A half-day Canoeing River Mukungwa is an exciting safari adventure in Rwanda’s lush countryside, on a gentle river that lies near Musanze! The Fee for Canoeing River Mukungwa is US$ 75. – per person. Discover a special way to travel, soak up impressive views, watch abundant bird species and look out for the otters, meet friendly local communities, and find just a little excitement in modern canoes.
Some of the guests enjoying canoeing along River Mukungwa
Canoeing River Mukungwa is in two sessions, guests are free to opt for a morning or afternoon, both session gives a great time in the heart of the Rwandan countryside. Children from seven years old are very welcome.
This is an incredible birding experience with nearly 40 species of birds spotted and regularly over 20 mostly aquatic species identified (by professional birders) on any single trip. Just a couple of hours from Kigali, this is the perfect activity for your trip to Rwanda the day before or after you visit the gorillas as it’s less than 30 minutes from all the main hotels near the Volcanoes National Park HQ where you go for gorilla trekking.
You will be supplied with modern, new buoyancy aids and have a qualified guide who will look after you on the water. A waterproof camera will be used to take photos that will then be shared with you shortly afterward.
The whole trip from pick up to return lasts about 4 hours and don’t worry, there are no hippos or crocs in the water.
Approximate daily timings
Morning Canoeing River Mukungwa session
Start River Trip 08:30 Finish River Trip 12:30
Afternoon Canoeing River Mukungwa session
Start River Trip 14:00 Finish River Trip 18:00
Key observations while Canoeing River Mukungwa
- No experience is needed, but you should be reasonably fit and mobile. So, for example, if you’ve trekked to see the gorillas or are happy to ride a bicycle around town, this trip should be suitable for you.
- Canoe trip needs to leave promptly, so please be ready on time. There are no refunds for missed departures.
- Bring a hat, and sunscreen and wear light clothes – such as shorts and a t-shirt that can get wet. A raincoat is also a good idea in the wet season.
- Most people go barefoot in the canoes, but footwear is necessary for when you get out at the end. Sandals work well and flip-flops are ok.
- Please leave behind your jewelry, phones, cameras, and anything else that could be damaged by water or lost if it doesn’t float!
- In the wet season, whilst mornings are usually dry, it’s common for there to be rain in the afternoons. Thunderstorms tend to pass quickly, so we don’t cancel trips because it’s raining – even if it is heavy rain.
This is a leisurely and exciting activity that visitors can engage in before or after Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes. It is also recommended to guests after a glimpse of the rare mountain gorillas, to proceed and visit the famous Chimpanzee Forest in Rwanda, Nyungwe Forest National Park to track Chimpanzee in Rwanda and also have the opportunity to do the Canopy walk tour in Rwanda