Why visit Rwanda? There are many reasons why visit Rwanda post COVID-19 is worth your trip. Dubbed the Land of a Thousand Hills, Rwanda is arguably one of the best safari destinations in Africa. It has emerged as one of the leading travel destinations in East-Central African boasting of its breathtaking landscapes, diversity of wildlife and distinct savanna.
Reasons why you should visit Rwanda
Safety
Visitor safety is a very key factor when planning for a safari to any destination. Peace and stability in Rwanda has prevailed for long making one of the safest travel destinations in Africa. In 2015, Rwanda featured on the 5th position in the world and in the 1st position in Africa according to Gallup’s Law and Order index that measures how safe people feel walking home at night.
Gorilla trekking
Gorilla trekking is one reason why majority of tourist visit Rwanda for a holiday. Rwanda is undoubtedly one of the only 3 countries in the world where tourists can view mountain gorillas which today account for not more than 1063 individuals on earth. Gorilla safaris in Rwanda are only carried out in Volcanoes National Park and this magical gorilla safari park lies in Northwestern side of the country.
Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are the other only 2 mountain gorilla safari destinations. To engage in gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda, you are required to have a valid gorilla permit which you can book at $1500.
Birder’s haven
Rwanda is a true birder’s haven, boasting of an estimate of about 700 bird species which are distributed in diverse habitats. The different birds to expect to sight on birding tour in Rwanda include red-throated wrynecks, cinnamon bracken warblers, shelley’s crimson wings, Great blue turaco, white tailed crested flycatchers, white bellied robin chats, Grauer’s swamp warblers, papyrus gonoleks, red collared mountain babblers, red faced woodlands warblers, Kungwe apalis, blue headed sunbirds, handsome francolins, Rwenzori turacos, mountain sooty boubous, African hawk eagles, white headed vultures, beaded woodpeckers, splendid starlings, western banded snake eagles, lappet faced vultures to mention but a few.
The major birding spots in Rwanda include Volcanoes National Park-a premier gorilla safari destination and also hosts an estimate of about 200 bird species; Nyungwe Forest National Park with 310 bird species, Akagera National Park where over 500 bird species have been recorded and Gishwati-Mukura National Park and many more.
Big 5 African game
Rwanda hosts a complete list of the big five African game one reason why Rwanda safari to this magical is ideally worth. Akagera National Park offers refuge to all the big game in Rwanda and it is of no doubt the only savanna park in the land of a thousand one can visit for game viewing. On a game drive, visitors on Rwanda safari in Akagera National Park get a chance to enjoy incredible sight of African bush elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards, lions as well as roan antelopes, oribis, Masai giraffes, birds, zebras to mention but a few.
Enjoy a world-class hiking/trekking experience
Rwanda is truly hikers’ dream hiking tour destination. It features iconic networks of trails worthy embarking on hiking adventure on Rwanda safaris in Nyungwe Forest National Park or Volcanoes National Park. Mount Karisimbi (4507m) offers a world-class hiking experience to enthusiastic hikers on Rwanda tour in Volcanoes National Park. In Nyungwe Forest, you can engage in a canopy walk a unique experience and first of its kind in the whole of East Africa.
Exceptional beauty
The landscape of Rwanda is undeniably unique featuring scenic mountains, Lakes, tropical rain-forests, volcanoes and a lot more. Visit Rwanda and get the best of Rwanda’s breathtaking landscape.
Authentic culture
A visit to Rwanda isn’t complete without experiencing authentic culture of Rwandese. Have the best taste of Rwanda’s delicious traditional dishes, grilled meat/fish and also enjoy the thrilling dances, music performances a lot more.
The best places to visit for cultural tour on Rwanda safari include Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village just outside Volcanoes National Park, Kitabi Cultural Village and Banda which you can visit on chimpanzee tracking tour in Nyungwe Forest National Park.