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EXPERIENCES

Wildlife

Horseriding

Ride around Kigali's countryside with a scenic horse riding adventure at Fazenda Sengha's trails at Mt. Kigali.

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At Fazenda Sengha, just outside of the city, offers a fantastic horse riding experience with well-trained horses and scenic trails. Suitable for riders of all levels, while promoting responsible riding practices and animal welfare. Book your horse riding experience with Hyperlocal.

Boat safari

Upgrade your safari experience with a boat ride and unlock a whole new arrays of wildlife from water.

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Opt for a boat safari on Lake Ihema in Akagera National Park to spot wildlife that you can't see on a typical game-drive- such as hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife.

Monkeys & primate tracking

Witness Rwanda’s rich primate diversity across our national parks.

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Rwanda offers diverse monkey encounters. Golden monkeys can be tracked in Volcanoes National Park on Mount Karisimbi and Mount Sabyinyo, while Nyungwe Forest hosts large colobus “supergroups,” owl-faced, Dent’s, and L’Hoest’s, blue monkeys, ideal for photography. Akagera National Park is home to olive baboons and vervet monkeys seen on safari drives, with nocturnal species like the potto and bushbabies adding to Rwanda’s rich primate diversity. Spot your next primates with Hyperlocal

Film & photo tours

Join our tailored tours and workshops on wildlife photography- or hire our in-house content creator on any trip.

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For photographers and filmmakers, we offer curated tours designed to capture stunning scenes. And if you’re just starting out, our pros are ready to guide you through workshops. For the rest of us, our in-house content creator can accompany you through any Hyperlocal trip.

Hiking

Walk the exceptional hiking routes across Rwanda's mountains, national parks, and rural towns.

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Our stunning landscapes, pleasant climate, and incredible wildlife make it an extraordinary hiking destination. The best trails are found in the western region, stretching from Volcanoes National Park in the north, along the picturesque shores of Lake Kivu, and down to the lush terrains of Nyungwe National Park in the south. Arrange your hiking trips with Hyperlocal.

Chimpanzee tracking

Track sociable chimpanzees in lush forests muddy terrains.

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In Nyungwe National Park and Gishwati Forest, chimpanzees live in sociable communities, foraging daily and building new nests each night. Tracking begins early at 5:30 am, with hikes lasting from one to several hours through steep and muddy terrain. Book your Chimpanzee permits and tours with Hyperlocal.

Helicopter tours & transfers

Book your scenic helicopter tour or charter transfers today and soar over Rwanda's stunning landscapes.

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Through Akagera Aviation, we offer helicopter bookings across Rwanda, featuring charters and scenic tours aboard a fleet of Agusta and Robinson helicopters. Scenic tours last from 30 minutes to two and a half hours. In Hyperlocal can also arrange transfers between Kigali and the National Parks, as well as aerial photography.

Hot air balloon safari

Soar through Akagera National Park for sunrise from an unforgettable vantage point.

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Experience Akagera National Park from above with a serene hot air balloon safari, offering sunrise views of the park's vast plains, rivers, and wildlife, including elephants and giraffes. Book your hot air balloon safari with Hyperlocal.

Boat tours & transfers

Book your private boat transfers or group trips at Rwanda's majestic lakes.

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Enjoy relaxing tours on Lake Kivu with scenic archipelago and witness the singing fishermen at sunset and sunrise. Book your boat transfers with Hyperlocal.

Night safari

Experience wildlife after dark, where spotlights reveal elusive nocturnal creatures in their natural habitat.

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Available in Akagera National Park, night safaris allow you to witness nocturnal animals. With the guidance of night rangers, you might spot leopards, hyenas, bushbabies, and other elusive creatures that are rarely seen during the day. Our night safari is conducted in special vehicles with spotlights to illuminate the surroundings. Book your night safari with Hyperlocal.

Game drive safari

Scenic haven for the Big Five, rare birds, and rich wildlife across wetlands, savannahs, and highlands, with unforgettable boat trips on Lake Ihema.

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On the eastern border with Tanzania, we have central Africa’s largest protected wetland, spanning over 1,000 square kilometers of lakes, swamps, savannahs, and highlands. Akagera is now home to the Big Five, primates, various nocturnal animals, over 525 bird species, as well as wetland animals tt Lake Ihema. Book your Akagera trip with Hyperlocal.

Birdwatching

With 703 bird species and top montane birding spots, offers unmatched birdwatching across diverse habitats, from Nyungwe to Akagera and even near Kigali.

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Rwanda is a top destination for bird enthusiasts, with 703 species, including 29 Albertine Rift endemics, and some of Africa’s best montane birding. Bird hotspots like Nyungwe National Park in the west and Akagera National Park in the east offer access to rare species, while rewarding birdwatching can be enjoyed across the country, even near Kigali. Arrange your birdwatching trips with Hyperloca

Gorilla trekking

Trek one of the world's most iconic experience, the highly protected Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat.

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Volcanoes National Park is home to around twelve habituated mountain gorilla families, part of the 1,000 mountain gorillas left in the wild, thanks to conservation efforts across Rwanda, Uganda, and the DRC. With only 96 permits issued daily, we encourage you to book in advance and prepare for hikes that may reach altitudes of 4,000m. Gorilla tourism significantly benefits local communities by funding schools, health centers, and local communities. Book your Gorilla trekking trip with Hyperlocal.

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