If you are very interested in animals, or you have family members who are very interested in animals, then you need to think seriously about going on a Rwanda safari as part of a family vacation. There are many great tour companies who will set you up on a Rwanda safari as a part of a family vacation, so you will have many options in this regard. If you want a high quality safari though, you need to know several things to look for.

  • First of all, for a great Rwanda safari experience, you need to make sure the people you use to facilitate your Rwanda safari are highly experienced people who have gone on safaris before.
  • In addition, you need to make sure that the tour operator you intend to book a trip with is knowledgeable about safari planning. You should also make good research about the tour operator to book a trip with. If you are making a booking online please make sure that the tour operator is genuine – you can look at the website and confirm if it looks real so that you do not want to become the victim of some simple credit card scam. Do not agree to anything if you are uncomfortable with and you should make sure that all the lodges you have agreed upon are confirmed in your itinerary.
  • Then get to know about the different activities that are to be included in your safari. If you have young members within the family please note that there are some activities that they may not be allowed to undertake. Learn about the restrictions such as age limits for activities such as gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking and hiking. Have a checklist of things to do on your safari –  Will your safari include gorilla tours in Volcanoes National Park (PNV), wildlife game viewing or cultural visits?

Although you may think of hiking in the forested jungles, young children may not be able to hike for long distances. Long hikes and hiking along steep hills may not be possible things to do on a safari.

Safaris in Rwanda

Although there are various different safaris you can go on, many of them include skilled guides and air conditioned vehicles. Taking your family on a safari like this will be unforgettable for everyone and include a lot of unique memories.

When you go on a safari you will have the opportunity to see various animals in their real habitats, not like they are in when they are at the zoo. Your guide will tell you fun facts about the climate and the animals so your entire family will learn a lot about them. If you want to go on a longer tour you will be able to stay in a nice hotel and enjoy delicious gourmet meals through the duration of your trip.