Rwanda - Land of thousand hills and home to Mountain gorillas

Rwanda gorilla trekking tours

Rwanda, known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills," is a captivating gorilla trekking destination for luxury gorilla trekking safaris and wildlife encounters, with gorilla luxury safari lodges. This small East African safari destination is ideal for Africa primate safari tours. One of its main attractions is the chance to observe mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park one of the three places to see mountain gorilla in Africa and in the entire world.

Beyond gorilla trekking, Rwanda features a variety of attractions and destinations to visit like Nyungwe National Park where you spot chimpanzees along with numerous other primate species. The park is also visited for its longest canopy walk, the longest in Africa, most tour packages and itineraries in Rwanda for chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe typically combine chimpanzee tracking with a canopy walk within a single itinerary

Akagera National Park features a different experience far from primates, with opportunities to see the Big Five roaming the savannah plains and it’s the only Rwanda big five safari destination and safari park.

The scenic Lake Kivu region invites exploration through hiking, biking, and boat rides, Kayaking, relaxations, cycling, many Rwanda tours are crafted to include activities at lake Kivu especially after gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park various tour packages available, including gorilla trekking safaris and wildlife tours.

Rwanda can be visited year-round, but the best time for wildlife encounters, particularly gorilla trekking, is during the dry seasons. The first dry season runs from mid-December to February, while the second occurs from June to September. These months offer more manageable hiking conditions and better visibility for spotting wildlife.

Visiting during the dry seasons also enhances the experience in Akagera National Park, where wildlife tends to congregate around water sources. For those interested in bird watching, the wet season from March to May and again from October to November is ideal, as migratory birds flock to the region. Each season presents its own unique opportunities, making Rwanda an attractive Africa safari destination no matter when you choose to visit.