10 Things to do Adventurous in Rwanda That You Shouldn't Miss

The "Parc National de Volcans" (or PNV as it's known by locals) lies along the Virunga Mountains, with 8 ancient volcanoes, which are shared by Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Just a short two hour drive from Rwanda's capital of Kigali, the park is a central location for exploring some distinctly Rwandan experiences. While a visit to the mountain gorillas is often at the top of visitor, the dramatic landscape also offers thrilling hiking and visits to the fascinating golden monkeys.

Enjoy a guided gorilla tour to Rwanda with Gorilla Trek Africa. With over 10 years experience in organizing day trips to the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, a trek with us is the most memorable adventure trip you can take into the wild of Africa. We are able to offer you unbeatable prices and unparalleled value on all our excursions.

Gorilla Expeditions organizes day tours to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. We can pick you from different locations within Kigali, Butare, Gisenyi and Ruhengeri. Our trips are for travelers from 15+years.

"The experience of living starts when you find the pleasure of enjoying, those little things around us creating unforgettable moments which last a lifetime. Each detail counts to satisfy our clients who travel to Rwanda, the heart of Africa and East Africa.

Wildlife tours - Rwanda is a Professional Inbound Tour company; specializing in high quality tours that incorporate pro-poor tourism, responsible tourism and ecotourism approaches in the development, operation and management of all our packages. In addition, we organize cultural and community-based tours within Rwanda and other countries. In the year 2009, 2010 and 2011; 88.6% revenues went to local communities as direct benefits. Besides that, 12 local guides were trained and employed by the company on short and long term contracts; schools, dispensaries, child-headed homes, widows of genocide, reformed perpetrators of genocides also benefited.Through Community-based tours; women empowerment has been achieved and also encouraged innovations, creativity and entrepreneurship amongst the local community groups receiving tourists. Because of incomes generated from tourism in all community-based tourism activities, this reduced conflicts within many homes in villages where we operate.Our tours support conservation as our motto says, "conserve through eco-tourism" The Dream of the company is to see majority of Rwandans benefit from tourism through employment, capacity building and empowering local communities to improve their livelihood, alleviate poverty and strengthen unity among Rwandans. At the same time, we strive to build strong lasting relationships with all our clients and partners. We allocate over 50% of the company profits for community development.

We offer a unique opportunity to experience life in Rural Rwanda. Come on one of our 2 hour or day long workshops and try your hand at everything from subsistence farming to learning how to weave your own Rwanda craft. If you come for the day then lunch is included and it gives you the chance to chat with your hosts and really learn about their life. You can do one day or more and we can even tailor the experience to meet the needs and interests of your group - just ask us for more details. We also offer guided hike around the beautiful hills and valleys around Muhanga and then during the months of May to September we also offer a traditional coffee experience. We can put the workshop on any day and time that works for you.

Intare Safaris Rwanda offers 1 day tours to trek the gorillas in Rwanda, or visit the Genocide memorial sites on city tours within Kigali.

NYIRAGONGO EXPEDITION will help you design an itinerary that is both affordable and flexible and will meet your needs, including both wildlife and cultural tours. NYIRAGONGO EXPEDITION can arrange visit permits, transport, accommodations, and fees so that you will know exactly how much your tour will cost.

Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris is locally owned, specialized in unique gorilla trekking experience, chimpanzee trekking, wildlife safaris, and cultural tours all in Rwanda and Uganda. With over 15years of professionalism, efficient safari guides and our well maintained and customized 4x4 safari vehicles. We are committed to exceed the client’s expectations in Rwanda and Uganda.

Explore, discover and journey amongst the thousand hills and see more of Rwanda from a truly unique perspective. Soak up the peace and quiet on the water, watch the beautiful landscape passing by, see the amazing birdlife, engage with friendly communities and do something unique in almost all of Africa! We run professionally guided small group kayaking day trips and overnight adventures on Lake Kivu from both Gisenyi and Kibuye multi-day activities from Cyangugu to Gisenyi. With new modern and very stable kayaks and all equipment provided, our guides offer instruction to help you enjoy this exciting - and yet also very relaxing - activity!