Gishwati-Mukura National Park Best Time To Visit

By Philip Briggs
Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Rwanda.

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Gishwati Forest can be visited at any time. The best time is in the Dry season, from June to September, when hiking conditions are optimum. Although it can rain at any time, there’s lots of sunshine in these months. The trails will be less slippery and getting out in dry conditions is overall more pleasant.

Best Time June to September (These months are relatively dry)

High Season June to September (The park is never busy)

Low Season March, April, May, October and November (These are the peaks of the rains)

Best Weather June to September (Not much rain)

Worst Weather April (Lots of rain and slippery forest trails)

June to September Dry Season

Best hiking conditions
The sun will more likely break through the clouds
Birds are less vocal and might be harder to spot

October to May Wet Season

Excellent time for bird watching
Rainstorms might interfere with activities
Everything gets damp and wet and trails are slippery

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