Nyungwe Forest Canopy Experience

The canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest is unique in Africa. The thrilling canopy walk with breathtaking views above 50 meters in the forest above Rwanda’s thousand hills is only available to visitors to Nyungwe Forest National Park in Rwanda. The canopy, which stretches for almost 200 meters, offers breathtaking views from above. The longest protected mountain forest in Africa, Nyungwe Forest spans between 1600 and 2000 square meters. Reaching Nyungwe requires a five-hour drive through the heart of Rwanda, but on the way there, visitors can take in the striking scenery and diverse landscape of the nation. As soon as you after arriving at the park, get ready to go on the canopy walk, one of the most amazing experiences of your life.

About two hours are needed for the Nyungwe forest canopy hike, which begins at the Uwinka receiving facility, the park headquarters. Before boarding the canopy walk-way to reach the uppermost level of the forest, travel along the forest trail for the first 200 meters under the dense canopies to observe the scenery below ground. The black and white colobus, the red-tailed monkeys, the blue and L’Hoest monkeys, and the birds are among the most commonly sighted animals in this area.

This walk has a minimum age requirement of six years old, and children must be accompanied by an adult. This activity costs $60 per participant, which must be paid to the reception center. Furthermore, the action is ongoing all year round. Remember to bring a raincoat because there is a good chance it won’t rain. Hiking shoes are also essential, and both are available for hire at the reception area. There is no cost associated with the walking sticks. Regarding difficulty, it just takes two hours to finish this hike.

Finally, after completing the ten-kilometer hike, you will treat yourself to a visit to the stunning Ishuno Waterfalls in Nyungwe. Even though it’s modest, this serene waterfall will provide one of life’s greatest joys as it strikes its path and welcomes the breeze.

In addition to Nyungwe’s canopy walk, the forest offers you the chance to see a variety of primates, including L’Hoest’s monkeys, Blue monkeys, Black-and-White Colobus, Red-tailed Monkeys, and other birds. Nyungwe Forest, which lies southwest of Rwanda, is home to about 13 species of primates, over 300 bird species, approximately 85 species of mammals, 38 reptiles, and 32 amphibians.