan antelopes, and the massive Cape eland. Other than travelers enjoying Game Drives in the Park, they can embark on Boat Cruises along Lake Ihema where you watch more wildlife animals.
Safari Activities to do
Game drives (morning, afternoon, and night)
Boat safaris on Lake Ihema
Birdwatching and photography
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Nyungwe Forest National Park is located in Rwanda and known to offer amazing Chimpanzee Tracking Adventures to all travelers on safari vacation. The Park is known to offer the best Chimpanzee Trekking Adventures to all travelers on holiday vacation in Rwanda. The Chimpanzee Tracking Avdentures include transfering to the park headquarters where you are briefed on conduct around the chimpanzees then later trek the chimpanzees until you meet them and in an hour stay in their presence taking many photos. Other than chimpanzee trekking, travelers can enjoy other activities i.e
Activities to Do
Canopy walkway (suspended high above the forest)
Guided nature walks and waterfall hikes
Bird Watching
Monkey Trekking
Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes National Park is located in Ruhengeri Kinigi Rwanda and known to offer the best Gorilla Trekking Adventures in Rwanda. The Park offers Golrilla Trekking and Golden Monkey tracking Adventures as well as Hiking Safaris along various Mount Volcanoes. The Gorilla Trekking Avdnetures include getting to the Park headquarters for short brieifng on conduct around the Gorillas then you shall be located in groups of 8 with lead rangers who transfer you into the forest to trek the Gorillas for 3 to 5 hours depepdning on their current location in the forest.
Activities to do
Golden Monkey tracking
Hiking Expeditions
Visit the Gorilla Guardian’s Village
Other Destinations to Visit
Genocide memorial Sites
Genocide memorial Sites are exceptional to explore while on safari in Rwanda and these are located around the major cities in Rwanda. These are known to offer heritage safaris as you get information regarding the tragic Genocide in which many Rwandans lost their dear lives. The Genocide Memorials offer you an insight into the tragic Genocide in whcih many Rwandans lost their lives, families. These include; survivors who shall narrate you the genocide and the effects it brought in their lives. You shall watch the skeletons of the deceased as well as listen to the stories around them. The major ones around Kigali City are the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, Nyamata Genocide Memorial Centre.
Best Time to Visit for Rwanda Wildlife Expeditions
Travelers around the world can visit Rwanda anytime around the year although the best time to visit the country of a thousand rolling hills for safari is during the dry season in the months of June to September as well as December to February. This is because, during these periods the trails are dry and navigable and photograpghy is clearer as you take photos of the Gorillas.
Rwanda Wildlife Expeditions/ Tours