Category: Activities

It’s amazing to see less expected impressive attractions on your holiday in any corner of the world. Just imagine the joy and happiness felt when you capture such a moment. It’s a wish for many travelers though some instead fail even to grab the prime moments of travel.

However, jungle forest is a place full of surprises and remarkable adventures. gorilla tracking, golden monkey tracking, birding, culture walks, forest walks, boat rides, Dian Fossey visit, hiking are the main tourism activities within and around the park. When you take a trip to Volcanoes National park, you don’t only stick to the original travel plans since there are many other tourist activities which can be done within and outside the park and booked at last minute. Except gorilla tracking other activities can be booked on the very day for the adventure and you can also use one stone to kill two birds by paying for one activity and also view the other attractions for the other activity that exact point of visiting a beautiful area like this.

The most excellent perfect escape is when you track mountain Gorillas and also view other primates including the rare golden monkey. Gorilla tracking travelers enjoy tracking gorillas and also golden monkeys and both activities require you to have a minimum of two days since both activities kick off at the same time every day. But sometimes Golden monkeys and Gorillas move outside the forests and Travellers are able to view them while at their lodges of residence or during the other trek which is a great surprise since it happens to only lucky travellers.

If you get a chance and even take a nice photo captions with in that short time of the spot then next day’s adventure may be another advantage.To those who view the primates without plans of tracking enjoy a great moment without paying a penny the reason as to why some travellers love spending nights in well located Gorilla lodges & Accommodation with great chances both Gorillas and Golden monkey views. To experience and appreciate it is in most cases when you have paid for one and the other passes by as a bonus.

Another   surprise is taking park in all the park interesting activities in just three days yet others move all the way for just one. If you have a duration of three day at Ruhengeri you can start by tracking gorillas, hike the lovely mountain of either Bisoke or Karisimbi in the afternoon on the first day and then start the other day by trekking Golden monkeys, visit Diany fossey tombs   and also spend the sometime with the locals that’s if boat ride are not your thing. Alternatively you can use the afternoon of day one to visit lake Bulera and Rukundo. Ending your tour by doing all this trust me you will earn yourself the most romantic safari in Rwanda or simple the best Rwanda tour holiday ever. Make sure you shut your eyes and body for the Gorilla land adventure full of relaxation modes and adventure. For birders don’t miss out the opportunity of sporting hundreds of birds in volcano forest during the gorilla tracking adventure as you hike through the bamboo forest. Feel calm and ease as you explore Rwanda’s best park and the most desired tourist destination worldwide.

Gorilla tracking in Volcanoes national park is one of the outstanding adventures in Rwanda though the country is also rich in history, culture and traditions and when it comes to wildlife Rwanda is packed with other wildlife and nature which makes it unique tourism destination in Africa. Get a chance to experience not only the nature but also the daily life, habits, cultural traditions & local community efforts will opens the beauty of Rwanda to the world. It’s good to explore the countries culture in depth in a very new destination you visit, see what Rwanda has when it comes to a culture tour in Rwanda.

Kigali city

Rwanda capital has always been a start point for all culture tours in the country. The cleanest safe city is surrounded by green hills which embrace the natural beauty of the land of 1000 hills. Many cultural sites are found in Kigali one of the reasons as to why many visitors to the country can’t miss to take a ride around the city. Cultural attractions in Kigali include the 1994 Gisozi Genocide Memorial site a centre of genocide memories, Kigali Museum a place of history, the artisan shopping centre feel at home with locals. By any standard Kigali is an excellent city to dine in style since it supports numerous restaurants, coffee shops and supermarkets.

The famous King’s Palace in Nyanza

This was a residential home of King Mutara III Rudahigwa found in Nyanza 87kms from Kigali the city centre. Get fast hand details of the Rwandan traditional seat of their monarchy plus its remarkable museum. Stories confirms that the palace was rebuilt in the old version state of 19^th century as assign of keeping cultural norms for the future generation.Traditional Cows known as Inyambo are also found out side the palace as assign of royalty. Visit the burial grounds of King Mutara III and his wife Queen Rosalie Gicanda at Mwima hill if time permits. The art museum at Rwesero is another place to unveil more within the Rwanda culture without forgetting the National Museum of Rwanda, which provide you with a deeper insight into Rwandan history and culture.

Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village

A village of unity in Rwanda full of different cultural activities like,interactive experience, learn all about Rwandan traditions, culture, song and dance, participate in local dances and drumming, wear traditional local “Umushanana” dress; shooting arrows,attend a traditional healer’s medicine show, sample local foods and banana beer , visit a local household or school. Among others.All this is done just at the footsteps of Volcanoes national park famous for mountain Gorillas. However if the culture experience is joined to other adventures like Chimpanzee tracking, birding watching, Gorilla tracking your visit will make a difference not only to you but to the entire community of Rwanda.

Rwanda is one of the best places to visit on the African continent. Located in east-central Africa, Rwanda is surrounded by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, and Burundi. Comparable to the size of Maryland, Rwanda is the best place for gorilla safaris, trips to see the endangered mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park . The country is characterized with steep mountains and deep valleys cover most of the country. Apart from the gorillas, the country has several other attractions which include Lake Kivu the highest lake located at an altitude of 4,829 ft (1,472 m), the Virunga Mountains, which include the volcano Karisimbi (14,187 ft; 4,324 m), Nyungwe Forest with its 13 primate species, Akagera National Park, unique cultural, traditional and historical attractions including the 8 genocide memorial sites. A discerning traveler to Rwanda has plenty of things to do in this relatively small country. Here are the most popular things to do while on holiday in Rwanda;

1. Gorilla Tracking

This is the most popular adventure activity that brings most tourists to Rwanda. This world class adventure is done in the Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. To engage in this adventure you have to secure a gorilla permit. Currently a gorilla permit goes for USD1500 per person per trek. You can book a gorilla permit through a local tour operator or at the Rwanda Development Board authorities in Kigali.

2. Chimpanzee tracking

This is regarded as one of the most interesting and must do activity while in Rwanda, this activity is carried out in Rwanda’s second known park that’s Nyungwe forest national park which is located in the south-western part of Rwanda a drive of about 6 Hrs 30 minutes. This park is known for the highest concentration of primate species not only in the east but also in central Africa. The most among all is the chimpanzee the closest relative of man sharing almost 98% of human DNA. Chimps are fabulous fan to watch as they play in fruitful trees while doing their daily activities such as playing, making nest, feeding among other, and chimp tracking begins very early in the morning with a cup of tea/cotton followed with a transfer to the park headquarters for a short briefing about the dos and don’ts while with the chimps, then after you will be transferred to the forest to begin the activity posibly one of the most exciting activities at the park. Other primate species found in Nyungwe forest national park include baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, civet monkey, grey checked mangabeys, red tailed monkey just to mention but a few. Watching all these primate species in their natural habitat is regarded as a breathtaking moment in life.

3. Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest

This activity is amazing, moving through the forest up is regarded thrilling as canopy walk allows visitors to view the vast thick forest; birds, butterflies and different primates most commonly seen are chimpanzees and blue monkeys that dwell higher levels of the forest in a close range the canopy walk normally go to 3-5 hours while viewing the forest dwellers in a close range.

4. Game viewing and wildlife safaris

Would you like a traditional safari in Rwanda? Just travel to Akagera National Park, a savanna national park in Eastern Rwanda. Located in a distance of about 2 hours and 30 minutes, this is one of the best national parks for game viewing in Africa. If you’re interested in viewing animals in their national setting Akagera national park is the only option as it houses a very big number of wildlife species ranging from the big five to small animals like buffaloes, elephant , lion, hippos, leopard, other small species include zebra, various species of antelopes, spotted hyena crocodiles, waterbuck, warthogs the list is endless. Games drive can be done either in the morning, afternoon or in the evening depending on the traveler’s interest and the time availability. Hippos and crocodiles can be seen while on a boat cruise on the lake lhema.

5. Kigali City Tour

Kigali is Rwanda’s capital and largest city it serves as a marketing centre, with an incredible variety of flowering trees and shrubs from various points on the ridge and the city is located within the heart of Rwanda. While on Kigali city tour you can visit the kigali Genocide Memorial sites where hundred of thousand of people where murdered, ounce you visit this site and told the story you can’t fail to feel tears in your throats, visit also cultural performances at the Rwanda National Ballet, still on city tour you can visit the market places among other interesting places in Kigali.

6. Boat rides on Lake Ihema with in Akagera National Park and also on Lake Kivu, this is yet another interesting activities done in Rwanda, as the rides are worth as they offer an opportunity to spot hippos, crocodiles, warthogs, and a good number of bird species like the malachite & pied kingfisher, blue headed coucal, mash flycatcher and many more.boat cruise on lake Ihema go to up to 2 hours exploring Rwanda on a boat it’s really a can’t miss activity while in Rwanda

7. Visiting the National Museum in Butare

There are several museums in Rwanda. However a visit to the National Museum in Butare is  quite a special activity. The visit will give you an insight into the history of Rwanda as well as its antiquities. Built by the Belgian Colonial Government, this museum is a good source of information and history of the country.

8. Visiting the Old King’s Palace in Nyanza

9. Botanical gardens and Art craft shops in Nyanza

10. Bird watching

Rwanda some times it’s called a birder’s paradise so those interested in this activity this is the chance, it has very many species of birds ranging from savanna to water birds, Rwanda has very many kin birder viewers who are not only bird lovers but also passionate in the activity. Bird watching can begin either in morning, afternoon or in the evening depending on the time availability.

11. Forest walks

You can enjoy forest walks within Nyungwe and Parc Nationale Des Volcanoes. These two forests offer an opportunity to view various species of primates and birds on foot in their natural habitat guided by tour guides it can go up to 3-6 hours in the forest.

12. Community Walk

If you want to know more about the people of Rwanda community walk is so rewording. You can get entertainment from the local people (Batwa) through their cultural dance and songs and these people can also entertain you how they have managed to live in the area.

Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi is perhaps Kenya’s most famous restaurant. Known for its plentiful helpings of meat, Carnivore Restaurant is an all-you-can-eat meat-eater’s paradise. Servers come by each table with huge skewers of sizzling meat and carve off as much as you want to eat. The menu rotates but includes everything from ostrich to crocodile. Carnivore Restaurant also has dance performances at night, so try to get a table near the stage.

After dinner makes sure to stop by the adjacent Simba Saloon, a great Nairobi nightclub. The Saloon also serves meals a la carte, so if you’re not in the mood for all-you-can-eat, this is a good option.

Carnivore Restaurant Phone: 605933-7 602786

Carnivore Restaurant Opening Hours:
Daily:
Lunch 12pm-2.30 pm
Dinner 7pm-10.30 pm