Rwanda boasts a wide variety of natural attractions, making it quite difficult for visitors to leave this beautiful country without enjoying their holiday as desired. Rwanda as a country is crowned the land of a thousand hills because of its thousand hills, which are characterized by amazing savannah, beautiful hills and deeper valleys.
Before diving into the reasons why you should travel to travel for a safari, here is a brief look at what Rwanda has to offer
Kigali City – the capital of Rwanda, is one of the best places that should be on top of the travel destinations bucket list as it has many travel sites to visit like memorials, museums and art centres worth visiting.
The most part of the country is covered with captivating landscapes and hosts a variety of wildlife which are hard to ignore
Here are some of the reasons why you should travel to Rwanda for your next safari to Africa.
Kigali Landscape Scenery
Rwanda as a country is a combination of mountains, scenic landscapes, gorgeous national parks, and historical and cultural attractions providing a memorial safari and holiday experience.
Even Kigali City – the capital city of Rwanda and the cleanliest city in Africa is an amazing tourist destination in its own right; the city boasts stunning architecture, museums and shopping malls, amazing accommodations, restaurants serving delicious and elegant meals and friendly people.
Lake Kivu Resorts
Lake Kivu is one of the greatest Rwanda destinations on the African continent. The lake boasts stunning scenery and several thrilling and exciting activities.
Lake Kivu is one of the African Great Lakes and is one of the two smallest African Great Lakes, but it is the third deepest and sits at the highest altitude; the Lake is part of Africa’s Great Rift Valley in the west of Rwanda. Covering a surface area of 2,700 square kilometres, Lake Kivu is the largest lake in Rwanda and the sixth largest in Africa; the lake is enclosed by remarkable mountains and has deep emerald green waters.
Lake Kivu is also rich in salient coastlines and beaches with great accommodations nearby.
Tea Gardens
“Do you know in Africa” Rwanda is listed among the largest tea-generating countries? Tea in Rwanda was introduced in 1952 and is now one of the country’s largest exports. The fertile volcanic soil and temperate climate make perfect conditions for tea growing.
The majority of tea in Rwanda is cultivated on large plantations with a small contribution from tea cooperatives and private growers; tea plants are seen covering the rolling hills, their rich green a striking contrast to the blue skies, dirt roads and sunshine.
Tea plantation tours are one of the thrilling and educative safari activities in Rwanda, and they take place in several locations across Rwanda; some of the major tea plantations are Gisovu Tea and Gisakura Tea in the undulating hills at the western fringes of Nyungwe Forest National Park.
These tea plantations/gardens are open to the public, enabling visitors to discover how tea is harvested and processed and have the opportunity to taste some of it. Read more bout tea production in Rwanda.
Lake Burera
Lake Burera, also known as Bulera, is one of the twin lakes of Burera and Lake Ruhondo in Rwanda. It is situated on the edge of Mountain Muhabura near the beautiful peaks of the Virunga Mountains in the background.
Lake Burera is located in northwestern Rwanda at the border with Uganda.
Covering an area of 55 square kilometres, Lake Burera is the second largest lake in Rwanda, coming second to Lake Ihema.
Lake Burera is one of the fascinating lakes in Rwanda, and during your visit, you will do a boat cruise exploring the beautiful lake and enjoy the scenic surroundings and many bird species.
Virunga Mountains
The Virunga Mountains are one of the best destinations to visit on a Rwanda safari, most especially for travellers who enjoy volcano climbing. The Virunga Mountains are a chain of 8 volcanoes shared by Uganda, Rwanda and Congo; six of these volcanoes are inactive, and two are very active.
These Virunga are situated in the Northern Park of Lake Kivu, found on the north border of Rwanda; in Rwanda, there are 5 volcanoes which are found in Volcanoes National Park – the best place to meet the mountain gorillas.
Virunga Volcanoes in Rwanda are
Karisimbi – the highest at 4,507m
Bisoke, with its verdant crater lake at 3,711
Sabinyo at 3,645 meters
Gahinga at 3,474 meters
Muhabura at 4,127 meters
Lakeside Tranquillity
Rwanda being the smallest country has nothing to do with its amazing natural landscapes, scenery and water sources, which are enough to give you a great feeling of relaxation while on holiday; the lake shores, such as Lake Kivu, dotted with luxury lodges boasting amazing views and offer a true definition of relaxation in a peaceful environment.
Friendly People of Rwanda
Rwanda has hospitable local people and, on your holiday, you will be greeted by good and kind-hearted people. It is easy to mingle with them as a way of creating some good memories and experiences.
The care and affection you will receive on a Rwanda safari from your interaction with the local people will give you a wonderful experience.
Appetizing Foods
Rwanda has a diverse heritage and culture and, on your holiday, you will get a taste of Kinyarwandan Cuisine, which is one of the popular cuisines on the East African menu; the cuisine is broad-ranging in its taste and variable, such as Green Masala fish among others.
Rwanda Accommodation Facilities
Rwanda has some of the world's best accommodation facilities where you can find great comfort. The country’s travel destinations, such as Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Lake Kivu and Akagera National Park, have world-class accommodations with world-class facilities and services to offer you the best and most comfortable stay.
Depending on your budget, there is always good accommodation (lodge or hotel) to suit your tastes.
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Located in the Southwestern corner of Rwanda, Nyungwe Forest National Park is a primate capital and haven for sounds and natural rainforest that is filled with exciting biodiversity. The park is dominated by pristine mountain rainforests that are believed to be one of Africa’s Oldest forests known to have survived the previous ice age.
Nyungwe Forest National Park is the best place to do chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda and Africa as well; the park is home to 12 species of primates, including
Chimpanzees
l’Hoest monkeys
Blue monkeys
Golden monkeys
Olive baboon
Vervet monkeys
Red-tailed monkeys
Rwenzori monkey
Black and white colobus
Owl-faced monkeys
Grey-cheeked mangabeys
Angolan Colobus monkeys
There are many reasons why you should visit Rwanda, and some of them are not mentioned above.