Wildlife Holidays in Rwanda

Wildlife in Rwanda

Affectionately coined “the Land of a Thousand Hills” thanks to its endless mountainous landscapes, Rwanda also conceals stunning inland beaches, lush bamboo forests and the cosmopolitan capital city of Kigali. But one of the main reasons why people from all over the world come to visit this beautiful country is to witness the wildlife in Rwanda.

Found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the world’s largest band of mountain gorillas. Watching these wonderful creatures in their natural habitat is a humbling experience and one you’ll never forget. A close up encounter with gorillas and Rwanda wildlife is like nothing else on earth and it’s worth every step of the high-altitude trek to see them.

Gorillas & Masai Mara is one of our most popular Rwanda wildlife holidays as it takes you deep into the heart of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to go in search of these incredible primates. You’ll also explore the immense Masai Mara, where animals such as lions, wildebeest and cheetahs can be spotted roaming the African savannah. If you’re a lover of birds, Lake Nakuru National Park is home to a wide variety of species as well as a large population of White and Black rhinos.

As well as exploring the Masai Mara, our Rwanda wildlife holidays take you on several game drives through two national parks, including Lake Nakuru and Queen Elizabeth, where you’ll see elephants, buffalo, hippos and leopards in the wild. That first moment when you first spot the wildlife in Rwanda is indescribable and an experience you’ll remember forever.

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Gorillas: Rwanda’s volcanoes are a natural habitat for the mountain gorilla with around a third of the country’s population found here. The gorilla is one of the most significant species of wild animals in Rwanda but sadly they have become endangered in more recent years. There are two different species of gorilla: the mountain gorilla and Grauer’s gorillas. One of the best places to see these majestic animals is at Volcanoes National Park which lies in north-western Rwanda. The park covers approximately 160k of rainforest and plays host to eight volcanoes.

Elephants: There are various species of elephant found in Rwanda, mainly in Akagera National Park where there are believed to be 100 living at this present time, although the population is on the increase. Unfortunately poaching is still a huge threat to these beautiful animals but there are ongoing conservation projects in place to protect the species. The African savanna elephant is the largest of the species and an adult male can weigh up to a staggering 10 tonnes. Surprisingly their prehensile trunks are extremely strong and can lift almost 3% of their own body weight.

Lions: Prior to the Rwandan Civil War in 1994, lions were in abundance. However, many were sadly killed during the conflict and there are believed to be just 25 remaining in Rwanda. The majority of the lions are now protected in Akagera National Park, and it’s thought that some may have arrived from Tanzania. During a major conservation project, seven lions were donated by two national parks in South Africa to increase the population in Rwanda.

Antelope: Native to Africa, there are several species of antelope found in Rwanda, mainly in Akagera National Park, which stands in the east of the country. While impalas, duikers and klipspringers have made the park their home, the more common roan antelopes are often found in woodlands and savannah grasslands. The roan is one of the continent’s largest hooved animals, only outsized by the eland and African buffalo. Easily recognised by its reddish-brown colour, the roan is the most familiar species to anyone embarking on a wildlife tour of Akagera National Park.

Guereza: Probably the least recognisable of all the above Rwandan wildlife, the Guereza is a small black and white monkey found in African countries such as Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Nigeria. The beautiful mantled species has a long silky white fringe, and its natural habitat is that of savannah woodland, swamps and rivers where there are plenty of trees to feed off.

The amount of wildlife we saw on our Exodus Travels safari in Kenya & Tanzania blew my mind! Elephants, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, hyenas, many kinds of antelope, baboons, monkeys, hippos, rhinos, alligators, cheetahs, and of course…….. lions. This trip was a dream one true, 50 years in the making. Thanks Raymond/”Dolly” for being the perfect person to guide us on this splendid adventure!

Mandy Johnson Kenya & Tanzania Adventure

I did this add-on as a pre tour, from Lima, before my Essential Peru tour. I was the only person from Exodus on this add-on but was never alone as the groups from other companies allowed me to join them. That gave me the best of both worlds, I was not only guided by guides from these other groups but had the extra priviledge of my own Exodus guide pointing out anything they missed!

John Johnston Amazon Rainforest Add-on (post-tour, from Lima)

An amazing all round trip – Sri Lanka is one of my favourite countries I have been to so far ! Sri Lanka truly offers everything from beaches ,mountains,safaris and forests. The people are so friendly and the food is incredible .

This trip enables you to see the whole of Sri Lanka at a fair pace – you able to see all the main attractions and the lesser known spots as well . There is a perfect amount of free time allowing you time to relax by the pool or enjoy the hotel . The hotels were of high standard and the service at all of them was exceptional.

I felt like we had sufficient time in every place and everything ran so smoothly.We were able to see and learn so much in the two weeks. This holiday was incredibly well planned and run . Thank you Exodus !

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