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Did you know Rwanda is one of the most intriguing adventure countries in the world? We’re sure that everyone who reads this, whether they’re an explorer, traveler, or adventurer, would be curious to learn about these incredibly fantastic tourist attractions in Rwanda that can inspire them to plan their next safari there.
Discover the various tourist destinations in Rwanda, one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in East Africa and Africa at large, offering exotic combinations of so many natural wonders that will truly spoil you for choice! Rwanda is a patchwork quilt of many different landscapes and uncountable hills, hence its global nickname, “Land of a Thousand Hills.” Landlocked but beautiful and diverse, with fascinating cultures, unique history, Bio-Diversity, people, action-packed thrilling National Parks and superb attracting adventure sights that have been around since ancient times or the country’s founding Rwanda offers a wide range of tourist attractions, including fascinating wildlife, breathtaking scenery, vibrant locals, hiking volcanoes, dark tourism due to the country’s troubled past, peaceful, developing cities like Kigali, Africa’s cleanest city, beaches on Lake Kivu, the country’s largest watershed, and many more that will help you choose which home travel destinations are worth seeing.
Rwanda Safari Trips
Places to visit while on safari to Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park.
Volcanoes National Park is located in northwest Rwanda and borders Mgahinga National Park in Uganda and Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is part of the Virunga Mountain Range and is home to the world’s endangered mountain gorillas, five of the eight stunning Virunga volcanoes, rare Golden monkeys, a variety of bird species, and a historic site connected to American primatologist Diane Fossey, whose graveyard is located between Mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke at her original Karisoke Research Centre, which she used to conduct her gorilla studies.
There are twelve habituated Mountain Gorilla Groups that tourists can interact with while gorilla trekking, making it without a doubt the most enjoyable activity in this National Park. Apart from visiting the Gorillas, there are Volcano Hikes, Diane Fossey Tomb Hike, Bird Watching, Golden Monkey Trekking and other after trekking activities such as Cave Exploration specifically the Musanze Caves, Cultural encounters around the park like visiting the Ibyi’wacu. Cultural Village, visiting Lake Kivu for a Boat Ride/Canoe Ride, Musanze City Tour and many other thrilling activities of your interests.
Nyungwe National Park.
Nestled in the remoteness of southwest Rwanda, near the borders of Burundi to the south and Lake Kivu & Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, Nyungwe National Park is one of the oldest and most intact mountain rainforests. Its vast area of rainforest is home to many different primate species, including chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and owl-faced and Colobus monkeys, as well as hundreds of bird species and some mammals. Hiking trails abound for those who enjoy the great outdoors, including a breathtaking canopy walk that is unmatched by other national parks in Rwanda. Various tea plantations that are situated outside the park gates further contribute to the park’s astounding biodiversity. Spending time at this National Park and participating in one of the various safari activities on offer will not only make you incredibly happy and content, but it will also fulfil your need for adventure and the great outdoors and fill your memory with wonderful memories.
Akagera National Park.
The only home to Rwanda’s Big 5 animals lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and eastern black rhinoceroses is Akagera National Park, a hidden game park with woodland, swamps, low mountains, and savannah. Akagera National Park is located in Eastern Rwanda, hugging Tanzania’s border another nation that is well worth a visit. Through Game Drives in its diverse terrain deep in its wilderness, Akagera National Park also provides visitors with unmatched opportunity to witness wildlife, including common antelope species, zebras, giraffes, hippos, several monkeys, many bird species, and many more. Wildlife enthusiasts can take self-directed drives, guided walks and drives, or take a thrilling boat cruise down Lake Ihema to witness an abundance of hippos and crocodiles. All of these options allow them to enjoy the huge expanses of native vegetation and animals.
Highlights of our Rwanda Tours
- Track Mountain Gorillas in the volcanos national park
- Observe Chimpanzees and canopy walk in the nyungwe forest
- Take a Game Drive in akagera National Park
- See the Splendour kigali city
- visit the kigali city memorial genocide
Kigali City.
Kigali City, which is renowned for being the Cleanest City in Africa, has swiftly evolved into a bustling metropolis that combines modern and traditional elements. There are numerous markets to explore, as well as art galleries, museums, memorial centres, and intriguing places to spend the evenings exploring before or after your safari to keep you from getting bored in your hotel room. Take a few days to explore this bustling yet serene city and enjoy all that Rwanda’s capital city has to offer in terms of colorful cultures, delectable foods, and breathtaking scenery.
Visit Kimironko Market, the largest marketplace with everything you could possibly need around every corner. There are many art and craft shops if you are interested in artefacts, such as Inema Arts Centre and Rwanda Art Museum at the former Presidential Palace to get creative scenes of local arts made by the local artists. You can also see the remnants of the presidential aircraft that crashed in 1994 at the former Presidential palace. Check out tailor-made fabrics from swirling patterned texti.
Kigali is a small city, but it has a lot to offer, like its stunning green scenery, which you can enjoy by taking a short one-hour hike to the summit of Mount Kigali, which offers panoramic views of the entire city. During your trek, you can also meander through Nyamirambo or stop by the Nyamirambo Women’s Centre to gain insight into the traditional view of Rwandans, who have their own tastes and preferences.
Visit some of the museums, including the Campaign against Genocide Museum to learn about Rwanda’s remarkable recovery from its horrific history, the Kandt House Museum, the Camp Kigali Memorial, which is home to the remains of ten Belgian soldiers who were killed, and the widely known Kigali Genocide Memorial Grounds. Additionally, Rwanda offers a variety of magnificent and stunning hotels, such as the Radisson Blue hotel, for when you’re ready to refuel and enjoy a cup of traditional Rwandan coffee.
Kigali Genocide Memorial Grounds.
A site of memory and education! Situated in Gisozi, the Rwandan capital, Kigali Genocide Memorial Grounds is a mere ten minutes’ drive from the town centre. It serves as a memorial and final burial place for over 250,000 victims of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide against the Tutsi. The museum features exhibitions with archives of video testimonies from Genocide survivors and rescuers, perpetrator testimonies from court proceedings, footage from annual remembrance ceremonies (Kwibuka), archival photographs for the fallen victims hanged on walls, colonial documents, identification records, maps, foreign serials and propaganda publications and you can visit the Museum for educative, personal and research purposes to know detailed information about this horrific incident through events and historical implications of the Genocide.
Coffee & Tea Plantations.
Rwanda has many tea and coffee plantations spread throughout the country, particularly in the northern and western provinces. At the edges of Nyungwe National Park, numerous tea plantations encircle the park on expansive, rolling slopes. Rwanda is also well-known throughout the world for producing the best tea and coffee, with tea being the nation’s top export and coffee winning international competitions. These plantation tours are taken by visitors either before or after their park safari activities, which usually turns their safaris into an authentic Rwandan encounter.
Since Rwanda is a diverse and rich country, there is no end to the list of tourist safari attractions that can be explored. For more information and exciting discoveries that will make your safari to Rwanda a true natural wonder, get in touch with Munda Africa adventure for your memorable safari experience .
Akagera National Park.
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