Rwanda: Gorilla Trekking in the Jungles

Rwanda's untouchable treasures, its gorilla population, roam freely in the magnificent jungles and mountains and can now be observed up close in all their glory.

The mighty gorillas are, by far, Rwanda's prime attraction but let's not forget the once volatile volcanoes which today lie peacefully dormant, or the abounding wildlife and birdlife and, of course, the pulsating city life of Kigali.

The tiny country of Rwanda is a new addition to the East African safari circuit. Despite its tragic past, Rwanda is now opening its borders to international travellers wanting specifically to go on a gorilla trek.

Rwanda is a captivating country. It was on the bamboo-covered slopes of Rwanda's Virunga volcanoes that the late Dian Fossey studied the behaviour of the endangered mountain gorilla for 20 years, followed by the filmmakers who shot Gorillas in the Mist on the same location.

Safaris in Rwanda are varied and may comprise a four-day safari in Nyungwe, the largest montane forest in central Africa, where you can view 13 species of primates or soak up the sights and sounds of nature on a leisurely walk through Rwanda's Nyungwe Forest National Park.

For a more rigorous adventure, there is also a 12-day safari that stretches from Kigali to Kampala.

This tour includes climbing Visoke Volcano and visiting three gorilla parks, the first of which is the Volcanoes National Park, home to approximately 350 mountain gorillas.

With its unconventional ecology of mountains, rainforests, volcanoes and lakes; fishing expeditions, hikes and guided game drives are just a few of the exciting excursions that you could find yourself on.

Accommodation in Rwanda ranges from the more luxurious hotel suites in the city to the more rustic mountain and safari lodges found in, and around, Rwanda's national parks.

Join us for a Rwandan safari and discover a country that is embracing a bright new future after the horrors of the genocide and offering one of the most memorable wildlife encounters on earth.

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