There are several safari destinations to consider for your safari holiday in Rwanda and Uganda on self-drive trips. These destinations, most of them, are mind-blowing regarding nature and wildlife. These destinations have unique safari experiences and each has its attractions. Some may have the same attractions, but the experiences differ. For example, gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda are very different experiences.
Tracking Gorillas of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, tourists will hike up in the bamboo forests of the Virunga Mountains. Some places are very open, and you have low vegetation. Tracking Gorillas in Rwanda will last between 2 and 4 hours. On the side of Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the park is located in the mountainous region of Bwindi. These rainforests are dense with thick vegetation. Trackers have to make new ways every morning in search of the mountain Gorillas. Tracking here is unpredictable in time, and it can range from 2 to 6 hours of hiking. Visitors who wish to take real African jungle adventures have choices to take.
Primates in Rwanda are found in Volcanoes National Park, famous for Golden Monkey trekking and Giswati Mukura. Other species including the Chimpanzees can be found in Nyungwe National Park in the Cyamudongo Forest. These destinations are not only for primates watch but also for other activities such as hiking safaris. Volcanoes National Park is good for hikers to Gahinga Mountain and Karisoke.
Wildlife and game drives are famous in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park. Here are the big five and if you have a chance, you will be able to see them during a tour here. Lake Ihema plays an important role in the ecosystem of this natural park. It serves as a lifeline to the wildlife in this park, both on land and marine wildlife. Bisecting the 100km trip from the south to the northern Nyungwe gate is worth it all. Meanwhile, in Uganda – Queen Elizabeth National Park is famous for the Kazinga channel where you will spot herds of elephants, Nile Crocs and several species of water birds. The lions here differ from those in Rwanda. In the Ishaha sector are the tree-climbing lions. Other species are the same as those in Rwanda’s Akagera, however, Queen Elizabeth is a bigger wildlife reserve which gives you more options.
Self-drive Safaris in Rwanda can be combined with those in Uganda, especially in the southwestern part of Uganda. Tourists always book flights from Kigali International Airport because it’s an easier connection point for all these destinations. We, at Rent a Car Rwanda, provide the most flexible options of cross-border tours to and from Rwanda. You can still take a one-way rental from Kigali to Entebbe. For clients who wish to travel through East Africa (Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania) we are open to such trips.
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