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Mukungwa River Canoe Tour: Scenic Wildlife Adventure
4.7
38 Ratings
Ruhengeri
Explore Rwanda’s Mukungwa River by canoe, spot wildlife, and connect with local communities on this thrilling half-day adventure.
Explore Rwanda’s Mukungwa River by canoe, spot wildlife, and connect with local communities on this thrilling half-day adventure.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kingfisher Journeys - Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the tranquil waters of the Mukungwa River. Nestled in the heart of nature, this half-day canoe experience offers an immersive journey through breathtaking landscapes, providing the perfect balance of exploration. Whether you’re an avid paddler or a first-timer, this journey…
- Kingfisher Journeys - Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the tranquil waters of the Mukungwa River. Nestled in the heart of nature, this half-day canoe experience offers an immersive journey through breathtaking landscapes, providing the perfect balance of exploration. Whether you’re an avid paddler or a first-timer, this journey promises to connect you with the beauty of the river and the surrounding environment.
-Scenic Views: Paddle through lush green surroundings, with River offering panoramic views of the surrounding forests and wildlife. The peaceful ambiance makes this the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
-Guided Tour: Knowledgeable guides will accompany you on your trip, providing insights into the local ecosystem, flora, and fauna. They will also ensure your safety and provide helpful paddling tips.
- Canoeing Fun: Whether you’re seeking serenity or a little adventure, the river’s gentle currents and smooth waters make for an easy and relaxing paddling experience.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Private transportation from Kigali can be arranged at extra costs
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Private transportation from Kigali can be arranged at extra costs
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Experience the thrill of modern canoeing on a 4-hour small-group tour along the Mukungwa River near Musanze (Ruhengeri)! Enjoy breathtaking views, observe a variety of birds, search for otters, and engage with welcoming local communities on this exciting journey. Opt for a morning or afternoon departure and enjoy a memorable time in the heart of the…
Experience the thrill of modern canoeing on a 4-hour small-group tour along the Mukungwa River near Musanze (Ruhengeri)! Enjoy breathtaking views, observe a variety of birds, search for otters, and engage with welcoming local communities on this exciting journey. Opt for a morning or afternoon departure and enjoy a memorable time in the heart of the Rwandan countryside.
Located just a few hours from Kigali, this is an ideal activity for your visit to Rwanda!
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Those under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Dress code: Shorts and T-shirt or other clothing that doesn’t matter if it gets wet, sandals, and a raincoat in the wet season
- Unless otherwise agreed, the meeting place is La Silene, a coffee shop on the Kigali road, at the bottom of the hill just outside of Musazne.
Location
Crema
RN4
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
4.7
(38 Ratings)
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Stacy
Feb 4, 2020
Exceeded Expectations - From first contact, Kingfisher was professional and helpful through every aspect of planning and enjoying our trip. Our river canoe trip was a beautiful way to spend a day in Musanze with our family and visitors. Our guide, Eve, was knowledgeable, helpful, and led us perfectly through our adventure. It was a glorious day spent immersed in the beauty of Rwanda.
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Alizak347
Jan 15, 2020
Fun family afternoon on the river - We had 4 adults in 2 canoes (and there was another couple, as well). It was a pleasant, relaxing, paddle that allowed us to see some villages, locals, and landscape. There's more to Northern Rwanda than gorillas (though they were great, too). Our leader was nice and informative. I definitely recommend spending an afternoon on the river!
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Morganes302
Dec 15, 2019
Peaceful experience on the river with Yves as our guide - We've spent a lovely afternoon on the river Mukungwa with our amazing guide, Yves. The staff gives a very clear briefing at the begining and pays attention to all details and needs all along the way. You'll see plenty of beautiful birds and otters. Relaxing moment not so far from Kigali!
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Yogmimi
Dec 14, 2019
Top 3 Things to do in Rwanda with Kids or Just on your Own - Wow - we don't have enough words to describe how magical this 3 hour trip was. The staff was incredibly professional; our guide, Sharon, was trained in Australia and was fantastic. The river winds through villages and offers up absolutely spectacular vistas. In every way this is as impressive an experience as seeing the primates - it offers an opportunity to see village life while taking in the view!
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Ianfcaustralia
Oct 5, 2019
Excellent alternative to Gorillas - I had an excellent guide. The river trip down the river was really relaxing and it was lovely to see local people doing their everyday thing, interspersed with some small rapids to make a little excitment. Recommend Crema coffee as well.
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Ihall1
Sep 10, 2019
Lovely canoe trip - Loved everything about this trip with Eloi as my guide. The scenery is beautiful and you see the locals working in the fields, the trip was gentle and exciting across little rapids but I felt very safe with Eloi, who was a pleasure to meet and chat to. Would recommend this highly.
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F4816fk
Aug 18, 2019
Really fun, chill half-day activity in Musanze - I highly recommend canoeing on the Mukungwa River to anyone coming through Musanze - it’s beautiful! We chose to canoe as a more relaxing activity after hiking Bisoke the day before and it was the perfect choice. For the majority of the trip, the river weaves throughout beautiful, green grass, plants and farming areas. There are two spots, however, that required a bit more focus and attention that our guide coached us through: one was a mini rapid and the other a very narrow part of the river where the current picks up. Everyone in our group - even those for which this was their first time in a canoe - did well.
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Robertamu6938my
Feb 4, 2020
Canoe trip on the river - We just did the canoe trip this weekend together with 2 other families... In total we were 4 adults and 4 kids below 6 years of age...really nice experience! The kids enjoyed it a lot! Was not dangerous at all, since the river is not running fast and since we were accompanied by 2 very good local guides, who were over careful about security! :-)
I can recommend it! Nice outdoor activity for families!
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Soyoung
Sep 6, 2019
Need to improve safety - There were local children following us along the stream, them on the ground and us on the boat. We felt insecure about this when the guide's boat was away from ours. It ended up as the children throwing rock to us and we couldnt catch them because they ran away. The boat trip itself was fun but there are certain parts the management need to improve on.
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Jason
Dec 28, 2023
Brown River filled with garbage, lovely guide though - While the tour guide is a lovely guy who is very knowledgeable. I would NOT do this unless you’re comfortable canoeing down a brown river with garbage in it. Also be prepared to paint yourself head to toe in an abundance of bug spray. I was told there weren’t any bugs, and while I put some on it was not enough. You see nothing you don’t see when you are going on the Gorilla trek.
Avoid sticking 3 adults in one kayak AT ALL COSTS. I had no leg room and had bruised legs and a pulled tendon by the end of the trip.
Overall, do a different activity unless you still want to do this after going in with your eyes wide open. Ben is a lovely guy who knows a lot and is kind. I am writing this out of respect for other travelers even though I also wish Ben the absolute best.
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