Rwanda Group Safaris are frequently rated as the best safari experience by various visitors. The land of a thousand hills provides nothing less than the best group safaris for families, workmates, travel clubs, or peer groups looking to recharge their batteries. While some visitors prefer to arrange private tours to Rwanda, a group safari is, without a doubt, the best way to explore and enjoy the beauty of this small country. Rwanda has a variety of wildlife and adventure experiences to meet and satisfy the expectations of all travelers in their respective group compositions.
Rwanda amazes visitors as they discover wonders in a tiny landlocked country with a very neat city, modern airport, large biodiversity, and excellent road network, among other things. It is located in Africa and is part of the East African community. Rwanda shares borders with Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, among others. There are several experiences on a Rwanda group safari in Africa; gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, cultural encounters, game viewing, photography, city tour, or research tour.
Why Visit Rwanda on a Group Safari?
There are several reasons why you should visit Rwanda on a group safari. Discover the Rwandans and appreciate their unique culture and traditions. The most commonly used languages here are Kinyarwanda, English, French, and Swahili. However, if you speak another language, a language guide can be arranged for you.
Furthermore, the cost of a group safari in Rwanda is very low, which is one reason to go there; there is no need to hustle because dollars are accepted in the accommodation facilities and activity areas.
Also, Rwanda is one of the best places to go for primate trekking, hiking, bird watching, boat cruises, and game viewing. It is home to chimps coexisting with other 13 species of primates in Nyungwe forest national park, mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Volcanoes national park, several mammal species including the big five in Akagera national park, and fascinating Mountains – Karisimbi and Bisoke. All these safari activities and destinations can be explored on group safaris.
Activities that are done on Group Safaris in Rwanda
Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes National Park
Trek Rwanda’s mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park with a group safari. Gorilla trekking is an activity that is often done in groups of 8 people. Visiting the mountain gorillas as a group is a magical experience that you and your group mates will never forget. Gorilla trekking is the best wildlife experience in the world, drawing visitors from all over the world. The experience involves having up close face-to-face encounters with mountain gorillas in their natural environment.
Mountain gorillas are endangered species which inhabit the Virunga Mountain ranges in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In Rwanda, visitors can trek mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park. Most visitors to Rwanda for business trips, meetings, and conferences consider gorilla trekking to be a must-do activity. A single permit to trek gorillas in Volcanoes National Park costs $1,500, making Rwanda a luxury gorilla destination. If you are traveling with children under the age of 15, they can be taken on a cultural tour or a nature walk while the parents trek the gorillas.
Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park is another interesting activity for a small group. Trekking through Nyungwe Forest in the company of other travelers or with friends and family is an exciting experience. Your group will be assigned to either the Nyungwe or Cyamudongo Forest chimp communities. The time spent in the jungle before meeting these endangered species ranges from 2 to 6 hours, depending on where the chimps are located. Once located, you have one hour to spend time in the company of the primates.
Group Canopy Walk
Take a canopy walk for spectacular aerial views of the Nyungwe forest, Virunga volcanoes, and local communities, among others. Fortunately, this is also a group activity and your entire group can participate in this canopy walk at the same time. The two-hour walk above the jungle forest is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that should not be missed. Furthermore, the walk is ideal for photography and sighting a variety of birds, butterflies, etc.
Big Five Viewing in Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park is a Rwandan top wildlife park offering thrilling group game viewing. In Akagera, you can see numerous wild animals grazing, hunting, and browsing in the open savannah. Morning and evening game drives in the park provide excellent views of the park’s wildlife. The Park is home to Rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, Giraffes, Topis, Zebras, Elands, Waterbucks, Bushbucks, Warthogs, and Hyenas, among others. There is the provision of open-roof game safari cars that allow for excellent game viewing of wildlife. Fortunately, game viewing in Rwanda is not age-restricted. If you have a family with children, you can go on peaceful game drives with them. Game viewing in Akagera National Park is frequently supplemented by sport fishing and boat cruising on Lake Ihema.
Kigali City Tour
Another thing to enjoy on a group safari to Rwanda is the Kigali City tour. Tour Kigali and marvel at its beauty, cleanliness, and organization. A Kigali city tour includes can include some of these stops according to time and interests; visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, the presidential palace, Kimironko market, Mount Kigali, Nyamirambo Womens centre, Belgium Camp and the Inema Art Gallery.
Explore Musanze Caves
Explore the Musanze caves on a guided tour. The Musanze caves are a fantastic geological treat that you can add on your Rwanda group safari. Musanze caves are approximately 2km long and have multiple entry and exit tunnels. The ancient caves’ walls are adorned with numerous bats that hang upside down. Anyone visiting the Musanze caves should bring a torch. Remember to wear hiking boots for easy movement through the slick and rock tunnels. Garden gloves are extremely beneficial to your hands.
Joining a Group Safari in Rwanda
You can join a group from anywhere in the world that is interested in the same activity, is in the same age bracket, has similar interests, and is willing to work together.
When you travel with the right group of people, the experience is very satisfying and memorable. Rwanda group safaris are the best deals that tourists should never pass up because they are not only inexpensive but also safe, flexible, rewarding, and memorable.
Best time for a Group Safari in Rwanda
Rwanda can be visited at any time of year, but the drier season, from June to September and December to February, is the best time to visit its parks because the vegetation is thin, giving you clear views of the wild animals. The dry season is also advantageous because there is little or no rainfall to make the trekking trails and tracks slippery or muddy.
Rwanda group safaris can also take place during the rainy seasons of March to May and October to November, which is ideal for birdwatchers because migratory birds are always present in the country. During this season, some lodges in and around the parks also offer discounts, given that this is the low season.