The Distances of Nyungwe Trails
The distances of Nyungwe trails as taken from the Uwinka reception center and Gisakura reception center. Nyungwe forest has got a number of walking trails to explore and if you have enough time, visiting two trails is a worthwhile experience. Book Now
The distances of Nyungwe trails can be described by round trip distance, average time by walking, start time, and some of the key observations along a specific trail.
Imbaraga trail, the distance is 9.8 km return trip, average time by walking is 6 h, starting time is only at 9 am. key observations include: The four waterfalls and great viewpoints
Igishigishigi trail, the distance is 2.1 km return trip, average time by walking is 1 h 30 starting time is at 8 am / 10 am / 1 pm / 3 pm, key observations include: The Canopy walk views.
Canopy walkway, the distance is 2.1 km, average time walking is 2 hours, starting time is at 8 am / 10 am / 1 pm / 3 pm. key observations include: Forest view from the forest canopy.
Umugote trail, the distance is 3.6 km, average time by walk 3h, Starting time is at 9 am / 1 pm. Key observations include: Viewpoints on the west of the forest.
Mount Bigugu, the distance is 6.6 km, average time by walking is 6h, starting time is at 9 am. Key observations: The highest point (2950m), 1 camping site
Kamiranzovu swamp, the distance is 5.9km, average time by walking is 3.5h, starting time is 9 am / 1 pm. Key observations include: Enjoying viewpoints in a 13km swamp with a variety of orchids
Irebero trail, th distance is 3.5km, average time by walking is 3 h, starting time is at 9 am / 1 pm. Key observations include: Viewpoints, birds…
Umuyove trail, the distance is 5.6 km, the average time walking is 4h, starting time is at 9 am / 1 pm. Key observations include: 1 waterfall, forest canopy( mahogany trees).
Rukuzi trail, the distance is 9.1km, average time by walking is 5h, starting time at 9 am. Key observations include: Viewpoints of the village.
Source of the Nile trail, the distance is 2 km, the average time walking is 1:30 h starting time at 9 am. Key observations include: Visiting the new furthest source of the Nile Gisovu.
Trails from Gisakura Reception Centre.
Isumo (Kamiranzovu waterfall) trail, the distance is 5.3 km (x2), the average time walking is 4 hours, starting time 9 am / 1 pm. Key observations include: Crossing the large tea plantation.
Karamba trail, the distance is 2km, average time walking is 3 hours, starting time at 8 am / 1 pm. key observations include: Good for bird watching.
One and Only Nyungwe House trail, the distance is 5km, average time walking is 1h30 h, starting time 8 am / 1 pm, Key observations include Bird watching and great viewpoints.
Ndambarare Waterfall, the distance is 9.6 km, average time walking is 3h30 hours, starting time at 9 am 1 pm. Key observations include: Different viewpoints on tea factory and tea plantations.
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