Rwanda safaris and tours encompass unique experiences, and captivating travel packages suitable for all adventure seekers or any enthusiastic traveler who desires to unearth the different parts of Africa. When you think about safaris and tours in Rwanda, first, expect to experience most of the exhilarating mountain gorilla trekking, Big 5 game tours, cultural safaris, city tours, golden monkey safaris, birding tours, etc.

Embark on a safari and tour in Rwanda with us and experience the Land of a Thousand Hills as raw as it is. From its magical wilderness (nature) to authentic cultures and traditions.

Rwanda as a complete travel destination presents to you a range of unique safaris and tours to make your travel dream come true. With our myriad of Rwanda safaris and tours, expect to get up-close encounters with your favorite wildlife and more. The different safaris and tours in Rwanda that promise you great experiences include;

Gorilla safaris and tours

Gorilla safaris and tours form the top part of the Rwanda travel experience. Embarking on a gorilla safari tour is a great chance to engage in a trek with a family of mountain gorillas in the wild. Unlike many gorilla species, mountain gorillas are rare and reside in only 4 places including Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda then the rest survive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Uganda), and Virunga National Park in Congo.

 

Gorilla trekking tours in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda take you on a guided walk through the scenic bamboo forest for you to explore more about mountain gorillas. During the gorilla trek, a maximum of 8 (eight) visitors are allocated to each gorilla family and the trek takes between 2 and 6 months. When you get a family of mountain gorillas in the wild, there is a chance to stay with these massive apes for 1 hour. The one hour with gorillas in Rwanda involves taking pictures and observing their behaviors.

Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda currently holds about 13 habituated gorilla groups. The gorilla groups are allocated to guests to visit and include among others; Sabyinyo, Amahoro, Umubano, Hirwa, Susa A, Susa B, and Agashya, etc. To get a chance to visit any of these gorilla families, you should have a valid permit each is available for booking at USD 1500 per visitor. Booking a gorilla permit must be done through the local tour operator that you intend to travel to or plan your epic Rwanda holiday.

 

Wildlife tours

Rwanda wildlife tours are often designed uniquely to usher you into the magical savannas of Akagera to search for the Big 5 and other species. The list of wildlife to encounter during a guided wildlife tour in Akagera includes the cape buffaloes, leopards, rhinos, elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, topis, roan antelopes, etc.

 

 

Birding tours

Birding (bird-watching) tours in Rwanda get you exposed to most of the birds in the different habitats. Overall, there are more than 700 bird species surviving in Rwanda’s varied habitats including the 4 National Parks, wetlands, and forests.

 

Birds to explore on Rwanda safari include Senegal lapwings, fan-tailed window bird, Carruthers’s cisticola, pied crow, African kingfishers, hammerkop, African fish eagle, elusive shoebill stork, African darters, Eastern grey plantain bee-eaters, and little bee-eaters.

Other birds include handsome spurfowl, regal sunbird, handsome francolin, dusky crimsonwing, black-headed weavers, African jacanas, red-chested sunbird, Kivu ground thrush, Great blue turacos, to mention but a few.

 

Hiking and nature walk safaris.

If you have always wished to explore Rwanda on foot then embarking on a guided hike and nature walk should be a must-do. There are multiple opportunities to consider when it comes to hiking and nature walks. The unique bit about it is that you get a chance to enjoy a close interaction with many attractions that you can’t access if you embark on a tour using a safari vehicle.

Hiking adventures are enjoyable in places such as Mount Muhabura, Karisimbi Volcano, Bisoke or Visoke, and Gahinga. Visitors can also embark on guided hikes on Mount Kigali plus other places.

 

Primate safaris and tours

Beyond gorilla trekking tours, Rwanda also offers multiple primate adventures. They include chimpanzee tracking, golden monkey tracking, and colobus monkey tracking. On these primate tours, you have a chance to encounter different primates on foot and explore more about their behaviors.

Cultural tours

Beyond wildlife and primate tours, Rwanda safaris and tours also encompass thrilling cultural experiences. Cultural tours are often incorporated in the primate and wildlife packages to allow visitors to have a close interaction with local communities. On a cultural tour, expect to visit the Iby’Iwacu people, Humure refugee village, and the Kitabi cultural group.

Rwanda safaris & tours are flexible in that visitors can plan and embark on them at any time of the year. What may differ is the kind of experiences you desire to engage in when you get to Rwanda. Adventure expeditions like gorilla trekking, volcano climbing, and other primate treks are best done during the peak dry seasons.

The dry months in most of the Rwanda safari destinations start from June, July, August to September and another phase begins from December, January, to February. Tours to Rwanda can also be planned during the rest of the months, especially for visitors interested in birding expeditions. Or if you are looking for affordable holidays (budget tours) then you can consider traveling during the off-months –March to May or October to November.

What to take on a Rwanda safari tour

Packing right is a way to go for you to have a successful Rwanda safari tour. What you pack may vary depending on the kind of tour you intend to book. Overall, a complete packing list for a Rwanda safari and tour should have long-sleeved shirts, a camera, a daypack, long trousers, insect repellents, a first aid kit or medical kit, insurance cover, visas, passports, bottled water, snacks, safari hats, sunglasses, and others.

Conclusively, Rwanda safaris & tours shouldn’t miss out on your African holiday. With our Rwanda safaris and tours, you are guaranteed diverse experiences and great destinations to explore. Book now your safari with us to explore and experience Rwanda as raw as it is!