Couple Safaris in Rwanda are a unique experience because Rwanda is a wonderful destination for vibrant couples who share passion for physically demanding tourist activities. This country is not referred as “the land of a thousand hills” for nothing because it is generally mountainous/hilly with some of the unbeaten sceneries and adventures that will keep you energized throughout the trip.
Most couple safaris in Rwanda involve guided game drives on-board open-roof safari vehicles where a variety of wild animals will be spotted. These include hippos, topis, kobs, lions, Masai giraffes, elands, Defassa waterbucks, spotted hyenas, leopards, elephants, bushbucks, hartebeests, Oribis, Burchell’s zebras, African wild dogs, aardvarks, white-tailed mongoose and Nile crocodiles.
These safaris also involve guided forest walks through Gishwati-Mukura, Volcanoes and Nyungwe Forest National Parks, taking part in cultural tours to Gorilla Guardian Village, Humure Refugee village, Nyange Community and Ubumwe to learn the simple yet fulfilling lifestyle of typical Rwandan rural area and so much more.
Lake Kivu offers a perfect romantic getaway for couple who wish to just unwind and share memories of their lives although a number of activities such as boat cruises, guided nature walks, and coffee tours are available if you ever change your mind.
Other destinations and activities on couple safaris in Rwanda.
A trip to Volcanoes National Park is undoubtedly the highlight for couple safaris in Rwanda where visitors are offered opportunities of gorilla trekking, coming face to face with the rare mountain gorillas in the wild. Nonetheless, other highlights for these safaris include chimpanzee trekking tours and canopy walks in the lush Nyungwe Forest National Park as well as safari adventures in the phenomenal Akagera National Park.
For zestful couple, the physically demanding hikes up the Karisimbi Volcano (at 4,507 meters above sea level) or Mount Bisoke within Volcanoes National Park describe a perfect way to spend a couple safari. The tranquil white sand beaches on the unspoilt shores of Lake Kivu offer couple the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of relaxing and rejuvenating for a couple of days, after safari adventures, hiking and primate trekking tours.
The most beautiful thing about couple safaris is that majority of the accommodation facilities are secluded and don’t enjoy crowds as it is the case with other places in Africa. Basically, you will have the entire wilderness or jungle to yourself.