One Day Nyungwe Zipline, Canopy and Ndambarare Waterfall
A one-day trip to Nyungwe Forest National Park include a canopy walk, a waterfall hike, and the newly added zipline experience. The zipline has three sections, ranging from 350m to the longest at 500m. The canopy walk offers views from a 70-meter high suspension bridge. The waterfall trail leads to the Ndambarare waterfall, with a 9.6km round trip.
Offering a mix of adventure and natural beauty. The canopy walk provides stunning aerial views of the forest and opportunities to spot wildlife, while the waterfall trail leads to a remote waterfall & through the rainforest.
Nyungwe National Park is located in southwestern Rwanda, near the border with Burundi.
Day trips typically include transportation from Kigali, often in a 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Land Cruiser, & the drive takes approximately 4.5 hours each way.
Guided tours are recommended, as they provide insights into the park's history, wildlife, & unique features.
Comfortable hiking shoes, rain gear, & a camera are recommended.
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One Day Nyungwe Zipline, Canopy and Ndambarare Waterfall
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What's included in One Day Nyungwe Zipline, Canopy and Ndambarare Waterfall
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Nyungwe National Park - Rwanda
Detailed Itinerary: An early morning pickup in Kigali and transfer to Nyungwe National Park typically involves a private driver and guide by Afri Safaris, picking you up from your hotel around 4:00 AM. The drive to Nyungwe is a scenic journey of approximately 5-6 hours. You'll arrive at the park in the morning, ready for activities. Morning: Begin with the zipline experience, which starts at the Uwinka Visitor Center. Mid-morning: Continue to the canopy walk, a guided experience on the Igishigishigi trail. Lunch: Enjoy a break for lunch, possibly at the Uwinka Reception Center. Afternoon: Hike to the Ndambarare waterfall, a 3-hour and 30-minute round trip. Late Afternoon: Return to Kigali. Key Considerations: Zipline: The zipline offers three sections, with the longest spanning 500 meters. Canopy Walk: The canopy walk is a 160-meter long suspension bridge, 70 meters high. Waterfall: The Ndambarare waterfall hike is a 9.6 km round trip.
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Morning Stop by: STAFFORD Coffee for some coffee, leg stretching, using the washrooms and having a breakfast
Inclusions
- Professional driver guide by Afri Safaris
- Breakfast • Lunch • Soft drink & Water
- Zipline and Canopy Walkway
- Ndambarare Waterfall
- Private Transport : 4x4 Land Cruiser, 4x4 Safari vehicle
- Entry/Admission fee: Nyungwe National Park
- Everything else not mentioned in the Inclusions.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 5 hours allotted time is for driving from meeting point to park
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
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