Updated Nyungwe National Park Fees

For visitors seeking unique experiences beyond standard entry, Nyungwe National Park offers special activities such as canopy walks, primate treks, birding, and hiking, each with its associated fee structure.

Rwandan or East African Community (EAC) Citizens will be charged USD 5 for participation in canopy walks, primate treks (excluding chimpanzee trekking), forest birding, and hiking. Foreign residents in the EAC will pay USD 20, while international visitors will incur a fee of USD 40.

Annual Pass Option

Opting for an annual pass grants multiple entries to Nyungwe Forest National Park over one year. Rwandan or EAC Citizens can obtain an individual/single pass for RWF 95,000 or a couple pass for RWF 150,000. Alternatively, families (comprising 2 adults and 2 children) can secure a pass for RWF 205,000.

For Foreign residents in the EAC, the single pass is priced at USD 300, the couple pass at USD 500, and the family pass at USD800.

Fees for Guides and Porters

Guides and porters engaged from the park reception before 9 am and returned within 5 hours are considered a half-day activity. Those picked up after 9 am are charged for a full day, unless returned before midday. Additional fees of 15,000 RWF apply for guides accompanying visitors on multi-day walking trails, covering accommodation and food for up to 3 nights. Similarly, porters on multi-day treks incur an extra 15,000 RWF for accommodation and food, with a supplementary charge of 5,000 RWF per additional night.

Safety measures dictate that for every 8 tourists (excluding children under 5), a guide is mandatory to ensure visitor safety and effective communication of information.

Entry Fees Structure

Entry fees are inclusive of any trails accessed within Nyungwe National Park. Day visitors pay per entry, while overnight visitors pay per night spent inside the park. The fee reduces by 50% for the second and third nights and becomes free for subsequent nights up to one week. Children under 5 enter free of charge, while activity fees apply to those aged 6-12. Visitors staying outside the park pay the entry fee for each day of entry unless accommodated in approved park-affiliated lodgings.

Nyungwe Management Company, in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board, announces the updated tourism pricing effective from January 1st, 2023. This initiative aims to simplify pricing for visitors, aligning it with neighboring parks and encouraging longer guest stays without significant cost escalation.

Enhancements in tourism offerings include the introduction of an accessible park entry fee, annual pass options, and facilitation for domestic visitors. Additionally, new activities such as multi-day walks and zip line courses are being introduced.

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