Two-day Nyungwe Canopy, Nyanza King's Palace and Chimpanzees
Overview
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2 days
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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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Nyanza King's Palace Museum and Nyungwe Canopy
Accommodations
Mid-range accommodation, Rusizi (Emeraude Kivu Resort, depends on availability. Up/downgrade optional with price change.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
En route: A one-course meal & a non-alcoholic drink of choice
DINNER
Dinner
At Emeraude Kivu Resort restaurant: A one-course meal & a non-alcoholic drink of choice, with the scenic Kivu Lake view.
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.
Chimps trekking
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
A one-course meal & a non-alcoholic drink of choice
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.
Options
Two-day Nyungwe Canopy, Nyanza King's Palace and Chimpanzees
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Shared transport
A professional driver-guide
All admissions: Kings's palace, Nyungwe canopy and chimps
WiFi on board
Dinner
Bottled water
Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali city
Alcoholic drinks
Anything not explicitly mentioned
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Operated by Countryside Tours-Rwanda