RWANDA TOURS

THE LAND OF A THOUSAND HILLS

RWANDA TOURS OVERVIEW

Most popular as the Land of a Thousand Hills, Rwanda is a unique place to find not only the rare mountain gorillas but also all the big five game in one single safari destination. Rwanda Tours with Afritrek Safaris prepares enthusiastic nature lovers for mind-blowing adventures in the Land of a Thousand Hills. Explore and experience Rwanda and its wonders on any of our unmatched Rwanda Tours.

No matter how many days you wish to stay, we have you sorted with our exceptional Rwanda Tours. Is it a 3-day gorilla tour to Volcanoes National Park, or a 3-day tour to explore Akagera National Park or Nyungwe Forest National Park? Talk to an expert to plan and book a trip of a lifetime in Africa, and explore or experience the world’s natural endowments.

From biodiverse wildlife, scenic volcanoes, and savannas to authentic cultural experiences, Rwanda Tours indeed has a lot for you to enjoy. Not only do we offer nature-related experiences but also incredible MICE events while you experience world-class facilities such as the Kigali Convention Centre.

Afritrek Safaris began as bnb bespoke safari company and today we have plenty for the world to explore or experience. Our trip packages encompass many destinations –from primate safari parks such as Volcanoes National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Kibale National Park, Gishwati-Mukura National Park and more; to big game safari destinations –Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park and many more.

We offer classic gorilla trekking safari experiences, gorilla tours combined with wildlife viewing, luxury and standard Rwanda safaris. What to expect on your itinerary –day game drives, launch or boat cruises, sport fishing, gorilla trekking, golden monkey trekking, chimpanzee tracking, cultural encounters and business trips.

Rwanda is naturally endowed with not only wildlife but also other features like mountains. For wildlife enthusiasts, the must-see animals/wildlife on Rwanda Tours include mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, l’hoest monkeys and birds- a total of about 700 species of birds all exist in this landlocked country. Bespoke Rwanda safari with Afritrek Safaris brings you an endless list of unique wildlife encounters whether on a short or long Rwanda Tour.

Rwanda is compact but holds several tourist sites worth visiting. There are 4 parks all open to tourists on the Rwanda Tour and include Gishwati-Mukura National Park, Akagera National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park and Volcanoes National Park. Besides the parks, Rwanda Tours also covers places such as Kigali –perfect for city tours as you stand a chance to explore in depth about the 1994 Rwandan genocide, visit the local markets and interact with locals as they carry out their daily duties. In case of relaxation, no better place is worth visiting than Lake Kivu –enjoy a boat ride or chill on its cool shores.

The best time of the year to plan and travel to Rwanda for a vacation is during the short and long dry months of the year. The long dry months in Rwanda begin from June to September while a short dry season begins from December, January to February. These are the months of the year that favour most of Rwanda‘s safari activities, especially volcano hiking, gorilla trekking, game drives and boat cruises.

Rwanda has a full list of all accommodation types from budget to luxury. These exist in Kigali’s capital and across the country’s 4 national parks and other destinations. The top accommodation facilities to consider booking on Rwanda Tours:

  • Kigali Marriot,
  • Kigali Serena Hotel ,
  • The Retreat Hotel,
  • Villa Kigali,
  • Governor Camp,
  • Amata n’Ubuki Boutique Hotel,
  • Five Volcanoes Hotel,
  • Cleo Hotel,
  • The bishops Hotel,
  • Kivu Serena Hotel,
  • One & Only Gorillas Nest Lodge,
  • Bisate Lodge,
  • Amakoro Songa  Lodge  
  • Singita Kwitonda Luxury Lodge,
  • One & Only Nyungwe House, 
  • Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge,
  • Nyungwe Top Hill View Hotel,
  • Akagera Game Lodge,
  • Ruzizi Tented Camp,
  • Karenge Tented Camp and
  • Magashi Tented Camp, etc.
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
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GORILLA TREKKING IN RWANDA
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NYUNGWE NATIONAL FOREST PARK
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