Two-day Nyungwe Canopy, Nyanza King's Palace and Chimpanzees

Overview

Available languages

English

48 hours

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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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

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.

1 hour • Admission Included

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Day 2

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.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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

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