Which Company is best to travel with in Rwanda?

Which Company is best to travel with in Rwanda?

Choosing the best company for you to travel with in Rwanda can be daunting. Hundreds of different safari companies/travel agents are available in Rwanda, but none beat Native Africa Tours. Yes, Native Africa Tours is highly ranked as the best company in Rwanda, thanks to its decades of offering unmatched experiences and making visitors’ dreams come true. What sets Native Africa Tours apart from the rest of the companies? Below are amazing reasons/factors that make Native Africa Tours the best company to travel with in Rwanda.

Experience in the tourism sector

Native Africa Tours has been and still is in the tourism sector for decades. It has been tested in organising the best Rwanda safaris, considering visitors’ budgets and travel needs. Our experience extends from primate tours (golden monkey, gorilla & chimpanzee trekking), wildlife safaris, to cultural experiences. Native Africa Tours isn’t working as a sole entity but with a team of experienced professionals with a deep background in tourism. While planning a tour with us, rest assured that you are dealing with the experts who understand what a client deserves.

Our reputation & trust

We don’t take for granted the trust many have given us. Our reputation and trust continue to win many hearts, which is why several others recommend us. We are one company in Rwanda that you can book your vacation with confidence. You can even cross-check our reviews and read more about what our previous guests have said about us.

Recognition as per the Rwandan Laws/Regulations

The best way to plan or book a Rwanda safari is by dealing with a registered company on the ground. Native Africa Tours is recognised, licensed by the Rwandan government, and this means you are dealing with the right company to book your Rwanda safaris.

Quick response

We value the time you put into sending us an inquiry. Not delay your travel dreams; our team is always available to respond to all our clients’ inquiries. Should you send us an inquiry, expect to have instant response. While you interact with our experts, don’t be restricted –open up and ask everything you desire to have a successful Rwanda tour.

Places to Explore in Rwanda with Native Africa Tours

Expect to explore exotic destinations that guarantee you enriching experiences from primates to wildlife. Below are the best destinations to visit for Rwanda safaris.

Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park is a must-visit in Rwanda, especially for primate adventure seekers who are interested in trekking mountain gorillas/golden monkeys. At Volcanoes National Park, expect to explore a myriad of attractions, including the magnificent Virunga Volcanoes, including Mount. Muhabura, Karisimbi, Mount. Bisoke, Sabyinyo, & Gahinga. The park is located in a region with diverse wildlife, including mountain gorillas, bush pigs, black-fronted duikers, forest elephants, golden monkeys, spotted hyenas, giant forest hogs, and bush pigs.

Approximately 200 species of birds survive in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, which includes endemic species and resident birds. The numerous birds to identify while on a tour in Volcanoes National Park include the grey-headed bush shrike, Archer’s robin-chat, Rwenzori batis, white-collared olive back, brown-backed honeybird, Rwenzori turacos, strange weaver birds, African swamphen, and lesser honey guide.

Volcanoes National Park is most famous for its unique experiences. They include gorilla trekking, volcano climbing/hiking, golden monkey tracking, and Iby’Iwacu village tour. On a tour in Volcanoes, expect to have an overnight at the luxurious lodges, including One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Best View Hotel, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, and Sambora Kinigi Lodge.

Nyungwe National Park –Southern Province

Lying in the Southern Province of Rwanda, Nyungwe is an iconic destination that never misses in our safari packages. In the lush Nyungwe Forest National Park, expect to explore the diversity of Rwanda’s primates such as the chimpanzees, Mona monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, owl-faced monkeys, and l’hoest monkeys. Besides primates, Nyungwe is a rewarding birding destination with a total of 310 species of birds.

The birds in Nyungwe include the Kungwe apalis, handsome spurfowl, regal sunbirds, yellow-eyed black flycatchers, black saw-wing, Rwenzori turacos, afep pigeon, little grebe, scaly spurfowl, African black ducks, spur-winged goose, lemon dove, square-tailed nightjars, red-chested cuckoos, little swift, and many more. The interesting experiences that await you on a safari in Nyungwe National Park include birding, chimpanzee trekking, colobus monkeys, canopy walk, and hiking/forest walks.

Akagera National Park (Eastern Province of Rwanda)

Located in the Eastern end of Rwanda, Akagera is the only savanna destination that guarantees you amazing sightings of the Big 5 on your Rwanda safaris. The park expands over 1122 sq. km and was gazetted in 1934 to primarily to protect wildlife and their habitats. The vast savanna plains and other habitats in Akagera National Park hold abundant wildlife species, including elephants, giraffes, crocodiles, hippos, topis, impalas, bush bucks, roan antelopes, zebras, and bird species.

At Akagera National Park, over 500 species of birds also reside in its varied habitats. They include the red-faced barbets, Souza’s shrike, giant kingfishers, papyrus gonoleks, lilac-breasted rollers, African cormorants, African fish eagle, striped pipit, western reef heron, yellow-bellied eremomela, and slate-colored boubou. Akagera National Park mainly offers the best game drives, launch or boat cruise excursions, birding, nature walks, helicopter tours, and many others.

What to do on a Rwanda safari

The Rwanda safaris offer visitors diversity of experiences for you to enjoy. The rewarding adventures to consider adding on your bucket-list of experiences include mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. At Volcanoes National Park, you can be allocated a family of already habituated gorilla families.  These include the Kwitonda group, Susa, Amahoro group, Sabyinyo, Hirwa, Susa A, Umubano, Group 13, and others. Trekking gorillas in Volcanoes is possible for tourists who have permits, which currently cost USD 1500 per person.

Golden monkey tracking

This is one of the extraordinary experiences you shouldn’t miss to enjoy on a Rwanda tour. It is  specifically done in the Volcanoes National Park. Expect to explore golden monkey behaviors. Guide can make interpretations on the body gestures or behaviors displayed by the monkeys. The permits for golden monkey trekking in Rwanda cost US Dollars 100 per visitor, and the rate covers the guide services and the one-hour experience with a troop of golden monkeys.

Game drives & boat tours

These are available for you to enjoy while in Akagera National Park. The guided game safaris offer incredible sightings of wildlife, including the Big 5 and aquatic species, on your boat/launch cruise on Lake Ihema.

Chimpanzee tracking safaris

These can also be arranged through Native Africa Tours. The Rwanda chimpanzee trekking tours are enjoyed in Gishwati-Mukura or Nyungwe National Park. This offers primate lovers a unique opportunity to learn more about chimpanzees, especially their unique behaviors.

Kigali tours

The Rwanda safaris don’t go without the inclusion of a Kigali city tour. With Kigali city excursions, you have a chance to explore the vibrant Kigali capital with a city guide. A city tour in Kigali mainly takes you to special sites, including genocide centres, craft markets, historical sites, and many others.

Travel with Native Africa Tours and explore everything that makes Rwanda the premier destination on the African continent. Contact our experts now to begin your booking process to secure the Rwanda tour package at pocket-friendly rates.