Rwanda regions to visit
You'll be spoiled for choice when planning your Rwanda family safari holiday
Where to Go in Rwanda
Rwanda offers a compact yet incredibly diverse safari experience, where vibrant cities and pristine wilderness converge.
Kigali, the nation’s capital, is often the starting point for any adventure, providing a glimpse into Rwanda’s rich culture and resilience. With its bustling markets, engaging museums, and moving Genocide Memorial, Kigali sets the tone for an enriching luxury family safari.
Volcanoes National Park, nestled in the Virunga Mountains, is Rwanda’s crown jewel. Trekking through its misty forests in search of mountain gorillas is a truly life-changing experience. Nyungwe Forest National Park offers an equally magical chance to come face to face with our closest living relatives – the chimpanzee – in one of Africa’s oldest rainforests.
Akagera National Park, on the country’s eastern border, is the place for a classic safari experience. Restored to its former glory, this park is home to the Big Five and a wealth of other wildlife, providing families with exciting game drives and tranquil boat safaris.
Rwanda’s compact size means you can explore all these highlights with minimal travel time, making it an exceptional destination for families looking to immerse themselves in Eastern Africa’s unique landscapes and rare wildlife.
Where to Go in Rwanda
Home to a dazzling array of wilderness areas, Rwanda is a spectacular family safari holiday destination
Embark on a bucketlist mountain gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park, traverse the treetops in Nyungwe Forest and spot the Big Five in the lush wetlands of Akagera.
Rwanda - The home of mountain gorillas and chimpanzees
Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is world-renowned as the sanctuary for endangered mountain gorillas.
Families can embark on guided treks to encounter these majestic creatures up close, observing their playful interactions in lush, mist-covered forests. It’s a rare privilege that few places on Earth can offer. The park is also home to golden monkeys and stunning biodiversity, with scenic trails leading to crater lakes and volcanic peaks such as Mount Bisoke.
Further south, Nyungwe Forest National Park invites families to track Rwanda’s lively chimpanzees. Trekking through this ancient rainforest, you’ll hear the chatter of these fascinating primates long before you spot them swinging through the canopy.
For those less inclined to trek, the park offers a canopy walkway suspended above the treetops, providing breathtaking views and a unique way to see the 13 other primates and birdlife that call the rainforest home. These two parks offer both unforgettable wildlife experiences and an insight into Rwanda’s commitment to conservation and sustainable tourism.
The Big Five in Rwanda
Akagera National Park is the place to go for a classic safari with a Rwandan twist. Restored through groundbreaking conservation efforts, including the reintroduction of lions as well as black and white rhinos, this park is now home to the Big Five.
Game drives through its diverse wetland landscape – the largest in Central Africa— reveals an array of wildlife, from towering giraffes to pods of hippos basking along the shores of Lake Ihema.
For a more serene experience, boat safaris on the lake offer close encounters with crocodiles and an astonishing variety of birds, including African fish eagles and papyrus gonoleks.
Akagera’s intimate setting, free from the crowds typical of other safari destinations, allows families to enjoy these incredible moments in peace. Learning about the park’s conservation success stories adds a layer of inspiration to the adventure, making Akagera not just a safari destination, but a testament to the power of wildlife conservation and community engagement.
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