Rwanda Birding Safaris

Embark on a Birding Odyssey: Discover Rwanda's Avian Wonders

Indulge your passion for birdwatching in the heart of Africa with our Rwanda Birding Safaris. Renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, Rwanda beckons bird enthusiasts to explore its diverse habitats and encounter a kaleidoscope of avian treasures.


Key Highlights:


  1. Avian Riches of Rwanda: Uncover the hidden gems of Rwanda's birdlife as you traverse its lush rainforests, serene lakeshores, and picturesque savannas. From the rare and elusive Grauer's Swamp Warbler to the vibrant and iconic African Fish Eagle, Rwanda offers a birding experience like no other.
  2. Nyungwe Forest National Park: Immerse yourself in the mystical Nyungwe Forest, a haven for birdwatchers. Home to over 300 bird species, including the exquisite Great Blue Turaco and the Albertine Rift Endermic species, every step in this ancient rainforest reveals a new avian wonder.
  3. Lake Kivu's Avian Tapestry: Explore the shores of Lake Kivu, where diverse waterfowl and migratory birds create a vibrant tapestry of color. Witness the dance of the African Jacana and the elegant flight of Pied Kingfishers against the backdrop of the lake's tranquil waters.
  4. Knowledgeable Birding Guides: Our experienced birding guides are passionate about Rwanda's avian inhabitants. With their keen eyes and wealth of knowledge, they transform each birding excursion into an enlightening adventure, sharing insights into behaviors, habitats, and the importance of conservation.
  5. Gorilla Trekking Extension: Elevate your birding experience with an optional Gorilla Trekking extension. Encounter the majestic mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park while enjoying additional birdwatching opportunities in this captivating region.
  6. Conservation Commitment: We are dedicated to responsible and sustainable tourism. Our safaris promote ethical birdwatching practices, ensuring that your exploration contributes positively to the preservation of Rwanda's natural heritage.


Whether you're a seasoned birder or a newcomer to the world of birdwatching, Rwanda Birding Safaris promise an immersive and unforgettable journey. Join us as we unravel the secrets of Rwanda's avian wonders, celebrating the diversity and beauty of its birdlife.


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18 days Rwanda and Uganda birding safari
18 DAYS - 17 NIGHTS
18 days Rwanda and Uganda birding safari covers the best birding spots in Rwanda counting the three national parks; Akagera, Nyungwe, and Volcanoes National park. It at that point amplifies to Uganda for birding and gorilla trekking in Bwindi National park which is the number one birding spot in Africa concurring to the Africa Birding Club. 18 days Rwanda and Uganda birding safari offers ostensibly the leading African Montane Birding area. Combine that with an extraordinary, difference of habitats and you’ve got one of the most excellent eco-tourism destinations in Africa. The compact nature of the country implies that a few birding destinations can be gone by in a generally brief trip, giving get to to a few of the foremost alluring species in Africa. In add up to 750 fowl species are known from Rwanda (November 2018) and shocks are continuously conceivable with a few species included in the nation list since 2010. Among the inhabitant, species are 29 Albertine Fracture Endemics and a few Lake Victoria Bowl Endemics, which ought to be on any birder’s wish list. Most birders will need to center their consideration on Nyungwe National park within the west of Rwanda and Akagera National park found within the east. Be that as it may, great birding can be found over the nation and indeed close to Kigali, so no matter how long you’re staying there’s fulfilling birding on offer. Nyungwe National park could be a tropical montane rainforest that’s domestic to 322 feathered creature species as well as 13 species of primate and various endemic plant species. So distant 29 are bird species have been found here. The star fascination is without a doubt the Red-collared Babbler and Rwanda is the as it were secure put to see this staggering fowl. Other specialties incorporate Red-collared Babbler and Rwanda is the only safe place to see this stunning bird. Other specialties include Rwenzori Turaco, Blue-headed and Purple Breasted Sunbirds, Rwenzori Nightjar, Handsome Francolin, Grauer’s Warbler, Regal, Grauer’s Swamp Warbler, and Neumann’s Warbler.
16 Days Rwanda Birding and Wildlife Safari
16 DAYS - 15 NIGHTS

16 Days Rwanda Birding and Wildlife Safari, you will adventure the lovely scenes of Rwanda and cover an assortment of territories that will give numerous bird species and a bounty of wildlife counting a few primates.


Rwanda, a country of thousand hills of measure of approximately 26,338 square kilometers, endowed with an excellent bird species list of over 750 species of which incorporates a whopping 29 out of the 40+ much-sought-after Albertine region Endemic species and over 130 Palearctic and Intra-African transients.


The Palearctic migration season is from September to April. Your 16 days of birding in Rwanda will take you over all the biomes in Rwanda – Lake Victoria bowl, Lake Victoria Savanna, Afro-tropical good countries, and Guinea-Congo rainforests – covering all Rwanda’s Important Birding Areas(IBAs) and known beneficial birding spots in all the districts of Rwanda.


Moreover, on this birding trip in Rwanda, you may be guided by a qualified and experienced bird guide and in expansion, you may moreover make use of nearby location guides in each birding goal in the event that is available.

12 Days Birding and Wildlife Safari in Rwanda
12 DAYS - 11 NIGHTS

12 Days Birding and Wildlife Safari in Rwanda visit covers Rwanda’s best birding and wildlife viewing destinations. Rwanda may be a modest country of measure 26,338 square kilometers but features a productive bird list of almost 750 species. The little measure of Rwanda makes it simple getting to the birding hotspots, and in as it were 12 days of birding you may visit 4 major important birding areas (IBAs) of Rwanda covering a extend of environments extending from savannah, wetland, mountain, and forest.


You will have an experienced birding guide on this birding and natural life trip and you also make utilize of nearby location guides at the birding spots. You will visit birding spots in Rwanda such as Akagera, Volcanoes, and Nyungwe Forest National park with a wide range of ecosystems ranging from Savana plains to montane rain forest covering about 23 east African Albertine Endemic species. On this safari, you will also enjoy wildlife adventure with a big five game drive and boat cruise in Akagera national park, chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest national park, and Gorillas and Golden Monkeys trekking in Volcanoes national park.

10 Days Birding and Primates Safari in Rwanda
10 DAYS - 9 NIGHTS

10 Days birding and primates Safari in Rwanda, Rwanda birding and primates visit you’ll adventure the precipitous Albertine rift valley locale that cuts over the western half of Rwanda. The Albertine crack could be a belt of uncommon endemism that cuts over 5 African nations and Rwanda lies inside its epicenter. Out of the 44 Albertine endemic bird species, 29 of the Albertine rift endemic species have been recorded in Rwanda. The mountain forests within the Albertine region are known to harbor numerous primates some of which are endemic to the Albertine such as the endangered Mountain Gorillas. You may experience a number of monkeys on the birding trails.


The prime birding spots secured on this 10 days birding visit in Rwanda are Nyungwe National Park located within the south of Rwanda which has the most noteworthy number of Albertine region endemic species of bird and Volcanoes National park within the north celebrated for the mountain gorillas. You will have experiences with a Rwandan bird species guide for your 10-day birding trip, and, at nearly each birding spot you’ll make utilize of the neighborhood direct in the event that is available. On this tour, you will also visit the best cultural sites in Rwanda that will give you a change to experience about the history of Rwanda.