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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
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.
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
Alcoholic drinks
Anything not explicitly mentioned
What to expect
Day 1: Nyanza King's Palace Museum and Nyungwe Canopy
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
2h · Admission ticket not 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.
Day 2: Chimps trekking
3h
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.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick all our travelers. In the notes (or message), please provide the name of the hotel for pick-up or the street number of the house (place) anywhere in Kigali city.
Additional information
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.
