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Visiting Rwanda is not all about gorilla trekking, there are also other top activities to do besides gorilla trekking. After gorilla trekking, although gorilla trekking still remains the best safari experience that cannot be attained anywhere in the zoo but only in the wild. Gorillas are most thought of activities with the highest tourist destination. visitors may also stay a little more and have a visit to the following places
The Nyungwe forest national park
Nyungwe forest national park, is Africa’s ancient and the largest tropical rain forest that lies in South-western Rwanda. The forest is famously known for its incredible and attractive sceneries that enrich travellers with astonishing experiences. Visiting its jungles isn’t doubtable because there is a lot in offer a waiting for you. Among several activities that enhance visitors’ experiences in the land of a thousand hills include;
Primate safaris; besides gorillas, the forest harbours also big number of chimpanzees. For primate lovers, they will have an opportunity to do chimpanzee trekking as well as see the Greg cheeked manga bey and the colobus monkeys. visiting the chimpanzee is limited to a maximum of 8 people per day for a period of one hour from the time you set eyes on the chimps.
Hiking; there are over 8 volcanoes that make up the Virunga mountain range and five the volcanoes in Rwanda. in Rwanda, hiking is mostly conducted on mt. Bisoke and karisimbi.
Akagera national park; Akagera national park, is situated in the north-eastern part of Rwanda bordering Tanzania, the park rests on an area of about 1,122km2. from Kigali town, the park is about 135km which is approximately 2 and half hours’ drive to the park. A visit to Akagera national park, introduces you to some of the attractions like lake. Ihema. the savanna vegetation which is a home to a large variety of animal species. The savannah park is known for game viewing, the animals spotted here include; elephants, buffalos, antelopes such as the oribi, topi, eland, water backs and many more, the zebras. Giraffes, leopards and the spotted hyenas can also be viewed around the park. The park also harbours lots of bird species of over 525 recorded bird species, the commonly spotted is the shoebill stock, 44 species of raptors and the Albertine endemic such as sun bird. Black Bee-eater. Rwenzori, African golden oriole, thick billed seedeater and many others.
Kigali city tour
Kigali city is one of the top tourist attractions any traveler to Rwanda shouldn’t miss after the most famous activity gorilla trekking you can take time and visit the beautiful city of Rwanda ‘Kigali’. Kigali is the first destination for all travelers entering Rwanda, Kigali was declared one of peaceful and cleanest city in east Africa by the United Nations. The ideal weather of the city makes it conducive for the travelers too. The top most places to visit around the city include; Arts center, Ivuka Arts center, Museum of National History, the Presidential Museum (where president of Rwanda died from during the 1994 Rwandan Genocide), the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center, State house museum and the Miyo Art Gallery. For movie lovers, you can go for 5-D movies in Kigali multiplex cinema and others.
Musanze caves are situated in Musanze, in the volcanoes national. The caves existed due to the volcanic activities in the east Africa’s rift valley. The cave has become one of the famous tourist sites to be visited after your gorilla trekking.
Lake kivu is a popular resort of Gisenyi, kivu is the largest lakes in Rwanda and offers a lot of activities to the travelers after the long day gorilla trekking, you can take a visit to lake Kivu and enjoy the beautiful beach and some of the water sport activities for relaxation. lake kivu is approximately two hours’ drive from Rwanda Gorilla trekking center.
Community walks
where by you will visit the local villages near the park that will show case of the cultural activities like traditional dances, performances, art and craft and also you will learn different their traditional way of life of people living on the country side.
Bird watching activities in the Virunga ranges with lots of bird species to be viewed, this place is situatable for bird watchers to take a walk in the evening along the swamps and the trails in the forest you will have an opportunity to spot a lot of bird species.
Also, with the walking distance, you will can have a guided walk accompanied by your tour guide/ ranger and you have a visit to the grave of the famous primatologist Dian Fossey who lived her life trying to conserve the gorillas and also see the grave of some of the gorillas she studied up to her death during the Rwanda Genocide.
