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Nyungwe Forest National Park

Posted by admin June 09, 2009 in National Parks
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The park is one of the most ancient, covering total areas of 1,000 square kilometers stretching across the hills in the south eastern part of the country. It has an altitude ranging between 1600m to 2950m above sea level and receives between 1800 to 2500mm of rainfall per annum.  In the park you will find Mt. Bigugu which is 2925M high and 13sq km of Kamiranzovu marsh.

Nyungwe Forest is the largest block of montane in East and Central Africa comprising of a diversity of flora and fauna including 13 species of primates make 25% of primates in Africa, such as chimpanzees, Acrobatic Angola Colobus, Vervet monkey, Silver monkey, Golden monkey, Owl-faced monkey, Grey-cheeked mangabey, three species of bushbaby, Red-tailed monkey, Olive baboon and L’Hoest’s monkey. Chimpanzee tracking is the main activity in the park. Other animal include; Leopard, African civet, marsh mongoose, side stripped jackal, golden cat, Genet, slender, duikers, Congo clawless otter, tree hyrax and  flying squirrels. Nyungwe forest also has 120 species of butterflies and three species of horned chameleons contribute to the reptiles.  Floral attractions include the over 2000 species of trees and flowering plants such as the giant Lobelia and colorful orchids.

Over 300 bird species can be viewed in the park, out of which 24 species are restricted to montane forests positioned on the Alpine Rift. The star attraction specie of the birds is the great Blue Turacco. Other species of birds include the Ross’s turaco, Red-breasted sparrow hawk, Grey –cheeked hornbill, Regal sunbirds, Red-throated alethe, Ruwenzori batis, Kungwe apalis, Blue-headed and White-headed wood-hoopoe.

Amidst the forest undergrowth are numerous walking trails spread through out. A number of viewing points and water falls are spotted a long the network of trails spread through out. A number of viewing points and waterfalls are spotted a long the network trails. A long side the main road is a campsite and a rest house set amidst nature. The reserve is large and rich in large and rich in biodiversity. So visitors will have to spend two or more days to explore the treasures of the jungle.

The beauty in it all is that the park can be easily accessed from Butare (90km) and Cyangugu (54km) towns for excursions. It is 225 km from Kigali town.

Park Activities comprise;

* Trekking Mt. Bigugu

* I  day tour to Lake Kivu

* Bird watching

* Chimpanzee tracking

* Primate watching

* Nature walks following the trails

* Excursions to Kamiranzovu Marsh.

Note: In case you want to include Chimpanzee tracking on your safari itinerary, your advised to book early enough in order to secure a tracking permit.

Accommodation:
Gisakura Guest House
Uwinka Rest House
Ortpn campsites

Tarrifs for activities in Nyungwe National Park

Cultural safaris in Nyungwe

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Volcanoes Mountain Gorilla National Park

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Volcanoes Mountain Gorilla National Park

gorilla volcanoesPARC NATIONAL DES VOLCANS
In the heart of Central Africa, so high up that you shiver more than you sweat,” wrote the eminent primatologist Dian Fossey, “are great, old volcanoes towering up almost 15,000 feet, and nearly covered with rich, green rainforest – the Virungas”. Situated in the far northwest of Rwanda, the Parc des Volcans protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range – home of the rare mountain gorilla – and the rich mosaic of montane ecosystems, which embrace evergreen and bamboo forest, open grassland, swamp and heath.

The undulating mountains ecosystem harbors the endangered mountain Gorillas. The park also comprises of the montane ecosystem with bamboo forest, heath, swamp and open grasslands. Guided nature walks through the rain forest and cultivated foothills of the Virungas expose you to mystical views of the wilderness- listen to sounds of the golden monkeys and graceful birds. The park is spotted with buffaloes, elephants and giraffes.

An exhilarating trek through the cultivated foothills of the Virungas offers stirring views in all directions. Then, abruptly, the trail enters the national park, immersing trekkers in the mysterious intimacy of the rainforest, alive with the calls of colourful birds and chattering of the rare golden monkey, and littered with fresh spoor of the mountains’ elusive populations of buffalo and elephant. Through gaps in the forest canopy, the magnificent peaks are glimpsed, easily accessible and among the highest in Africa, beckoning an ascent.

The bustling market town of Ruhengeri has a memorable setting at the base of the Virungas. On the outskirts of town, the natural bridge at Musanze – a solidified lava flow  is a fascinating relic of the volcanic activity that shaped this scenic area. Also within easy day tripping distance of Ruhengeri are the seldom visited but lovely Lakes Burera, Ruhondo and Karago.

Accommodation

  • Virunga Safari Lodge
  • Ruhengeri offers a good selection of reasonably priced small hotels and guesthouses, including the newly renovated hotel Gorilla’s Nest.
  • Visitors could also base themselves in Gisenyi or Kigali and – with an early start – head to the Parc des Volcans and Ruhengeri as a day trip.

Gorilla filming fees and Volcanoes park Tariffs

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Rwanda National Parks

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Experience the diversity of Rwanda National Parks, Tourism and Tour Rwanda on your Africa Vacation.

Rwanda’s landscape is among the most attractive in Africa. From the low-lying plians,lakes and rivers, raised hills and  finally to the high peaked mountains scattered throughout the country. Due to he everchanging altitude, Rwanda national parks have got a diversity of wildlife, birds, aquatic animals and reptiles living in the savannah grasslands, swamps, lakes, rivers, shrubs, forest and mountain vegetation.
Rwanda lake and Vegetation

Volcanoes mountain gorilla national park
Is situated on the Virunga mountains and hosts different families of mountain gorillas that can be seen on a safari to Rwanda by trekking up Mountain Volcanoes. The Mountain Gorillas have to be tracked because they travel long distances looking for food and breeding areas. They keep migrating  away from Rwanda to either Uganda or Congo but the different families travel at different times.

Nyungwe forest National Park
Supports the largest rain forest in Africa, Nyungwe forest. The forest has chimpanzees inhabiting there that are the main attractions. It has approximately 260 tree species recorded and over 100  species of orchids and giant lobelias

Akagera national park
Is set to the Tanzania border toRwanda with River kagera running through, six lakes and Mitumba Hills. It is a home to many primates, birds. Fish and many aquatic plants and animal species.

Activities in Rwanda Safari Parks include:
- Game Drives
- Sport Fishing
- Boat Rides
- Nature Walks
- Birding
- Chimpanzee Tracking
- Gorilla Trekking Safaris
- Sight Seeing
- Photography
- Cultural and Historical Experiences
- Mountain Climbing
- Self drive safaris

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Primate Tours in Nyungwe Forest

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Going further, 1,000 square kilometres passed the majestic hills of southeast Rwanda, Nyungwe Forest National Park is the biggest block of montane forest in East or Central Africa, and one of the most ancient, dating back prior to the last Ice Age.

A centre with a difference, rich in floral variety, the forest has over 200 distinct kinds of tree, and a myriad of flowering plants constituting the other-worldly giant labelia, and a host of colourful orchids.

Nyungwe is most charming, because of its primates: the species tantamount to 13, involving human kind’s nearest living relative the chimpanzee, and the handsome L’Hoest’s monkey and hand red-strong troops of the pleasurable acrobatic Angola colobus. The most important ornithological site in Rwanda, Nyungwe, shelters about 300 bird species, out of which 24 are limited to a handful of montane forests on the Albertine Rift. The avian highlight of Nyungwe is the great blue-turaco- an outlandish blue, red and green bird, which streams from tree to tree like a procession of streamlined psychedelic turkeys.

An extensive network of well-maintained moving trails goes through the forest to many waterfalls as well as sporting sites. A comfortably rural rest house and properly located campsite is found alongside the highway, and the reserve can willingly be toured as a day trip from the towns of Butare and Cyangugu. However, Nyungwe does need more time: anyone who wishes to pursue chimps and look at many diversities of smaller primate, will deserve two days there-and those dedicated to bird watching may not wish to leave.

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Information Portal and Rwanda Travel Guide

Posted by admin June 09, 2009 in Rwanda, Safaris and Tours
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Guideafrica brings you all information about Africa. Find information regarding people of Africa, the different cultures, society, travel, tourism and various businesses.

Rwanda presents to you one of the wonders of Africa with irresistible beauty and a virgin economy. It is famous for gorilla safaris and tours and wonderful culture in Africa. The movie hotel Rwanda presents the fact that the 1994 Rwanda genocide history is phased out of Rwanda. The economy is rising rapidly and the natives have left the past behind for new developments.

On the fore fronts of economy, Rwanda is gaining considerably in the tourism sector. The national parks, mountains and lakes provide numerous habitats for a diversity of wildlife, birds and other safari attractions.

Hotel provide luxury and cheap accommodation to all travelers and the experienced personnels working their offer quality services. Indeed, a safari to Rwanda is truly rewarding!

Transport and communication section has built up standard road network from the different provinces of Rwanda to Kigali main stream.

The education system is improving starting from the grassroots far in the villages to the urban areas. The country is divided into administrative areas according to regions including Kigali province which embraces the capital city of the country in addition to the northern, southern, eastern and western provinces.

More about Rwanda;

Insurance
Art and crafts
Health Service
Rwanda Agriculture
Movies in Rwanda
Museum
Financial sector
ICT and telecommunication

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Gorilla Safaris to Rwanda

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Gorilla Safaris to Rwanda

gorilla safarisParc National Des Volcans is renowned for its six (6) Virungas; the only habitat to the endangered mountain Gorilla. The Parc is protected and managed by the Rwandan office fro tourism and National parks (ORTPN) and this conservation area has contributed to the main safaris to Rwanda.

Similar to chimpanzee tracking, tourists on a gorilla trekking activity are allowed to spend an hour watching these apes performing their daily activities, resting, playing, gathering food and feeding. It is your golden opportunity to shoot a picture of the amazing creatures in their natural habitat.

When you travel to Rwanda, access to Volcanoes national gorilla park is via Ruhengeri town; a one and a half hours drive from Kigali city, the country’s capital. Gorilla trackers organize and hire cars for private transportation on their gorilla tour from Ruhengeri; the last stop over town adjacent to the park boundaries and proceed to the headquarters and follow the tracking trails on foot.

Following the well-maintained network of nature trails, we will take you through the forest, encountering creepers, hanging vines, colorful giant lobelia and misty bamboo. Regularly, golden monkeys among other mammals will be seen swinging from one branch to another whereas buffaloes and Duikers will cross your path at the time when you least expect it.

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