1 day canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest National Park
1 day canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest National Park will take you to Rwanda’s southwest, towards the border with Burundi. Nyungwe is well known for its endemic species of flora and fauna, as well as the rich biodiversity of the landscape, such as the bamboo thicket, swamps, marshes, and heath that combine the beauty of the forest. Nyungwe offers the most adventurous, amazing, wonderful, and incredible canopy walk.
Itinerary overview of 1 day canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Pick up from Kigali to Nyungwe
- Canopy walk in Nyungwe
- Transferring to Kigali
After an early morning breakfast during your 1 day canopy walk adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park, a driver guide will pick you up from Kigali and transfer you to Nyungwe Forest National Park. The Uwinka reception center typically initiates the canopy walk, providing tourists with a detailed explanation of the walk, assigning them a walking guide, and allowing them to purchase walking sticks and boots. Walking is normally a 2-hour experience, but it is much better done during the day, mostly in a dry season. A walking guide gives information about different species that stay in the forest. Canopy Walk provides its walkers with stunning and wonderful views of the East African region, Lake Kivu, and the different sections of Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Detailed itinerary: 1 day canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest National Park
During the walk, tourists have the opportunity to spot various animals such as golden cats, duikers, giraffes, lions, and chimpanzees. Primates such as white colobus, Angola colobus, red-tailed monkey, blue monkey, L’Hoest monkeys, and chimpanzees leap from tree to tree. Colorful birds like black casqued horn bills, butterflies, orchids, amphibians, and reptiles like snakes live in the forest, and tourists get a chance to see the different species in their natural habitat. The scenic view creates a memorable safari, making photography exceptional. After the walk, tourists have their lunch, then head to Kigali.
Inclusions
- Canopy walk permits
- Lunch
- Water
- Transport
Exclusions tips
- Beverages
- All personal expenses
