Private Tour

Zipline and Canopy Adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park

Overview

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9 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Nyungwe Forest National Park offers a unique zipline and canopy walkway experience, allowing visitors to explore the forest from above.

The best period to enjoy the Zipline is June to September and December to February (dry seasons). From starting point to the Canopy Walkway bridge.

Zipline in Nyungwe National Park is the longest zipline in East Africa, stretching a thrilling 1,850 meters across three scenic sections.

Nyungwe is located in the southwest, covering an area of 1016 km across the majestic hills of southeast Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park is the largest mountainous rain forest in central and east Africa and one of the most ancient, dating back to before the Ice Age. The forest supports over 1025 plant species and over 500 species of orchid and giant lobelia. Nyungwe also has 13 species of primates; these include chimpanzees and the Black and White Angolan colobus monkeys.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Nyungwe National Park - Rwanda

Suspended above a ravine in the lush montane rainforest of Nyungwe National Park, the canopy walkway provides an exhilarating perspective on the ancient treetops and wildlife. The 160m long and 70m high suspension bridge is accessible as part of a guided tour along the Igishigishigi trail, or to those hiking the Imbaraga or Umuyove trails. Having escaped the last ice age, the Nyungwe forest is a hotbed of biodiversity. Along the hour’s walk to the canopy walkway from the Uwinka Reception Centre, visitors will see countless butterflies, orchids and colourful birds, including many endemic to the region.

2 hours • Admission Included

Nyungwe National Park - Rwanda

Zipline in Nyungwe Forest National Park in another unforgettable one for the Rwanda tourism industry. This is an exceptional zip-lining adventure found to the verdant Nyungwe Forest National Park. Adrenaline lovers have the once-in-a-lifetime experience of enjoying the thrill of soaring alongside loved ones on the longest Zipline in the East African region. This experience is ideal for sharing the adventure as well as breathtaking views of Nyungwe Forest.

30 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

From pick-up at your hotel in Kigali, our driver guide with transfer you to Nyungwe Forest and drive you back to Kigali after the activities.

Park entrance permits

All along the way, you will be served with mineral water

On our arrival to Nyungwe, we will stop at Uwinka, ready for Zipline & Canopy Adventure starts. We will order our lunches to be eaten on our way back, just after the activities.

The travelers have the right to give tips to whoever they want from their willing, not a must.

Visa to Rwanda

Entrance fee to Nyanza culture and history

Entrance fees to the Ethnographic Museum

Pickup points

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