Rwanda Holidays & Gorilla Trekking
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Transfer by helicopter and witness the spectacular scenery of this 'land of a thousand hills'
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Trek the endangered mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park
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Explore Akagera National Park, Rwanda's equivalent of the savannah reserves of Africa
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See Ruwenzori colobus monkeys as well as other wildlife and birds in Nyungwe Forest
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Visit Dian Fossey's grave at Karisoke and trek the golden monkeys
Mandy has been working for Steppes for around five years and has a passion for the conservation of wildlife. She considers seeing a magnificent silverback gorilla in the misty Virunga mountains as one of her ultimate wildlife experiences and was struck by the beauty of Rwanda and its people.
Rwanda is located in the Great Lakes region of east central Africa. A verdant country of fertile and hilly terrain, often called the ‘land of a thousand hills’, Rwanda offers vivacious wildlife sighting opportunities including the legendary Mountain gorilla, along with vast towering mountains and impressive nature rich National Parks. Rwanda is a truly spectacular, wildlife-rich holiday destination.
Parc National des Volcans in the Virunga volcanoes is home to the magnificent Mountain Gorillas to which Dian Fossey dedicated her life. The epic Nyungwe Forest, one of the largest montane forests in Central Africa, is renowned for its large troops of colobus monkeys and rich variety of orchids. Akagera National Park is a savannah park with elephant, hippo and crocodile. Lake Kivu is a beautiful inland sea enclosed by steep terraced hillsides.
The pivotal attraction for travellers to Rwanda is an encounter with the enigmatic and mightiest of the primate species, the mountain gorilla. The best opportunity to track mountain gorillas is in Parc National des Volcans. Other primates in the country include the slightly overlooked endangered golden monkeys: although not as awe inspiring as the Mountain gorillas these fascinating primates offer a unique contrast to the lifestyle of their gorilla relatives. Rwanda is a photographer’s paradise waiting to be explored.
For more information or ideas on your wildlife holiday to Rwanda please call Mandy on 01285 650 011 who would be delighted to help.
Journey Ideas For Rwanda
Rwanda Fly-In Gorilla Safari
Four days of Gorilla tracking, volcanoes, lakes and spectacular helicopter transfers!
Rwanda in 8 days
Combining a gorilla safari and Nyungwe Forest
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Alternative Suggestions
Virunga Lodge
Set on a stunning hillside with breathtaking views of the Virunga volcanoes