A bucket list of Adventures in Rwanda
Adventures in Rwanda range from hard and challenging activities to soft or easy experiences giving you a glimpse of wildlife action in Rwanda and providing exciting sightings to those travellers who visit Rwanda.
Here is a suggested list with top adventures in Rwanda, giving an easy outline for you to book any experience or a trip to Rwanda with us. Our destination experts are available to help you. Book Now
-Rwanda Gorilla Tracking.
Did you know that gorilla tracking in Rwanda is the most popular adventure? This takes place in Volcanoes National Park covers an area of over 8,000km², encompassing six active and three extinct volcanoes. There is no other wildlife experience quite like an encounter with mountain gorillas thus among the most popular tourist experiences in Rwanda. That precious hour spent in their company – watching the group playing, sulking, teasing each other, eating, or dozing just like we do – is extraordinary. And the gorilla tracking safaris in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park are among the best in Africa. One must obtain a gorilla trekking permit to be able to track the mountain gorillas. The permit fee is US$ 1500 valid for a day.
-Golden Monkey Trek.
If you haven’t tracked the golden monkeys in Rwanda, here is the biggest opportunity you’re you to book your trip. On this day, you have an early breakfast transfer to the park headquarters for the golden monkey trekking briefing which starts at 07h00. We will then transfer you to the start point of your guided walk that begins at 08h00. The Tracking usually takes about 4 hrs. Once you come to the habituated families, you will spend the allowed one hour with them as they go about their daily life. Golden monkey trekking is an add-on to your gorilla trek. The monkeys are playful and inquisitive and often spend their time leaping from bamboo branches or frolicking on the forest floor. There are two habituated groups of Golden Monkey, one group comprises around 80 – 100 members.
-Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe.
Come see & track chimpanzees in Rwanda, a large population of chimpanzees’ lies in Rwanda’s pristine forests Nyungwe National Park. Nyungwe Forest National Park in Rwanda is one of the oldest rain forests in Africa holding over 500 chimpanzee individuals. So far two Chimpanzee troops have been habituated for chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forests.
-Canopy Walk.
The Canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest is on this list of adventures in Rwanda. Get to experience the rainforest from a dazzling new perspective – on the famous Canopy Walkway. The only walk of its kind in East Africa, this breathtaking construction hangs 60 metres above the forest floor between giant trees and towers, revealing a stunning view of the flora and fauna, both below and above. An iconic experience, not to be missed!
The canopy walk in Nyungwe is worth doing. The Starting time of the canopy walk is from 8:00 am/10:00 am, 7:00 pm or 3:00 pm. For those who are not afraid of heights, this is a great wonder to experience.
-Guided Game Drive.
Take on a guided game drive in Akagera National Park and you will love it. Visitors get on an African safari experience in beautiful Akagera. Start a guided game drives heading to the northern gate that takes around 6 hours but takes into consideration a few sighting stops on route. Lions are predominantly in the areas of Mutumba, Mihindi, Mohana and Kilala. On a lucky day, you will encounter these kings of the jungle on any of the loops. Remember luck and timing play a significant role in big 5 sightings. You win some, you lose some. A night game safari is also amazing for the opportunity to spot the nocturnal animals when they are active during the night.
-Boat Safaris.
Rwanda offers amazing boat safaris including on Lake Ihema, Lake Rwanyakazinga both found in Akagera National park. You will get absolutely amazed while on a boat cruise in Akagera National park with the density of aquatic life including the hippos, Nile crocodiles and spectacular birds. A boat experience can also be had a long Lake Kivu and an opportunity to Kayaking here. Canoeing on the twin lakes of Ruhondo and Bulera.
Well, your question would be can I have all these experiences throughout Rwanda? Yes, we can customize the best itinerary to consider all these adventures in Rwanda for you and your family plus others including community/village visits, the Dian Fossey trek, visit the Karisoke centre, Kigali city tour to mention but a few.
