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Nyungwe National Park: Explore Rwanda's Ancient Rainforest
4.8
28 Ratings
Butare
Experience a thrilling 1-day canopy walk adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park, the largest mountainous rainforest in central and east Africa, home to diverse plant and primate species.
Experience a thrilling 1-day canopy walk adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park, the largest mountainous rainforest in central and east Africa, home to diverse plant and primate species.
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- National Museum of Rwanda - The Ethnographic Museum, formerly the National Museum of Rwanda, is the national museum of Rwanda. It is located in Butare. It was built with the help of the Belgian government. It first opened in 1989 and it is a good source of information on the cultural history of the country and the region.
- National Museum of Rwanda - The Ethnographic Museum, formerly the National Museum of Rwanda, is the national museum of Rwanda. It is located in Butare. It was built with the help of the Belgian government. It first opened in 1989 and it is a good source of information on the cultural history of the country and the region.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Lunch provided
- Bottled water included
- Lunch provided
What's Not Included
- Visa to Rwanda
- Visa to Rwanda
Additional Information
Nyungwe is located in the southwest, covering an area of 1016 km across the majestic hills of southeast Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park is the largest mountainous rain forest in central and east Africa and one of the most ancient, dating back to before the Ice Age. The forest supports over 1025 plant species and over 500 species of orchid and giant…
Nyungwe is located in the southwest, covering an area of 1016 km across the majestic hills of southeast Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park is the largest mountainous rain forest in central and east Africa and one of the most ancient, dating back to before the Ice Age. The forest supports over 1025 plant species and over 500 species of orchid and giant lobelia. Nyungwe also has 13 species of primates; these include chimpanzees and the Black and White Angolan colobus monkeys. It is also home to habituated species such as the Mangabeys and the Blue Monkeys. Nyungwe forest has its own Canopy. And it’s the only canopy in East Africa.
Location
National Museum of Rwanda
RN1/Road to Nyanza
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(28 Ratings)
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Z2219nmjacobp
Sep 18, 2024
What a great day trip! - I had a very good experience with Usalama Tours. My driver had to pick me up very early as it was a long drive from Kigali to the forest and we had to be back by evening, but he was great company all along the way, letting me doze off a little at first and then engaging in pleasant conversation when I woke again, pointing out some noteworthy sights on our journey and gamely stopping whenever I asked to take pictures. The canopy walk itself was well worth the drive: although the hike was only 90 minutes or so in total, it provided beautiful, panoramic views of the rain forest below and around us, and our tour guide was knowledgeable and charming. I didn't see any monkeys from the suspension bridge, but there was no shortage of them along the road leading in and out of the park and ample opportunities for photos. The entire experience felt very professional and relaxed, would definitely recommend
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Cheryl
Aug 21, 2024
Great Walk/Hike - Do not miss an opportunity to take this amazing Canopy Walk. Unfortunately my husband was under the weather and couldn’t join me. It was beautiful. I was a bit nervous and wanted to challenge myself and am so happy I did. To say that Darius went out of his way to help me make this happen is an understatement. He knew I was nervous and was very encouraging. We had a lot of driving time which allowed for many conversations regarding Rwanda. He answered all of my questions regarding history, culture, daily life etc. I would do it again in a heartbeat!
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Johannyb696
Jul 7, 2024
BEST TOUR GUIDE! - Amazing experience! Darius was very friendly, entertaining and knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you’re visiting Rwanda!
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T5741uasams
Apr 14, 2024
10/10 - This experience was amazing! I would specifically ask for Darius as a guide —— great guy. The walk through the treetops was exhilarating and the hike was just the right length.
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Onair14895594149
Mar 9, 2024
This must be on you list of to-do’s in Rwanda - This trip was well organised, the bridges well constructed. The walk back is up hill but the walk on top of the rain forest made all the physical exertion worth is.
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Jill1717
Jan 11, 2024
Incredible Canopy - Incredible experience. The beauty of this national park is impressive. The canopy itself is only part of the attraction. Surrounded by monkeys and mountains - this is a great experience.
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Smittytabb
Nov 18, 2023
UNESCO day trip from Kigali - This day trip was exactly what I had wanted to do since the National Park had recently been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Darius delivered. He picked me up early that morning as agreed, made the long drive in the rain with competence and cheerfulness. He even knew to remind me to order a box breakfast from my hotel that I didn’t even know they could provide! He is very knowledgeable, a good communicator and is a real pleasure to travel with. The hike at the park was great and he made sure I had the right gear and documentation for the park. It was a long day for him, but he was incredibly upbeat and kind. He paced bathroom breaks and stops well too. Nothing but great things to say about this trip and my experience.
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Lnfilipe
Oct 23, 2023
Great Rwandan experience with Darius! - I did a tour from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda with Usalama Tours, which I chose after reading some nice comments and reviews from previous customers. It was a great decision, as the tour was great and everything went smoothly. All details were arranged by whatsapp messages and e-mail, which they were always very quick to respond. They sent me all the information and the payment details with very clear instructions and I paid in an MTN office in Kigali as instructed.
On the arranged day Darius showed up at our hotel on time to pick us up and take us to the National Park. Darius is very nice and we had interesting and funny conversations during our long ride to the Park. He also made sure the ride goes according to plan and he also tried to accomodate all our requests. The tour of the National Park, especially the canopy walk are really worthwhile.
I truly recommend you use Usalama Tours on your next trip to Rwanda!
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Mayasidibe
Oct 8, 2023
Great for Solo travelers! - A great choice for someone who may feel overwhelmed by planning and logistics. Darius had it all figured out! I’m sure a DIY plan of this would have been more budget friendly, but I had a lot on my plate and it was so nice to have someone else figured out all the logistics.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
-Darius will be in great communication with you via WhatsApp
-He is very flexible regarding pick up, I changed my pick up location last minute and he was very accommodating
-He’ll pick you up at 5 am. I recommend sitting in the front seat as the road is very curvy and this might help with car sickness
-I slept the ride up (bring a pillow!). The drive is about 4 hours
-When you get there, he’ll arrange for a guide to take you into the forest. It is about 1 hour to 1.5 hours of walk. Very beautiful, and the canopy is great. They recommend rain coats and rain boats
-Lunch at the restaurant is included
-Drive back — about 4.5 hours for us because there was traffic.
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Alexanderlj4844hd
Sep 7, 2023
An amazing trip to the Canopy Walk! - Would highly recommend Usulama! Darius took us to the canopy walk. He was extremely polite, informative and fun! We had the opportunity to jam the whole way back to music. While we were not able to see some of the sites due to rain it was still an awesome trip. Would love to use Usulama on my next trip to Rwanda and would certainly recommend Darius and Usulama to others.
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