5 things To Do On Honeymoon In Nyungwe National Park

Find here some of the fascinating 5 things to do on honeymoon in Nyungwe National Park.The lover’s park in Rwanda is Nyungwe National park with great intimate activities yet less interference. This Park is located on south Western side of Rwanda with approximately 1019 square km of forest cover.

Nyungwe National Park being one of the pristine forests harbors over 13 primate species inclusive of black and white colobus, chimpanzees, blue monkeys, Dent’s Mona monkeys, red tailed monkeys, Angola colobus, silver monkeys, L’Hoests’ and so many others. Chimpanzee trekking is the major Nyungwe National park activity.

For fanatic bird watching honeymooner you can share your special moments with over 283 bird species and 27 of which are endemics because of the wide variety of habitats in the forest where they can spend the day and make nests. Some of the possible birds to spot in the wild include endangered Albertine endemics like Mountain Masked Apalis, Grauer’s Warbler, Red-Collared Mountain Babbler, Kungwe Apalis, White bellied Robin chat to mention but a few.

Activity Highlights

• Chimpanzee Trekking
• Canopy walk
• Bird Watching
• Nature walks
• Water Fall Visit

Honeymoon Activities In Nyungwe National Park

Chimpanzee Trekking

Hanging out with the chimpanzees doesn’t just get better than sharing it with a loved one. Love is a natural feeling and sharing your Chimpanzee trekking experience in the wild on honeymoon is incredible.

You need chimpanzee trekking permits from Nyungwe National Park which are sold by Rwanda Development Board. Nyungwe National park chimpanzees are divided into two groups that are partially habituated.

Some chimpanzees are in Uwinka while others are in Cyamudondo although this part is on the outskirts of the park within a tea plantation and Eucalyptus trees. The Chimpanzee trekking experience may last about 2 hours to 3 hours depending on factors prevailing in the forest.

During chimpanzee trekking, you have a chance of spotting other indigenous primates like olive baboons, Angolan Colobus monkeys blue monkeys, Dent’s Mona monkey, Hamlyn’s monkey, Rwenzori colobus, grey checked mangabey, red-tailed monkeys, golden monkeys, silver monkeys to mention but a few.

The location of Cyamudondo saved this home of chimpanzees from farmers because of the steep slopes that were difficult to cultivate. More than 30 chimpanzees enjoy munching on the goodies of the forest like fruits, soft stems, and ants. You have to catch up with a briefing at Gisaku Reception Center where the rules of chimpanzee trekking are explained in detail.

Keeping up with the pace of the chimpanzees is interesting because they are still under habituation. There semi-wild in nature so expect them to be faster in movements and display some wild behavior. You need a ranger guide to escort you into the forest to search for the chimpanzees so never go into the wilderness without one.

Canopy Walk Over Nyungwe Forest On Honeymoon

Romance in the sky on a copy walk over Nyungwe Forest National park is absolutely unforgettable. Taking off some personal moments on the suspension bridge which is about 91 meters and about 50 meters above Nyungwe forest canopy is a remarkable experience with your spouse.

This special moment starts from Uwinka the main headquarters of Nyungwe National Park. Walking hand in hand from the Igishigishigi trail and making stops over the bridge to watch, take photos, and watch the canopy, and various features for about 90 minutes is incredible.

A lot of birds love showing off their presence to whoever is watching from the bridge. They emerge from the thick leaves almost every minute. They may be fast in flight but keen birders can identify the different species from their voices and feather colors.

Birding in Nyungwe National Park On Honeymoon

Sharing your fantastic moments with a loved one is fluoresce and birding in Nyungwe forest National Park is a special trip to share. The location of the Park in the Albertine rifts plus vegetation cover that favors birds to thrive name it a birders destination.

From taking walks in the forest you may identify birds like White-bellied Crested Flycatcher, Shelley Crimson wing, Kungwe Apalis, red-collared Mountain Babbler, Rwenzori Turaco, White-tailed Blue Flycatcher, Malachite Sunbird, Mountain Masked Apalis, Dusky Turtle Dove slender-billed and Starlings, and so many others.

Getting out of the walls of your room to experience the fun of birding in the wild rejuvenates some romance.

Camping in Nyungwe National Park On Honeymoon

Knowing that you are both sleeping under the watch of the stars is epic and Nyungwe National Park camping is ideal for this experience.   Staying in the middle of nowhere and listening to the jungle calls on a camp is worth adding to your to-do experience in Nyungwe National Park. The Uwinka Visitor Center has a camping ground where you can pitch your tents, go to sleep with wild lullabies and wake up to bird calls from the jungle.

Enjoy a bonfire in the evening with your spouse from the campfire. This point has a readily set wooden platform where to pitch the tent, toilet facilities and bathrooms.

Nature Trail Hike

Nyungwe National Park is endowed with relaxing natural scenery that you can enjoy on a 4-hour 3 days trek. The forest has 130 km trails set up for hiking like the Igishigishigi trail, Congo Nile trail, and Imbaraga trail which is the most taxing.

You need to prepare your trekking gear to enjoy the moments in the forest and keep memories to turn too over and over. A camera, hiking boots, energy bites, a pair of binoculars and so much more.

The forest is a water catchment area with a number of rivers traversing it some creating dazzling water falls. The most outstanding is Kamiranzovu Waterfall and this name locally means “swallowing an Elephant”

The falls derive their name from the Kamiranzovu Swamp which feeds it. During nature hikes, the falls beautifully come into view at the end.

How To get to Nyungwe National park

By Road

A road trip to Nyungwe National park takes you about 5 hours from Kigali Airport. On the way, you have optional stopovers to make. Some include Nyinza palace in Nyabisindu home for the former king of Rwanda, Gikongoro Genocide Memorial, National Museum, Arboretum, National Museum and so much more.

By Air

On request and advance booking, Rwanda Air offered charter flights from Kigali airport to Nyungwe National Park.

Which Accommodations To Book In Nyungwe National Park On Honeymoon

The place where to overnight during honeymoon tells a great story about your experience at a destination. You need some comfort to wind and unwind from every moment for your wedding preparation but at an affordable budget of your capability.

Choices of where to overnight on honey in Nyungwe National Park vary from Luxury accommodation facilities, Moderate accommodation facilities, and Budget accommodation facilities.

Make your choice from Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel, Gisaku Guest House, Nyungwe Forest Lodge, Nyungwe House, and Gisaku Family Hostel to mention but a few

What Is The Best time to Go On Honeymoon in Nyungwe National Park

No matter what time you set for your honeymoon, Nyungwe National park is open with a range of activities that rekindle your love.

The drier months that is June to September and December to January are more open for active primates and birds of the forest.

The Wet months that is March to May and November are normally full of newborns but a great number of them are hidden from possible scavengers, especially the birds.

What To Pack For Honeymoon In Nyungwe National Park Safari

Nyungwe National park is no exceptional from the general climate of Rwanda which is modest cold. You need to have packed the right gear to have fun in Nyungwe National Park. Being indoors all the days of your honeymoon creates no memories.

Hiking boots are safe for going through the jungle since your feet need to be protected from rough conditions.

A light water proof bag to get all your belonging together so they do not scatter in the forest.

A pair of binoculars gets the image of the chimpanzees, birds, tree tops and so much more than the forest is proud to host.

Insect repellants as your skin are venerable to stinging insects that buzz in the forest

Long-sleeved shirts and trousers in wilderness-friendly colors like Khaki will be comfortable for you to wear and you are not afraid of getting dirty.

Garden gloves because your hands are fragile to tough and rough creepers in the wilderness but you may strip and fall unknowingly.

Toiletries just to be organized in case your lodge doesn’t provide

Poncho or Raincoat to where in case it rains while you are in the wilderness.

A camera to use for taking photos and protecting memories of your honeymoon experience in Nyungwe National park.

Water bottle in which to keep water for quenching thirst while in the wilderness.

What Are The Dos And Don’ts Of Nyungwe National Park

Never feed the chimpanzees as they are wild animals that must fend for their own food. Gradually feeding creates dependence on human provision.

For long calls, ask your ranger guide to dig a hole of about 30 meters deep then cover well everything beyond recognition.

Be friendly to nature because it’s food for the primates including the chimpanzees, even the birds enjoy the foliage so do not dump any wraps or any other waste. The Rwanda government also promotes ecotourism and violating this calls for a penalty.

Avoid spitting randomly on the vegetation as it’s the main source of food for the chimpanzees and birds

Never smoke or eat before the chimpanzees. You may not know what would happen in case they eat human snacks

Keep a distance from the chimpanzees and try not to surround them they will feel insecure and ambushed.

Sneezing and coughing may come at times as a reflex action but do it away from the chimpanzees because you can never know the infections you may transmit to the chimpanzees

Only one hour is allowed to be with the chimpanzees so that they can be left free to eat.

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