Chimpanzee and Monkey Trekking
Nyungwe is home to around 13 different species of primate, including chimpanzees, making tracking these fascinating creatures one of the main reasons that many travellers visit the park. Join an expert tracker as you trek through the lush forest in search of these amazing animals as they play and live in their natural habitat. Supergroups of over 300 Colobus monkeys also live within the park, while it is one of the few places on the planet where L’Hoest’s monkeys can be seen. Beyond these, many of the monkey species found in the park are endemic to the region – including the owl-faced monkey.
Nyungwe Canopy Walk
Offering a different perspective of the enchanting forest, the thrilling canopy walk is suspended between huge trees, lying 60-metres above the ground. The only walk of its kind in East Africa, expect to come face-to-face with cheeky primates, beautiful butterflies and rare birds as you walk among the lush green trees.
Birdlife
An unrivalled destination for bird lovers, Birdlife International has named Nyungwe Forest National Park as “the most important site for biodiversity conservation in Rwanda”, due to its 275 recorded bird species of which 27 are endemic.
Hiking and Biking
A paradise for outdoor adventures, there are several hiking trails around Nyungwe, perfect for showcasing the area’s glorious forested landscape. For a faster paced adventure, mountain biking can also be enjoyed along The Congo Nile Trail, characterised by lakeside tracks and primitive dirt roads.
Flight Information
British Airways direct from London Heathrow to Entebbe and Nairobi. Onward connecting flights with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Rwandair Express and Air Uganda from Entebbe to Kigali. Kenya Airways and Rwandair Express from Nairobi to Kigali. There are other routes available to Kigali - just ask your Luxury Travel Specialist.
Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Entebbe and Nairobi: 8 hours, 25 minutes.
Onward connecting flights from Nairobi and Entebbe to Kigali: 1 hour, 20 minutes.
Nyungwe Forest National Park can be reached in around 5 hours by road from Kigali. There is also one scheduled flight per day from Kigali to an airstrip near the park, while helicopter transfers can also be arranged – just ask your Luxury Travel Specialist for more details.
Travelling With Children or Without an Adult
Children travelling without both parents should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. Please contact the relevant Embassy for the county you are travelling to for further information.
Visa and Advance Passenger Information
All passengers must ensure they have a valid, acceptable passport, any required visa and any other documentation for both the final destination and any stop-off points en route. Please make sure that Advance Passenger Information is submitted in advance to travel for all destinations. Failure to hold correct documentation or submitting incorrect details with Advance Passenger Information or Visa applications may result in refusal of carriage or entry into a country. Please check with the relevant Embassy regarding visa requirements well in advance of your travel date. Charges may apply for some visas.
Passengers not travelling on a British Passport are advised to contact their relevant Foreign & Commonwealth office for individual Visa requirements.
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