Tour ideas for Rwanda : Rwanda is one of the most popular safari destinations in Africa and East Africa alike. This small nation that is known as the land of a thousand hills receives over 10,000 yearly who come to experience the beauty and diversity of the land among other things. But as many people folk the country, as many wonder what exactly there’s to do in this beauty country. Others are just spoilt for choice they cannot decide what to choose and what not to choose. They are in short mesmerized with the stunning and breathtaking beauty of the country.
Well in this article we want to help you, as you plan to visit Rwanda this summer or holiday. We want to share some tour ideas for Rwanda for you to choose from.
- Mountain gorilla trekking
If you get to Rwanda there are two things you shouldn’t miss which are tour the genocide memorial centers and the other is mountain gorilla trekking. These are two things that are most popular in Rwanda and most sought after.
So, on a mountain gorilla trekking tour you visit Rwanda’s famous volcanoes national park where you will have the opportunity to trek the mountainous forest and see mountain gorillas for an hour. On this experience you also enjoy the forest, see golden monkeys, numerous birds, butterflies and many other forest creatures.
At the Volcanoes National Park, you also have the opportunity to hike the Virunga mountains – what’s a visit to the land of a thousand hills without hiking one of the mountains. You are also able to visit the dian fossey center, take nature walks, visit the gorilla cultural center and many other things. This tour takes about 3 to 4 days depending on which activities you are doing.
- Rwanda genocide memorial center tour
Anyone who visit Rwanda will have a chance to visit the Rwanda Genocide memorial in Kigali. This center allows you to learn about the history of Rwanda and appreciate the far the country has come in rebuilding and redevelopment. It’s a center you should visit when you are in Rwanda. There are many other genocide memorial centers in Rwanda that you can also visit to just appreciate the different angles of the genocide, rebuilding and restoration.
- Wildlife Safari
In Rwanda you can also have a wildlife safari in Akagera National Park where you will see animals like the lions, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, zebras, giraffes, elands, impalas, antelopes and many more. In this park you not only see animals but you are able to do other activities like bird watching, boat riding, fishing, nature walking and many other activities.
- Chimpanzee trekking and waterfalls tour
This is done in Nyungwe forest in Nyungwe National Park, where you visit the park to see the chimpanzees in this ancient forest, and also trek the water falls. In this park you also get to do the canopy walk as you view the scenic views of the surrounding, do bird watching and butterfly watching, visit community tea and coffee plantations among other things.
- Culture tour
On this tour you visit the different Rwanda museums, and several cultural sites in the country to learn more about the country’s culture and tradition. Most popular place to visit is the Nyanza Royal Palace.
- Lake Kivu Tour
If you feel like winding down, you can also take time to enjoy the Lake Kivu shores as you view the picturesque surrounding and people. You can also take part in a couple of water activities done at the lake.
- Kigali City Tour
Take some time to explore and enjoy the beautiful city of Kigali. Visit the local markets, community centers, sports arenas, malls, the convention center and many more places.
Other tours you can take are the Gisenyi Tour where you will enjoy views of hot springs, experience beaches, and take several waterfall hikes. The Musanze Tour where you will explore the caves, take a few waterfalls hikes and visit the neighboring twin lakes.
