Solo travel in Rwanda is interesting and memorable! Rwanda is one of a few destinations in Africa that are suitable for solo travel. Any independent traveler on Rwanda safari should consider Rwanda a must-visit when it comes to solo travel. The people of Rwanda are exceptionally warm welcoming, friendly and offer awesome hospitality which any traveler deserves while on a holiday.
Solo travel in Rwanda is remarkable as you get on a trip full of adventure. There is a lot to enjoy, explore and experience on solo travel in this dubbed Land of a Thousand Hills. Right from gorgeous sceneries, beautiful parks to hospitable people, Rwanda is a place to be for any one with plans to go on an independent tour.
On solo travel in Rwanda, we allocate all our independent travelers to their own private cars and experienced guides are also available for hire for travelers who may not be familiar with routes. This makes our solo travel holidays in Rwanda very flexible.
Where to visit on solo travel in Rwanda?
Rwanda is a small nation with few districts which makes it an easier destination to explore and experience by solo travelers. The main highlight for solo travelers in Rwanda is trekking to see mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. This park is located in Northwestern Rwanda and protects a portion of the world’s 1063 mountain gorillas which are left on earth today. Volcanoes National Park is comprised of 10 habituated gorilla families and each of these are trekked by only a group of 8 visitors on Rwanda safari.
Other interesting safari highlights in Rwanda include chimpanzee tracking/canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Chimpanzee tracking experiences are also currently offered in Gishwati-Mukura National Park. As a solo traveler, you can as well immerse yourself into the stunning savannas of Akagera National Park for big game tours. It is the only savanna park to visit in Rwanda.
Other interesting places to consider a must-visit on solo travel include Lake Kivu which is the largest lake in Rwanda and this is found along the western border. The twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Burera are also amazing to explore while on Rwanda safari holiday as a solo traveler. As well, don’t forget to visit Kigali one of the Africa’s most vibrant cities with variety of comfortable hotels, historical sites, birds, local markets and others or visit the Musanze which is the second biggest city in Rwanda.
Musanze is a tourism hub of Rwanda-this is where Volcanoes National Park is found and makes an ideal place to go trek to see mountain gorillas, volcano hiking especially on Mt. Bisoke, Karisimbi; Dian Fossey tomb site hike, golden monkey tracking, visiting the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.
Tips for traveling solo in Rwanda.
- The best way to get around in Rwanda is by rental car, motorcycle, private taxi or public buses. Preferably, a rental vehicle is the best option and we have all kinds of rental cars at affordable rates.
- French and Swahili is widely spoken in Rwanda, English is commonly spoken by most people in Kigali and Musanze.
- Health tips-do not drink tap water or take ice- have for yourself a bottled drinking water. When choosing places to eat from, find good restaurants and avoid street food.
- Rwanda is generally safe and secure not only for male solo travelers but also for females on solo travel holiday.
- Choose the accommodation which is within your travel budget. Rwanda has a range of lodging and hotel facilities distributed countrywide. They are available in budget/basic, mid-range or moderate and luxury options.
