7 Best Reasons to Travel to Rwanda 2021-2022: Travel Guide

7 Best reasons to travel to Rwanda 2021 provide holidaymakers in-depth insight into Rwanda should really be a must-visit travel destination. Traveling to a premier destination like Rwanda-East Africa during COVID-19 can be daunting. Planning your 2021 Rwanda safari amidst COVID-19 is a great opportunity to appreciate what nature has to offer and a significant contribution to conservation efforts.

Rwanda to most people is popular for its 1994 genocide but a lot more is available for holidaymakers to enjoy, explore and experience while on Rwanda safari tour 2021. Rwanda is a beautiful country, famous as the Land of a Thousand Hills and boasts of 4 magnificent parks;-Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park/Parc National Des Volcans, Gishwati-Mukura National Park and Nyungwe Forest National Park. 

Rwanda is undoubtedly  a complete primate and big five game destination in East Africa regardless of its compact size. That is why you should consider it a must-visit in East Africa. Here are the 7 best reasons why you should travel to Rwanda 2021.

1. Safety 
2. Best weather conditions 
3. Mountain Gorilla Trekking
4. Chimpanzee Tracking
5. Canopy Walk 
6. Big 5 Game viewing
7. Authentic cultural experiences

Safety

When you think of that one safest travel destination in Africa, then think no beyond Rwanda. Rwanda is East-Central Africa’s landlocked country and for long, she has enjoyed peace and stability, making her one of Africa’s most preferred travel destinations. Safety is provided not only to holidaymakers on Rwanda safaris to Rwandan national parks or other tourist sites but also to the rest of the people in the country. 

Because of the prevailing peace and stability, Rwanda ranks among the safest destinations. While on Rwanda safari 2021, there is the possibility to explore and experience the various tourist attractions, activities, in the different corners in Rwanda without you worrying about any attack. A safer environment is a better place to chill, relax and enjoy incredible moments together with your dear ones!!

The best weather conditions

Rwanda has become one of East Africa’s preferred destinations due to her best and conducive weather conditions. Her perfect weather conditions make it easier for holidaymakers to engage in the various exciting tourist activities/experiences. Rwanda is known to experience the temperate tropical kind of climate with warm temperatures during day and at night, encounters cool temperatures.

Every year, Rwanda experiences 2 drier/wetter seasons that are almost significant when planning for a Rwanda trip. The 2 drier seasons are believed to be the best time for holidaymakers to travel to Rwanda. The drier months in Rwanda begin from June, July, August, September and December, January, February. Traveling during the dry season is a great reason if you are to enjoy the best of Rwanda gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park.

Other incredible activities to perfectly enjoy during the dry season in Rwanda include volcanic climbing, golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee tracking Nyungwe Forest National Park, game viewing Akagera National Park to mention but a few. The wetter months of the year are also most pleasant for Rwanda tours;-March, April, May/October, November.

Mountain Gorilla Trekking

When you think of Rwanda holiday 2021, Mountain Gorilla Trekking should be your must-do primate adventure.

Rwanda is one of the perfect places in East Africa where holidaymakers have the possibility of viewing the endangered Mountain Gorillas in the wild. Mountain Gorillas are by far a few most extraordinary creatures and trekking to see them is such a mesmerizing encounter.

Mountain Gorillas are distinct species on planet earth and feature among the few creatures that share about 98% of their DNA with human beings. Only fewer than 1063 of these massive apes still exist in the wild and only protected in Uganda, Rwanda and D.R. Congo. To be specific, they live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Virunga National Park Congo and Volcanoes National Park Rwanda-in the Northwest.

In Rwanda trekking to see the endangered Mountain Gorillas is only possible if you have purchased a valid gorilla permit. The Rwanda Mountain Gorilla permits are issued at US Dollars 1500 per person. Contact Maranatha Tours and Travel your reliable ground Rwanda Tour Operator to book your Rwanda gorilla trekking safari, gorilla permit and you won’t regret. 

Chimpanzee Tracking 

Rwanda is an ultimate primate safari destination in East Africa, boasting not only for mountain gorillas but also a huge profusion of chimpanzees. Trekking to see chimpanzees in Rwanda is perfect only in Nyungwe Forest National Park or Gishwati-Mukura National Park. 

Chimpanzee Tracking like Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda is best done during the dry season; June, July, August to Mid-September/December, January, February. Essentially, both primate activities require you to carry items such as the non-flashlight cameras, gardening gloves, insect repellent, long-sleeved shirt, permits, visas, sweater, snacks, passport. 

Canopy Walk

Rwanda is a fantastic destination with plenty for you to experience. It is in Rwanda where you can go canopy walk in East Africa and nowhere else. The first canopy walkway in East Africa exists in Rwanda’s Nyungwe Forest National Park (in the southern province of Rwanda), a home to all 13 primate species, 310 bird species and countless colorful butterflies. Anyone above 6 years is capable of taking part in a canopy walk in Nyungwe and visitors pay US $60.

Big 5 Game Viewing 

Big 5 Game Viewing is remarkably another most significant reason why you should travel to Rwanda. Rwanda is one of the best destinations tourists travel to see the big five game in their natural habitat. There is only Akagera National Park in the Eastern Province where the big game (Elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, lions and leopards) exist in Rwanda and includes diversity of other savanna species such as Masai giraffes, roan antelopes, zebras, warthogs. 

Authentic Cultural Experiences 

Rwanda is also most popular to offer the best and authentic African cultural experiences to holidaymakers. Rwandese are generally interactive, warm welcoming and visiting their local communities is a great chance to explore their traditions, cultures, lifestyles, practices, dances and others.