Rwanda Active Adventure Holiday Destinations

Rwanda Active Adventure Holiday Destinations

 

Rwanda Active Adventure Holiday Destination has been indelibly associated with the horrific genocidal events of 1994. Now undoubtaby one of the safest places in Africa, this tiny nation is now attracting growing more visitors. Rwanda is small and easy to get around despite the hilly terrain. Good tar roads wind through fertile hillsides terraced with tea and coffee plantations making it is known as ‘The Land of a Thousand Hills!' Most places are within three hours drive from Kigali, the capital.

Most travelers come to enjoy a Rwanda gorilla safari in the Volcanoes National Park with the rare chance to see some of the last wild population of mountain gorillas. The natural habitat for the gorillas is the high altitude rainforest of the Volcanoes massif which is home to roughly half the world's estimated population of 700 mountain gorillas. There are 8 habituated mountain gorilla groups in the Volcanoes National Park so this is one of the best places for a clear sighting. Other highlights of a Rwanda gorilla safari include visiting the research centre of the late Dian Fossey (the renowned primatologist featured in Gorillas in the Mist) and also tracking the rare Golden monkeys.

Other ‘must sees’ include the ancient high-altitude forest of Nyungwe National Park in the southwest which is a paradise for primate fans. Ruwenzori colobus monkeys and chimpanzees are among the 13 different primates to be glimpsed on forest walks. The largest protected mountain forest in Africa, Nyungwe is home to 310 bird species (26 of which are endemic) including the great blue turaco, and a startling array of orchids and butterflies.

If you need to stay a night in the pleasant and safe capital of Kigali, the immensely moving Kigali Genocide Museum is well worth a visit as well as the King’s Palace once home to Rwanda’s last king. A good place to relax between chimpanzee and gorilla trekking is the beautiful freshwater Lake Kivu in Western Rwanda.

Our Featured Rwanda Active Adventure Holiday Destinations


Butare Town, Central Rwanda Destinations

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Musanze Town (Ruhengeri), Northern Rwanda Destinations

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Kibuye Town (Karongi), Lake Kivu, Western Rwanda

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Volcanoes National Park 'Parc National des Volcans', Northern Rwanda Destinations

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Gisenyi Town (Rubavu), Lake Kivu, Northern Rwanda Destinations

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The Kigali Genocide Memorial Center, Kigali City, Rwanda Destinations

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Lake Kivu, Western Rwanda Destinations

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Kigali City, Rwanda Destinations

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Akagera National Park, Eastern Rwanda Destinations

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Cyangugu (Rusizi) Town, Lake Kivu, Southwestern Rwanda Holiday Vacation Destinations

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Nyungwe Forest National Park, Southwestern Rwanda Destinations

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Featured Rwanda Adventure Holiday Vacation Trips


4 Days Gorilla Adventure Safari Holiday

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Mountain Gorillas, Beach & Game Safari – 12 Days

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Rwanda Gorillas and Conservation Safari Holiday – 5 Days

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Rwanda - Ultimate Mountain Gorillas Adventure Holiday – 5 Days

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Ultimate Rwanda and Tanzania Holiday – 15 Days

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Gorillas in Rwanda, Chimps and Wildlife in Uganda – 6 Days

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Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Other Primates Safari Adventure – 7 Days

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Rwanda Highlights Adventure Safari Holiday – 8 Days

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Short Gorilla Tracking Safari in Rwanda – 4 Days

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Gorillas in the Virunga’s, Mgahinga and Bwindi – 7 Days

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Gorillas, Big Cats, Game & Beach – 16 Days

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Tanzania and Rwanda Highlights Safari Holiday – 11 Days

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Small Group Rwanda Gorilla Adventure Safari – 4 Day

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Volcanoes National Park 'Parc National des Volcans', Northern Rwanda Destinations: Baby Gorilla

 Volcanoes National Park, 'Parc National des Volcans' in French, lies in northern Rwanda and borders Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda. The national park is known as a haven for the mountain gorilla - 300 of these gentle giants make the park their home and there are eight habituated families that tolerate the presence of humans in their midst making this is one of the best places for gorilla tracking.

Butere Town the Kings House at the Rwandan Kings Traditional Palace

Butare Town – is the original capital of Rwanda and still its cultural centre. It was also the largest and most important city in Rwanda prior to 1965 when it lost out to more centrally located Kigali. Today the site of several academic institutions, including the country's largest university, Butare is still considered the intellectual and cultural pulse of Rwanda. It also has an impressive royal palace as well as an absorbing national museum.

Kibuye Town (Karongi), Lake Kivu, Western Rwanda

Kibuye Town (Karongi), Lake Kivu, Western Rwanda is about 100km south of Gisenyi, Kibuye town (also known by its new name Karongi) is probably the prettiest of Lake Kivu’s towns. It’s a verdant, tropical spot surrounded by hills covered in eucalyptus and pine and interwoven with the lagoon like arms of the lake which give the area a pristine, almost Alpine feel. If you're visiting in August, you may catch thousands of yellow-billed kites here flying over Lake Kivu on their annual migration. Most of Kibuye’s hotels are in beautiful locations overlooking the lake and facing the sunset with small private beaches and water sports activities.

Gisenyi Town (Rubavu), Lake Kivu, Northern Rwanda Destinations

Gisenyi Town is the largest city on the shores of Lake Kivu also referred to by its new name Rubavu, known for its water sports and surprisingly tropical beaches. The town resembles a forgotten tropical beach resort with an endearing mismatch of architectural styles, sandy red shore, and lakeside extremely rich in birdlife. The northern shore of the lake where the towns of Goma and Gisenyi are found features lava formations from the eruptions of the nearby Mount Nyiragongo. Gisenyi is also home to Bralirwa, the only brewery in Rwanda - nothing like a cold beer to relieve stress.

Kigali City, Rwanda

 Rwanda is a small country, with its modern capital, Kigali City is a pleasant safe city and important business centre which ranges over several hills, at the centre. From here the roads radiate outwards, like the spokes of a wheel, and hence on most Rwanda holidays you'll occasionally spend a night here as part of any itinerary. The several hills scattered over the city keep visitors occupied for a couple of days and are easy to walk around with plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants for sustenance.

The Kigali Genocide Memorial Center, Kigali City, Rwanda

The Kigali Genocide Memorial Center in Kigali City was created by a joint partnership of the Kigali City Council and the UK-based Aegis Trust. It contains a permanent and extremely moving exhibition of the Rwandan genocide and an exhibition of other genocides around the world. The Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre is a worthwhile important place to visit while in Rwanda and Kigali City.

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