A self-drive trip in Rwanda will help you get to visit many different places in Rwanda and Uganda. these are two close countries geographically and they work hand in hand both
politically and economically. A self-drive trip through both countries is a very viable one and
leads a traveler to encounter different wildlife species and cultural centers. The weather
and the foods of these two countries is something to look forward. These will make your
experience so memorable. Below are the five best places to visit in both Uganda and
Rwanda;
Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda is another tourist destination that can be enjoyed while on your self drive Rwanda trip. This is Rwanda’s most vital hot spot and protects
Rwanda’s mountain gorillas. The park is magnificent and ecologically very diverse. It has got many volcanoes including the Karisimbi, Muhavura as well and Mgahinga. Mountain
gorilla tracking is the most popular activity and has many habituated gorilla groups. The other tourist activities to be enjoyed in this park include; golden monkey tracking, Dian
Fossey visit, Hike of the Karisoke volcano as well as nature walks to see many animals.
Bwindi impenetrable national park is located in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley and its covered hillsides are filled by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rain forests that date back many years. The park has 400 species of plants, 600 mountain gorillas, 120 mammals including many primate species like the baboons and chimpanzees as well as 350 bird species. You will have a chance to enjoy gorilla trekking on your drive trip within Uganda. The other activities to be enjoyed in this national Park include; nature walks, bird watching, and golden monkey tracking in the nearby Mgahinga national Park.
Nyungwe National Park is one of the most popular self-drive safari places in Rwanda. This is a renown natural habitat for primates like chimpanzees and various species of monkeys. Amongst the primate species, the chimpanzees are the most sought after in this national park. travelers go chimpanzee trekking as they get to watch the chimpanzees engaging in their daily routine. The social characters and deeds of the chimpanzee is something to wonder about. Their traits are very intriguing for instance they have the ability to use tools like stones and sticks to gather food and build their shelter and also show compassion to one another as though they are humans. A date with the chimpanzee on a self drive safari is a lifetime experience.
Murchison falls national Park is another tourist destination that you can visit on any self-drive trip to Uganda. This national park lies at the northern end of the Albertine Rift Valley filled with savannah and was first gazette as a game reserve in 1926. It’s Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area having over 76 mammal species as well as 451 species of birds. The park is divided by the Victoria Nile which flows 45m over the remnant rift valley wall hence creating the Murchison Falls. The stretch of the river offers one of Uganda’s most remarkable wildlife species. The main animal species include; giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, Nile crocodiles, and birds.
Akagera National Park is another destination that can be visited at any self-drive safari within Rwanda. This national park is located in eastern Rwanda and is mainly covered by
savannah land. The National Park is named after the Kagera River that flows along Rwanda’s eastern boundary. This river feeds lake Ihema and many other smaller lakes in and around the park. It also protects an African savannah landscapes of bush and acacia with swampy lakes. The park hosts many animal species including; Rhinos, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, zebras, hyenas, lions, antelopes, impalas, topis, oribis, roan antelopes, duikers, reedbuck, Klipspringer, and the cape eland. There are many water hippos and crocodiles as well as olive baboons, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys and bush babies.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is another destination that can be visited on any self-drive trip to Uganda. This national park is Uganda’s most famous destination filled with savanna, shady humid forests, and wetlands, luminous lakes that make it the ideal habitat for big game, primate species, and 600 bird species. The park has many enormous craters carved into rolling green hills, and great views of the Kazinga channel with hippos, buffaloes, elephants, lions, and many more. The main tourist activities carried out from here include; lion tracking in the Ishasha sector, game drives, boat cruises on the Kazinga channel, nature walks, crater visits, chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge, and many more.
In conclusion, the above six destinations are the best for any self-drive trip in Rwanda
and Uganda; you can book a visit to any of the above destinations through any local tour
operator.
