Rwanda Primary Ecosystems, Wildlife and Birds
Primary Ecosystems
- Mountain forests
- Savannah woodland
- Wetlands
- Acquatic forests
- River basins
- Lakes
Wildlife and Birds
Rwanda’s tapestry of habitats is home to a diversity of species including mountain gorill, chimpanzee, golden monkey, hippo, giraffe, Zebra, leopard, crocodile and more than 600 species of birds. 10 % of Rwanda is designated as important birding areas. About a third of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas live in Rwanda’s Volcanic Virungas range.
Rwanda Major Landmarks, Climate and Weather
Major Landmarks
- Lake Kivu
- Volcanoes National Park
- Nyungwe National Park
- Akagera National Park
Climate and Weather
Rwanda has a temperate tropical highland climate with lower temperatures than are typical for equitorial countries due to its high elevation. Rwandas long rainy season lasts from about March to May, when the rain is heavy and persistent. Then from June to mid – September is the long dry season. October to November is a shorter rainy season followed by a short dry season from December to February. During both of Rwanda’s dry seasons, there is often light cloud cover. This helps to moderate temperatures, but also occasionally brings light rain showers.
Main Activities in Rwanda
Main Activities
- Gorilla Trekking
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Game drives
- Photography
- Bird Watching
- Volcano hiking
- Cultural experiences
- Boat Safaris
- Water Rafting