Rwanda is one of the upcoming destinations frequented by visitors adventuring through Africa. The country receives a considerable number of tourists seeking several adventure activities. From popular gorilla treks to hiking through the Virunga ranges, the country is becoming a hotspot for adventure seekers. Most travelers who visit Rwanda opt for gorilla trekking within the Virunga volcanoes. Looking to taking a safari in Rwanda? Here are the five best destinations to visit Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills;
1. Volcanoes National Park
A gorilla tracking destination, found just two and a half hours north of Kigali city equipped with luxury and budget accommodation facilities for travellers heading for the memorable Gorilla safari Expedition. Rwanda is among the three countries in the world where you can trek to see the majestic mountain Gorillas up close- a truly once a life time Experience. Head to Rwanda for an amazing gorilla trek in the Volcanoes National Park that is always outstanding with excitement because of the rare mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Within Rwanda, other places to visit is the Dian Fossey Tomb, a place where you visit the home of the late Dian Fossey and the Virunga Mountains where you can experience rewarding hikes among others.
2. Lake Kivu
Kivu is one of Africa’s Great lakes with deep emerald green waters and shoreline of the magnificent mountains and fishing villages. The lake is dotted with un in habited islands that can be explored by boats and provide the perfect location to relax and enjoy the serene peace of the country side with ambience.
3. Nyungwe National park
This is one of the oldest rain forest found anywhere on the African continent. The lush green forest is a home to over 300 bird species and 13 primate species including Chimpanzee, Colobus monkeys, Grey-cheeked mangabey ,Golden Monkey, Owl-faced monkey , Three species of bush baby, Olive baboon ,Red -tailed monkey, Ruwenzori colobus, Silver monkey , L’Hoest’s monkey ,Vervet monkey ,Owl-faced monkey & others. You can enjoy the elevated canopy trails along a 70metre high walk away from exhilarating views of the forest.
4. Akagera National Park
This is Rwanda’s largest National park and a home to diversity of Plants & animals.The lakes papyrus, swamp; savannah plains & rolling highlands make Akagera an incredible scenic reserve. The park is a home to Exclusive shoebill stork & other bird species, elephants, leopards, antelopes, giraffes, lions, Bufalloes among others. That will make your wildlife excursion during game drive more thrilling in Africa hence making Rwanda the great travel country in the entire world.
