Camping Safaris in Rwanda
Camping safaris in Rwanda offer yet another unforgettable bush experience to tourists on Rwanda safari. Our camping safaris allow you explore through all Rwanda’s national parks whether on budget or luxury safari. We guarantee you the true African bush experience although Rwanda may not be the typical camping destination.
Our camping safaris provide you a great opportunity to mingle with nature. You get a true experience of African wilderness. You can be part of our exhilarating wilderness experiences while enjoying the great sound of wildlife and also surround yourself with flora. All our camping tours are safe and visitor safety is our first priority!
Best places to go for camping experience in Rwanda.
Akagera National Park.
Akagera National Park is remarkably one outstanding destination offering the best camping experiences. This is largely a savanna protected area perched on the Eastern Rwanda just at the border with Tanzania. It protects all the big five game, the Masai giraffes, antelopes including roan antelopes; birds, warthogs, zebras and others.
Akagera National Park being the most favorite camping safari destination features the best campsites. The best campsites to go camping in Akagera National Park include Shakina Campsite. Shakani campsite is incredibly beautiful and lies on the shores of Lake Shakani thus offering exceptional views of the lake. If you are interested in sport fishing on Rwanda safari in Akagera National Park, there is no better place to experience it than on Lake Shakani.
Camping at Shakani Campsite also lets you spot many hippos, aquatic birds and a lot more. Generally, the campsite is perfect for relaxation and also for you to have the best of the lake’s beautiful sceneries.
Mutamba campsite is another most popular and significant camping area in Akagera National Park. It is well-kept from wildlife and tourists can enjoy remarkable camping experience while also enjoying clear view of buffaloes, elephants, roan antelopes, elands, birds among others.
Muyumba campsite is that one campsite you shouldn’t miss to be while on camping safari in Rwanda. This campsite is set overlooking the beautiful Lake Shakani and Lake Ihema. It is found just at the entrance to Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savanna conservation area.
Volcanoes National Park.
Camping safari in Volcanoes National Park is an amazing experience. Visitors get a great opportunity to get up-close with a gorilla family and this means, you will need a valid gorilla permit. Volcanoes National Park lies in Northwestern Rwanda and it is Rwanda’s only mountain gorilla park, boasting of 10 habituated gorilla families.
What is unique about gorilla camping safaris in Volcanoes National Park is that visitors should have tents, a gorilla permit is a must-have which can easily be booked through our expertise or contact the team from Rwanda Development Board (RDB).
Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Camping in Nyungwe Forest National Park is possible in its lush tropical rain-forest especially in the various campsites. At Uwinka Reception Centre, a campsite site can be set on the wooden made platform. The campsite at Uwinka is run by Nyungwe Top View Hotel.
Camping at Mt Bigugu (2950m). The campsite takes about 5pax and rewards visitors on camping tour with spectacular views of the surrounding area. Other areas to expect to go camping include Congo Nile divide trail with 3 campsites; camping at Kitabi Eco-Centre and at Macheo Eco-lodge in Karongi district.
What to bring on camping safari in Rwanda?
Some of the essential items to expect to come with on camping safari in Rwanda include basic medication, towel, safari bag, head lamp, food, warm jacket, good tent preferably waterproof, cutleries, mattress, sleeping bag, chair, table, cooking equipment, lamps, chopping board and others.
