Are you looking for the possible ways of driving from Kigali to Nyungwe? Yes, driving to Nyungwe Forest National Park is so amazing and exciting because it takes you through the lush green which is in south western Rwanda and closer to Lake Kivu of DR Congo.

Driving to Nyungwe Forest is found close to the town of Cyangugu which is about 240km which is only about 5 hours’ drive when you are from Kigali City which is the capital city for Rwanda. The drive to Nyungwe forests is done on a smooth tarmac road and it is never a tiresome journey.

Many travelers like driving to Nyungwe Forest to change on the track to the chimpanzee in Rwanda or look at colobus monkey trekking and some wish to carry out Canopy walk experience which is done in Rwanda and also spend amazing romantic nights at Nyungwe house which is among the most luxurious safari accommodations that are found in Nyungwe.

Driving to Nyungwe forests National Park is also carried out by visitors who are from Volcanoes National Park through the Gisenyi to Nyungwe. Most visitors who drive from volcanoes always choose to first break from the journey at Gisenyi and relax at Lake Kivu before they head to Nyungwe. The drive from Volcanoes to Nyungwe is 5-6 hours.

Driving to Nyungwe forest also requires a traveler to use the most mechanically and reliable vehicle. You should always first require our car hire services to Nyungwe which we are likely to further extend to you with an experienced driver-guide. The trip is long and you will have a journey that is full of unforgettable memories as you head to be part of the activities in Nyungwe.

Once you arrive in Kigali City, you will start your journey by picking you up from the hotel and you will be driven to southern parts where you will meet several towns that have amazing tourist sites that include the famous Nyanza King’s palace at Nyabisindi. Nyanza Palace has always been reconstructed to offer the knowledge and information that concerns Rwanda’s cultural history and the past royal kingdoms.

You drive from Kigali drive which is southwest to Muhanga-south to Nyanza and then to Huye town. Then from Huye drive which is on the western side towards Nyamagabe and is so close to Nyungwe Park entrance.

Those guests who want to do a canopy walk tour as they are also leaving Kigali on the same day, you are advised to try to begin the drive to Nyungwe forests as early in the morning as possible so as you will be able to catch up with the canopy walk and it usually begins at 15h00.

When coming from Kigali, you can use the helicopter to reach Nyungwe forest National Park and you will land at Kamembe airstrip or Nyungwe House Helipad. The helicopter flight takes almost 45 minutes. The other drives which are from Kigali can go to Akagera National Park and will take you only 2h30mins and later you will drive from Kigali to the Volcanoes National Park and it will also take you only 2hrs and 30mins