Three-day Nyungwe Canopy and Kivu Lake Adventure
Overview
With Two-day Nyungwe Canopy and Kivu Lake Adventure, Countryside Tours helps you experience the Nyungwe National Park canopy walk, the Night fishing and the Nkombo boat visit.
As you exit Kigali city with Countryside Tours-Rwanda looking forward to the Two-day Nyungwe Canopy and Kivu Lake Adventure, you pass through the entire Southern province enjoying the revitalising view and landscape of the Southern province and part of the Western province. Also, the experience gives an exposure to different towns along the way.
With Us, You Explore Better!
As you exit Kigali city with Countryside Tours-Rwanda looking forward to the Two-day Nyungwe Canopy and Kivu Lake Adventure, you pass through the entire Southern province enjoying the revitalising view and landscape of the Southern province and part of the Western province. Also, the experience gives an exposure to different towns along the way.
With Us, You Explore Better!
Inclusions
- Shared transportation
- All activity admission (Canopy, Night fishing, boat ride to Nkombo island)
- Complimentary WiFi onboard the vehicle
- Bottled water
- Mid-range accommodation in Rusizi (Emeraude Kivu Resort, subject to availability)
- Three meals-Lunch, Dinner, Lunch on a one-course basis with a soft drink
- A professional driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali city
- 2x Dinner
- 3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Entry/Admission - Migano Cafe
- Entry/Admission - Cotralaki Tours in lake Kivu
- Entry/Admission - Nyungwe Forest National Park
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Nyungwe Canopy and overnight stay on Kivu shores
Stop At: Nyungwe Forest National Park, Luhonge Rwanda
After registering at Uwinka Visitor Centre in Nyungwe, Nature walk as you descend down to the Canopy Walk, Canopy Walk (the main activity), Hike back to Uwinka Visitor Centre.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch (included in the tour price) at Uwinka Visitor Centre, Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda
• Dinner: Dinner (included in the tour price) at Moriah Hills Resort, Kibuye.
Accommodation included: Mid-range accommodation, Kibuye (Moriah Hill Resort, subject to availability. Up/downgrade optional with price change.
Day 2: Explore a stunning boat trip to Napoleon island
Stop At: Cotralaki Tours in lake Kivu, Gitesi, Rwanda
A boat will take you for a water trip to Napoleon island, Monkey and Peace islands in Kivu lake. While in the waters of Kivu lake, you will disembark the boat at Napoleon island and have a hike of the island to appreciate its beautiful views during the hike and at the summit.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cotralaki Tours in lake Kivu, Gitesi, Rwanda
Night fishing experience: By 17h00, be ready at the lake shores for the three-hour long night fishing experience and come back from night fishing by 21h30 and overnight stay.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch (included in the tour price) in Kibuye, Central-West, Rwanda
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Moriah Hills Resort
Day 3: Head back to Kigali through the Northern Province
Stop At: Migano Cafe, NR 4 RD, 43, Rwanda
Have your breakfast and check-out of the hotel by 09h00. Our guide will pick you up to head back to Kigali through the Northern Province, have lunch at Migano Cafe, to arrive in Kigali late afternoon.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Nyungwe Canopy and overnight stay on Kivu shores
Stop At: Nyungwe Forest National Park, Luhonge Rwanda
After registering at Uwinka Visitor Centre in Nyungwe, Nature walk as you descend down to the Canopy Walk, Canopy Walk (the main activity), Hike back to Uwinka Visitor Centre.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch (included in the tour price) at Uwinka Visitor Centre, Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda
• Dinner: Dinner (included in the tour price) at Moriah Hills Resort, Kibuye.
Accommodation included: Mid-range accommodation, Kibuye (Moriah Hill Resort, subject to availability. Up/downgrade optional with price change.
Day 2: Explore a stunning boat trip to Napoleon island
Stop At: Cotralaki Tours in lake Kivu, Gitesi, Rwanda
A boat will take you for a water trip to Napoleon island, Monkey and Peace islands in Kivu lake. While in the waters of Kivu lake, you will disembark the boat at Napoleon island and have a hike of the island to appreciate its beautiful views during the hike and at the summit.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cotralaki Tours in lake Kivu, Gitesi, Rwanda
Night fishing experience: By 17h00, be ready at the lake shores for the three-hour long night fishing experience and come back from night fishing by 21h30 and overnight stay.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch (included in the tour price) in Kibuye, Central-West, Rwanda
•
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Moriah Hills Resort
Day 3: Head back to Kigali through the Northern Province
Stop At: Migano Cafe, NR 4 RD, 43, Rwanda
Have your breakfast and check-out of the hotel by 09h00. Our guide will pick you up to head back to Kigali through the Northern Province, have lunch at Migano Cafe, to arrive in Kigali late afternoon.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children pay as adults
- Minimum age: Five years
- A raincoat and walking boots are advised as rain frequently falls in Nyungwe National Park
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 1. For the canopy, required Covid-19 (PCR or Antigen Rapid) test done within 72 hours by an official centre in Rwanda. Please contact us for current guidance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Ben L
October 2019
I really enjoyed the tour with Olivier -- the degree of tailoring, friendliness, and strong interest in making this an enjoyable experience was impressive. The tour included several unexpected add-ons that brough strong value to the experience. I also really appreicated that the guides took great...
I really enjoyed the tour with Olivier -- the degree of tailoring, friendliness, and strong interest in making this an enjoyable experience was impressive. The tour included several unexpected add-ons that brough strong value to the experience. I also really appreicated that the guides took great pictures of the tour, and sent us these photos after the tour, again unexpected but a great value-add. I would definitely recommend this tour.Maria K
November 2021
I really enjoyed this nature vacation-adventure. I had been to Lake Kivu before so Olivier kindly helped me to customize this trip with an early-morning chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe Park. The ever-present views of Kivu and other lakes were soothing and refreshing, on the road and at the hotel, and ...
I really enjoyed this nature vacation-adventure. I had been to Lake Kivu before so Olivier kindly helped me to customize this trip with an early-morning chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe Park. The ever-present views of Kivu and other lakes were soothing and refreshing, on the road and at the hotel, and I was happy to sample some tasty fish and local fares. The canopy walk was fascinating; and I was delighted to see several chimpanzees and baboons in their forest habitat. It is the Rainy Season so I went fully prepared with gear, but lucky for me, both trekking days turned out be pleasantly sunny. My driver/guide, John, was very friendly and helpful, with solid time-management and safety skills. Even the the long drives to and from Kigali were worthwhile, in offering beautiful scenery of green terraces, tea plantations, rolling hills and lush forests.mdimad
December 2019
This tour took us on a drive from Kigali to south-western Rwanda across the land which as its metaphor suggests, is indeed a land of thousands of hills. Nyungwe forest itself can be a hit or miss if you want to spot the elusive fauna. If animals are a must see, then you might be disappointed, but...
This tour took us on a drive from Kigali to south-western Rwanda across the land which as its metaphor suggests, is indeed a land of thousands of hills. Nyungwe forest itself can be a hit or miss if you want to spot the elusive fauna. If animals are a must see, then you might be disappointed, but a short trek up and down through the mountainous tropical forest to the canopy has its own thrill. There are other longer trails in Nyungwe, but this tour does not cover them. Night fishing on Lake Kivu was for us the highlight of this tour. One gets to see the action right from the central fishing boat (of three boats). The locals are not pretending to fish for the benefit of tourists but simply going about earning their livelihood. Beware though that this part is subject to security approval by the naval marines, which fortunately we were granted at the last minute, or we wouldn't have known what we missed. The night accommodations might not be luxurious, but are adequate. We went in the rainy season, so a good jacket, umbrellas and shoes for trudging through clayey mud are recommended. Do keep your eyes open throughout the drive and witness the clean green Rwandan countryside, especially on the drive back to Kigali via winding roads or you will miss out on wonderful sights of the lake and misty mountains. Not quite sure how things will look like in the dry season. Our guides, Olivier and Bosco were very professional, friendly, punctual in their pickup from our hotel, pointed out interesting spots throughout the drive and generally made us feel safe. We really enjoyed their company. Did I mention a WiFi hotspot is present in the car should you want to stay connected? Keep it to a minimum though or you will miss out on the more important things. This two-day adventure has my recommendation.Rebecca T
October 2019
There are only positive things I can share based on my experience with Countryside tours and will highlight a few here: 1. Olivier is an excellent tour guide with immense knowledge of the country, tourist sites and tourism industry. He has great interpersonal skills, offers a professional service...
There are only positive things I can share based on my experience with Countryside tours and will highlight a few here: 1. Olivier is an excellent tour guide with immense knowledge of the country, tourist sites and tourism industry. He has great interpersonal skills, offers a professional service, and is dedicated to making our experience as rewarding as possible. We saw other tourists at various sites who did not have the breadth of experiences we were given because Olivier made a point of including additional activities and cultural experiences all throughout our tour. It really made the tour special, unique and outstanding. 2. Countryside tours was very accommodating. We asked for a modification to our itinerary and we faced no issues with the requested changes. Countryside tours was happy to accommodate our plans and made everything run smoothly. Clear information was always provided (i.e., schedules and itineraries) with the perfect amount of detail. 3. Olivier is very personable and became a friend along the way. I greatly appreciated our conversations and our laughs over meals together. He made the tour a special experience with the little things he did (i.e., taking photos and videos throughout and sharing his own photos with us - capturing things that I would not have been able to capture). I have travelled to more than 30 countries and consider Countryside tours to be the best tour guided experience I have had. I recommend this company very highly.