Why plan a Rwanda Safari with Encounter Africa Safaris

Planning a Rwanda safari with Encounter Africa Safaris is the best choice to make for tourists planning a visit to Rwanda. There are so many reasons for tourists to visit Rwanda, and with Encounter helping with the planning, one is ensured of having an adventurous safari with the professional team that they have to helps with the planning of the Rwanda safaris.

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Why choose Encounter Africa Safaris for your Rwanda Safari tour

At Encounter Africa Safaris, we are dedicated to planning unforgettable safaris in Rwanda that match your itineraries and do not forget your budget. Here are reasons as to why you should choose us to be your to go choice for a Rwanda Safari.

1. Encounter’s professionalism

Encounter Africa Safaris is a registered tour company with the Association of Uganda Tour Operators and is known to the Uganda Wildlife Authority, making it the best option for organising a Rwanda Safari. At Encounter Africa Safaris, our professionalism starts from the tour consultants who always get back to you immediately after you get in touch with us. They will be able to answer all your queries and they will also guide you on how to get the best itinerary for your Rwanda safari. Upon receiving a message from our clients, a professional team reaches out as soon as possible and advises you on what to do for your safari.

We have professional driver guides whose number one priority is to fulfil customer satisfaction for all our clients. The driver guides will make sure that you get to and from your destination on time. They will also provide vast information on the different safari destinations you visit and other safari destinations within Rwanda.

The professional team is tasked to make sure that all the client’s interests are taken into consideration when planning a Rwanda Safari

2. Affordable and customised safari packages

For affordable and customised safari packages, get in touch with Encounter Africa Safaris, which offers a range of affordable safaris to Rwanda, ranging from gorilla trekking to chimpanzee trekking to wildlife adventures. At Encounter Africa Safaris, we allow our clients to customise their trips to fit their interests and budgets. Some of the packages that we offer include:

Gorilla tracking: Carried out in Volcanoes National Park, Gorilla tracking is a top safari activity that attracts over 1000 trekkers per year. Volcanoes NP has 12 habituated gorilla families that are open for trekking all year round, and to participate in this exercise, you need to have a gorilla trekking permit, which we are here to help you purchase. At Encounter, we will help you book and purchase the permit on your behalf and also help you organise other logistics like safari activities, accommodation and transport.

Chimpanzee tracking: This is a must-do when you visit Rwanda, and it is carried out in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Nyungwe is home to two chimpanzee communities that you can trek and you will also need a chimpanzee trekking permit to be able to participate in the exercise. Our travel consultants are available to help with the purchase of the permits but note that this has to be done in advance.

Golden monkey trekking: Golden monkey trekking is also carried out in Volcanoes National Park, and one is required to have a golden monkey trekking permit to be able to get access to these endangered species.

Visiting the Genocide centre: The Genocide centres that are located in different parts of Rwanda are a reminder of how the 1994 genocide affected not only Rwanda but the entire world. A visit to one of them will be a reminder of how gruesome a war can be, how far Rwanda has come after the Genocide and remembering all those who were affected by the war.

Game drives: Game drives in Rwanda are carried out in Akagera National Park, and these can be organised and arranged for by Encounter Africa Safaris.

3. Provides comfort and safety to the tourists

When planning a Rwanda safari, Encounter Africa Safaris' main purpose is to make sure that all clients are comfortable and safe throughout their safaris. Comfort and safety come in many forms, and these include making sure that the accommodation you get is safe and comfortable, the same applies to transport, the different activities carried out on a safari and what to bring on your safari.

Accommodation: When Encounter Africa Safaris is booking accommodation for their clients, we first look at your budget, preference for the amenities provided and the overall safety of the client. All our partnered accommodation facilities offer comfort and security in the different safari destinations in Rwanda. You need to book accommodation in advance, however, because it is always in high demand, most especially during the dry season. Our tour consultants will give you a chance to make the choice of what you need when it comes to accommodation while giving you advice as well.

Transport: Many of Rwanda’s safari destinations are located not far away from Kigali City and the Kigali International Airport, making it easy to get there, and the most commonly used and safest mode of transport is by road. The well-maintained 4x4 safari vehicles that Encounter Africa Safaris offers offer all the comfort and safety by making sure that clients are comfortable as they drive around the country heading to the various safari destinations and then back to the city centre.

The different safari activities: Safari activities in Rwanda are carried out in the different safari destinations and Encounter Africa Safaris is here to help you plan for the different safaris. Depending on what you want to do while on your safari to Rwanda, we will help you get the best safari activities as per your wishes, budget, the time that you have for your safari, according to the season of travel and the safety and comfort level of the safari activities. Get in touch with us at Encounter Africa Safaris for all your safari needs especially safari activities.

Rwanda is considered to be one of the safest countries in the world, but you also have to keep personal security by sticking to the safari group, not walking at night and following the country’s rules and regulations.

4. Encounter Africa Safaris has experience in organising Rwanda safaris

Encounter Africa Safaris has over decades of experience in organising safaris to Rwanda, and this makes them the best option to use when you need one.  Rwanda is a small country and many of the safari destinations can be reached by driving. Encounter Africa Safaris ensures that you have the best and unforgettable safari when you book with us, and some of the safaris we have experience in organising include gorilla trekking, Golden monkey trekking, Chimpanzee tracking, a visit to the genocide centres, cultural trips and game drives through Akagera National Park, among others.

The years of experience we have, have enabled us to ensure that our clients get to know all the safari activities they can participate in and help them make the right decisions.

5. Encounter Africa Safaris has the best tailored itineraries

When it comes to Rwanda Safaris, we pride ourselves on having the best tailored itineraries that are focused on customer service for all our clients. Our customised itineraries are tailored for all types of tourists that visit Rwanda and the categories of tailored itineraries that we offer to our clients include:

Budget safaris: Although Rwanda is known to be a luxury safari destination, we can tailor your affordable/budget safaris, putting transport, season of travel and the type of accommodation chosen into consideration.

Luxury safaris: Depending on the activities you wish to add to your itinerary, we tailor luxury safaris to Rwanda, especially for tourists who plan on having a private tour and exclusive accommodation and other logistics, including transport.

Group safaris: Our consultants can help you plan a group safari within Rwanda, planning not only the activities to be carried out, but transport and accommodation as well. All you have to do is provide relevant information about the people in the group.

6. Encounter Africa Safaris helps you choose the right safari for your clients

There are so many safaris that you can plan for your Rwanda safari, and at Encounter, our main purpose is to help you make the right choice of safari to take, when to take it, and how to maximise your time while enjoying the same safari at the same time. The different types of safaris in Rwanda include game drives, bird watching, gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, guided walks, cycling, cultural trips, boat rides, and the canopy walk, among others. We will help you decide on what to do best, the best combinations and what is needed for each of the types of safaris in Rwanda.

7. Encounter Africa Safaris guides their clients

Encounter Africa Safaris not only helps tourists plan for their Rwanda Safari, but they also offer guidance/advice to help their clients make the right decisions. The advice ranges from when to go, the safari activities to do or combine, the type of accommodation to get, the best mode of transport to bring, and what to pack for the safaris among others.

Best time to go: Rwanda is an all-year-round safari destination, but at Encounter Africa Safaris, we advise our clients to visit Rwanda during the dry season from June to September and December to February. The dry season has favourable weather conditions that support many safari activities, including guided nature walks, game drives, primate tracking and gorilla tracking, among others. The trek routes and trails are easy to use and there is little or no rainfall to disrupt the different safari activities.

The wet season is considered to be the best time to visit Rwanda for a budget safari. Some services, especially accommodation, offer discounts during this season, and there are also fewer crowds, giving tourists ample time and space to enjoy the different safari destinations in the country.

How many days to spend on your safari:  We also advise our clients on how many days to spend on the safari, depending on the activities you wish to participate in, and your budget. The ideal number of days to spend on safaris is 3 days, but you can adjust and do fewer or more to have a full-blown safari experience in Rwanda.

The type of accommodation: Putting in mind that accommodation in Rwanda comes in three categories, that is, luxury, mid-range and budget accommodation facilities. The type of accommodation you choose depends on your budget and preference. Also, the period for which you book the accommodation determines the type of facilities you get. They are always in high demand during the dry season, and this is why we advise all our clients to book their accommodation facilities in advance.

The cost of the safari in Rwanda: Encounter Africa Safaris also advises tourists about the cost of the Rwanda safari, taking into consideration the different factors that affect the cost.  We always want to ensure that our clients get the best itineraries at a cost that won’t break their bank accounts. The different factors that usually affect the cost of the Rwanda Safari include:

The length of your safari: The more days you spend on your safari, the higher the cost of your safari and the fewer days spent the lower the cost of your safari.

The season of travel: The dry season is a peak season, making the cost of the safari during this period high as compared to the wet season, which is also known as the low season.

Safari activities: The more safari activities you add to your itinerary, the higher the cost of the safari because each safari activity is paid for independently, raising the cost of the safari and vice versa.

Number of people in a travel group: The larger the group of tourists travelling together, the lower the cost of the safari whereas private safaris cost more.

With all the above being put into consideration, our tour consultants will help you plan your safari with your budget put into consideration.