Best Time to Visit Gishwati Mukura National Park.
What is the best time to visit Gishwati Mukura National Park is a frequently asked question by travellers planning to visit the park. This blog will guide you on the appropriate time of visiting the park. Just like any other African national park, Gishwati National Park experiences two seasons the dry season and the wet season, and the best time to visit the park is determined by individual’s travel plans. The park is located in the far western corner of Rwanda about 3 hours drive from Kigali the capital city of Rwanda. This is a prominent safari destination in East Africa which is celebrated for hosting the endangered chimpanzees and a good number of bird species. It has a mix of ecosystems such as tropical rainforests, wetlands, grasslands, and montane forests which provide habitats to various birds and animal species. It is home to over 230 bird species including forest birds, migratory birds, water birds, Albertine rift endemics and the park’s endemic species. Its also home to over 5 primate species including chimpanzees, golden monkeys and 20 mammal species. The park offers different activities that attract travellers including bird watching, nature walks, chimpanzee tracking and golden monkey tracking.
Best Time to Visit Gishwati Mukura National Park.
Wet Season.
The wet season runs from October to November and March to May it is commonly known as the low season, during this season the park receives sufficient rainfall, the tracks are muddy and slippery making it challenging to navigate them. The vegetation cover is tall and dense which prevents visitors to clearly viewing bird species and animals from a distance and taking clear photos. However, this season travellers looking for budget friendly packages to the park as most travel agencies and lodges give discounts during this period. This is the most preferred season by bird lovers since the park always has enough food, which attracts various bird species and they don’t move deep in the park in search of food. Spotting birds in season is easy, it’s the time of the year when most bird species breed. The migratory birds come to the park in this season running away from the harsh weather conditions in Asia and Europe and in search of food. The wet season in Gishwati Mukura National Park provides exceptional safari experiences for those longing to immerse themselves in nature.
Dry Season.
The dry season is the best time to visit Gishwati Mukura National Park, according to feedback from travellers who visited the park. The dry season has two short seasons from December to February and June to September. This is known as the peak season and its characterized by little to no rainfall; the tracks are less muddy and slippery, making it easy to penetrate them. The vegetation cover is short and scattered, which creates clear viewing of birds and animals and taking clear photos. However during this season visitors have to move deep in the park in search of various wildlife and bird species.
