Top Things to Do in Rwanda

Top Things to Do in Rwanda : Rwanda once referred to as a land of thousand hills and one of the top tourist destinations in Africa. It has attracted thousands of people from all around the world to visit Rwanda to experience to beautiful landscape, birdlife, gorillas, chimps, golden monkeys and the Big 5 safari mammals among many.

Well, Rwanda is small side country   compared to most countries in Africa and it is blessed country with range of geographical features such as mountains, Lakes, Rivers, savannahs, swamps and forests. All the above features form of stunning ecosystems that make a home for lots of wildlife, primates and birds.

Generally, Rwanda is situated just below the equator and therefore has warm and sunny days all year round and below are some of the best things a traveler can do in Rwanda for a safari holiday;

Top Things to Do in Rwanda -Rwanda Safaris

Gorilla Trekking – Tracking

Well, in the world Rwanda is one of the only three countries where mountain gorillas can be encountered in their wild natural habitat.

Gorilla trekking is a tantalizing experience one shouldn’t miss on safari to Africa holiday. The activity starts early in the morning with a briefing at headquarter about gorilla rule and regulations. Gorilla trekking experience can take about 30 to 7 hours depending on their movements in the forest, as you can be searching for then expect to see other species such as colobus monkeys, forest elephants and viewing of notable bird species. Gorilla trekking is done in one of the habituated gorilla families by help of skilled range guide who led you in search of a gorilla family.

Once you meet the gorillas range guide will allow you one hour to spend with them and get to learn the way play, behave, feed, survive in the jungle as well as enjoying memorable photography. Indeed, Gorilla trekking is a life changing, as you get to see these unique gentles in their natural environment.

Primate Tracking

Visiting Rwanda which is a well- known destination to host variety of primate species which include Chimpanzees, Black and white colobus monkeys and endangered Golden monkey.

A Visit Volcanoes National Park can be able to do gorilla trekking or golden monkeys.

Nyungwe Forest National Park home of chimpanzee and black and white colobus monkey.

Canopy walks and hiking

The Canopy walk Rwanda is an exciting activity in the park and marked as one of the top tourists’ destinations to enjoy canopy walk experience.

Rwanda canopy walk was opened 2010 and it is marked as the third in the entire world. One to access to the canopy can take about 2 hours from the starting point right at Uwinka Visitors Centre and this is the second done activity in the Nyugwe Forest National Park.

However, the bridge is suspended between huge trees that allows one with fresh air ,60 metres above the forest floor. The minimum age for the canopy experience is 6 years old, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Note; Canopy walk can be done all year round.

Game Safaris

Game safari in Rwanda is best done in the Akagera National Park that lies in northeast of Rwanda just 110 kilometers from Kigali town. The park is surrounded with water bodies of several lakes and the best visited lake is Lake Ihema and makes area to have cooler temperatures, unlike any of Rwanda’s neighbors.

If you combine these three parks; Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes National Park all offer incredible safari element as it is home to diverse game species as well as species restricted to the papyrus swamps like the Sitatunga and the sought after shoebill stork.

Some of fabulous plain game species include buffalo, elephant, Topi, zebra, waterbuck, roan antelope and eland among others and primates to see include olive baboons, vervets and the secretive blue monkey which can be seen during the day and bushbabies often seen on night drives.

Birdwatching

Rwanda is also a birder hoven destination with more than 700 bird species which can be booked in different   areas like in all the national parks and other destination.

Truly, Rwanda offers a stunning landscape for bird enthusiasts; Birding in Rwanda is can appeal to every level of tourists from the absolute novice to the most serious of birders.

Birding in Rwanda is experienced all year round, yet the migrant bird season can be seen from December to February.

Cultural Experiences

Rwanda has got unique   culture with happy people and welcoming visitors to their amazing lives and enjoying their unique traditions. Visitors will be able to enjoy their tradition music and dance   play and the performances ranges from demonstrations of bravery and prowess to humorous songs, light hearted dances and rural artistry with roots in traditional agriculture.

Well, Rwanda has many different stunning cultural experiences such as dancing performances, Umuganda, Crafts, Genocide memorial visits, Museums among others.

Congo Nile Trail

The Congo Nile Trail is a stunning trail that lies along Lake Kivu that extends from Rubavu, and runs through Rutsiro via the Karongi and Nyamasheke districts and ends at Rusizi district ‘’227 kilometers of   thrilling landscapes including rolling hills and clean water.

This trail offers spectacular views of the Lake Kivu coastline and allows adventurous visitors to discover Rwanda’s beauty.

Hiking the Congo Nile trail can be completed in a maximum of 5 days, and trails offers rewardable views and immersive cultural experiences along the way.

Coffee and tea tours

Tea farming is Rwanda’s largest export and the country has got fertile volcanic soil   and the temperate climate are perfect that support the growing of plants in the area. Visitors -visiting the tea plantation can discover how tea is harvested, processed and even get to taste the results.

There are hundreds of thousand of small growers produce coffee all across Rwanda and number of farmer’s cooperatives and washing stations near here offer tours explaining the coffee process all year around.

Visit Musanze Caves

Musanze caves lies out of Musanze town which is a one-and-a-half-hour drive from Kigali City.  This cave sits about 2 kilometers long with a huge number of bats residing inside.

Historically, Musanze caves were used as a shelter during the early war times and due to that, it became an important place to the local people and there is limited access to guided visits.

Along your visit here, you will have expert guide who knows the history and formation of the caves.

Helicopter tours

This helicopter tour rewards with best bird eye view of our endless rolling green hills and pristine water banks

Get started planning a visit to a beautiful land of thousand hills -Rwanda Safari Destination.