Wildlife in Rwanda

Wildlife in Rwanda: Many people travel to Rwanda to experience its untamed beauty and natural surroundings. Visitors to Rwanda are ecstatic to have the chance to observe wild animals in their natural environments as they go about their daily lives. Primates and other savannah animals, such as the following, can be found in Rwanda:

Gorillas in the Mountains

The most visited animals in Rwanda are mountain gorillas. In addition to being fascinating to observe, the massive primates that call Volcanoes National Park home provide visitors with an adventure as they go into the mountainous forest in search of the mountain gorillas.

The cost of a mountain gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda is $1500 USD, and adults aged 15 and above can trek all year round.

Trekking chimpanzees

Chimpanzees, which can be found in Nyungwe National Park, are among Rwanda’s other well-known primates, after mountain gorillas. Chimpanzee trekking is another trekking adventure that allows visitors to see these monkeys.

Chimpanzees in Rwanda can be found in the Nyungwe and Cyamudongo woods. Trekking habituated chimpanzees in the forests is possible at any time of year, for a fee set by the Rwanda Development Board or the park.

Golden monkeys

Golden monkeys are among the other primates that can be spotted in Volcanoes National Park. Although they belong to the monkey family, golden monkeys are distinct due to their golden hue. When you visit them in their natural habitat, you will be captivated by their fascinating behavior. The monkeys are easier to locate and the walk won’t take long because, in contrast to mountain gorillas, they remain in the lower reaches of the jungle.

The Rwanda Development Board sets the prices for the year-round golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. You can also learn about the splendor of the rain forest, its trees, and other wildlife that add to its beauty while walking with golden monkeys.

The Big Five Animals

If you want to see more wildlife than only the gorillas in Rwanda, you may visit the country’s big five mammals, which is a fascinating destination. When taking part in game drives at Akagera National Park, one can witness Rwanda‘s Big Five. All five of the Big Five—the lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo—can be seen in the park during the morning and evening game drives. Elephants, buffalos, and rhinos can all be seen grazing in the savannah plains during the early game drives.

Other creatures

The early risers, such as kobs, impalas, oribi, bushbuck, elands, topis, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, waterbucks, warthogs, duiker klipspringer, cape land, and many more, are among the many other animals that you can view in addition to the Big Five. During early morning, midday, or evening game drives in Akagera National Park, you can witness all of these creatures. You can witness the park’s carnivores, like as lions and leopards, capturing their prey for dinner during the evening game drives.

Birds

If you are a bird lover, you will also have the opportunity to witness more than 400 different species of birds in the country’s various parks, including the twin lakes, Volcanoes National Park, Nyugwe National Park, and Akagera National Park. Among the numerous exciting birds to see while on a Rwanda Safari Tour are the gorgeous spurfowl, honey guide, papyrus gonolek, albertine owlet, and many more.