What You Need To Know

BEFORE YOU
EMBARK

Venturing away from the usual tourist routes during vacations often raises inquiries. Wondering about the optimal time to observe wildlife in Rwanda, pondering the nighttime chill, and considering the prevalent languages spoken are common curiosities. To facilitate your readiness for an exciting Rwanda safari, we’ve compiled several essential details to ignite your adventurous enthusiasm.

Vibrant and thriving. In the heart of Africa, Rwanda is one of Africa’s most biodiverse regions. Its bustling capital, Kigali, exemplifies cleanliness and order; plastic bags are banned and car-less Mondays are encouraged. Fiercely protective over its wilderness and land, we are proud to be involved in reforestation programmes and the protection of endangered wildlife.

POPULATION SIZE

14 Million+

CURRENCY

Rwandan Franc (RFR)

GEOGRAPHICAL SIZE

26,340 km²

BEST TIME TO GO

All year round

LANGUAGE

Kinyarwanda

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Rainforest

The mist-shrouded Bisate & Sabyinyo volcanoes.
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Grassland

Grasslands are typical of Akagera National Park.
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Moist woodland

Swamps & small lakes flow from the Akagera River.

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Mountain Gorillas

Rwanda is famous for its population of critically endangered mountain gorillas, which can be found in Volcanoes National Park.
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Golden Monkeys

These unique primates are also found in Volcanoes National Park and are a popular attraction for wildlife enthusiasts.
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Chimpanzees

Found in Nyungwe National Park, chimpanzees are another primate species that can be spotted in Rwanda.
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Lions

In Akagera National Park, lions have been reintroduced, making Rwanda one of the few countries in East Africa where you can see these majestic predators.
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Elephants

Akagera National Park is also home to elephants, which were reintroduced after being poached to extinction in the past.
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Buffaloes

Alongside elephants and lions, buffaloes are part of the Big Five game animals found in Akagera National Park.
Leopards

Leopards

Though more elusive, leopards can also be found in Akagera National Park.
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Rwanda Akagera National Park Wildlife

This includes various antelope species such as impalas, topis, and oribis, as well as zebras, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.
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Rwanda Nyungwe Forest Wildlife

Apart from chimpanzees, Nyungwe Forest is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including various monkey species, birds, and other small mammals.
Birds

Birds

Rwanda boasts over 700 bird species, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. Many of these species can be found in the various national parks and protected areas throughout the country.

Rwanda enjoys a delightful temperate tropical highland climate due to its elevated terrain. Despite being located near the equator, it experiences lower temperatures than expected. In Kigali, daily temperatures typically range from 12°C to 27°C, with minimal variation year-round. The mountainous northwest, home to places like Bisate, tends to be cooler compared to the warmer, lower-lying east.

RAINY SEASON 

March to May, Oct to Nov

DRY SEASON 

June to Sept & Dec to Feb

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