The reconciliation village experience in Rwanda is part of the ‘Unity & Reconciliation’ attempts to unify citizens and propel the nation forward as a whole. The experience is one of the projects launched by the Rwandan government in the aftermath of the 1994 genocide. In this effort, survivors of the genocide coexist with repentant ex-‘perpetrators’...Read More
Rwanda, also known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” is an excellent destination for cycling safaris. Its incredible weather, breathtaking landscapes and scenery, remote countryside, great sites along the road, and, most importantly, clean air all contribute to the enjoyment of your cycling tours. Cycling safaris in Rwanda will meet your expectations, whether you...Read More
Colobus monkey trekking happens in Nyungwe national park in southern Rwanda which is about 5 hours drive from the capital, Kigali. The park has many individuals and often you can find a group of over 400 individual while on this trek. Just like the other primates, it is best to track them in morning when...Read More
Golden monkey trekking is a mesmerizing experience you want to include on your African Safari specifically while on a Rwanda safari. The experience can only be enjoyed within the Virunga ranges of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda, Virunga National Park in the Democratic...Read More
Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris happen in Volcanoes national park. The park is the setting for the famous ‘Gorillas in the Mist’ a movie about Dian Fossey’s work in conservation of gorillas. Rwanda is one of three African countries where mountain gorillas can be found. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is something everyone should undertake at least once in...Read More
Rwanda game drives happen in the only Savannah park – Akagera national park. Game drives are the best way to explore a big area of savannah national parks while on safari. Explore the park in the custom-made safari vehicle i.e. Safari jeeps which are comfortable enough while on safari. The game drives provide opportunities of...Read More
Rwanda is home to over 700 bird species which are scattered between protected areas, swamps, and agricultural lands. Most of the birding happens in the 3 protected areas of Akagera national park, Nyungwe national park and Volcanoes national park. To enjoy bird watching in Rwanda, you need to be prepared to stay out for long hours...Read More
Boat Safaris occur on the lakes located in both protected and non protected areas in Rwanda. They are popular because of the relaxation they offer especially when combined with sightings of wildlife and beautiful scenery. Rwanda is a mountainous country with Lakes, rivers and swamps covering about 10% of the land mass of Rwanda. The biggest...Read More
Kagera Safaris encourages travellers to visit local people in their communities which is one way of contributing to the incomes of the locals. You can spend days in the community or just hours participating in a chore or visit a local school. Our desire is that locals get to earn directly from the ‘tourism dollar’ and...Read More
Rwanda Cultural tours enable the travellers to visit and interact with cultures of the areas they visit. Visitors to a particular area or home have an opportunity to be part of the music, dance, drama and folktales. They learn about the values of the people and participate in cooking of traditional food and thereafter eating fresh organic...Read More
