The Canopy walk in Nyungwe forest national park Rwanda
CANOPY WALK IN NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARK RWANDA.
The Canopy walk in Nyungwe forest national park Rwanda is one of the most exciting activities that tourists visiting the national park can do. The activity is one of a kind travel experiences that you can have during your visit to the national park.
Nyungwe forest national park is one of the tropical national parks in Rwanda and it is located in the Southwestern part of the country in Rusizi district/province. The national park is Rwanda’s number one destination for chimpanzee trekking safaris with over 1000 individuals. The park spans over a radius of 1,019 km² and is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa.
Nyungwe forest national park in Rwanda is well known for its biodiversity, supporting about 1,068 recorded plant species, 322 species of birds, 75 known mammal species and 13 different primate species including the Black and White colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and vervet monkeys to mention but a few.
The Canopy walk in Nyungwe national park is even more fun when combined with a chimpanzee trekking in Cyamudongo forest. The canopy walk is conducted on a suspension bridge 70 meters above the ground floor and is 160 meters long.
A walk on this bridge will give you spectacular views of the beautiful Nyungwe forest canopy and various bird species. Keen viewers will be able to see some monkeys playing within the tall trees in the forest.
The Canopy walk in Nyungwe forest national park is accessible as part of a guided tour along the Igishigishigi trail, or to those hiking the Imbaraga and Umuyove trails.
It takes approximately two hours to complete a round trip and the park offers visitors guided tours to the Canopy walkway twice a day; every morning starting at 8am and every afternoon at 3pm.
The Canopy walk at Nyungwe forest national park in Rwanda can only be done by visitors aged 15 years and above. Children aged 10-14 years must be accompanied by an adult in order to ensure their safety.
The activity is great and fun but it is great for people who are okay with heights for those that fear heights, we recommend you take on a forest walk on ground than the canopy since it’s the same forest and the encounters are probably the same though the feeling of viewing the park from above is such a thrilling experience worth to enjoy while on your Rwanda safari.
The Canopy walk in Nyungwe forest national park can be done at any time of the year. However, the best time to do the canopy walk in the park is during the dry months when hiking trails in the park are passable.
A guided tour to the Canopy walkway costs USD 60 per person for Foreign Non-Residents and USD 50 per person for Foreign Residents.
What to carry with you for the Canopy walk in Nyungwe National Park.
Given the fact that the national park is located within a tropical rainforest, it is important that you pack a light raincoat or jacket because it can rain at any given time while you are in the forest. Also pack the following essential items; long sleeved trousers and shirts, hiking boots, water bottle, walking stick, a hat/ cap, a camera and a pair of binoculars.
Other activities done in Nyungwe forest national park
Nyungwe forest national park also offers visitors other activities such as; chimpanzee trekking, primate tracking, guided nature walks and hiking tours, birding and community cultural tours including a visit to Gisakura tea estates.
Accommodation in Nyungwe forest national park
Nyungwe forest thrills with different accommodation facilities ranging from budget, midrange and luxury including hotels, lodges, motels, campsites and many more some within the park while others are outside the park. Some of these accommodations include Nyungwe One & Only Lodge, Gisakura Guest House, Nyungwe Top View Hotel and many more.
