Make your adventure even better in January by visiting Rwanda, the pearl of beauty where gentleness and cleanliness are part of daily life. January usually receives some rainfall, but this does not stop visitors from touring, as many parks remain ideal to visit.
Temperatures range from a minimum of 16°C to a maximum of 27°C, allowing you to enjoy many activities like the famous gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, which are open throughout the year.
Besides Kibale National Park, known as the capital of chimpanzees, Rwanda also stands out with several parks that are home to primates. However, there are rules tourists must follow, such as no mimicking the primates, and feeding these animals is forbidden because it can disrupt their natural habits and lead to their deaths.
Littering is a crime, and polythene bags are banned in Rwanda. You must also always walk behind your armed tour guide. The tour guides are armed not to harm the animals, but to scare them away if they attempt to attack.
In addition to the primate activities, the Big Five animals are another must-see in the parks. Elephants are always moving in search of green pastures and fresh water, while zebras follow trails to hide from predators, and giraffes stretch their necks to feed on tree branches.
If you love birds, pass through Akagera National Park to see water birds and raptors, which make the wildlife experience even brighter.
Wildlife viewing can be done through game drives if you prefer comfort, but if you want to connect more closely with the land of Rwanda, you are encouraged to go for a nature walk, led by an armed guide who helps you find different animals by following their tracks.
Rwanda offers luxury experiences stretching from its capital Kigali to its national parks. After a long day, resting is important, which is why camps and lodges have been built to make tourists comfortable. These include:
- Magashi Camp
- Ruzizi Tented Lodge
- One and Only Nyungwe House
- Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
- Kigali Serena Hotel
- Heaven Boutique Hotel
- The Retreat
- Volcanoes Virunga Lodge
- Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Rwanda speaks nature in January. This is your time to make it happen — book your ticket now.
