Experience Nature walks while in Rwanda
Trips to Rwanda are exceedingly exciting and get you up close to some amazing nature attractions that quite often you may never have encountered or can only be found in this part of the world. Take trekking Mountain gorillas for instance a unique experience only on African soil which though can be done on trips to Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo, the Rwandan safari has more enriching rewards like the traditional Kinyarwanda music and dance performed just a few minutes before you start on your trekking experiences. The heart pounding sounds of the African drum beats accompanied by heartwarming sweet smiles and amazing body gyrating dancing strokes, ululating music tones and bright colored costumes will definitely keep flashing in your mind all through your rigorous trekking period and your lifetime after. The thrill of meeting up with the Mountain gorillas in their natural environments going about their routine activities, their wield and wild habits, their sitting postures as they maul heaps of foliage and their gait as they move to another leafy tree is one of the unwritten statements that make safaris into Rwanda number one on many adventure travelers wish list.
Walking safaris into Rwanda however is not all about trekking Mountain gorillas for there are many other options. The steep and rugged volcanic Mount Muhabura with panoramic views of beautiful lands extending into other countries Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo are so scenic and attractive to the eye and offer a good ground for body exercise.
There are lots of other primates notably the Golden monkeys, Chimpanzees and many forest and high altitude birds inhabiting the luxuriant green forests that keep other nature lovers on their tenterhooks all through their walk. Of paramount importance amongst the forests is Buhanga Sacred forest from which cultural kings took the sacred bath few days to their enthronement day. There is a hike to Karisoke research station where Dian Fossey the world known primatologist who pioneered Mountain gorilla activism and protection based her activities and was subsequently murdered from. Through her dedicated service much of the world was able to learn of the plight of Mountain gorillas and protection of their natural habitat.
Many other enthusiastic nature walk and urban life lovers explore the lakesides of Burera and Ruhondo in search of lake breezes to cool off the heat of the burning sun as they watch a multitude of beautiful birds with very bright colors attractive to the eye. There are also very attractive and heart throbbing Musanze caves deep in the forests in which African forefathers and their kinsmen lived. As recent as 1990s the same caves came in handy to provide safe haven for thousands of refugees during the infamous genocide.
Whatever the reason for visiting Africa may be some for studies and research, political reasons, religious pilgrimage or work related travel, taking a Rwanda safari and interacting with the indigenous Rwandans on a walk and sharing in their life experiences is one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences on the African soil.
