3 Day Culture, Canopy & Waterfall Adventure
The royal south, the Nyungwe canopy walk and Ndambarare Waterfall in three days, with two nights on the edge of the rainforest.
Enquire About This TourOverview
A gentler way to see Nyungwe, with Rwanda's heritage along the way. Day one follows the heritage route through Nyanza, Huye and Murambi to a forest lodge. Day two is for the canopy walk, with an optional colobus monkey trail. Day three is a longer waterfall hike before the drive home.
- Culture & Heritage
- Canopy Walk
- Hiking
- Primates
Highlights
- King's Palace Museum and Inyambo cattle at Nyanza
- Ethnographic Museum in Huye and the Murambi Memorial
- Nyungwe canopy walkway
- Optional colobus monkey trail
- Ndambarare Waterfall hike
Itinerary
A typical running order. Justin adjusts timings around your group, the weather and park conditions.
- 1
Day 1: Heritage route to Nyungwe
Drive south through tea plantations to the King's Palace in Nyanza, the Ethnographic Museum in Huye and the Murambi Genocide Memorial, with lunch on the way. Overnight at a forest lodge near Nyungwe.
- 2
Day 2: Canopy walk
Walk the 200-metre canopy walkway 50 metres above the forest floor. In the afternoon, join a ranger on the colobus monkey trail, or relax at the lodge and visit the nearby villages. Overnight at the forest lodge.
- 3
Day 3: Waterfall and return
A 3 to 4 hour guided hike to Ndambarare Waterfall, lunch at the park restaurant, then the drive back to Kigali.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
- Private 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English- or French-speaking guide
- Lunch and bottled water
- All taxes
- Two nights at a forest lodge near Nyungwe
- All meals
- Museum entry fees
Not Included
- Park entry fees and activity permits (we book these and quote them with your trip)
- Colobus monkey trail permit (optional)
- International flights and visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides, trackers and porters
- Drinks and personal purchases
Plan Your Visit
The practical details, so you know what to expect before you enquire.
Duration
Best time to visit
Fitness level
Getting there
What to bring
- Waterproof jacket
- Hiking boots
- Warm layer for the evenings
- Modest clothing for museum and memorial visits
Want to Book This Trip?
Every tour is quoted individually for your group size, dates and accommodation style. Send Justin your plans and he will come back with a tailored itinerary and quote.
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