2 Days Birding in Nyungwe National Park

2 Days Birding in Nyungwe National Park

2 Days Birding in Nyungwe National Park: Nyungwe National Park is one of the most rewarding national parks for travelers interested in birding in Rwanda. The bird safari in Nyungwe National Park will lead you to the Karamba birding trail, which is among the easiest trails to hike in the park, given the relatively flat terrain that makes it easy for birders to access the species in the wild. Another interesting fact about the Karamba birding trail is the fact that it’s an old trail with open forest edge habitat with over 250 bird species that can be seen, which include migratory species from Europe, Albertine endemic species, and many different bird species. The trail also offers exceptional views that will give you access to a number of different species, such as primates and many other species. In this 2 days of birding in Nyungwe National Park, here are some of the different attractions you should not miss out on watching during your safari experience.

Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park

At an agreed location of your choice in Kigali city, our guide will meet you and give you a briefing session for your birding experience. After the session, you will embark on the journey southwards to Nyungwe National Park.  The journey to the park will give you the chance to watch several attractions, including the rolling hills of Rwanda, and you will also have the chance to visit the King’s palace. The palace will give you the chance to understand more about the culture of the people of Rwanda, their long-horned cattle, and other rewarding attractions there. After the safari experience, make your way to the park and get the chance to embark on the canopy walk, which will give you the chance to enjoy exceptional views of the park from an aerial view, you will walk along a 90 meters metallic walkway as you enjoy watching attractions like the chimpanzees and monkey species as they swing from tree branch to tree branch. After connecting with your guide, who will then transfer you to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

2 Days Birding in Nyungwe National Park
Nature walks in Nyungwe Forest

Day 2: Full-day birding  experience in Nyungwe National Park

After breakfast, set out along the karamba birding trail, which will give you the chance to watch several different bird species like the Turacos, Warblers like the Red-faced woodland, endemic species like the African Green Broadbill, Kungwe Apalis, Mountain masked Apalis, and many other species. You will also get to enjoy several different primates as you hike along the trails to access the different bird species. After the safari experience, head back to connect with your guide, who will transfer you back to Kigali city at your starting point, which will mark the end of your 2 Days Birding in Nyungwe National Park.

Includes;                                

  • 4X4 safari land cruiser with a pop-up roof & Fuel.
  • Full-time English-speaking driver/ guide.
  • Park entrance fees.
  • lunch.
  • all activities mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Pick up and drop off in Kigali city.
  • Vehicle entrance fees.
  • Bottled mineral water while on safari.

Excludes;

  • Tips.
  • All items of personal nature, like tents, beddings, laundry, phone calls, beer, etc.
  • Anything else not included in the itinerary.