Budget safaris in Rwanda offer a special and lifetime opportunity to all nature enthusiasts to explore Rwanda’s wonders at an affordable rate. While some travelers think Rwanda is a high-end African safari destination, there are also multiple budget Rwanda safari options worth booking for you to realize your travel dream.
The multiple budget safaris in Rwanda like luxury Rwanda tours, revolve around the country’s epic experiences. These include primate adventures, wildlife, birding tours, cultural safaris, etc. The beauty of Rwanda budget safaris is that it is possible to embark on a group tour. Therefore, the cost of most items gets shared including transportation costs, accommodation, and other factors. These are some of the top factors that have a huge influence on the overall cost of visitors’ budget safaris in Rwanda or destination.
Available options for budget safaris in Rwanda
Rwanda is a compact destination with diverse options for budget travelers to choose from. Top options for budget travelers on Rwanda safaris to choose from include budget gorilla trekking tours, budget chimpanzee safaris, wildlife like Big Five, cultural tours, golden monkey tracking tours, and more.
Budget Rwanda gorilla trekking safaris
Rwanda is one of the top places in Africa where mountain gorillas can be encountered in their natural environment. The only way to go about it is by booking a gorilla safari to Rwanda. Luckily, planning and booking budget gorilla trekking tours with Monteero Safaris guarantees you such great encounters in the African wilderness. All budget gorilla tours are enjoyable in the lush Volcanoes National Park in northwestern Rwanda.
What is required of a budget traveler in need to trek Rwanda gorillas? A valid gorilla trekking permit is essential and each Rwanda gorilla permit is issued at USD 1500 per person. These are only issued to eligible persons that is those above 15 years old. All gorilla permits and budget gorilla tours must be booked in advance at least 2-6 months before the actual planned date of visiting mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda.
Budget chimpanzee tracking
Budget chimpanzee tracking tours in Rwanda are best enjoyed in Nyungwe Forest National Park or Gishwati-Mukura National Park. Chimpanzee treks offer captivating encounters with the common or eastern chimpanzees in their natural habitat. These primate adventures are ideal for trekkers above 12 years.
Every primate seeker with plans to trek chimpanzees in Nyungwe requires a valid permit each costing USD 250 per person for the non-resident visitors. The foreign residents on a budget Rwanda chimpanzee tour to Nyungwe can obtain a permit at USD 75. The East African citizens pay USD 25 to book a Nyungwe forest chimpanzee permit. Like gorilla permits, chimpanzee permits can be booked safely through Monteero Safaris via info@monteerosafaris.com or monteerosafaris@gmail.com.
Budget Golden Monkey Tracking Rwanda
Golden monkey tracking in Rwanda is a perfect primate adventure addition for all budget travelers on Rwanda safaris. Embarking on a budget golden monkey trek tour is a great opportunity for you to explore golden monkeys in their natural habitat. In Rwanda, our budget golden monkey tracking trips take you to the jungles of Volcanoes National Park.
Budget wildlife tours
Rwanda is a complete primate and wildlife destination. Beyond primate adventures, Rwanda also offers the best budget wildlife safaris. Booking a budget wildlife tour in Rwanda marks the starting point for you to embark on a journey to explore all the Big Five games in the natural savanna grassland. In Rwanda, all budget wildlife tours to explore the Big Five are done in Akagera National Park.
Akagera National Park is not only the Big Five game destination but also the biggest park in Rwanda. Located in eastern Rwanda, Akagera extends over 1122 square kilometers of land area and is dominated by savanna grassland. The park shelters the Big 5 which include African elephants, rhinos, leopards, lions, and buffaloes, together with zebras, Masai giraffes, and diverse antelope families. Over 500 species of birds also survive in the Akagera’s distinct habitats including the elusive shoebill storks.
Budget birding tours in Rwanda
Rwanda is also a preferred birding destination thanks to its abundant bird population. A budget bird-watching tour in Rwanda allows you to explore a variety of birds including Albertine Rift endemic species and resident species. Some of the birds to spot on budget birding excursion in Rwanda include Kivu ground thrush, shoebill storks, African jacanas, dusky crimsonwing, handsome francolin, Grauer’s swamp warblers, African fish eagle, Albertine owlet, and collared sunbird.
Other birds to sight on budget safaris in Rwanda include Congo-bay owlet, regal sunbird, Rwenzori Nightjars, papyrus gonoleks, Cabanis’s bunting, white-browed coucal, red-faced barbet, and more.
How to plan for budget safaris in Rwanda
Planning for a successful budget safari in Rwanda isn’t a one-day thing. Adequate time is required and dealing with the right local expert such as Monteero Safaris can save you not just time but also money. Here are top tips to guide you on how to plan the best budget safaris in Rwanda.
Book a budget hotel/lodge.
For any Rwanda safari bit it is budget or luxury, you must find a place to stay. If you desire to go for a budget tour in Rwanda, booking affordable budget accommodation should be a must-do. There are various options to choose from for you to book regardless of the destination. Visitors on a budget gorilla tour in Rwanda can book Kinigi Guesthouse and Muhabura Hotel in Volcanoes National Park.
Travel using budget-friendly transportation means
Getting to and from your Rwanda destination all requires a means. Booking a budget rental car is by far the best way to go about a budget safari in Rwanda. Contact us as your local experts to plan the entire trip and you can be guided on the ideal means to use.
Eat from budget-friendly restaurants, lodges, or hotels.
Know where to eat from, take note that there are high-end or luxury hotels, and do not expect a plate of food to go the same amount as the budget hotels or lodges. Opting for budget hotels or restaurants is a perfect way to spend your budget safaris in Rwanda.
When to travel
Rwanda is an all-year-round destination but considering your budget, the most preferred time to get there is around the off-season. The low months are ideal for budget travelers on Rwanda tours. It is when most lodge service providers are forced to cut down on their rates as a way to allure more visitors. You can be among a few visitors to enjoy discounted offers not only on accommodation but also from tour operators.
Book a trip early
Do not wait till the last minute to begin planning or to book a trip. The best is to have your trip booked at least 2-6 months in advance or even a year.
Travel in a group
If you want to cut down on the cost of the trip, then consider traveling in a group. Group travel allows you to spread the cost of many items for your budget safaris in Rwanda, especially on transportation and accommodation.
Plan and book your budget safaris in Rwanda with the local expert (Monteero Safaris)
Dealing with a trusted local tour operator is the best way to plan a successful budget Rwanda tour. Contact Monteero Safaris to plan and book an epic tour not only in Rwanda but also across East Africa.