Nyungwe forest national park is one of Rwanda’s treasured natural wonder, and being one of the wonders in the Rwanda national park, it has a unique experience of Canopy walk adventure which is so fascinating and it has pulled millions of travelers from different parts of the world.
You can engage in this thrilling experience in Nyungwe forest national park where you will have enchanting experience in the air as you explore the beauty of the park. The cost of the canopy walk in Nyungwe forest national park depends on nationality and residence as well.
The cost of canopy walk in Nyungwe national park is 40 USD foreign non-residents, and this this is exclusive of the park entry fees, foreign residents are charged 20 USD exclusive of the park entry fees and for Rwandans and East Africa, the fee is 5 USD exclusive of the park entry fees.
The park entry fees for Nyungwe forest national park are as follows;
- Foreign non-residents: 100 USD
- Foreign residents: 85 USD
- Rwandans and East Africans: 5 USD
This fascinating experience will give you a chance to explore the park’s aerial view where you will be at a height of 70 meters above the ground and the hiking will cover about 2km.
Canopy walk in Nyungwe forest national park is a life checker where by, for you to engage in this fascinating experience, you need to be very healthy, strong and fit. The recommended minimum age is 6 years old.
Canopy walk in Nyungwe forest national park is arranged 3 times a day. For example at 8am, 10am and 3pm and the walking starts from Uwinka reception center where you are registered, briefed about the entire hiking process and then assigned a ranger guide who you will walk with. The hikers are advised to follow medical advises for a smooth walking experience. While on your walking adventure, you will rub shoulders with tree tops, birds, monkeys and baboons.
How to book a Canopy Walk Experience in Nyungwe Forest National Park?
You can book Canopy walk experience in Nyungwe forest national park through Omangwa Safaris Ltd which is a licensed tour company. Omangwa Safaris is licensed by Uganda Tourism Board, we are licensed to operate in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and South Sudan. You can get in touch with us so that we can organize your entire experience for example arranging transportation, accommodation, meals, park entrance fees and canopy walk experience.
What to know about Nyungwe Forest National Park
Nyungwe forest national park is one of the oldest national parks in Africa and it is located in the southwestern part of Rwanda bordering Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi. The park covers an area of about 1,019 square kilometers. The park is a home to over 13 primate species, 300 bird species, streams and beautiful sceneries.
What is the best time to do canopy walk experience in Nyungwe National Park?
You can do canopy walk through the year in Nyungwe forest national park however it is good to visit Nyungwe forest national park during dry from June to September and December to January. This is when the trails are dry and you can walk properly, but this this a peak season.
Other Activities in Nyungwe National Park
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park
Nyungwe forest national park besides having the best canopy experience, it is famous for chimpanzee trekking and that is why most of the travelers visit the park. The park is a home to over 13 primate species. The chimpanzee trekking starts from Uwinka visitors’ center with verification of the permits, briefing, then allocation of the troupe and the ranger guide who will take you to the jungle. The minimum age that is acceptable for chimpanzee trekking is 15 years old and after encountering with the chimpanzees you are allowed to spend 1hour with the chimpanzees.
Brid watching in Nyungwe Forest National Park
Nyungwe national park being a home to over 300 bird species and this has pulled birders and ornithologists from different parts of the world. The park is nestled in the Albertine rift where most of the birds are found including the Albertine endemics.
You can combine canopy walk in Nyungwe with gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park or Akagera national park, it is also possible to cross to Uganda for gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable national park or Mgahinga gorilla national park.
