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Rwanda bird watching tours in 13 days in Wild

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Duration

13 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

100 people

Languages

English, Espanol, Francais, Kinyarwanda

Rwanda bird watching tours

This 13-day Rwanda bird watching safari takes you to some of the most beautiful and biodiverse areas in the country, including Nyungwe National Park, Akagera National Park, and Lake Kivu. You’ll have the opportunity to see a wide variety of birds, including the rare Ruwenzori turaco, the blue-headed coucal, and the African harrier-hawk. You’ll also be able to enjoy the stunning scenery and learn about the local culture.

Highlights

  • Kigali City tour and birding in Nyandungu eco-Park
  • 4 Days in Nyungwe NP home to 345 birds species
  • 4 Days in Akagera NP home to over 550 bird species
  • 3 Days in Volcano NP home to over 200 bird species

Day 1 Arrive in Kigali and transfer to the hotel

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by our professional guide and transported to the hotel where you will spend the evening and night. You will receive a briefing on the safari plan, and if time permits, you may participate in a Kigali city tour.

Day 2 Kigali city tour

Following your breakfast, a professional driver guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 AM to begin exploring the city. As the capital of Rwanda, Kigali offers a chance to learn about Rwanda's history before, during, and after colonization. You will also visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Campaign Against Genocide Museum. After lunch, you will be transported to Nyungwe National Park.

4 Days Bird watching in Nyungwe National park

Nyungwe National Park is known for its diverse avian population, consisting of over 340 species, with 31 of them being exclusive to the Albertine Rift, such as the Ruwenzori turaco, handsome francolin, red-collared mountain babbler, red-faced woodland warbler, blue-headed sunbird, purple breasted sunbird, yellow-eyed black flycatcher, and regal sunbird. This park is considered a significant birdwatching site in Rwanda. In just four days, visitors can see 85% of the bird species and various monkeys. The birdwatching tour starts early in the morning at 6:00 am with a knowledgeable guide who is familiar with the birds and their locations. The guide will brief the clients and develop a plan for the day based on their checklist and preferences.

4 days of Bird watching in Akagera National park

Akagera National Park is recognized as the second most significant birdwatching site in Rwanda, home to over 500 bird species, with about 100 of them not found in any other protected area in the country, such as the Shoebill. The park is inhabited by various bird species, including the Soot falcon, Red-winged francolin, Red-necked francolin, Red-faced barbet, Shelley's francolin, Sabanis's bunting, Dimorphic egret, Booted eagle, Brown-chested lapwing, Denham's bustard, Papyrus gonolek, African jacana, and many more. Visitors can spot about 90% of these birds in just four days. The birdwatching tour commences at 6:00 am with an experienced guide who is well-versed in bird identification and locations. The guide will brief the clients and develop a plan for the day based on their checklist and preferences.

3 days of Bird watching in Volcano National park and Buhanga Eco-park

Volcano National Park is inhabited by various wildlife species, such as Mountain gorillas, Buffaloes, forest elephants, golden monkeys, bush pigs, duikers, spotted hyenas, and many more. The park is also home to over 200 bird species, including the Handsome francolin, Dusky crimson wind, Red faced woodland warbler, Rwenzori batis, strange weaver, Rwenzori double collared sunbird, Blue-spotted wood dove, Red-backed shrike, Archer's ground robin, Cinnamon-chested bee-eater, Collared Apalis, Baglafecht weaver, Bateleur, and Grauer's rush warbler, which is an endangered species due to habitat loss. Visitors can see about 85% of these birds in just three days. The birdwatching tour starts early in the morning at 6:00 am with an experienced guide who is knowledgeable about bird identification and locations. The guide will brief the clients and develop a plan for the day based on their checklist and preferences.

  • A professional Driver Guide
  • Drinking water while on safari
  • Buffet lunch
  • Park permits
  • Driver park fee
  • Vehicle park fee
  • Private car LANDCRUISER(4*4)
  • Credit card fees
  • Accommodation on full board at 3 star hotel
  • Guiding fees
  • Meals & Soft Drinks
  • Local Taxes
  • Guiding & Company Fees
  • Porter
  • Entrance Fees
  • Fees of Covid test
  • Visa fees
  • Other Beverages like Alcohol
  • International airline tickets
  • Optional extras while in the Trip
  • Tips and gratuities,
  • Travel insurance
  • Other things not mentioned on the itinerary.

13 Days
Fullday (+7hours)
Multi day

English
Espanol
Francais
Kinyarwanda

Tour's Location

Best time to visit Rwanda

Throughout the year you can visit Rwanda, From March to May and September, the rain is heavy and persistent. January, February and June up to December, the dry season is the best time for hiking in the forest for enjoying the green landscape and the beautiful view of the countryside and more migrant birds ,even primates tracking easily because most of the trees are fruiting.

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