Home to one of Africa’s oldest rainforests, famous for chimpanzee trekking and an exhilarating 70-meter-high canopy walk suspension bridge over the deep valley
Visit Rwanda
Adventure to the Land of a Thousand Hills
Rwanda has amazing wildlife such as the magnificent Gorillas, Chimpanzees, golden monkeys and other primates. Aside from the primates, Rwanda is a habitat to 136 other mammal species such as elephants, buffalo, zebras, giraffes and and a variety of antelope species. Lions and rhinos have all lately been reintroduced. All these mammals live alongside hundreds of brightly coloured birds, orchids and butterflies.
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is offered all year, and encounters are virtually certain. The dry season, which lasts from June to September, provides the finest conditions. This is also the greatest time to observe wildlife in Rwanda’s premier parks and reserves—Akagera and Volcanoes National Parks. The wettest months, March and April, should be avoided.
Rwanda Safaris
Rwanda’s biodiversity is primarily concentrated in national parks such as Akegera National Park, where visitors may enjoy the Big Five, beautiful scenery, birdwatching, night drives, and boat tours. Other national parks include Gishwati-Makura National Park for chimp trekking, golden monkey trekking, and hiking; Nyungwe National Park offers Chimpanzee trekking, primate tours, hiking, birding, and rainforest canopy walks, and Volcanoes National Park offers gorilla trekking, golden monkey treks, volcano hikes, and breathtaking views.
Leonne Africa Safaris & Adventures is currently reviewing budget and luxury travel holidays to Rwanda. We will rollout Tour and Safari Packages to Rwanda soon.
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is offered all year, and encounters are virtually certain. The dry season, which lasts from June to September, provides the finest conditions. This is also the greatest time to observe wildlife in Rwanda’s premier parks and reserves—Akagera and Volcanoes National Parks. The wettest months, March and April, should be avoided.
Key Differences from Uganda
- Permit Costs: A single gorilla tracking permit in Rwanda costs $1,500 USD for international visitors, compared to Uganda’s $800 USD.
- Travel Time: Rwanda’s destinations are much closer together, virtually eliminating the long, bumpy 8-to-10-hour road transfers common in Uganda.
- Vibe: Rwanda positions itself as a luxury, eco-conscious destination with strict plastic bans, immaculate roads, and high-end lodges
Top picks Rwanda safaris
A streamlined trip from Kigali straight to Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking and a visit to the Gorilla Guardians cultural village.
This safari combines chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest with mountain gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes region.
Explore the wilds and treasures of Uganda, right from the bustling Capital City of Kampala through the source of the famous River Nile, Sipi falls to a host of wildlife in forests and savannah sceneries.
Some Key Facts on Rwanda:
A total area of 26,338 square kilometres (10,169 sq mi), of which land accounts for about 93.7%
Kinyarwanda is the national language of Rwanda. Other languages spoken include French, English, and Swahili.
The Banyarwanda, but are historically categorized into three subgroups: the Hutu, the Tutsi, and the Twa.
Kigali, the vibrant capital and largest city, &major regional centers like Huye (formerly Butare), Musanze (formerly Ruhengeri), and Gisenyi
