How to go for Rwanda safari on budget
How to go for Rwanda safari on budget, tourists may wonder if it is possible to go on budget safari in Rwanda, most especially the Famous “Land of a Thousand Hills”. Rwanda is set in East Central Africa and it is surrounded by Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi and regardless of its small size, Rwanda prides itself as one of the premier safari destinations in Africa and it can be attributed to her continued efforts to boost tourism and wildlife conservation. This country features extensive tropical rain-forests, scenic lakes, magnificent volcanoes and diverse wildlife species.
Rwanda also ranks among the safest and easiest countries to visit in East Africa and traveling to Rwanda on budget safari is kinder something trickier for the fact that its recent tourism developed has been geared toward high-end luxury lodges and trekking to view the endangered mountain gorillas costing $1500 for a gorilla permit. However, there are several ways that you can save money and pay a visit to Rwanda on budget.
When planning a Rwanda safari-budget or luxury, how you get to your dream destination does matter a lot, which requires you to know what you should plan to use to be able to get there and when choosing, make sure you opt what is within your budget. There are many ways to navigate through Rwanda and essentially, for budget travelers, you can opt for motorbikes which are ideal for those of you who wish to explore Kigali city and you can hire one between 300 and 1000 RWF.
Taxis are a bit costly and also not easy to find, hover you will need 2500 to 5000 RWF if you have got one to use. Buses are ideal if you plan to get out of Kigali city and Nyabugogo is the main bus station in Kigali with a price range from 2000 to 4000 RWF. If you prefer a comfortable ride which requires renting a car which is the best option and renting with us, you will have pocket friendly and depending on the car type.
Book budget Rwanda Accommodations
Rwanda is also surrounded with several hostels, budget-friendly hotels and lodges those tourists in Rwanda can opt for like; hostels, guesthouses or camping. Like other accommodation options, budget lodges or hotels are simple and also clean and presentable.
You can also opt for, Discover Rwanda Kigali, Mabamba Guest house which may cost you $10 to $15 per night. Guest houses can range from $20 to $100 per night. You can also choose camping which you can do in any of Rwanda’s national parks. However, camping experience during the rainy season is a bit challenging.
Visit local market for foodstuffs
While on budget tours in Rwanda, there is no need to worry about what to eat. Kigali has so much to offer when it comes to international food. However, you are advised not to depend on street food but opt for local buffets which can cost you 2000 RWF.
Tips to help you save money in Rwanda on a budget tour
When choosing a means of transportation always consider local transportation if possible and you can alternatively travel during the wet or rainy season since most accommodation options tend to reduce their rates as a way of attracting visitors since this is usually considered a low season giving you a night in a classic lodge or hotel at a pocket friendly lodge.
Despite the altitude in Rwanda, walking is also possible, safe and a better way to save on your Rwanda trip, though you may find it challenging. Tourists can choose to walk to near destinations in order to cut transport or even choose to bike if at all you have one which will also help you explore Rwanda very well.
Take alternatives to famous Rwanda safari activities. Rwanda features a diversity of safari activities for you to take part in. In case your pocket doesn’t meet gorilla on Rwanda budget safaris, you can opt for golden monkey tracking tours, hiking through the scenic Virunga volcanoes-embark on a day hike to Mount Bisoke, biking/cycling in anyone of Rwanda’s many trails, chimpanzee tracking, primate tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park or Gishwati Mukura National Park, bird watching, game viewing in Akagera National Park to mention but a few.
