Best 5 National Parks of Rwanda
Rwanda’s is a small province in eastern Africa that has been paradise of beauty, fascinating cultures and interesting wildlife. It is well-known for being the most peaceful countries in the world, with a low crime rates a, advanced technology and strong education system. Visitors to Rwanda will find stunning scenery and fascinating wildlife such as mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and exciting chimpanzees. The land of a thousand hills is also the most popular mountain gorillas which is one of the world’s remaining habitants for endangered gorillas. There are also others animals that can be seen in Rwanda includes, buffalos, lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, zebras among others. Rwanda also country known for its rich and exceptional cultural heritages and friendly people and its excellent Rwandan coffee and tea.
Looking to explore Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills. There are only four national parks that have been gazetted in the country.
Volcanoes national park
Volcanoes national park is the famous world’s premier gorilla trekking destination. The Rwandan volcanoes are fame for its thriving population of mountain gorillas, occasional primate’s endemic to Africa. The park hosts almost a third of the remaining population of the mountain gorillas in the world. Volcanoes national park is part of the Virunga Mountains, seeing mountain gorillas in wild Rwanda is a privilege and meeting them is unforgettable adventure experience. There is another beautiful endangered golden monkey which are barely seen in the volcanoes national park, golden monkey is an old-world order monkey that are endemic to the Virunga massif. They are characterized with a bright orange-golden body, you can spot these magnificent uncommon monkeys during a hike through within only the volcanoes national park and the nearest Mgahinga National Park in Uganda. This fascinating rare golden monkey are only found in the Virunga massif.
Nyungwe Forest National Park
One of the most protected conservation areas in mighty Africa, Nyungwe forest national park contains a remarkable arrange of biodiversity of over 1,068 plants species, 322bird species and 75 different animals. The park contains plenty of primate’s species of more than 13 primate’s species which is the most captivating chimpanzees, white and black colobus monkeys and others endemic to the Albertine region. Hanging out with the primates isn’t only activity to do in the park, Nyungwe forest national park is also a home to canopy walk in east Africa. Besides the primate’s species and interesting canopy walk, Nyungwe forest national park also owns plentiful Bird species and other mammal species along with glorious undergrowth.
Akagera national park
Akagera national park is another important destination with amazing attractions, the national park is one of the oldest national in the region and the only savannah park in Rwanda. The park is a home to the famous and incredible African big 5 animals such also lions, buffaloes, rhinos, elephants and leopards’ other wildlife includes giraffes, Topis, zebras, antelopes, hyenas, impalas among others. There also others primate such as vervet monkeys, olive baboon, and through game drives offered in the park is when you can see almost all this amazing wildlife including bird species such as local red-faced barbets, and the swamp fly catcher as well as the elusive shoebill stork among others.
Gishwati Mukura National Park
Gishwati Mukura National Park is a recently created national park that includes two distinct forests along with a buffer area. The landscape here is much like that of Nyungwe National Park, providing a variety of thrilling experiences, including a small group of chimpanzees. Besides chimpanzees, the park also hosts other types of primates, such as baboons, L’Hoest monkeys, golden monkeys, and a variety of bird species all of which are unique to the Albertine Rift region. Some notable birds you can find in Gishwati-Mukura National Park include the Black-billed turaco, Blue-headed sunbird, Great blue turaco. Occasional, Regal sunbird, White-necked raven among others. If you’re thinking about going on a primate safari, Gishwati Mukura National Park should definitely be on your list of places to visit.