Activities to do in Rwanda Parks – Things to do on a visit to Rwanda, What to do, Cost, Price and Guide

Are you planning to book a tour to Rwanda? Get to know the things/activities to do in Rwanda parks. We have compiled a list of things one should consider while coming up with his/her trip itinerary in this East African country. It’s always a good idea to know the highlights of the safari before booking it and Rwanda Parks has come up with a guide on how to select activities to do on a tour to Rwanda. Below is a list of some of the things to do on a safari adventure to Rwanda;

Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Mountain gorilla trekking is the leading tour activity in Rwanda and this is carried out in the tropical rainforest of Volcanoes national park. With a few mountain gorillas left in the world, Rwanda is blessed to have a huge percentage of these rare primates, and currently, they are over 300 mountain gorillas in this park. As of 2021/2022, gorilla trekking in Volcanoes park has attracted the highest number of tourists in Africa and these come specifically to look at the gentle apes in their natural habitats. Rwanda Parks helps its clients to book gorilla safaris to Rwanda and these include both short gorilla trips like 1-day gorilla tracking Rwanda tour and 2 days Volcanoes gorilla trekking Safari.
Note: Before a tourist is allowed to trek gorillas in Rwanda, he /she is required to obtain a gorilla permit and this costs $1500 per person. We do help our clients obtain these permits in advance before their trips at no extra cost.

Chimpanzee Tracking

Chimpanzee tracking is another interesting activity a tourist in Rwanda can book. When it comes to primate trekking, Rwanda is the best destination in Africa and chimps make a trip to Nyungwe forest national park exciting. Rwanda Parks has compiled all the tips and guide on chimpanzee tracking in Rwanda including some ideal packages to see chimps in their natural home. For some primate lovers, they combine both gorilla trekking in Volcanoes forest and chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest when they book a trip to Rwanda.
Just like gorilla trekking, to track chimpanzees in Nyungwe forest national park one is required to obtain a chimp tracking permit.

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Wildlife Viewing/Game Drive

Apart from primates, Rwanda is home to many wild animals and this makes it a great destination for wildlife safaris in Africa. A game drive in Akagera National park takes you closer to some of the rare wild animals like elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, and more. It’s always exciting to spend time with your family on a holiday tour to Rwanda in the wild. Rwanda Parks arranges wildlife safaris to Rwanda like a 3 Days Akagera wildlife tour and 1 day short Rwanda wildlife safari.

Dian Fossey Grave Hike

Dian Fossey Grave hiking is another exciting activity to do in Rwanda Parks. Remembered for her love for the primates, Dian Fossey was killed by poachers in her line of duty (protecting mountain gorillas) in Volcanoes national park. Today, some people visit Rwanda specifically to learn more and hike to the grave where she was buried in the thick forests of Volcanoes. It’s always amazing to combine a gorilla safari with the Dian Fossey grave hike experience. We have tours that combine both activities like a 4 days Rwanda gorilla & Dian Fossey grave hike safari.

Kigali City Tour/Rwanda Genocide cite tour

Kigali city tour is an amazing adventure especially for those interested in Rwanda cultural tour experience. It enables someone to interact with the people of Rwanda and also visit some of the cultural Rwanda historical sites like the Rwanda memorial genocide site. We arrange Kigali city tours like 1 day Kigali city tour.

Other interesting activities one should consider on a visit to Rwanda parks include; golden monkey tracking, bird watching, boat cruise on Lake Kivu, and nature walks.