Honeymoon Tour in Rwanda
Rwanda is one of the untapped honeymoon tour destinations in Africa. A honeymoon safari holiday in Rwanda guarantees honeymooners something unusual. Rwanda provides a memorable honeymoon holiday where honeymooners experience breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and great adventures.
Discover great experiences worth enjoying on a honeymoon tour in Rwanda. Besides, we have also put together a checklist of incredible honeymoon destinations for you to explore on the Rwanda honeymoon tour. Looking for romantic places or experiences on a honeymoon holiday in Rwanda? Here are the top 8 things to do on a honeymoon tour in Rwanda;
Top 8 Things to do on a Honeymoon Tour in Rwanda
Gorilla trekking
Gorilla trekking is a special primate experience worth enjoying by enthusiastic primate adventure seekers on a honeymoon tour in Rwanda. Embarking on a Rwanda gorilla trekking safari is a great deal for honeymooners to soak themselves into the jungle to explore more about the rare mountain gorillas.
Mountain gorillas in Rwanda are trekked by honeymooners only in Volcanoes National Park. At Volcanoes National Park have up to 13 habituated gorilla groups to explore including the Susa group, Umubano gorilla family, Amahoro gorilla family group, Agashya, Karisimbi, Kwitonda, Ugenda, Sabyinyo, Hirwa, and more.
Trekking Rwanda gorillas in Volcanoes National Park takes about 2-6 hours. These include an hour of up close and personal encounter with a family of mountain gorillas in the wild. Visitors also use this period to take photos of these large apes in the wild. But what is most essential is to obtain a valid gorilla permit through the local tour operator and each permit costs USD 1500 per person.
Both a valid gorilla permit and a gorilla safari must be booked in advance at least 2-6 months before the actual date of visiting mountain gorillas. Contact Maranatha Tours and Travel (info@adventureugandasafaris.com) to plan and book a captivating Rwanda gorilla tour.
Chimpanzee tracking on a honeymoon holiday tour in Rwanda
Chimpanzee tracking offers honeymooners a special moment to explore chimpanzees in their natural habitat. In Rwanda, this great opportunity is available in Nyungwe Forest National Park and Gishwati-Mukura National Park.
A trek with Rwanda chimpanzees in the wild is perfect for you to explore our closest relatives. Chimpanzees have up to 98% of their DNA similar to that of humans. A normal day chimp trek takes about 2-4 hours with a guaranteed hour for a face-to-face encounter with chimpanzees.
Golden monkey tracking
Golden monkey tracking in Rwanda can be enjoyed on a honeymoon in Volcanoes National Park. A trek to see golden monkeys involves winding through the bamboo forest with an experienced park ranger guide. The golden monkey trek involves exploring more about the unique behaviors of golden monkeys and taking their pictures while in their natural habitat.
Game drives
A honeymoon vacation in Rwanda isn’t complete without a guided game drive to explore the Big 5 game in the wild. The Big Five game safari in Rwanda allows you to explore Akagera National Park –the country’s biggest park. Expanding up to 1122 sq. km, Akagera National Park is a perfect place to encounter the Big 5 and other abundant wildlife.
A game drive on a honeymoon tour in Rwanda brings you great encounters with wildlife such as African bush elephants, cape buffaloes, lions, leopards, rhinos, Kobs, zebras, giraffes, and birds.
Volcano hiking
Embarking on a guided volcano hike should be a must-do on a honeymoon holiday in Rwanda. Volcano Mountain climbing/hiking safaris in Rwanda take visitors to Volcanoes National Park, home to 5 of the 8 Virunga Volcanoes. Volcano hiking is one of the top 8 things to do on a honeymoon tour in Rwanda. The different volcanoes to hike on the Rwanda honeymoon tour include Karisimbi (4507m), Muhabura, and Bisoke.
Boat cruise
A boat cruise (launch cruise) excursion is interestingly one of the top 8 things to do on a honeymoon tour in Rwanda. Boat cruises are enjoyable on Lake Ihema in Akagera National Park. It can be done during the morning or afternoon sessions. On a boat cruise, expect to explore hippos, crocodiles, and aquatic bird species.
A canopy walk
A guided canopy walk on a honeymoon trip in Rwanda brings you a special memory. A canopy walk in Rwanda is only enjoyable in Nyungwe Forest National Park. It is a 2-hour round walk with a guide and expect to enjoy the breathtaking forest canopy of Nyungwe and spot some of the finest primates and birds.
Kigali city tour
Embarking on a Kigali city tour should be a must-do on a honeymoon tour in Rwanda. The Kigali city tour brings you a complete blend of history, culture, and remarkable interaction with locals. Walk through the clean streets of Kigali, experience the bustling city as locals carry on with their daily activities, visit the vibrant markets, and explore historical sites like the Kigali genocide site.
Ultimate honeymoon places to stay in Rwanda
Romantic places to stay on honeymoon tour in Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation options to consider spending a night on a honeymoon in Rwanda include Bisate Lodge, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, Virunga Lodge, and more.
Akagera National Park honeymoon accommodation to stay
On a honeymoon safari in Akagera, places to consider for an overnight stay include Akagera Bush Lodge, Dereva Hotel, Magashi Camp, Akagera Game Lodge, Rusizi Tented Camp, and Akagera Rhino Lodge.
Nyungwe Forest National Park honeymoon hotels/lodges
Nyungwe National Park features a myriad of romantic hotels/lodges for honeymooners to consider for overnight stays. They include Nyungwe Top View Hotel, One&Only Nyungwe House, etc.
When to go for honeymoon tour in Rwanda
The best time to visit Rwanda for a honeymoon tour is during the dry season. Rwanda records two phases of dry season –the long dry season from June to September and short dry months from December to February. It is also possible to organize a honeymoon tour in Rwanda around the wet season –it being an all-year-round honeymoon destination.
Top Tour Packages
- 4 Days Double Gorilla Trek
- 4 Days Rwanda Gorillas and Mt Bisoke
- 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari
- 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari
- 4 Days Kahuzi Biega Lowland Gorillas
- 5 Days Gorilla and wildlife safari
- 5 Days Gorilla Safari
- 5 Days Gorillas & Chimps Safari
- 8 Days Rwanda Safari
How to plan and book a honeymoon vacation in Rwanda
The easiest way to book your honeymoon holiday tour in Rwanda is through the local tour operator. Contact our expert to plan and book an epic honeymoon tour in Rwanda at info@adventureugandasafaris.com.
