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Rwanda's best days out.
The 7 best nyungwe forest canopy walk in Rwanda, with what each day actually involves, the operators who run them, and what you can expect to pay.
Private canopy walk day trip from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest: high bridges, monkey sightings, museum culture stops, lunch, and water.
“Claude was a great driver and guide. It was a long drive but had amazing views of the national park from the canopy walk and saw some monkeys. Will come back soon for the zip line!!”
Kigali day trip to Nyungwe: 4x4 ride through the hills, rainforest hike, Nyungwe canopy walk, and Ndambarare waterfall with lunch.
“the guide Honore was really nice! He stopped for a coffee on the way. On the way back, he had a card game we played! The park itself is nice, especially the waterfall!!”
One-day Nyungwe tour from Kigali with a guided canopy walkway 70m up, Gisakura tea, and King’s Palace history, plus primate scouting.
“We highly recommend this tour! We were picked up promptly at 5am for a four hour ride from Kigali to the national park. Jonathan, our driver, was responsive and accommodating to any request and always with a smile, shared information aboRead more”
Small-group 3-day trip from Kigali to Nyungwe canopy and Lake Kivu, with island hikes and night fishing, plus transfers and lodging.
“This tour took us on a drive from Kigali to south-western Rwanda across the land which as its metaphor suggests, is indeed a land of thousands of hills. Nyungwe forest itself can be a hit or miss if you want to spot the elusive fauna. If animRead more”
Two days in Nyungwe National Park with chimp trekking or waterfall views, plus a canopy walk above the forest in Rwanda.
“Seeing the chimpanzees in Nyungwe and doing the canopy walk was incredible--the national park is breath-taking and so worth it. Darius was a fantastic guide, he is very personable and funny. He was also willing to answer all my questions. You can tell he is well-traveled and understands the region in depth. Highly recommend Usalama…”
Two days in Nyungwe from Kigali: canopy walkway at 3pm, then early chimp trekking with permits, meals, and a private guide.
“Rwagasabo Safaris offers the best private tour for Nyungwe Forest National Park! Serge made it possible for me to experience everything I wanted in the short time I had to spend in this amazing place. He was responsive and very accomRead more”
Nyungwe 2-day tour: 50m canopy walkway, tea-plantation waterfall hike, primates, rainforest overnight, and Rwanda culture stops. $450 pp.
“I really enjoyed this tour! It’s a great experience in the rainforest and the canopy is unforgettable. I also really enjoyed the museums and was glad I took the two day trip to enjoy the peace of the park and still have time learn more about Rwanda on the way to and from the park!…”
