Wildlife safaris in Rwanda

Wildlife safaris in Rwanda. Rwanda has proved over time that is one of the best wildlife destination in the Africa. Despite the fact at the Rwanda is a small and yet a land locked country, Rwanda is still a tourists favorite for those interested in the wildlife safaris.

Rwanda has fewer tourism areas than its surrounding neighboring countries that are endowed with a number of protected areas. The uniqueness in the few protected areas in area and the beautiful attractions has made Rwanda one of the great competing tourism destinations in the world.

Being the cleanest city in East Africa, with rich culture crowned with the beautiful wildlife in the protected areas. Rwanda is the best option to look out for on African safari.

The protected areas of Rwanda that include; Akagera national park in the east, Gishwati Mukura national park in the west , Nyungwe national in the  west and Volcanoes national park are home to the wildlife of Rwanda.

Volcanoes national park, Nyungwe national park and Gishwati Mukura national park are famous for the primate wild game of Rwanda on a Rwanda wildlife safari.

Volcanoes national park

located in the north western region of Rwanda is famous for the endangered mountain gorillas. This is the only home for the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. Gorilla trekking takes places through the trails and forests of the park, exploring and get to know the different gorilla’s species on volcanoes national park on a Rwanda gorilla safari.

The mountain gorillas of Rwanda are major while species that have attracted a number of tourists to come trekk and experience in the forest. Other wildlife species located in volcanoes national park include the famous golden monkeys, forest elephants, bush bucks, buffaloes, forest fogs, hyena and many more.

Akagera national park

Akagera National Park tops the list as the premier wildlife destination in Rwanda, owing to its diversity and abundance of wildlife species. This national park facilitates game viewing across its plains and offers boat cruises on Lake Ihema, all of which enhance wildlife viewing on a Rwanda safari.

As the only savannah park among Rwanda’s protected areas, Akagera National Park hosts the Big 5 game, comprising lions, rhinoceroses, leopards, Cape buffaloes, and elephants. Visitors on a wildlife trip in Rwanda can observe these majestic creatures along with other wildlife species such as zebras, hyenas, giraffes, antelopes, hippos, impalas, duikers, waterbucks, topis, Oribi, bushbucks, and many more.

Additionally, this national park is home to various primate species, including blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, and olive baboons.

Nyungwe national park

It is other wildlife center of Rwanda. This is the primate capital of Rwanda, and it is famous for chimpanzee tracking in the Nyungwe forest one of the oldest forests in Africa. The major wildlife primates of Nyungwe national park include L’hoest monkeys, red tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, olive baboons, grey –checked Mangabeys, chimpanzees, crowned monkeys, Dent’s Mona monkey, blue monkeys, owl faces monkeys, golden monkeys and Angola Colobus monkeys.

Gishwati mukura national park

The newly established protected area in Rwanda is located near Nyungwe Forest National Park, and both parks share part of their fauna and flora. This national park is home to 20 eastern chimpanzees living in the forest.

Rwanda’s bird life enhances the wildlife diversity that visitors can explore on a Rwanda gorilla safari. The bird species in Rwanda are distributed across various bird destinations where they can be observed. Rwanda hosts a confirmed total of 704 bird species.

Bird watching on a Rwanda wildlife safari can be enjoyed at several birding sites throughout the country. These sites include Nyungwe Forest National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Akanyaru Wetland, Rugezi Marshes, Akagera National Park, wetlands, and Kigali city.

Bird watching

one of the interesting activities that tourists should engage think out on a Rwanda wildlife safaris. For there are a number birds species to be encountered. Bird species in Rwanda include; Grey backed fiscal, Nut vulture, Brown –backed honey bird, lesser honey guide, red chested sunbird, Narina trogon, olive –bellied, bronzy sunbirds, African goshawk, Grey headed bushrike, black Cuckoo shrike, crested Earbet, Nut vulture, Ruppells starling. Etc.

Rwanda wildlife safaris are exceptional experiences for every travelers. Exploring and immersing in the various destinations that reward view of the beautiful landscapes, mesmerizing wildlife and beautiful flora.