Why you should opt for self-drive in Rwanda

Embarking on a self-drive adventure in Rwanda is the best way to discover the country’s natural beauty, rich culture, and warm hospitality. Self-drive trips involve making self-guided explorations through selected destinations.  Self-driving involves understanding and adhering to essential guidelines such as road safety, cultural sensitivity, and vehicle maintenance, that help you to navigate Rwanda’s roads with confidence and immerse yourself fully in the country’s diverse landscapes and experiences. Visitors can start their road trips from Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, and drive to remote areas for better immersion into the wilderness for the best adventures.

For several reasons, travellers opt for self-drive adventures in Rwanda, and they are:

Freedom and flexibility.

Self-drive safaris provide you the freedom to explore different places at your own pace. Unlike with guided safaris where one must move on a restricted schedule, a self-drive client will be free to move to a specific destination at a personalised programme.  With a reliable 4×4 vehicle from Active Africa Vacations, you will have scenic and assertive venture into different exploration sites in the Land of a Thousand Hills. You can spend more time in the popular sites of the country such as Volcanoes National Park, a home to the endangered species of mountain gorillas, Akagera National Park taking sight of the big five animals in the wilderness, Nyungwe national Park, a home to several primate species especially the chimpanzees or relax at the shores and on the beautiful islands of Lake Kivu.

Easy access to Rwanda’s breathtaking landscape scenery

Rwanda is endowed with stunning landscapes composed of rolling hills, vast savanna grasslands and green-lush dense forested areas. While on a self-drive safari, you will not have any limitations of accessing a particular site but have full sight of the beautiful vegetation and other hidden treasures.  Self guided travel enables you to reach whenever you wish, have the best photography which gives a full exploration of the area of study thus ensuring a safe, comfortable and enjoyable safari.

Close encounters with wildlife

Rwanda is a country with different places that harbour different wildlife species such as animals, insects, birds, butterflies and many plant species.embarking on self-drive safari to places like Akagera National Park gives close  encounter with  various  wild animals especially the big five which include lions, leopards, buffalos, elephants and rhinos. In addition to the big five are giraffes, antelopes, zebras and many primates. In addition to the animals, the park is home to over 275 bird species and several plant species.   With self-drive option, you will have close observation of these wild creatures through morning or afternoon game drives through the park as you drive at your pace. With a convenient 4×4  vehicle  from Active African Vacations, the best tour operator, you will have a safe and memorable self-drive safari through the rugged terrain of different tourism destinations.

Privacy.

 A self-drive safari gives convenience to visitors who wish to enjoy their privacy.  There are less or no contacts with strangers and gives chance to have the best relaxation holidays with only families, friends, and group members with a familiar character.

Select travel dates and times.

With self-drive safaris, one is free to set the time and date of travel and can adjust according to his personal plans without inconvenience. This enables one to reach a particular destination and enjoy a variety of activities, whether you want to visit a national park, cultural center, go for beach relaxation, enjoy Kigali city tour, or any other activity, you can all at your pace within the car rental period.

Distinctive cultural experience

Rwanda is famously known for having an interesting culture, history and tradition.  Members of the Rwandan local community are so hospitable and welcoming to guests.  With self drive, feel free to visit them in their local craft shops, shopping centers, markets, small towns, villages and listen to their interesting stories, enjoy traditional music and dance and buy some of their commodities as a way of supporting them.  With self drive and personal time management you can closely relate and learn more of African Culture in Rwanda.

Cost friendly

Self drive safaris in Rwanda are cheaper and more affordable especially to tourists with a tight budget.   Such safaris do not involve hiring a driver guide or joining a tour group. Most travellers on self drive always opt for using camping gears which are provided by tour operators at lower costs. This enables one not to go beyond one’s budget and this gives control over expenses. By managing your travel budget, you will have a successful, fruitful and memorable safari.

All in all, self-drive safaris provide unique experiences as one discovers more of the interesting features in a destination. Whether tracking mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park or taking a boat cruise along the shores of Lake Kivu, hold your journey on self-drive in Rwanda  for unforgettable memories and great expeditions that will last a lifetime.

Book your self-drive safari in Rwanda with Active African Vacations, which will provide the best and standard 4×4 vehicles and unique camping equipment for an indelible expedition in the Land of a Thousand Hills.