Rwanda Safaris

Here is a guide to the species that can be spotted during a Rwanda wildlife tour.

Mountain Gorilla

Mountain gorillas are among the most uncommon animals in Volcano National Park. Volcanoes National Park. The park is home to the rare and captivating endangered mountain gorillas that can be seen on the many slopes of the Virunga Mountains. Encountering these majestic creatures entails hiking different Virunga Mountains in the volcanoes national park, namely mountain Muhabura, mountain Sabyinyo, mountain Karisimbi, mountain Bisoke, and mountain Gahinga, to gain access to various gorilla species that can be found on the slopes of these mountains, particularly in bamboo trees because they eat bamboo. Trekking into the dense jungle to find a gorilla family in their natural home is not only thrilling, but also extremely rewarding, providing a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. During a Rwanda gorilla trip, you will observe other primates that live in the Virunga highlands, such as red-tailed monkeys, mona monkeys, vervet monkeys, and black and white colobus monkeys, among other monkey species. You can also witness a variety of golden monkeys and bird species.

Chimpanzees

The joyful chimps of Nyungwe Forest National Park are also found in Rwanda. Chimpanzee tracking in the lush rainforest is a thrilling activity that allows tourists to watch these intriguing animals weave between the bamboo branches. Tourists can also interact closely with these wonderful primates in their natural habitat, seeing how they go about their everyday lives, such as breastfeeding and jumping from tree to tree.

Golden monkeys

Rwanda is home to the only remaining rare, attractive endangered golden monkeys in East Africa. This exhilarating primate lives in the same woodland as the mountain gorillas and golden monkeys of Volcanoes National Park, making for another captivating wildlife encounter. These intriguing primates are distinguished by their sparkly coats and playful personalities. During Rwanda golden monkey trekking, guests are always intrigued by their looks and behaviour, and they provide a charming life-changing experience. Watching these beautiful critters swing from bamboo branches is an unforgettable experience that exemplifies Rwanda’s diverse nature. During guided treks through the park’s lush greenery, these endangered primates provide a delightful change of pace.

The Big Five Animals of Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park is well-known for its expansive savannahs and rich animals. Akagera National Park is home to the Big Five: African elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinoceros. A game drive through Akagera’s lush landscapes allows tourists to witness vast herds of elephants roaming the plains, lions basking in the sun, and leopards lurking through the jungle, as well as some of Africa’s most famous animals.

Primates

Rwanda is home to a variety of primates, including vervet monkeys, Anubis baboons, olive baboons, blue monkeys, bush babies, crowned monkeys, Dent’s Mona monkeys, Angolan black and white colobus, black and white colobus, blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabey, l’Hoest monkeys, and olive baboons, among others. Encountering these interesting and magnificent primates as they swing through the trees offers unforgettable recollections of being in the wild. These playful primates contribute to the park’s biodiversity.

Other mammal species

Aside from the big five beautiful animals, Rwanda is home to a variety of mammal species, including masai giraffes. Angolan giraffes, hippos, guerezas, topis, impalas, klipspringers, ducks, Aarduarks, and African wild dogs, among others. As the sun rises over the savannah, a variety of landscapes spring to life. And these interesting mammals provide plenty of adventure, as well as memories that last a lifetime.

Birds

Rwanda is recognised as a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 700 distinct species spread across its forests, rivers, wetlands, and savannahs. During Rwandan birding tours at Volcanoes National Park, you will be able to witness some of the many kinds of birds, such as the gorgeous sunbird, lesser masked weaver, Veillot’s weaver, village weaver, black-headed weaver, forest weaver, brown-capped weaver, compact weaver, Cardinal quelea, red-headed quelea, red-billed quelea, southern red bishop, black-winged bishop, yellow bishop, white-winged widowbird, and red-collard widowbird Red-faced barbet, Miombo Wren-warblers, woodpecker Gonolek, red-faced barbet, shoebill stork, yellow-eyed black flycatcher, Rwenzori double-collar, masked mountain Apalis, Grauer’s rush, Rwenzori hill babbler, and stripe-breasted tit, among others, can be heard singing in the trees.

Safaris in Rwanda are an enjoyable way to experience wildlife. Rwanda wildlife safaris provide an opportunity to see some of Africa’s most famous and endangered species in their native environment. Rwanda provides complete wildlife safaris, including trekking endangered mountains, gorillas, golden monkeys, interesting chimp tracking, birdwatching, and game drives. Rwanda addresses all of your adventure concerns and fulfils your goals.

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