2 daysTwo-day Nyungwe Canopy, Nyanza King's Palace and Chimpanzees
New2 daysKigali✓ Free cancellation
Length
2 days
Itinerary
2 days planned
Group
Max 6
Guides
English
Overview
A good way to spend your two-day time in the South and Western Rwanda. Start with the Nyanza King's Palace Museum, offering a detailed look into the Rwandan monarchical system and its abolition in early 1960s due to colonialism.
Experience the rain forest on a canopy walkway hanging 60 meters above forest floor, with a superb view of the park's nature.
Also, spend time experiencing the chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park. With our local and friendly tour guide, you'll be transported in a vehicle with WIFI onboard for connection with your loved ones and the world. All along, you'll enjoy the revitalising scenery of our Country of a Thousand Hills.
Day by day itinerary
1Nyanza King's Palace Museum and Nyungwe Canopy⌄
Take an early breakfast to leave Kigali by 06h00 and drive for estimated 3.5 hours to reach Nyanza King's Palace Museum, the King’s Mutara III Rudahigwa’s Palace. It offers a detailed look into the Rwandan monarchical system and its abolition in early 1960s due to colonialism.
Nyungwe Canopy: Reach the canopy walk's Uwinka Visitor's Centre, register for the 15h00 canopy and before heading for the canopy walk in Nyungwe National Park, approx. 1.5 hours. From the canopy, get the chimps guide assigned and head to Rusizi town, accommodation check-in and dinner in the evening.
Meals: Lunch: En route: A one-course meal & a non-alcoholic drink of choice · Dinner: At Emeraude Kivu Resort restaurant: A one-course meal & a non-alcoholic drink of choice, with the scenic Kivu Lake view.
Overnight: Mid-range accommodation, Rusizi (Emeraude Kivu Resort, depends on availability. Up/downgrade optional with price change.
2Chimps trekking⌄
04h00: Hotel check-out, leave to be at Gisakura reception centre (or other pre-determined meeting point) 05h00 for briefing and departure for the chimpanzees.
Meals: Lunch: A one-course meal & a non-alcoholic drink of choice
What's included
- ✓Shared transport
- ✓A professional driver-guide
- ✓All admissions: Kings's palace, Nyungwe canopy and chimps
- ✓WiFi on board
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali city
Not included
- ✕Alcoholic drinks
- ✕Anything not explicitly mentioned
Good to know
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children pay as adults
- Minimum age: Fifteen years
- A raincoat & pants and walking boots are advised as rain frequently falls in Nyungwe National Park
From
$1,250
