How many National Parks are in Rwanda?

There are many questions about Rwanda as a destination. Here are the major asked questions about Rwanda. How many National Parks are in Rwanda? What are the activities to do on a safari in Rwanda? What are the lodges and accommodations in Rwanda’s national parks?  Rwanda as a country has only 3three national parks which are; Volcanoes national park, Nyungwe national park and Akagera national park.

 Volcanoes National park

Where is the volcanoes national park located? Volcanoes national park is located in the Northern Province at the Uganda-Rwanda –Congo border. This park is famously known for being a home to the rare mountain gorillas. The park has other attractions such as Golden monkeys, Musanze cave and Karisimbi Mountain. It also has Twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo, Dian Fossy tombs, River Mukungu and then the local communities.

What are the activities to do in the volcanoes national park? Activities in this park include; Gorilla trekking, Dian Fossy trek, Hiking Karisimbi, Hiking Bisoke, Golden monkey trekking, Visiting the Twin lakes, Boat ride on the Twin lakes, Cultural experience-Ibyi wacu, and Visiting the gorilla museum.

What are the lodges and accommodations in the volcanoes national park? The lodges in and around Volcanoes national park are; One and Only gorilla nest, Bishops H, Singita Kwitonda, Five Volcanoes, Tilorezo Eco Lodge, Virunga Inn Resort, Mountain gorilla View lodge and others.

Akagera National Park

Where is Akagera national park located? Akagera national park is located in the Eastern province of Kibungu district in the North Eastern Rwanda. The park is blessed with attractions such as wildlife game of Rhinos, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Zebras, Leopards, Lions, Impalas, Water bucks and several bird species.

What are the activities to do in Akagera national park? Activities in this park are; Game drives (Both day and night), Behind the scenes, Fishing, Boat safari, and then Cultural tours.

What are the lodges and accommodations in Akagera national park? The lodges in and around Akagera national pare include; Ruzizi tented lodge, Akagera game lodge, Magashi luxury camp, Karenge tented camp, Kigambira safari lodge, Akagera safari lodge, Malakai eco lodge and others.

Nyungwe National Park

Where is Nyungwe national park is located? It is located in the Southern province-Ruzizi about 5hrs drive. The park is famously known of inhabiting Chimpanzees. Nyungwe has other attractions such as Colobus monkeys, Isumo water falls, Bird species and Tea plantation.

What are the major activities to do in Nyungwe national park? Activities in this park are; Chimpanzee trekking, Canopy walk, Colobus monkey trekking, Guided nature walks, Visiting the Tea plantation, Bird watching, Hiking Nyungwe and then Congo-Nile Divide Trail.

What are the lodges and accommodations found in Nyungwe national park? Lodges in and around Nyungwe national park are; Nyungwe Top View Lodge, Emeraude, One and Only Nyungwe House, Chimpanzee Lodge, Nyungwe Forest Lodge, Nyungwe Nziza Lodge and others.

Out side National Parks 

What are other attractions outside national parks in Rwanda? Rwanda has attractions outside national parks which are; Kigali city, Kigali genocide memorial Centre, Lake Kivu, Inema art gallery, Presidential museum, Thousand Distillery, Lake Kivu, Helicopter Tours and the Nyamirambo women Centre.

What are hotels and Accommodations in Kigali Rwanda? Hotels around Kigali include; Serena Hotel, Chezlando Hotel, Kivu Serena Hotel, Mille Collins Hotel, Naaru Suite, Haven Boutique Hotel, City Blue Hotel, Hotel Des-Mile, Retreat Hotel, Kigali Marriott Hotel and many others.

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