In this article, we’ll look at Nyungwe Forest National Park entrance fees. The Nyungwe Forest (/njʊŋɡweɪ/) is located in southwestern Rwanda, on the border with Burundi, where it is contiguous with the Kibira National Park to the south, and Lake Kivu and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. The Nyungwe rainforest is probably the best preserved montane rainforest in Africa. It is located in the watershed between the basin of the river Congo to the west and the basin of the river Nile to the east. From the east side of the Nyungwe forest comes also one of the branches of the Nile sources.
Nyungwe National Park was established in 2004 and covers an area of approximately 1,019 km2 (393 sq mi) of rainforest, bamboo, grassland, swamps, and bogs. The nearest town is Cyangugu, 54 km (34 mi) to the west. Mount Bigugu (2,921 m (9,583 ft)) is located within the park borders. In October 2020, the Rwanda Development Board signed an agreement with African Parks to assume management of Nyungwe National Park for an initial 20 years.[2] In September 2023, Nyungwe National Park was added to UNESCO World Heritage list.
One of the oldest rainforests in Africa, Nyungwe is rich in biodiversity and spectacularly beautiful. The mountainous region is teaming with wildlife, including a small population of chimpanzees as well as 12 other species of primate, including the L’Hoest’s monkey endemic to the Albertine Rift.
With 15 trails, some of which are detailed here, along with various other activities, visitors can choose to sample the delights of the forest or indulge themselves for a week or more in one of Africa’s most stunning forests.
Primate tracking tops most visitor’s list, but it’s worth lingering a little longer for those with time to relax and take in the primal atmosphere.
Chimpanzee Tracking
Canopy Walk
Bird Watching
Trail Walking
Waterfall Hike
Camping
Nyungwe Forest National Park Entrance Fees
Chimpanzee Trekking Fee
- Foreign Non-residents: $90
- Foreign Residents: $60
- Rwandans: 5,000 Rwf
- East Africa Community (EAC) Nationals: $10
- EAC Foreign Residents: $60
- Rwandan Student: 2,500 Rwf
- EAC Student: $5
- Foreign Resident Student: $30
Other Primates Tracking Fee
- Foreign Non-residents: $60
- Foreign Residents: $40
- Rwandans: 5,000 Rwf
- EAC Nationals: $10
- EAC Foreign Residents: $40
- Rwandan Citizen Student: 1,500 Rwf
- EAC Student: $3
- Foreign Resident Student: $20
Commercial Filming Fee
Travellers who want to film can do so for a fee. Here are the charges for entering the park and filming.
- For Chimpanzees: $1000/group/per day
- For Other Park Products: $600/group/per day
Camping Fees
- With Your Tent: $30/night
- Without Tent: $40/tent/night
Congo-Nile Divide Guided Hike Fee
- Foreign Non-residents: $100/person
- Foreign Resident: $70/person
- Rwanda Residents: 10,000 Rwf/person
- EAC Nationals: $20/person
- EAC Foreign Resident: $70/person
- Rwandan Student: 5,000 Rwf/person
- EAC Student: $10/person
- Foreign Resident Student: $35/person
Tropical Waterfall Guided Hike Fee
- Foreign Non-residents: $50/person
- Foreign Resident: $40/person
- Rwanda Residents: 5,000 Rwf/person
- EAC Nationals: $10/person
- EAC Foreign Resident: $40/person
- Rwandan Student: 2,000 Rwf/person
- EAC Student: $5/person
- Foreign Resident Student: $20/person
Nyungwe Canopy Walk Fee
- Foreign Non-residents: $60/person
- Foreign Resident: $50/person
- Rwanda Residents: 5,000 Rwf/person
- EAC Nationals: $10/person
- EAC Foreign Resident: $50/person
- Rwandan Student: 5,000 Rwf/person
- EAC Student: $5/person
- Foreign Resident Student: $25/person
Nyungwe Bird Watching Fee
- Foreign Non-residents: $50/person
- Foreign Residents: $40/person
- Rwanda Residents: 5,000 Rwf/person
- EAC Nationals: $10/person
- EAC Resident Foreigners: $40/person
- Rwandan Students: 2,000 Rwf/person
- EAC Students: $5/person
- Foreign Residents Students: $20/person
Nyungwe Guided Nature Walks Fee
- Foreign Non-resident: $40/person
- Foreign Resident: $30/person
- Rwanda Residents: Between 3,000 Rwf
- EAC Nationals: $5/person
- EAC Foreign Resident: $30/person
- Rwandan Student: 1,500 Rwf/person
- EAC Student: $3/person
- Foreign Resident Student: $20/person
