“Ikaze” – Welcome! Rwanda is one of Africa’s most thrilling and promising destinations with great wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and warm, hospitable people. A land of astonishing beauty, Rwanda has risen phoenix-like from its troubled dark history to an economically standing nation. Today the tiny country of nearly 14 million people is Africa’s economic poster child, a model of reconciliation, regeneration and sustainability.
From the moment you set your foot at Kigali airport, as you navigate to find your way to the city center, you will be blown away by the cleanliness and green nature of the streets.
Rwanda’s capital and biggest city stretches across undulating lush hills surrounded by towering mountains, the largest of which is Mount Kigali, rising 1850 meters above sea level. Kigali is the country’s financial, commercial and cultural hub, served by an international airport and featuring a wide range of accommodation options, restaurants and points of interest, including the Kigali Genocide memorial, an atmospheric market and numerous craft shops. With its interesting architecture, busy streets, meandering boulevards, and green hillsides, Kigali is said to be one of the most attractive cities in Africa and is definitely worth a visit. The Kigali city is well organized and known for its neatness and hospital people.
Best time to visit Rwanda
Rwanda is truly a year round destination. The ideal time to visit is during the dry seasons of June to mid-September or December to February. The dry season has light cloud coverage which helps to regulate the temperatures, although you may experience some rain. March to May is Rwanda’s long rainy season which can make for a wet gorilla trek, however, it is the best for photography as the environment is totally green, sighting gorillas is also easy as they are on lower altitude, due to presence of enough food and warmer temperature. However rain is always a possibility, regardless of season, while trekking in Volcanoes National Park or Nyungwe National Park.
Boosting of 3 great national park, thus Volcanoes National Park, home to the gentle mountain gorillas and shy golden monkeys, Nyungwe National Park, habitat to endemic bird species, and over 13 primate species, which canopy walk and chimpanzee trekking being the lead activities, not forgetting the beautiful nature walks, and Akagera National Park, the only savanna park, where you can encounter the BIG 5 wildlife. To help you prepare for your Rwanda safari, we have put together a few key facts to inspire your adventurous spirit. Get in touch with One More Adventure Safaris consultant team, and have your travel quest to Rwanda, attended to.
Once you start a trip planned by One More Adventure Safaris, you fall into the One More Adventure rhythm. No request is too small, neither complicated, we curate the entire trip with you, from start until when you meet your interest and budget at hand. Our rapport with the local guides and continuous assessment of your interests and needs demonstrated the diamond standard of all safari specialists. We are also available outside working hours when a couple of things needs to get done.
