Rwanda Gorilla Tours 2021/2022
Rwanda gorilla tours are unique way to uncover Rwanda’s iconic tourist sites. Rwanda is in East-Central Africa and it is well-known for its devastating history but it has since emerged among the leading safari destinations in East-Central. Booking Rwanda tours let you explore and experience the country’s magnificent national parks where diversity of birdlife which make up a total of about 750 bird species, primates ranging from the endangered mountain gorillas, golden monkeys to chimpanzees; big African game teem up. In case of any plans to visit Rwanda safari holiday whether mountain gorilla trekking safari, wildlife viewing, birding, city expeditions, we are readily available to make your dream into reality.
Why visit Rwanda in 2021/2022
There are a thousand reasons why you should visit Rwanda for safari holiday. Among the many reasons why you should visit Rwanda include trekking mountain gorillas. Rwanda is a home to a section of 1063 mountain gorillas which today exist on planet earth and only exist in Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. What sets Rwanda from the rest of gorilla destinations is the fact that you can embark on gorilla tour in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park in just one day. Tracking mountain gorillas in Rwanda requires a gorilla permit which costs US dollars 1500 per person.
Rwanda also hosts variety of other primate species including chimpanzees with premier chimpanzee tracking safari destinations being Nyungwe Forest National Park and Gishwati-Mukura National Park. It is also possible for you to track golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, canopy walk which is the first of its kind in East Africa and only conducted in Rwanda’s Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Wildlife safaris in Rwanda is another reason why you should visit this East African country. Rwanda is a home to a complete big five African game and several other savanna dwellers including bird species. Akagera National Park is the only savanna park in Rwanda and travelers on Rwanda tour have opportunity to sight wildlife species such as African lions, elephants, cape buffaloes, leopards, rhinos, antelopes including the rare roan antelopes; Masai giraffes, warthogs as well as birds.
Exploring Rwanda’s history
Rwanda features a unique history which is worth exploring on Rwanda tour. They include genocide sites which give insight into what took place during the 1994 Rwanda genocide. The best way to get Rwanda’s unique history is by paying a visit to anyone of the following genocide sites; Kigali genocide site, Murambi genocide site, Nyanza genocide site, Nyamata genocide memorial site, Ntarama genocide memorial center, Bisesero genocide site, Nyarubuye genocide site.
Where to see mountain gorillas in Rwanda 2021/2022
Mountain gorillas in Rwanda are only found in Volcanoes National Park which is situated in Northwestern side of the country, about 2-3 hours’ drive from Kigali. Majority of tourists on Rwanda tours come mainly to track mountain gorillas making this park one of Rwanda’s most sought after safari destinations. Volcanoes National Park was founded in 1925 with aim of protecting of mountain gorillas and today, it is of no doubt that it features as one of the premier gorilla trekking safari destinations in Africa. It consists of 10 habituated gorilla families where treks to see mountain gorillas always conducted and they include Hirwa, Sabyinyo, Kwitonda, Umubano, Amahoro, Ugenda, Karisimbi, Susa A, Bwenge and Agashya.
Aside from Rwanda, mountain gorillas also exist in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, then Virunga National Park in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Best time to see mountain gorillas in Rwanda 2021/2022
The dry season is considered as the best time to see mountain gorillas in Rwanda. The dry months of the years in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park begin in June, July, August, September and this is also the longest dry season. Visiting Rwanda for gorilla trekking during this period is not challenging as the park receives low rainfall and most trails are kept relatively drier thus making it easier to hike through the steep slopes and the vegetation isn’t dense. Visitors planning gorilla tour in Rwanda during the dry or peak season are advised to reserve their permits early given the high demand. The second phase of dry season in Volcanoes National Park is experienced in December, January, February.
The low season is a perfect period for budget Rwanda tours to visit Volcanoes National Park to trek mountain gorillas. The longest rainy/wet/low season occurs in March, April, May and short wet season begins in October, November.