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POTTO IN RWANDA- NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

They are grey brown in color with a wooly fur. The hands and toes are shaped in such a manner that they can grasp branches firmly without falling. The neck has sharp point which they use to protect themselves.
They are sub divided into 2 groups; golden and false pottos. It is not easy to see pottos during day since they are night moving animals (Nocturnal). Therefore, if you take nocturnal walk in Nyungwe Forest, you may find them by luck. In Rwanda, pottos can

Gorilla trekking is the top tourist activity in Rwanda. Gorillas are trekked in Volcanoes national park situated in the northern province of Rwanda. Its 1-2 hrs drive from Kigali Airport, that means visitors can trek Gorillas and go back home the same day.

One day is the shortest Gorilla tour in Rwanda. The client is picked up from Kigali at around 5pm and set off to Volcanoes National Park. Its is wise to arrive at the park headquarters for briefing before actual Gorilla tracking.

Two days Gorilla trekking is the second tour

HOW TO PREPARE FOR RWANDA SAFARIS –PREPARATION FOR RWANDA SAFARIS

Rwanda is one of the best tourists’ destinations in Africa. It is among the smallest country but with the cleanliest and organized city in East and central Africa. Rwanda was nicknamed “the land of a thousand hills” due to its mountainous nature!

Rwanda is found in East Africa bordered by Uganda in north, Tanzania in East, Democratic Republic of Congo in West and Burundi in the south.

Major safaris in Rwanda include primate trekking (Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Colobus monkeys, Golden Monkeys among others), Game

THINGS TO SEE IN NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK

Nyungwe is the largest National park in Rwanda and among the three arks Rwanda has. Nyungwe forest is the largest tropical forest in Rwanda and is known for hosting the largest number of primates in East and central Africa.

Nyungwe is known for hosting 13 primates like chimpanzees, olive Baboon, Vervet monkeys, Mona monkeys, Grey Cheeked Mangabey, L’Hoest Monkey, Blue monkey, Owl-faced Monkey, Angola Colobus Monkey among other.

There are also other very shy primates like nocturnal bush –babies (galago) and the tailed-less potto. Bush babies

Can I drink the water in Rwanda?

Drinking tap water isn’t recommended in Rwanda. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water. Ask your leader where filtered water can be found; some hotels we stay in may have drinking water available. It’s also advisable to avoid ice in drinks and peel fruit and vegetables before eating.

MAJOR SOURCES OF WATER IN RWANDA

There are many sources of water in Rwanda and they include:

Lake Ihema- it is found in Akagera National park and

LAKES IN RWANDA – WATER BODIES

Lakes in Rwanda are among the major tourist attractions. Many tourists wish to relax at the shores of Lakes in Lake- Beaches.  Most of the visitors are found at the beaches surrounding Lake Kivu in Gisenyi and Kibuye towns.

Lake Kivu is the most famous in and the largest fresh lake in Rwanda. Lake Kivu is shared by Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. Tourist activities done on Lake kivu include sport fishing, kayaking, canoeing and windsurfing, and beach volleyball are among the activities that families

Mount Karisimbi is among the most interesting tourist attraction in Rwanda. It is an inactive volcano in the Virunga Mountains on the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo with 4,507 metres (14,787 ft). Karisimbi is the highest of the eight major mountains of the mountain range, which is a part of Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. Karisimbi is flanked by Mikeno to the north, Bisoke to the east and Nyiragongo to the west, on the other side of the Rift Valley. Karisimbi

Being a beautiful country, Rwanda is popularly known as “the land of a thousand hills” has many beautiful lakes and numerous rivers with astounding beaches. Rwandan beaches are excellent to spend an entire relaxing day, lazing around and enjoying with your honeymoon, holiday or vacation here. The environment is cool to enable your refresh and clear stress from you.

The Rwanda’s largest lake is Kivu; it is the largest freshwater Lake in the Rwandan valley which is extremely beautiful inland sea area. The three amazing resort towns include Gisenyi, Cyangugu and

The reason why Rwanda is called “the land of hills” is justified by the presence of mountains like Huye. It is situated near to the city of Butare in southern Rwanda. It is connected by a ridge to Nyungwe Forest to the west, and is on the outer edges of the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. The mountain is an important source of mineral water due to the fact that it provides sources of important rivers hence providing water to the people of Rwanda.

Bottled mineral

WELCOME TO MUHABURA HOTEL IN MUSANZE TOWN, RWANDA

Welcome to northern Rwanda at Hotel Muhabura. The Hotel is found in the town of  Musanze province opposite the Musanze district headquarters. The hotel comprises of 30 rooms and apartments that offer a cozy environment to relax in after gorilla trekking or a day visit to the Northern area of Rwanda. The stay at Muhabura Hotel rewards the view of the mighty virunga volcanoes at a close range. Within our hotel, you can enjoy a climate beyond your expectations. It’s around 5 minutes’