Rwanda - The Land of a Thousand Hills

Experience the ultimate primates in the wild in Rwanda, known for providing refuge to 13 species of primate, there won’t be a shortage of monkeys to spot! From mountain gorillas to chimpanzees, take this once in a lifetime opportunity to see them in their natural habitat, something so few people will get to experience.

What about the opportunity to have a face to face encounter with a rare mountain gorilla? With an exploration to the Volcanoes National Park, it is one of the top wildlife experiences in the world. Trek through the apes’ tangled forest they call home, with the anticipation building for the moment to look into those magnificent brown eyes.

Track chimpanzees in the Nyungwe Forest, you’ll hear them before you see them! Followed by camping in a beautiful campsite overlooking the rainforest, take a moment to breath and relax after trekking through muddy streams and up steep slopes, all in search of seeing these amazing primates in their natural habitat.

These experiences require specialist, local knowledge, and here at Made to Measure Travel, we have fantastic suppliers to make the most of your time in Rwanda.

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Rwanda Highlights

• Listen out for those chimpanzees through Nyungwe Forest
• Spot the Big Five on a wildlife safari in the Akagera National Park
• Lock eye contact with a mountain gorilla in its natural habitat in the Volcanoes National Park
• Immerse yourself in Kigali’s rich colours and connect with local culture
• Search for wildlife from a different angle, kayaking on Lake Kivu

Rwanda is not just about chimps; it is home to the Akagera National Park which has gone through a remarkable restoration over the past decade.

Discover luxury safari camps, waking up to the sound of birdsong and wildlife before embarking at dawn for the opportunity to spot the Big Five on a wildlife safari. Its diverse landscape of swamps, savannah and woodlands is a haven for wildlife.

The rebirth of Akagera National Park has meant they have eliminated poaching and re-introduced species such as lions and black & white rhinos, living alongside leopards, elephants and buffalo, their populations are surging.

Now is the perfect time to book your adventure to Rwanda, with its less travelled nature, it’s the perfect place to escape crowded tourist for some authentic, once in a lifetime wildlife encounters.

Our friendly team are passionate about creating your bespoke African adventure, tailoring to your specific likes, pace, style and price range. Contact us to find out more!

Why not combine your Rwanda adventure with neighbouring Uganda or Kenya for the ultimate East Africa trip?