Rwanda Safaris

Book safaris in Rwanda covering gorilla tours, wild chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe and Giswathi Forest reserve. On our tours in Rwanda, explore the genocide memorial sites, wildlife safaris in Akagera national park and Lake Kivu tours.

For all Rwanda jungle trekking tours, we offer the best costs covering accommodations, guides, all park entrance permits and fees and costs to create you a worry free holiday in Rwanda

Join guided Rwanda safaris to visit mountain gorillas in Rwanda, chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest, visit lake Kivu, wildlife viewing in Akagera national park, genocide memorial sites visit, community tours in rural Rwanda, Karisimbi and Bisoke hiking and biking in the beautiful county side.

Rwanda’s Volcanoes national park is home to more that 15 gorilla families, but only 10 gorilla groups are available for trekking by guests. Trekking to the gorillas is typically graded into simple hikes, moderate and tough hikes which are usually further into the mountains. All visits get to decide which level to hike depending on physical fitness and interest. Mountain gorillas typically live in families of 10 – 30 members headed by a head silverback gorilla.

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Top 5 Magical Safaris in Rwanda & Where to stay

Planning a trip to Rwanda, but want to ensure that it is nothing short of magical? There are numerous experiences that will deliver this feeling – in the article below, we’ll discuss several of them, as well as a couple of accommodations that will make for a magical stay.

Mountain Gorilla trekking
They used to be found throughout much of Eastern Africa, but thanks to war, poaching, and destruction of habitat in the 20th century, the numbers of the mountain gorilla had dwindled to dangerously low levels.

Thankfully, conservation efforts in the past few decades have rejuvenated their numbers somewhat, but still, there are only a handful of wild habitats where they can still be found – Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is one of those places.

Other than the fact they are still a relatively rare find in the wilderness, they have 98% of the same DNA profile as we do, making an encounter with these humanoid mammals a very special one indeed.

If you want to meet face to face with these lumbering giants, it won’t be an easy walk in the woods – to maintain their privacy, tribes of mountain gorillas have secluded themselves amidst thick jungle brush in the mountainous terrain of Volcanoes National Park.

This means you’ll have to follow your guide on a bushwhack up steep slopes and through thick greenery that will often have to be slashed away with a machete. The sweat you’ll expend will pay off the moment you come across a group of some of our closest primate cousins, though, as the knowing gaze they’ll give you has a touch of self-awareness not seen in many other species on this planet.

As excited as you may be by this encounter, do keep your distance, as these muscled mammals are still wild animals. Simply observing them going about their lives will give you a boatload of memories that you will carry with you for the rest of yours, so sit back and enjoy the show.

Hiking Mount Karisimbi
Looking to do more than see the gorillas while in Volcanoes National Park? True to its name, there are a number of dizzyingly high volcanoes within the bounds of this protected reserve, with Mount Karisimbi being the most significant of the lot.

A perfect cone occasionally covered in snow, it offers unrivalled views of the lowlands of Rwanda below. Like all things exceptional, bagging this peak is not an easy task. To start, you will need to hike six hours to base camp, which sits at 3,700 metres above sea level.

After acclimating to the altitude by staying overnight, you’ll have a shorter, but strenuous climb to the top. Along the way, you may have a chance to visit the grave of famed conservationist Dian Fossey, who was buried on this mountain after being murdered by what were thought to be poachers.

Depending on when you choose to climb Mount Karisimbi, you may encounter snow at the summit. Paired together with the awe-inspiring views of the lands beneath you, the sight of snow on the equator will make this voyage a memorable one.

Lake Kivu
For some, magical experiences can’t be had while sweat is constantly streaming down their backs. If spending time alongside one of the most beautiful bodies of water in Africa sounds more like the holiday experience you are after, then make room in your schedule for Lake Kivu.

As one of the Great Lakes of Africa, Lake Kivu is more akin to an inland sea; lined with attractive beaches, luxury resorts, and peaceful communities, those who find magic in the serene will want to spend plenty of time here.

Whether you choose to go kayaking, go on a boat tour, or simply watch fishers pursue the catch of the day as you lounge on the beach, there are numerous ways to make your stay along the shores of Lake Kivu a magical one.

Nyungwe Forest National park
A lush rainforest habitat situated west of Lake Kivu, the Nyungwe Forest is rife with a variety of animal and plant species, increasing the potential you’ll have a magical experience.

First, we recommend doing the Canopy Walk. Set up high in the massive trees found within the portion of the Nyungwe Forest which still has virgin growth, this walkway will give you an opportunity to what life is like well over 100 feet above the forest floor. With monkey swinging, butterflies fluttering, and birds singing, it will be an experience you won’t soon forget.

Back on terra firma, go hunting for chimpanzees. Another primate species which possess DNA that is startlingly similar to ours, the playfulness of these monkeys and their facial expressions will amaze and intrigue you.

Genocide Memorial sites
Rwanda may have no shortage of magical tourist attractions, but not all are the joyous kind. Around Rwanda, there are scores of genocide sites which exude a sombre tone.

From Gisozi Memorial Site, where over 300,000 people were buried, to a collection of churches where terrified people thought they were safe (instead, many thousands were killed in these sacred buildings), you’ll get a sense of the worst crimes of which humanity is capable during your visits to these places.

Where to stay
Wondering where to stay during your time in Rwanda? There are plenty of amazing accommodations which can be found across the country – from Kigali Serena Hotel, which boasts a fantastic pool and live music on the weekends, to Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, which offers fireplaces in guest rooms and luxury finishings in the midst of the wilderness.

Throughout the nation, there are numerous hotels and guesthouses with rooms that adhere to Western standards – don’t let the stereotypes convince you otherwise.