Rwanda the land of a thousand hills rebrand as a new luxury tourist destination in east Africa making it one of the best tourist hubs to go to. Being a small country, they have managed to put tourism as the number one with the best tour parks giving the best experiences to who ever gives it a try. The moment you think of Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is one of the places you can not miss for mountain gorilla trekking. Nyungwe National Forest Park is yet another where you will be able to see chimpanzees and Akagera National Game Park for wildlife encounter.
When it comes to gorilla safaris, Rwanda has rebranded it by increasing the price of gorilla trekking from $750 to $1500 making it expensive and done by those who can only afford making it a luxury venture. The target here was to reduce on the number people coming to the country but still earn more from the venture.
Volcanoes National Park is the one park in Rwanda where you can come in contact with mountain gorillas. To take part in gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda, you need $1500 for you to secure a permit that allows you to track one habituated family in a group of 8 visitors. you need to book early enough before the actual trek given the high demand preferably 6 months or above. When it comes to Nyungwe national park, you will also have to book the permits in advance for you to be able to take part in chimpanzee trekking.
Akagera national park boasts of its rare landscape and as the only savanna grassland park in Rwanda comprising of green grasslands, tree trimmed lakes, dramatic mountains, swamps as well as the big 5 game-elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes and not to forget zebras, giraffes, antelope families a mention but a few.
The rebranding has been more reflected in introducing Rwanda luxury lodges, hotels and camps. In Kigali the capital, you will come across as many as possible 5-star hotels where you will be hosted on arrival to Rwanda.
Talk of Kigali Serena hotel which features among a few oldest hotel facilities in Kigali city centre. It featured as the leading hotel in Rwanda around 2013, 2014 and 2015. It boasts of its luxurious rooms and suites that make a total of about 148 rooms that come with good air conditioners, satellite television, Wi-Fi and others. You may not miss out on this facility up on your arrival hence enjoying the new rebranded destination.
You can also go for Radisson Blu Hotel and Kigali convention centre a five- star hotel facility set within Kigali convention and city center about 5 kilometres away. The convention centre featured as the leading conference hotel in Africa in the world travel awards. This luxury hotel facility comprises of 292 rooms and currently one of the leading modern hotels in the continent. Its exterior is incredibly designed with metal ribbons and comes in egg shape making it a few unique facilities.
Kigali Marriott Hotel is yet another 5-star luxurious hotel facility with about 254 rooms comprising of 30000 square feet of events space plus spa and heated indoor pool. It is located suitably within Kigali city center and features as one of over 2000 hotel facilities run by Marriott hotels worldwide. This positions Rwanda not just as a luxury destination but also as an ideal area for one to invest in. This hotel facility comes with luxury amenities and visitors get the best service.
When we go to the national parks, we enjoy all the luxury lodges. In volcanoes, you can choose to spend a night at luxurious Bisate Lodge that is run by Wilderness safaris. This up-market safari lodge is a newly established lodge and it is set suitably within Volcanoes National Park making it one of a few exceptional places for you to spend a night while on gorilla safari in Rwanda.
Singita is yet another one not to bee missed as you prepare for gorilla trekking in volcanoes national park. This facility has Kwitonda and Kataza House which are all suite for the luxury encounter. Once you are here, you can never regret why you chose to have a stay at this facility. The facilities are conducive and worth the time of stay.
In Nyungwe national park, One & Only Nyungwe House is the luxurious lodge you will never miss. Its an eco retreat offering once-in-a lifetime experiences in the heart of magical Rwanda. Have an encounter with the rare Mangabey monkey, lively in its own playground, as majestic mahoganies, delicate orchids, and exotic butterflies magically surround you. Soak up the knowledge of local elders who share the secrets of survival in this remote jungle environment. Then unravel within our beautifully re-imagined spaces, where every creature comfort is at your fingertips. From evening cocktails by the crackling fire pit and gastronomic feasts on the elevated deck, to soothing indigenous therapies in the warm jungle air and relaxing on your private deck.
When you head to Akagera national park, Magashi Tented Camp takes another award for the luxury experience. situated in the north-eastern corner of Akagera National Park, overlooking beautiful Lake Rwanyakazinga. Akagera comprises some of the most scenic savannah in East Africa – open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamp, and grassy low mountains – and is home to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, some very large crocodiles as well as well as the rare sitatunga.
You will watch elephants near the camp, submerge in the lake’s silvery blue waters. Drive across miles of open savannah tracking rhinos, giraffes and lions. Try your hand at catch-and-release fishing, watched by a shy sitatunga. And listen to the stories of the land during a traditional Kugisha supper around a roaring fire with friends old and new.
The eight spacious tented suites will welcome you to an intimate wilderness area, surrounded by one of the most serene landscapes imaginable the ideal stage for exceptional safari adventures. This makes the camp a super luxury place to stay in while on safari in Akagera National Game Park.
All the above specifications make Rwanda a new luxury gorilla tour destination giving the tourism industry a strong bone since it will only attract high end customers.
