Rwanda Facts, Gorillas, Currency, Wildlife, Map, Flag And Tour Cost
Rwanda also known as the land of a thousand hills welcomes you to its lively City Life spectacular vistas and opens for you an opportunity to meet the endangered mountain gorillas.
Rwanda has earned the nickname “Land of a Thousand Hills” for its stunning scenery. Its mountainous landscape is breathtaking, and it’s home to six active volcanoes.
A visit to the East African nation isn’t complete without exploring the Volcanoes National Park. Here, you’ll see the park’s famous attraction, mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. You’ll also enjoy a variety of flora.
You can enjoy great water activities at Lake Kivu. It is Rwanda’s largest lake and the sixth-largest lake in Africa. Boat tours and fishing are available at the lake.
If you’re a tea or coffee lover, Rwanda is the place to enjoy these hot beverages. Explore tea farms and learn more about this industry by going on a tea plantation tour.
Rwanda at a glance
Independence: Since 1962
President: Paul Kagame
Capital: Kigali
Language: Kinyarwanda, Swahili, French, English
Time Zone: (GMT+02:00) Nairobi
Currency: Rwanda Franc
Dialing code: +250
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JimJam Safaris & Tours helps you plan several wildlife safari tourist destinations in Rwanda. Rwanda safari activities range from gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park to wildlife in Akagera, primate watching of monkeys and chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park, and birding in various parts of Rwanda. Other tour options include visits to genocide memorials, canopy walks, boat cruises, and cultural tours. Rwanda is renowned for mountain gorillas and golden monkeys which are found in Volcanoes National Park.
How much does a Rwanda safari cost?
Rwanda Development Board may allow a child below 15 years to trek gorillas. When the child is about to celebrate his or her 15th birthday, Rwanda gorilla authority may extend sympathy to such a child and allow him or her to trek gorillas. The second instance where a child below 15 years may trek gorillas is when much as he/she is below the required age expresses maturity and is physically strong. If the above are assessed and the child qualifies, authorities may decide to give that child a chance to trek gorillas in Rwanda. READ MORE
Best time to go gorilla trekking
Best time to go gorilla trekking. It is paramount to put in mind that Mountain gorillas can be tracked throughout the year because their movements are not affected by changing seasons. The best time to go gorilla tracking is in the dry season where the vegetation is not thick and the ground trails aren’t very slippery. Getting this time right is kind of complicated because global warming has affected weather patterns a lot in Africa making it very hard to predict the beginning and end of the wet and dry seasons. At the end of the day, the final decision of when to visit the gorillas remains with the traveler. READ MORE!
Minimum age for gorilla trekking in Rwanda
How much does a Rwanda safari cost? A night on a Rwanda Safari can cost from $100 to $1,500 per person. An inexpensive Rwanda safari can be valued at $150 per person while a midrange Rwanda safari can be valued at $400. Luxury/ upmarket safari lodges might possibly cost $1,500- $5,500 or more per night.
The Rwanda trip guide underneath gives a highlighted outline of the average cost of a Rwanda safari, it will also easily let you know how to select a destination that matches your budget. Our website provides you with a diversity of trips ranging from 1 to 20 days therefore feel free to select the one that is suitable for your travel needs. READMORE!
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2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour in Volcanoes
This 2-day mountain gorilla safari starts and ends in Kigali. The trip will take you to Volcanoes National Park and while there, you will have fun meeting the mountain gorillas that share 99% of DNA with humans. During the gorilla trek, you will have a great time meeting the gentle giants, bird watching, and other primates.
4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking Rwanda Tour
This double gorilla trekking safari gives you double access to the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park. During your trekking tour, you will have a great time meeting the mountain gorillas. On the last day of the trip, you will go for the city tour which will include visiting the genocide memorial and the Belgium museum.
5 Days Rwanda Safari | Kigali City, Gorillas & Primates Tour
The Ultimate 5 days Rwanda safari includes activities like a City tour, Gorilla trekking, and Golden monkey trekking. You will experience a variety of primates during your safari. Your African Safari will start in Kigali Rwanda and end In Kigali Rwanda. You will explore the most-rated National Park including Volcanoes National Park.
9 Days Great Apes Of Uganda And Rwanda Unparalleled Tour
This 9-days Great Apes of Uganda and Rwanda adventure starts in Entebbe and ends in Kigali. The trip covers 3 primate destinations: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, and Volcanoes National Park. The trip will take you to Kibale Forest National Park which is the primate capital.
10 Days Great Apes Of Uganda And Rwanda
During the 10 days of this trip, you will explore 3 of Uganda’s primate national parks and 1 primate national park in Rwanda. The trip will take you to Kibale Forest which is famously known as the primate capital and while there, you will do chimpanzee habituation, then to Bwindi Impenetrable for single gorilla trekking.
14 days Rwanda Uganda Tanzania Safari Tour
The best African Safari combines 3 different destination countries in East Africa. Your African Safari will start from Rwanda to Uganda and then Tanzania. You will explore the most-rated National Parks including Volcanoes National Park, Tarangire National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Serengeti National Park.
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