SAFARI IN Rwanda

Rwanda is a country of ever changing landscapes and friendly people. It is a country full of surprises. Rwanda is famous for its mountain gorillas, a highly endangered and fascinating animal of which around half of the seven hundred or so left on earth live on the mountainous slopes of the Parc National des Volcans. Rwanda is however a very varied place to visit, with rain forests, spectacular mist covered green mountains, sparkling lakes and very friendly and welcoming people.

Gorilla trekking is the main reason to visit Rwanda and looking into the eyes of these close relatives of mankind is a moving experience for which you are unlikely to be prepared. The privilege of getting up close to these engaging, gentle and inquisitive creatures is one of life’s finest wildlife experience comparable to no other, which will leave even seasoned travellers to Africa deeply moved. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is reasonably accessible as the capital Kigali has good international flight connections with Europe and the “Big Five” game viewing countries of Tanzania and Kenya.

The Parc National des Volcans is only around two hours from Kigali airport by road. If your time and budget permit, we normally recommend doing two treks on a Gorilla Trekking adventure safari in Rwanda, as your daily gorilla trekking permit only allows one hour with the gorillas, once located.