Nyungwe National Park

The size of Rwanda comes in handy when travelling from the Parc National des Volcans in the north down to the Nyungwe National Park in the south. Driving along Lake Kivu, the freshwater lake separating Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo is a wonderful way to experience everyday Rwandan life. You’ll be captivated by both the people and the countryside as you weave through the hills and mountains on the eucalyptus lined roads, passing smiling villagers. Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park is an exciting and charming wildlife adventure. Nyungwe is the largest montane forest in central Africa is absolutely stunning, with 1,000km2 rich with endemic species and 130km of trails in this untouched tropical rainforest in search of the 13 species of primates including grey-cheeked mangabeys, Rwenzori colobus monkey and owl-faced monkeys and, of course, colonies of chimps. Nyungwe is a paradise for birdwatchers who will relish the thrill of spotting any of the 310 exotic species of the forest as they flit and fly through the branches amongst the vibrant colorful butterflies and orchids.

Vacations in Rwanda

Vacations in Rwanda are arranged in the hope of catching a glimpse of the incredible mountain gorilla. With a dramatic landscape of Volcanoes National Park 270 habituated mountain gorillas live here and is one of the best places for gorilla sightings. Days spent trekking may be long and arduous, but the reward is beyond imagination. No matter how many times you picture coming within feet of a majestic silverback, nothing can prepare you for the feeling of both terror and wonder as its hazel eyes stare straight at you; the hairs standing up on the back of your neck as it permits you to enter its territory. Gorillas are more like man than any other creature, and it’s perhaps this that makes these creatures so intriguing and this experience so unlike any other mammals or primates. Other wildlife include chimpanzees, colobus monkeys and birdlife, can be found in the dense rainforests of Nyungwe National Park, rich in flora and fauna and with spellbinding green terraced hills, freshwater of Lake Kivu which have secluded inland beach and pretty towns lining its shores. Cultural Butare hosts the former King’s Palace and several museums, whilst a visit to Kigali offers a chilling reminder of Rwanda’s troubled past with historical sites including the Genocide Memorial Site. The majestic mountains, rolling hills and lush grassy lowlands of Rwanda create a beautiful wild and untamed piece of Africa. Rwanda holidays are famous for taking you to the home of mountain gorillas, an incredible wildlife moment filled with both adventure and tranquility. However Rwanda has so much more to offer its visitors. After the horrendous and unforgettable events of 1994, Rwanda has prospered into a calm, hopeful and charming country eager to welcome and host guests. Built along a hillside with incredible views, Kigali is a remarkably safe city to explore while on a vacation in Rwanda. Kigali has a number of terrific places to stay including the luxury five-star Kigali Serena on the stylish Rue de Revolution and the family-run serene garden hotel, Chez Lando. A visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre is a powerful and heart-wrenching experience but important to remember the tragedies which happened not too long ago and to appreciate how much the country has recovered. Located in the heart of the country, Kigali is the gateway to your wildlife destinations in the north and south, a couple of days spent here a brilliant introduction to the country. When you choose to trek the gorillas in Rwanda, be prepared to trek up to altitudes of 3,000km and for five hours a day through thick vegetation, mud and regular rain showers. But encountering a troop, watching these rare gentle giants in the peaceful atmosphere of the jungle is a truly outstanding reward for your hard work. Gorilla permits costing $750 and selling out months in advance, it’s all worth it when face-to-face with the gorillas building their nest for a midday rest, collecting fruit and cuddling their young.

Rwanda vacation holidays with Vigo express

Rwanda vacation holidays with Vigo express were experienced in safaris in Rwanda, Uganda, Congo, in Rwanda you got a number of attractions in national parks like akagera national park which held elephants lions buffalosin woodland those animal drike water in lakes,enjoy with rwanda impressive wild animal ecosystem antelopes which are habituant with people .

  The population of African buffalos are total decreased in number due to the human activities because some people has been hunted for food, their body part have been source of valuable material      

During mating season, bull monitor females readiness by urine testing, after a gestation period of 340 days 1 calf is born weighing approximately 40 Kgs (88 lbs).

 The calf remains hidden in vegetation for the first few weeks where it is nursed and looked after by its mother. When it is ready to join the group it is held in the centre of the herd to keep it safe. The calf is weaned after 120 - 360 days.

When males reach 2 years of age they will leave their mother but females stay with their mother until they have produced their own off spring or sometimes longer. Males reach sexual maturity at 8 years of age and females 5 years of age.

Breeding can take place at any time of the year but generally births tend to peak during the rainy season.

Rwanda Safari holidays with Vigo tours Rwanda.

Rwanda Safari holidays with Vigo tours Rwanda Have your tailor made safari Experience with Vigo Tours Rwanda in Rwanda Uganda and Congo. We also have special offers for Gorilla tracking Safaris and wildlife tours in Africa. In Rwanda you got a number of attractions, from the rear Mountain Gorilla, beautiful Golden monkeys, the Grave hike of Dian Fossey a primatologist, Nyungwe Forest National Park which is one of the best places for Primate Watch in Africa with troops of Colobus. A canopy walk takes you through the Adventures of Bird watching of colorful Birds in the forest canopy. Akagera National Park in the eastern part is the Rwanda’s savanna national Park with a number of Wildlife and a series of Rivers and Swamps with a number of Swamp and Savannah birds. Rwanda is also a great Cultural Destination for Cultural Safaris with a number of presentations which includes Music, Dance and Drama and a number cultural Museums were they are able to explain their origin. So get prepared not only to a gorilla tour or Chimpanzee Tracking but for a great Rwanda Safari. Travelling in Rwanda This is very comfortable on our safaris. The roads are largely good asphalt surfaces with many new roads being constructed to replace dirt roads. You can still choose to drive yourself, but in other ways our travelers use one of our private guides and 4WDs – allowing them to control the daily schedule and pace of their Rwanda holiday. It’s a lovely way to see the Rwanda, often with beautiful views around every corner. Although there are some excellent hotels, Rwanda's facilities can sometimes be basic; service and food can be poor, as many staff are new to tourism. However, a glance at the heart of contemporary Africa, for some wonderful wildlife viewing and inspiring, thought-provoking travel, a holiday in Rwanda can be fascinating.

A glance at Rwanda Safari Vacation

Rwanda with the three national parks, a thriving capital city, spectacular mountain scenery and some surprisingly diverse wildlife, has plenty to occupy a longer holiday and certainly deserves further exploration. Today, Rwanda has one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. Yet for most people, it inevitably conjures up images of the fateful genocide of 1994, when almost a million people died. Whilst the genocide is a massive part of its history, twenty years on Rwanda has evolved into a united, proud and optimistic country that warmly welcomes its visitors and provides a truly memorable and inspiring holiday.

Where to go on a Rwanda holiday

Volcanoes National Park is among Rwanda’s three parks and is the place that most people come to on holiday because of its renowned residents, the mountain gorillas. Rwanda’s gorilla trekking is its biggest attraction. Less well-known holiday options are Akagera National Park on its eastern border and Nyungwe Forest National Park in the south.

Akagera National Park in Rwanda is the only park with traditional safaris offering good wildlife opportunities, although not on the scale of the parks in Kenya or Tanzania. Akagera scenery is beautiful - it could be described as Rwanda’s Lake District - and worth visiting for that alone. In stark contrast, Nyungwe is dense rainforest with interesting hiking trails, bird watching and primate spotting. The parks are easily accessible by road, so a circuit of all three perhaps including the beautiful shore of Lake Kivu and the capital, Kigali, can make a fascinating and diverse holiday.

Gorilla tracking safaris in Rwanda

This is an ultimate wildlife experience and the reason why most people come here on holiday: sitting within a small family group of gorillas is a 'must' for serious wildlife enthusiasts. This is where Dian Fossey first brought the world’s attention to the plight of these majestic primates in the late 1960s, when only around 250 survived. Today their numbers worldwide have increased to some 880, split between Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo; almost half of them live in Rwanda.

Mountain gorilla survival is one of Africa’s greatest conservation success stories, and tourism has played its role in this. Rwanda is regarded as probably the best destination for a gorilla tracking safari. Your permitted hour with these great apes promises to be a priceless encounter that will remain with you long after your holiday is over. 

Primate holidays in Rwanda

Nyungwe Forest National Park hosts thirteen different primate species, among them are the chimpanzees and Rwenzori colobus, both of which can be tracked.  Nyungwe’s colobus monkeys can sometimes be seen in spectacular troops of several hundred, believed to be among the largest numbers worldwide. And in Volcanoes National Park, two groups of endangered golden monkeys have been habituated for visitor tracking. Pretty and playful, they’re a delight to watch.

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Akagera National Park in the east of the country is worth exploring. Scenically it is one of Africa’s best parks, with rolling hills and deep valleys, open savannah plains to the north and lakes and papyrus swamps on its eastern border. The park includes the largest protected wetlands in Central Africa and is home to some 8,000 animals and over 480 species of birds, making Akagera an interesting destination for a bird watching holiday.

When to go on a Rwanda Safari Vacation

Vacations in Rwanda run all year around, but the most popular times to travel are in the long dry season from June to September, and the shorter dry season around December to February. If you’re intending to track gorillas, you’ll need to plan your holiday well ahead to secure Gorilla permits – especially around July to September. Rwanda’s main rainy season is from March to May, with shorter rains in October and November.

Rwanda’s genocide

It will be naive to suggest that the entire nation has moved on, a holiday here leaves you with an overwhelming sense of the people’s optimism and national pride, and their determination that genocide must never happen again. There are no different distinctions with the people in Rwanda but all call themselves Rwandese with no distinctions between Tutsis and Hutus. Each year, from April to July, commemorations called Kwibuka take place as part of the country’s healing process. And at any time of year, a visit to Kigali’s Genocide Memorial is important in understanding Rwanda’s history and the events leading up to the genocide. It may seem an unlikely holiday attraction but it is in fact a beautiful, peaceful place that is testament to Rwanda’s strength and spirit of reconciliation.

The Behaviors of African elephants

The Behaviors of African elephants

 The societies of Africa elephants are arranged around family units. Each family unit is made up of around ten closely related females and their calves and is led by an older female known as the matriarch.[3] When separate family units bond, they form kinship or bond groups. After puberty, male elephants tend to form alliances with other males most especially during mating season.

Compared to other wild animals in Africa Elephants are at their most fertile between the ages of 25 and 45.[3] Calves are born after a gestation period of nearly two years. The calves are cared for by their mother and other young females in the group, known as allomothers

Elephants use some vocalisations that are beyond the hearing range of humans, to communicate across large distances. Elephant mating rituals include the gentle entwining of trunks

The fore Africa elephants are not easy for domesticated .

during the climatic changes of the Pleistocene.[14]

Rwanda Vacation highlights

 Vacations to Rwanda are arranged in the hope of taking a glance at the incredible mountain gorilla. Incredible landscape of Volcanoes National Park home to more than 280 habituated mountain gorillas is one of the best places in the world for Gorilla Trekking. Time taken trekking may be long depending on the movements of the gorillas, but the reward is beyond imagination. No matter how many times you picture coming face to face with the majestic silverback, nothing can prepare you for the feeling of both terror and wonder as its hazel eyes stare straight at you; the hairs standing up on the back of your neck as it permits you to enter its territory. Rwanda is a home to other wildlife like the forest elephants, kobs, zebras, hippos, giraffes in the Akagera National park east of Rwanda, plus chimpanzees, colobus monkeys and birdlife, can be found in the dense rainforests of Nyungwe National Park, rich in flora and fauna and with spellbinding views. Besides its tropical rainforests, are green terraced hills, freshwater Lake Kivu has a secluded inland beach and pretty towns lining its shores. Rwanda is home to interesting cities, too. Cultural Butare hosts the former King’s Palace and several museums, whilst a visit to Kigali offers a chilling reminder of Rwanda’s troubled past with historical sites including the Genocide Memorial Site.
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Holidays in Rwanda with Vigo Tours Rwanda

Kigali the capital of Rwanda is surrounded by numerous hills providing a landscape in varying hues of green made up by tea plantations and gardens. This sprawling city has served as the cultural, economic and transport hub of Rwanda since becoming the capital in 1962.Your Kigali Tourist guide will introduce you to the Nyamirambo Muslim Quarter to get a feel of the Arab influences in the markets, have an outfit made by one of the many tailors or eat a traditional Rwandan meal of fried plantations (Mizuzu) or cassava leaves mixed with spinach and brinjal (Isombe). Take a moment of silence at the Kigali Memorial Centre, remembering the 250 000 killed during the tragic genocide. This mountainous area is great for bird watching; sit next to Nyarutarama Lake and keep watch for the Great White Pelican or African Reed Warbler. Renowned for their fine crafts visit the Cards for Africa workshop where one is able to buy wood carvings, jewellery and an assortment of woven baskets or visit Ivuka Arts Kigali watching young artists developing their artistic skills in contemporary Rwandan art.

Rwanda Safaris - Holidays in Rwanda with Vigo Tours Rwanda. Rwanda is one of among the most alluring safari destinations in East and Central Africa, despite being a landlocked country in Equatorial Africa, Rwanda has a number of unique delights to offer to mountain gorilla trekking adventures in Africa. Rwanda is home to the endangered mountain gorillas in Volcano national park, Primates including the chimps in Nyungwe forest and wildlife can be spotted in the Akagera National Park on the eastern border with Tanzania. Gorilla Trekking Safaris Mountain Gorilla in PNV Rwanda Unlike humans whose total population is estimated to be in billions, there are only 720 mountain gorillas remaining in the montane forests of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. Therefore a gorilla safari that will enable you to sit with a gorilla for an hour is an undisputable highlight of any trip to Africa. Adventure Trails offers different Gorilla Safaris in Rwanda. For any extended gorilla trip to Uganda get in touch with us! Wildlife Safaris Zebras in Akagera National Park Rwanda’s Akagera National Park are a big game country! Herds of elephant and buffalo emerge from the woodland to drink at the lakes, while lucky visitors might stumble across a leopard, a spotted hyena or even a stray lion. Join us on our wildlife safaris through Akagera National Park and have a look at Rwanda's impressive wildlife! Giraffes and zebras haunt the savannah, and more than a dozen types of antelope inhabit the park, most commonly the handsome chestnut-coated impala, but also the diminutive oribi and secretive bushbuck! Visit this section for Wildlife Safari Packages. Primate Watching Safaris Nyungwe Forest National Park. We offer different primates trekking safaris in Rwanda, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. These tours combine both mountain gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcans and chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest. Gorilla Tracking can be combined with chimpanzee tracking and game viewing in the savannah game of Uganda ie Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Parks and Murchison Falls in Uganda. Check out our Primates Safaris in Rwanda or send us your inquiry for a tailor-made vacation. Check our Primates Safaris in this section. A self-guided tour is not the same as do-it-yourself. With these kinds of trips, you are responsible for everything from planning the routes, arranging hotels, luggage transfers, carrying your gear, and many. There times when it is fun to plan and do everything yourself, but if you don't have the time and don't want to risk your precious trip, then our staff will come in to help you and save time.
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Nyungwe Gorilla Trekking has been making safari dreams come true. Your safari will be characterized with magical moments –like you’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll perhaps fall in love with the beautiful wilderness. Be with us at Vigo tours express to provide you wonderful cars and Get off the beaten track and into the scenery with our 4WD- off road vehicles with luxury coach seats and air-conditioning. There are no hidden extras. All facilities necessary for your safari are provided in Vigo tours express. All the meals, entry fees, accommodation, cruises are included in the total price as per the itinerary. Our safaris range from 2 to 24 days, and give you the option to arrange a relaxing break, so it’s easy to see everything a country has to offer.

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