Destinations 

 Rainy Seasons (Green & Lush)  

March – May (Long Rains) 

• Heaviest rainfall, especially in April

• Trails can be slippery; some lodges may close

• Excellent for birdwatching and fewer crowds

October – November (Short Rains)

• Light to moderate rains

• Forests are beautiful

Long Dry Season: June – September
Best for gorilla trekking and safaris

Short Rains: October – November
Brief rains, still travel-friendly

Short Dry Season: December – February

Great for gorilla trekking

Long Rains: March – May
Wettest months, slippery trekking trails

Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking (Volcanoes, Nyungwe Forest)
June–September and mid-December–February

• Trails are drier and more accessible

• Clearer skies for photography

• Rainy season trekking is challenging due to muddy                          trails and dense foliage

Akagera National Park (Savannah Safari)
June–October

• Dry, open landscapes make game viewing easier

• Animals congregate at waterholes