This excellent fleet of cars is maintained by a wonderful team of mechanics who always make sure that the cars are kept in the best mechanical condition to make us the best Car rental in Rwanda. Go Self Drive Rwanda will rent the cars for any adventure in Rwanda and Uganda. Choose cross-border safaris and enjoy discounted adventure holidays regarding Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest and wildlife.

Planning to visit National Parks in Rwanda or just want to drive across the different parts of Kigali city; we will offer you the best car rental service. You will choose from our large Rwanda Car rental fleet of the best 4 x 4 car rentals in Rwanda that include Sedans, Wagons 8-seaters, SUVs, and the min-bus to find the best Rwanda Car hire that matches your needs. Our professional Rwanda Car hire agents are always ready to assist you with information about your Holiday in Rwanda. Our reservation managers are very exceptional and knowledgeable about Rwanda.

Self Drive & Car Rental.

At Go Self Drive Rwanda we strive to offer the best Car rental services in Rwanda putting all your car rental needs in mind.

Our impressive fleet offers the best Car selection in Rwanda that will make you smile: be it a luxury Rwanda Car rental with all the latest technology or compact economy cars with ideal gas and mileage. Whatever car rental experience you want to enjoy in Rwanda, Go Self Drive Rwanda will help you find it. If you are planning a hassle-free car hire in Rwanda, we offer low-cost, reliable, easy car rentals in Rwanda. We have a team of drive guides who will help you out with both self-drive tours and guided safaris around Rwanda. Always inquire about what you don’t know, we have first-hand info.

Rwanda Safaris and Tours

Rwanda a land of thousands of hills is a great destination for self-drive safaris, especially for those who want to explore the country at their own pace and on their own terms. However, self-driving safaris in Rwanda require careful planning and preparation.

If you decide to embark on a self-drive safari in Rwanda, you will need to obtain a valid driving permit, which will allow you to legally drive in the country. You will also need a suitable vehicle, preferably a 4×4 with high clearance and good suspension, as many of the roads in Rwanda can be rough and challenging, especially during the rainy season.

Places to visit on a self-drive safari in Rwanda include Volcanoes National Park, home to endangered mountain Gorillas, Akagera National Park, known for its Savannah plains and diverse wildlife, and Nyungwe Forest National Park, which is home to chimpanzees, monkeys, and among other primates.

It is important to note that self-drive safaris in Rwanda require a good level of driving experience, as the roads can be quite challenging in some areas. Additionally, it is highly recommended to hire a local guide or ranger to help you navigate the parks and ensure your safety.

FAQ

What’s required

You will need to have the following when collecting your car for your Self-Drive Rwanda: A credit card in the driver’s name Valid driver’s licence. If you have pre-paid for your car rental you will need to produce the same credit card that you used for the rental as well as the pre-paid voucher (unless stipulated that no voucher is required). International visitors to South Africa will need to produce a valid passport as well.

What are the methods of payment?

Go Self Drive Rwanda accepts the following methods of payment: Credit card and Hybrid cheque card What defines a hybrid cheque card? The card must display the MasterCard or Visa logo. The numbers must be raised on the card, the same as a credit card, with the words “Cheque Card” reflected on the back or front of the card. Avis will process chequecard rentals in the same manner as credit card rentals. The estimated authorization amount will be held on the account for the duration of the rental and charged on termination.

Is there a cancellation fee?

If you have prepaid for your rental and cancel the booking a cancellation fee will be charged as follows: At least 3 complete days before ‘pick up’ – The lower of (i) the full amount you have paid us. Less than 3 complete days before ‘pick up’ – The lower of (i) the full amount you paid us, or (ii) 3 days’ worth of your booking. On the day of ‘pick up’ or if you do not cancel and fail to show up – No refund. We will retain the full amount. If you have chosen to pay for your rental when you collect your vehicle there will be no cancellation fee if you cancel before ‘pick up’ but should you fail to collect the vehicle without cancelling a ‘non-cancellation’ fee of $100 will be charged.

Can I extend my rental?

Yes, all you need to do is contact Avis and we will extend your car rental to the date and time advised. When extending a rental an additional authorization will be reserved on your credit card straight away for the extra costs.

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Rushaga Gorilla Trekking safaris in Bwindi

About Bwindi Forest

The name “Bwindi” was derived from the Runyakitara language meaning “impenetrable”. This was because of thick vegetation, and the extensive stands of bamboo interspersed amongst the larger forest hardwoods. The bamboo and thick ground cover of ferns, vines, and other plant growth severely hinder direct access on foot. It’s in this thick lush vegetation that we have 120 species of mammals, 348 species of birds, 220 species of butterflies, and 27 species of frogs, and chameleons.

Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Forest

Mountain gorillas are the main tourist attraction with half the population out of 880 remaining in the whole world in the Bwindi forest. They are classified as world critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Mountain gorillas were first discovered in 1902 in the Virunga Mountains, and news of the discovery attracted hunters who were curious and understood less about them. In 1925, a royal decree by Belgium’s King Albert created a gorilla sanctuary, Albert National Park, which eventually became Virunga National Park. In 1959, the American zoologist George Schaller undertook the first basic study of the mountain gorillas there.

Mountain gorillas live in forests in the mountains, where temperatures are often below freezing. They have thick fur to help them survive these conditions, but as humans have encroached upon their territory, they have been forced further up the mountains where they endure more dangerous conditions. They are herbivores, with a diet consisting of more than 100 species of plant. When fully grown, they can measure more than 5ft when standing and weigh 440 lbs. Mountain gorillas are social creatures that develop long-term bonds. They live in troops that include a male, the silverback, females, and their offspring, the silverback as the head of the troop determines their movement and time to feed, this male dominant goes ahead to defend its family from external threats.

Mountain gorillas are found in East Africa mainly in Uganda and Rwanda and in central Africa in Congo but we find a big number of 400 mountain gorillas out of 880 in the world in Uganda in particular. Bwindi and Mgahinga receive more tourists for gorilla tracking throughout the year compared to the other three national parks volcanoes in Rwanda and Virunga National Park in Congo. Each country is unique in its way based on the cost of permits, distance, and terrain of the park. Tourists who have had a chance to visit all four national parks find each park with its own uniqueness above all same satisfaction with the mountain gorillas, Below we highlight the detailed comparison of the four national parks in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo.

Gorilla Trekking affordable in Uganda

Price of gorilla permits.

In Uganda, gorilla permits are at 700$, in Congo 450$ while in Rwanda the gorilla permit is at 1500$. Budget tourists are advised to track gorillas in Bwindi, Mgahinga, and Virunga, however on the 1500$ in Rwanda, a tourist enjoys other benefits like a cup of tea and traditional dances before tracking at the park center unlike in Uganda where you pay for them. There is also of a kind Gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi at 1500$ where you are allowed to spend 4 hours with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat with the researchers who habituate the mountain gorillas.

Accessibility

Bwindi and Mgahinga lie southwest of Uganda which is 520 km from the city centre about an 8-10 hrs. drive by road while volcanoes are located right in the heart of the city, Rwanda is a small country compared to Uganda, it takes you 3 hours drive from the airport to volcanoes national park then with Congo has various means to get there from road, water, and air transport but the preferred means would be flying to Rwanda the take 4-hour drive to Gisenyi at the boarder the later take 1hr drive to Virunga national park.

Accommodation

All four national parks have well-developed accommodations ranging from budget to midrange and luxury for example gorilla forest camp, mahogany springs, Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Volcano Lodge, and many others which all offer luxury services. A tourist here can easily choose and go to the accommodation facility of his/her choice. Rwandas too have many accommodations from the da-Vinci Hotel, and Sabyinyo silver back Hotel but tourists prefer Virunga Lodge. Congo too has a wide range of accommodations like Mikemo Lodge, Nyiragongo Summit Shelter, and Bukima tented camp.

Neighbouring community

Bwindi impenetrable national parks Mgahinga is surrounded by the Batwa pygmies as well as the Bakiga. These have unique cultures which act as tourist attractions themselves, especially the Batwa community. A tourist visiting them can engage in activities like the Batwa trail, community walks, and forest walks, and get entertained by traditional dances and performances. Rwanda has the I’byanchu community as well as good at cultural performances, these were ex-poachers who later ventured into entertaining visitors, Congo also has the neighbouring community Rumangabo with quite interesting activities like visiting the kindergarten.

Tracking experience

Trekking Bwindi and Mgahinga may be a little hectic because of the hilly topography and high altitudes of 1,190 meters to 2,607 which makes it hard to hike coupled with the slippery ground during rain season with thick vegetation that hinders taking clear pictures of the mountain gorillas. Rwanda has a high chance of seeing the mountain gorillas as well as easily taking photographs because the Volcanoes National Park is at a higher elevation of 2500 meters and above compared to Bwindi and Mgahinga. The vegetation cover in volcanoes is also not thick enough to hinder photography as well applied to Congo, Virunga National Park. In conclusion, Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo offer the best safari tours because of the different features and attractions apart from gorilla tracking but the choice depends on one’s cost budget and how long you want to spend on safari, although you can also choose to visit all the four national parks.

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Know About Rwanda, and then Have Your Safari

Before you have your Rwanda Safari, it would be more advisable to know something small about the country you are travelling to. Rwanda is located in the Great Lakes region of Central Africa, bordered by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, and Burundi. Rwanda is known for its being a landlocked country with a size of 26,338 square kilometres, and it has a population of over 11 million. Rwanda consists of Batwa and pygmies who are hunter-gatherers and have lived in Rwanda and other countries surrounding the Great Lakes Region since AD 1000. As far as Rwanda’s history is concerned, these Batwa people used to stay in forested regions which were replaced by the National parks of Mgahinga, Bwindi, and Echuya. While in the forest, they hunted for different animals and collected food, they also practised pottery production simply because it is a valuable cultural and economic asset for Batwa, though largely out of necessity in the wake of environmental destruction challenging their traditional lifeways. Today, most Batwa People make their living as tenant farmers. While they did all this, their wives would also participate in certain activities like fruit and vegetable harvesting. Nowadays, most Batwa people make their living as tenant farmers.

Exciting Rwanda Safaris

Rwanda is one of the only countries in Africa where tourists can take safaris to see gorillas in their natural habitat (Volcanoes National Park). The monkeys (Golden Monkeys) are the main focus of safari tours. Safaris in Rwanda offer something for everyone–those wishing to see exotic birds, native wildlife, and different cultures in their element. On a safari, travellers also get a hands-on history lesson on the country. The country is landlocked but offers beautiful, sweeping terrain. One of Rwanda’s main geographical attractions is its volcano Mountain Ranges stretching from DR Congo part of the great Virunga Mountains. There are five volcanoes that groups can get to from the Rwanda side of the Parc National des Volcans. In the forests and savannahs, safari-goes can see elephants, crocodiles and hippos. Most Rwanda safaris take place over several days, with some lasting multiple weeks. They can be specifically tailored to your interests, or follow a pre-set itinerary. Most safari companies require a minimum number of travellers to complete a safari group.

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For those whose interest falls in the wild hosts, then you must make choices of where you have to go. Not every single part of the continent is filled with wild animals, but you must consider going to places like Kenya Tanzania, Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. These countries host very interesting wildlife, different and interesting cultures of people and some endangered species you will find nowhere. Africa’s vacations are like any other vacation you will take in other r places, where you make pre-bookings of your accommodations, transport, and visas. But there are some African countries where you don’t need to book a visa when going there; like Rwanda, the visa is free, and you get it on arrival at the airport or in the border areas. In Uganda, you pay a fee of 50 dollars, but still, you don’t make a pre-booking. However, countries like Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo have special interests in why tourists prefer them to other countries. Then you need to seriously consider going on one of the many Africa tours available to tourists.

A holiday in Africa will take you to places that you have seen in movies and heard or read about on the news. You will be shocked seeing the animals in real life and not behind some glass or wire cage.  Take an example of the mountain Gorillas in Uganda Rwanda and Congo, where you will come face to face with the Mountain Gorillas in the jungles of Bwindi impenetrable forest, Volcanoes National Park, and the Virunga Mountains respectively. This is a lifetime experience people take on in the African jungles, which involves trekking and hiking the mountainous areas where these apes take their homes. There are so many sites that most people miss simply because they did not know they were there. This is why getting a tour guide will help (Experience Africa Safaris). They know when the best time to see things is, and can get you there quickly so that no moment of your vacation is wasted trying to figure out what to do or where to go next. So turn all your troubles over to the guide and let them show you the side of Africa that many can only hope to see someday.

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