Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest National Park – Cost, How to book and Tour Guide

The canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest national park is about 2 hours walk from the Uwinka visitor’s reception which involves a walk over moist and wet ground is quite slippery but arriving at the canopy is described as an endless walk heaven especially for those afraid of heights. Accessible as part f the specialized guided tours along other trails in the diverse parts of the forest for enthusiastic hikers and walkers. As rain frequently falls in the forest, hikers must have rain coats, good hiking and cameras for photographic opportunities. Once you get to the canopy, prepare yourself to embark on one of the incredible adventures that can be hardly matched any else in East and Central Africa.

Canopy walks offers an insight into Nyungwe’s remarkable diversity and spectacular scenery, visitors can experience the forest on a metal bridge suspended over 60 meters above the forest making it the highest in east Africa. The canopy walk way between huge tress gives one a feel of freshness; aerial magnificent views of the forest, besides the fresh air expect unique face to face encounters of several primates, attractive birds, beautiful flowers, colored butterflies. As a favorite activity for the park’s visitors it can be conducted all year round at a cost of 60 US dollars per person.

The upper part of the canopy walk is dominated by hard wood trees whilst the lower part is beautiful with huge lush flowers, purple orchids, the views are equally fascinating from the forest floor.