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Rwanda

Rwanda MapsA small African country of exceptional beauty and wildlife, Rwanda  has shrugged off its tragic past and is now a country reborn.  It has the highest proportion of women in government,  national tree-planting days and has even outlawed plastic shopping bags.

The ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’ offers the natural history traveller so much, including classic savannah, conical volcanoes, tranquil lakes, terraced valleys and the largest area of montane rainforest in east Africa.

The mountain gorilla tops an impressive list of over a dozen primates including chimpanzees, golden monkeys, colobus monkeys and bush babies making Rwanda one of Africa’s primate hotspots.  Although combining well with Tanzania, Rwanda has plenty to offer in its own right.

The impressive diversity of Rwanda’s habitats and wildlife is reflected in Rwanda’s Natural History Highlights – In Depth, including two days of gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park; encapsulating the diversity of wildlife found in the African continent Rwanda and Tanzania – Celebrating Africa’s Diversity includes the epic wildebeest migration and the Big Five of northern Tanzania, plus the mountain gorillas of Rwanda; for ape aficionados An African Primates Extravaganza features the very best primate encounters on offer in Rwanda and Tanzania, if not all Africa.

Rwanda Tours

 When to Go

Rwanda's location (120km south of the equator, in the Tropic of Capricorn) together with its high altitude give most of the country a year-round temperate climate that is moist by African standards. Temperatures generally stay between 30C (day) and 15C (night). The Virunga mountains in the north may be cooler and Akagera’s savannah hotter. Rainy seasons are March to May and October to December. 



IMPORTANT NOTE: All clients must note the following points - bookings will only be accepted on condition that these points are understood, accepted and adhered to:
1) The security situation can change, as it can in most African countries.
2) The gorillas’ health is strictly protected - no-one with a visible cold or other transmissible disease is allowed to visit them. Guides check before entering the park that everyone appears healthy, so entry cannot be guaranteed: if someone is obviously ill, or has a cold, he or she will be turned away with no refund given.
3) It can be a difficult climb to reach the gorillas, and the descent may be hard. Anyone who is fit, active and well with
no mobility problems should manage. Although guides and porters are on hand to assist, anyone who appears unable to manage the climb may have to turn back early – in any dispute, the decision of the guide is final.

Reading Suggestions:

In association with nhbs Environment Bookstore


 Field Guide to Birds of East Africa
 In the Kingdom of Gorillas Bradt Travel Guide: Rwanda

 

Rwanda's Natural History Highlights - in Depth

The impressive diversity of Rwanda’s habitats and wildlife is reflected in this all-embracing Rwanda wildlife tour. The plains animals of Akagera are followed by the multitude of primates of Nyungwe Forest; the placid shores of Lake Kivu provide a gentle interlude before the tour highlight - two days of gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park.  So many natural history surprises for such a small destination. Find out more...

Rwanda and Tanzania - Celebrating Africa's Diversity

By offering a Rwanda and Tanzania safari, we aim to encapsulate the diversity of wildlife found in the African continent. The great plains animals, the epic wildebeest migration and the Big Five of northern Tanzania plus the mountain gorillas of Rwanda are all likely to be viewed in what is a superlative and unique programme to gladden the hearts of all those who relish the variety Africa’s fauna and flora. Excellent value, too.  Find out more...

An African Primates Extravaganza

An ideal Africa primate safari for ape aficionados featuring the very best encounters on offer in Rwanda and Tanzania, if not all Africa.  Begin with two unforgettable days gorilla (and possibly golden monkey) trekking, then have the chance to view an incredible 13 species of primates including chimpanzees. Encounter Zanzibar’s endemic Kirk’s red colobus before spending three remarkable days with the habituated chimpanzees made famous by Jane Goodall, as well as red tail and blue monkeys, olive baboons and red colobus. More fun than a barrel full of monkeys, one might say.  Find out more...

Important Notes

IMPORTANT NOTE: All clients must note the following points - bookings will only be accepted on condition that these points are understood, accepted and adhered to:
1) The security situation can change, as it can in most African countries.
2) The gorillas’ health is strictly protected - no-one with a visible cold or other transmissible disease is allowed to visit them. Guides check before entering the park that everyone appears healthy, so entry cannot be guaranteed: if someone is obviously ill, or has a cold, he or she will be turned away with no refund given.
3) It can be a difficult climb to reach the gorillas, and the descent may be hard. Anyone who is fit, active and well with
no mobility problems should manage. Although guides and porters are on hand to assist, anyone who appears unable to manage the climb may have to turn back early – in any dispute, the decision of the guide is final.