Rwanda has three major national parks namely; Volcanoes national park, Nyungwe national park and Akagera national park. These parks are top destinations for tourists in a Rwanda safari.
Volcanoes national park is located in the North Eastern part of the Country, in Ruhengere province and is number one destination for tourists in the country. It’s famously known for inhabiting the rare mountain gorillas. These incredible creatures are only found in only three countries in the whole world and Rwanda happens to be one of the three countries where you can go and trek out these rare mountain gorillas. Other attractions include the Golden monkeys, Bisoke Mountain, Karisimbi, Dian Fossy grave, Musanze caves, Twin lakes of Ruhondo and Bulera, River Mukungu and the Local Communities. Activities/experiences on this national park include; Gorilla trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Hiking Bisoke, Hiking Karisimbi, Visiting Musanze caves, Visiting Dian Fossy grave, Visiting the twin lakes for a boat trip and others. Therefore for any Africa Safari, this must come on your list as number one.
Akagera national park is located in the Eastern province, Kibungu district, about 2hrs and 30mins drive.
Akagera national park is the only national park that has big five animals which include; Buffaloes, Rhinos, Elephants, Leopards and the Lions. Other animals include; zebras, impalas, giraffes, waterbucks and over 485 bird species. Activities on this Rwanda Safari include; Game drives (day and night), boat trips, fishing, behind the scenes and Cultural tours.
Nyungwe national park lastly is located in the Southern province of Ruzizi, at a distance of 218kms (5hrs) drive from Kigali city. This is one of the best destinations in the country for wildlife safari. The park is famously known for inhabiting Chimpanzees. It has other attractions such as Nyungwe forest, other primates such as the red tailed monkeys, the blue monkeys, the olive baboons, the silver monkeys, the grey cheeked mangabey, the velvets and others. It also has Isumo waterfalls, Tea plantations and then Bird species. Activities on this national park include; Chimpanzee trekking, Chimpanzee habituation, Canopy walk which is only in Rwanda in all East African countries. On this canopy walk, you view the primates from above the trees. Then there is visiting the Tea plantation, Congo-Nile Divide Trail, Nature walks and then Bird watching on your Rwanda Safari. Contact us for any safari to your preferred destinations at info@alpstrendysafari.com