π Location: Northwestern Rwanda, Virunga Mountains
πΏ Highlights:
β Home to endangered mountain gorillas
β Volcanic landscapes, rainforest, biodiversity
π¦ Key Wildlife:
β Mountain Gorillas (30% of global population)
β Golden Monkeys, Buffaloes, Forest elephants, Birds
π Activities:
β Gorilla trekking, monkey tracking, volcano hikes, Dian Fossey site, culture
π Location: Eastern Rwanda
πΏ Highlights:
β African savanna, Big Five park, lakes & plains
π Key Wildlife:
β Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Rhinos, Giraffes, Zebras, Hippos, Birds
π Activities:
β Game drives, boat safaris, birding, fishing, behind-the-scenes tours
π Location: Southwestern Rwanda
πΏ Highlights:
β Ancient rainforest, biodiversity hotspot
π Key Wildlife:
β Chimpanzees, Colobus, Owl-faced, Golden cats, 300+ birds
πΆ Activities:
β Chimp tracking, canopy walk, hiking, tea tours
π Location: Western Rwanda
πΏ Highlights:
β Newest park (est. 2015), forest restoration
π Key Wildlife:
β Chimpanzees, Golden monkeys, Blue monkeys, Birds
π± Special Focus:
β Reforestation, community conservation
National Park | Main Attractions | Key Wildlife | Ideal For
------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------------------
Volcanoes NP | Gorilla trekking, volcano hikes | Gorillas, monkeys | Primates, hiking, rainforest
Akagera NP | Big Five safari, boat trips | Lions, rhinos, hippos | Safari, birdwatching
Nyungwe NP | Canopy, chimps, hikes | Chimpanzees, colobus | Hikers, primate lovers
GishwatiβMukura | Restoration, quiet exploration | Chimps, golden monkeys | Ecotourism, off-path travel
π¦ Gorilla Trekking β life-changing experience with mountain gorillas
π Golden Monkeys β playful primates in Virunga
π Virunga Volcanoes β 5+ dramatic peaks
π₯Ύ Mount Bisoke Hike β 6hr trek to crater lake
π³ Musanze Caves β 2km ancient lava tubes
π¦ Volcano Birds β Albertine Rift endemics
π Nyungwe Canopy Walk β 70m above rainforest
π¦ππ¦ Akagera Safari β see Big Five & lake wildlife
Hobe Gorilla Rwanda Signature Tour (7 Days)