Rwanda - Saafo Safaris Tours and Travel

Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre

The Kigali Genocide Memorial is the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Kigali Genocide Memorial is an important reminder the ethnic cleansing of genocidal massacres in Rwanda where systematic slaughter of more than one million Rwandans — mostly ethnic Tutsis. With giant wall displays, archival documents, photos, video footage and weapons encased in glass, the indoor exhibit sheds light on the Rwandan genocide, as well its pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial roots. The room filled with human skulls and bones. Among the heartbreaking images are life-sized photographs of child victims, each with a name and intimate details about their favorite things

Volcanoes National Park

This park is apparently the oldest national park in the entire African continent and harbors the endangered Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda that are always available for tourists who would love to carry out gorilla tracking in Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park lies in northwestern Rwanda and borders Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. The national park is known as a haven for the rare and endangered mountain gorilla and golden monkeys. 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.

Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu is stunningly beautiful lake and an incredible place to visit. With no hippos or crocodiles and crystal clear, clean water, it is also one of the safest lakes in Africa. So come and explore, discover and journey along its interesting coastline. Watch unique fishing boats plying the water and find interesting villages as well as amazing birdlife set amongst true peace and tranquillity. It lies on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, and is in the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. Lake Kivu empties into the Ruzizi River, which flows southwards into Lake Tanganyika. There are three main cities on the lakeshores. Gisenyi is known for its good quality hotels and active nightlife. Kibuye is the prettiest of the three, a real tropical area, whilst Changugu is an old border town. The three are connected by charter boats and a wide scenic road offering a stunning view over the surroundings

Nyungwe Forest

Nyungwe Forest is a tourist favorite with those on safari in Rwanda. The Nyungwe rainforest is located in southwestern Rwanda, at the border with Burundi, to the south, and Lake Kivu and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. The Nyungwe rainforest is probably the best preserved montane rainforest in Central Africa. It is located in the watershed between the basin of the river Congo to the west and the basin of the river Nile to the east. From the east side of the Nyungwe forest comes also one of the branches of the Nile sources. Tucked away in the middle of tea Plantations, the biggest mountain rain forest on this side of the African continent can be a bit deceptive in its vastness if you simply catch a glimpse of it from a far. Nyungwe forest is probably the most preserved forest in Africa. Some say it is the most important site for biodiversity in Rwanda. It is home to over 1000 species of creation after all.

Gorilla Trekking Rwanda

Gorilla Trekking Rwanda is all about incredible gorilla safaris and wildlife adventures. Gorilla trekking tours take you deep to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, Volcanoes national park in Rwanda, Mgahinga Gorilla national park and Virunga national park in DR Congo offering you the most incredible and affordable gorilla trekking safaris in east and central Africa. Gorillas make their homes in and amongst the bamboo-covered slopes of the Virunga Mountains in the Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. The Virunga Mountains that straddle the borders of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, are home to around 480 mountain gorillas.

Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park is located in the north east of Rwanda along the border with Tanzania. Akagera National Park lies in eastern Rwanda, hugging the border with Tanzania. It's characterized by woodland, swamps, low mountains and savannah. Akagera national park is a the only Savannah park in Rwanda and is home to several mammal species including Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Kobs, Zebras, Bushbucks, Waterbucks and most recently Black Rhinos have been introduces from South Africa, making Akagera national park officially a big 5 park like it was many years ago. It is also home to numerous bird species in the several habitats which include woodland, swamps, lakes and Savannah.

Places to visit in Rwanda

Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre

Volcanoes National Park

Lake Kivu

Nyungwe Forest

Gorilla Trekking Rwanda

Akagera National Park

Short Stay Gorilla Trek – 01 Night/ 02 Days

Medium Stay Gorilla + Golden Monkey Trek & Culture – 02Nights/03Days

Extended Stay Gorilla-Golden Monkey Treks & Culture – 03Nights/04Days

Bwindi Gorilla Trek + Kigali City Tour – 02Nights/03Days

Bwindi Gorilla & Rwanda Golden Monkey Treks + Kigali City Tour