Group tours in Rwanda.
Group tours in Rwanda, is this a trip for a large group of students, a family vacation, a firm trip for your employees, or a team of travel experts? Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills, is our destination, and we are prepared to make your expedition memorable both during and after your group tour.
Group tours are a type of vacations that provide unforgettable experiences in Rwanda such as traveling with friends or family to visit Rwanda’s stunning sights. There is an option of taking a group tour by joining other members on the same safari, or you can start your trip as a group, family, couple or friends which will develop connections and allow you to make new friends.
We offer the best type of vehicles that suit your safari group such as extended 4X4 WD land cruisers, minivans, or even a bus, and make sure that the selected accommodations fit your budget and group size.
In addition to Rwanda, our group excursions can be customized to extend to other east African countries, allowing you to explore different destinations. Reason being, East Africa is home to a wide variety of tourist attractions, such as the Big Five, big cats, the Nile River, the longest river in the world, the world’s most powerful waterfall (Murchison Falls), national parks housing a wide variety of animals,(follow the great wildebeest migration), gorilla parks, historical and cultural monuments, and religious places.
Joining an organized group tour also saves money because all expenses, including transportation, guide fees, and lodging, are shared. If its a self guided group tour, there are no driver expenses. Therefore, the extra funds could be used to travel to other places or to meet other personal needs.
Activities to do during group tours in Rwanda.
There are different things to embark on while on a group tour in Rwanda, and among these are the following.
Primate watching/ trekking. This is done mainly in two national parks and these are Nyungwe forest National park for chimpanzee trekking and colobus monkey tracking , the popular canopy walk experience, and Volcanoes national park for mountain gorilla trekking golden monkeys trekking and many other activities including Volcano hiking, along the five volcanoes that comprise this park, and many other activities this park has to offer.
When you tailor this activity to Uganda, you can visit Kibale national park , Kalinzu forest reserve, Budongo forest reserves and the Kyambura gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park for chimpanzee tracking or track gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable forest park and Mgahinga Gorilla national Park. Watching primates in their natural habitat is an unforgettable experience.
City tours
Kigali city is one of the best places for a group city tour. It is a small city but so attractive and exposes you to culture, history and world class buildings. This city is ranked as cleanest and safest city in Africa, having very cool climate and well-developed infrastructure. On your guided or self drive Kigali city tour, some of the adventures you shouldn’t miss out include Kigali genocide memorial, Kimironko market, The Belgian Peace keepers genocide memorial, Inema arts centre, Kandt museum, Cafes, Rwanda art museum, Kigali city tower, Kigali international airport, Caplaki craft village, Kigali convention centre, Rwanda museum, milk bars, Kigali night life, Commercial buildings, Towering 4 and 5 star hotels and walking freely in the car- free zone.
Game drives
Game safaris are done in Rwanda’s only savannah national park, Akagera National Park. They are normally done in shifts which are: the early morning and evening. Night game drives are also done but on special request because travellers must move with an armed game ranger. This activity exposes travellers to different wildlife species including the big five, big cats, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and several bird species like Abyssinian ground hornbills, storks, turacos, lovebirds among others.
Boat trips
While on a group tour on Rwanda, most popular boat trips are carried out on lake Kivu in the western region. This lake provides the best conditions for relaxations and vacations while in Rwanda. Boat trips on this lake provide quick access to different islands on the lake especially the popular Napoleon Island which is popularly known for housing fruit bats other islands include Amahoro island, Nyamunini Island, Nyamirundi island and many others, Island. Another place for boat trips in Rwanda is lake Ihema in Akagera national Park, and in Volcanoes national park, the best spot for this activity are the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Along the boat, you are exposed to aquatic animals including hippos, crocodiles, and fish. Other wild animals like elephants, antelopes can also be spotted at the shores especially on lake Ihema.
Guided nature walks
These are done on foot as you walk through different communities to discover more attractions and interact with the locals. In Akagera national park, these walks are conducted with the company of an armed park ranger guide. Tourists can spot different attractions ranging from birds, primates and vegetation.
Cultural encounters
As part of a culture tour, travelers usually go to small towns and village to learn more about the society there and how they spend their daily lives. Enjoy the rural communities through watching and listening to their traditional dances and music, making and tasting their traditional meals, listening to their stories, doing different practices, and meeting their traditional healers, among other things. Visitors talk to and connect with locals and can learn languages, act like locals, and even donate to them or support through buying some of their craft products. The most popular cultural encounter is the Ibyiwachu Cultural Centre in volcanoes national park. More cultural encounters in Rwanda include visiting the king’s palace in Nyanza, the Ethnographic Museum in Butare and reaching out to the different genocide memorial sites.
Bird watching
Rwanda is blessed with several bird species, some of which are endemic to the Albertine rift. This activity is so rewarding as many species are easily spotted in different birding destinations. Birding in Rwanda starts in the immediately in Kigali the capital which has different places gazetted for birding like Nyandungu eco park, Mount Kigali Forest, Umusambi Village Nature reserve among others. More birding can be done in national parks, wetlands and marshes in different parts of the country. As a group tour for birders, you advised to carry out your exploration with a birding guide who will lead you along the right tracks and also help you identify bird species. Some od the bird species in Rwanda include Red-faced Barbet, Sousa’s Shrike, White-collared Olive back, Ruaha Chat , Regal Sunbird, Red-collared Babbler, Rwenzori Turaco, Handsome Spurfowl, Rwenzori Batis, Grauer’s Swamp Warbler, Blue-headed Sunbird, Albertine Owlet, White-winged Warbler, Long-toed Lapwing, Yellow Wagtail, Common Snipe, African Marsh Harrier, African Jacana, Papyrus Gonolek, Black-headed Gonolek, and the Goliath Heron among others. Birding is best done early in the morning and late evening in all corners of the country because during this time the birds are actively feeding.
Best time for group tours in Rwanda.
You can go on a group tour at any time of the year, but the best times depend on your interest. The best times are from December to February and June to September because it’s the dry season with little or no rain. most people are actively exploring and don’t anticipate rain to ruin their safaris / experiences.
However, if you want to participate in activities like birding, photography, then the months of March to, May, and October to November, are of great benefit.
Group safaris in Rwanda are a great way to experience the country’s diverse scenery, wildlife, and cultures. All the exciting moments on a group trip are available to everyone. From tracking mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park to seeing the Big Five in Akagera and learning about the culture in Iby’iwacu cultural village or finding a rest spot along the shores of lake Kivu, everyone has a great time. Traveling with a group creates a sense of community, shared excitement, and discovery and is one of the best ways to appreciate Rwanda’s natural beauty.
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