Birding and Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Two exceptional wildlife experiences in one journey Rwanda is unusual in allowing travelers to combine specialist African birding with mountain gorilla trekking without requiring a multi-country expedition. A well-planned itinerary can move from Albertine Rift forest birding to the Virunga volcanoes, while also adding savannah and wetland birding in Akagera and around Kigali. Mountain gorillas […]
Rwanda Bird Checklist and Target Species
Planning a Rwanda target list A Rwanda bird checklist is most useful when it is organized by habitat and destination rather than treated as one enormous list. The country combines Albertine Rift montane forest, savannah, wetlands, lakes, woodland and cultivated landscapes. A birder visiting Nyungwe, Akagera and Kigali therefore encounters very different bird communities. Nyungwe […]
Best Time for Birding in Rwanda
Rwanda is a year-round birding destination There is no single month when Rwanda’s birds suddenly become ‘available’. Resident species can be found throughout the year, and a well-designed birding trip can be rewarding in any season. The best travel period depends on whether your priorities are Albertine Rift endemics, migrant birds, photography, easier trail conditions, […]
Albertine Rift Endemic Birds in Rwanda
Why the Albertine Rift matters The Albertine Rift is the western branch of the East African Rift and one of Africa’s most important centres of biodiversity and endemism. In Rwanda, its mountains and montane forests provide habitat for birds with restricted regional ranges, making the country especially attractive to birders who travel specifically to find […]
Birding Around Kigali
Birdwatching begins in Rwanda’s capital Kigali is more than a gateway to Rwanda’s national parks. Gardens, wetlands, open areas and restored habitats make the city and its surroundings useful birding territory in their own right. For international visitors, this means the bird list can begin on the first morning of the trip rather than after […]
Birding in Akagera National Park
Rwanda’s great savannah and wetland birding destination Akagera National Park gives birders a completely different experience from Rwanda’s montane forests. Located in eastern Rwanda, the park contains savannah, woodland, lakes, wetlands and riverine habitats. Official Rwanda tourism information reports more than 500 bird species for Akagera, making it one of the country’s richest birding areas. […]
Birding in Nyungwe National Park
A cornerstone of Rwanda birding For birders travelling to Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park is one of the country’s most important destinations. The protected montane rainforest lies along the Albertine Rift and supports an exceptional concentration of forest birds, regional endemics and other wildlife. Official park sources currently report more than 300 bird species, including around […]
Best Places for Birdwatching in Rwanda
Why Rwanda is an outstanding birding destination Rwanda packs remarkable birding diversity into a relatively small area. Montane rainforest in the west, volcanic highlands in the north, wetlands and lakes around Kigali and Bugesera, and the savannahs of the east allow birders to experience very different habitats without the long transfers common in larger safari […]
12 DAY SAFARIS AND PRIMATES TOUR IN UGANDA (11th-23rd February 2027)
12 DAY SAFARIS AND PRIMATES TOUR IN UGANDA 12 Days From 2 Persons 11th – 21st February 2027 From $3600 Tour Introduction Uganda is rich in culture, attractive landscapes, and wildlife. It is a home to 20 species of primates, savanna wildlife, and 1,090 species of birds. Kibale Park is known for its variety of […]
Explore Uganda with us
Explore Uganda with us In 2015, Birding and Educational Tours initiated the collaboration with Venture Uganda, a tour company based in Kampala, to sell and market the tourism services in both countries, Rwanda and Uganda. Until now, we have runt a number of tours in tourism sites of Central and West of Uganda, mainly Mabamba […]