Rwanda Wildlife Safaris

These Rwanda Wildlife Safaris or Tours are well-customized tours that will allow you to explore Rwanda’s top wildlife species – with guaranteed gorilla sightings. Rwanda is a diverse country with all top wildlife species found in the country’s National Parks. Wildlife viewing in Rwanda is guaranteed in the country’s National Parks like Akagera, Volcanoes, and Nyungwe. Best safaris in Rwanda allow travelers to experience one of the most celebrated wildlife encounters in Africa, Mountain Gorilla Trekking. Let us help you customize your journey and experience the best Rwanda safaris.

Rwanda is famous for gorilla trekking safaris in Volcanoes National Park and Chimpanzee trekking safaris in Nyungwe Forest National Park. On top of the primate trekking tours, Rwanda also has a variety of other wildlife species that you can enjoy viewing on your Rwanda Game viewing safari. Rwanda offers opportunities for visitors to witness all the African Big Five Animals (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino, and Elephant). On top of these top five animals, Rwanda is also home to several other wildlife species that you will witness during your safari tour in Rwanda. Wildlife viewing in Rwanda is guaranteed for 2023 – 2024, contact us today to plan your Rwanda tour.

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The top wildlife viewing destinations in Rwanda – Rwanda Wildlife Safaris

Rwanda is home to four National Parks that inhabit top wildlife that you will enjoy viewing on your safari tour in Rwanda. The most famous of all is the Volcanoes National Park which is home to endangered mountain gorillas however, the other national parks also have incredible wildlife.

1. Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park is located in the northwestern part of Rwanda; Volcanoes National Park protects the steep slopes of a magnificent mountain range that is home to the endangered mountain gorilla. The area protected by the park is a rich mosaic of montane ecosystems, which embrace evergreen and bamboo forests, open grassland, swamp, and heath

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Wildlife in Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park is the most famous National park in Rwanda and perhaps the most thought of by most travelers when planning safaris to Rwanda. The most famous inhabitants of the national park are the mountain gorillas.

The park also hosts the beautiful, rare, and endangered golden monkeys that can only be found in the Virunga region. The other mammals species commonly spotted on safaris in Volcanoes National Park include; golden monkey (Cercopithecus mitis kandti), black-fronted duiker (Cephalophus niger), buffalo (Syncerus caffer), spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) and bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus), buffaloes, bush pigs, giant forest hogs, duikers, spotted hyenas, and several primates. There are also some elephants in the park however they are rarely spotted.

Birdlife in Volcanoes National Park

On top of the diverse wildlife in the park, there is also rich birdlife with over 200 bird species with a number of Albertine rift endemics for bird-watching enthusiasts to enjoy while in the park. The commonly spotted here include; Grauer’s rush warbler, Rwenzori batis, Rwenzori turaco, Rwenzori double –collared Sunbird, handsome francolin, strange weaver, dusky crimson-wing, collared Apalis, red-faced woodland warbler and Archer’s ground robin.

2. Nyungwe Forest National Park

Nyungwe Forest National Park is best known for the chimpanzee trekking tour in Rwanda and is one of the most attractive destinations you should visit while on a Rwanda wildlife tour. Nyungwe is a large tropical forest with over 1000 plant species and is a good reflection of Rwanda’s exciting biodiversity.

Chimpanzee Tracking in Rwanda

The National Park is home to other wildlife species on top of the chimps that are resident in great numbers. While on a safari to Nyungwe, visitors should expect to spot baboons, golden monkeys, colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and other primates. The National Park also offers one of the most unique activities in Africa, the Canopy Walk. The activity is a must for bird lovers and those who have come to track chimpanzees in Rwanda.

3. Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park is the only savannah park in Rwanda, best known for Big Five sightseeing safaris. You can experience the Big Five viewing in Akagera on guided game drives. Wildlife tours in Akagera National Park are never disappointing when it comes to sightseeing experiences on safaris in Africa.

The National Park may not have the large numbers of wildlife that is found in other top wildlife safari destinations like Serengeti but you are guaranteed big game sightings while on your Wildlife tours in Akagera National Park.

Wildlife in Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park boasts thriving populations of lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo, as well as zebra, giraffe, and hundreds of bird species. Elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and hippopotamus are the largest mammals found in the park. There are also primate species in the Park which include; olive baboons and vervet monkeys.

Why choose Rwanda for wildlife safaris?

Rwanda is less famous for wildlife safaris but rather famous for gorilla trekking safaris. Choosing Rwanda for your wildlife experience is rewarding since the country has its share of big games that can be found in most other top wildlife safari parks and destinations – especially Big Five Animals.

The ease with which it is to plan a wildlife safari in Rwanda is a great reason why you should book a wildlife safari in Rwanda. While in Rwanda, it is very possible to combine big game sightseeing with the most cherished gorilla trekking. You can also experience the Unique Canopy walk and chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda during your Rwanda Wildlife tour.

Acacia Safaris Limited will help you customize your journey to Rwanda. Contact us today and have your trip customized to best fit your interests.

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