2025-2026 Nyungwe Forest National Park Fees
2025-2026 Nyungwe Forest National Park Fees
Nyungwe Forest National Park lies in southwest Rwanda, partly abutting the Burundi border and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nyungwe forest is one of Africa’s most celebrated biodiversity hotspots and a top safari destination in Rwanda. Nyungwe is primarily known for chimpanzee trekking and the iconic canopy walkway. Nyungwe is renowned for its rich biodiversity and is home to many species, including over 1,068 plant species, 310 bird species, and a thriving population of primates such as the black and white colobus monkeys, offering nature enthusiasts an unparalleled experience.
Park fees for Nyungwe Forest National Park vary depending on the park activity you would like to participate in and the visitor’s residency status. Foreign residents, foreign non-residents, and Rwandan or East African residents are charged differently. Each category of traveler is charged differently, and below is a list of charges that are levied for each traveler while on a tour in Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Nyungwe Forest National Entry Fees
The park entry fee is mandatory for all visitors visiting Nyungwe forest, whether staying overnight or for a single day. This fee grants access to all standard nature walk trails, including waterfalls, but excludes trails that take more than one day.
The park incentivizes longer stays by reducing the fee for subsequent nights. The entry fee is payable for up to three nights, with the fourth through seventh nights free of charge
Rwanda/EAC/Africa Citizens & Residents
| Duration | 1 Night | 2 Nights | 3 Nights | 4th-7th Nights |
| Rwandan /EAC Citizen (per person per night) | 10,000 Rwf | 15,000 Rwf | 20,000 Rwf | 0 Rwf |
| Rwandan child (6 to 12 years, per person per night) | 5,000 Rwf | 7,500 Rwf | 10,000 Rwf | 0 Rwf |
| Foreign Resident in Rwanda/EAC | $60 | $90 | $120 | $0 |
| African Citizen (other than EAC) | $60 | $90 | $120 | $0 |
| Child Foreign Resident in Rwanda / EAC (6 to 12 years, per person per night) | $30 | $45 | $60 | $0 |
| African Child Citizen other than EAC (6 to 12 years, per person per night) | $30 | $45 | $60 | $0 |
International Guests
| Duration | 1 Night | 2 Nights | 3 Nights | 4th-7th Nights |
| Adult park fees (per person per night) – Non-Commissionable | $100 | $150 | $200 | $0 |
| Child park fees (6 to 12 years, per person per night) – Non-Commissionable | $50 | $75 | $100 | $0 |
Special Park Activities
Special activities in Nyungwe incur an additional fee on top of the compulsory park entry fee. A minimum group size of two people applies to most activities, meaning a solo traveler must pay for two permits.
General Special Activities
These activities include canopy walkway, guided birding, other primate trekking, and night treks, which also include a guide
| Residency | Per activity |
| Rwandan/EAC Citizen (per person; includes guiding fee) | 5,000 Rwf |
| Foreign resident in Rwanda/EAC (per person; includes guiding fee) | $20 |
| International Visitor (per person; includes guiding fee) | $40 |
Chimpanzee Tracking
Chimpanzee trekking is the main activity carried out in Nyungwe, and this offers a chance to spend some time observing our closest relatives in their natural habitat. The fee includes a guide.
| Residency | Rate per person |
| Rwanda/EAC citizen | 25,000 Rwf |
| EAC/Resident | $75 |
| International Visitor | $150 |
Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (Includes tracker/guide – Four people maximum)
This immersive experience involves spending a full day with trackers and chimpanzees, observing their behavior, diet, and even participating in identifying individual chimps. It typically takes place in the Gisovu Chimpanzee Community in the northern part of the park.
| Residency | Rates per person |
| Rwanda/EAC citizen | 30,000 Rwf |
| International EAC/Resident | $100 |
| International Visitor | $200 |
Community Freelance Guiding Fees
Visitors on regular forest walks in Nyungwe may hire independent guides and porters
| Service | Rates per person |
| Guide for regular forest walks (Per guide/½ day) | $15 |
| Guide for regular forest walk (Per guide full day) | $25 |
| Porter (Per porter/½ day) | $5 |
| Porter (Per porter/full day) | $10 |
Other Activities & Fees
| Activity/Fee | Adults 13+ | Children 6-12 |
| Camping (Price pp/night) | $15 (15,000 Rwf Rwandans&EAC) | $7.5 (7500 Rwf/Rwandans&EAC) |
| Tent hire/per night (Per 4-man, approx.3mx3m) | $20 (20,000 Rwf/Rwandans&EAC) | |
| Behind the scenes experience (4 people minimum/per person) | $25 (25,00 Rwf/Rwandans&EAC) | $5 |
| Behind the scene experience (Group Rate: 8 people+) | $180 | |
| Fines (For breaking any park rules & regulations) | $150 | |
| Commercial filming/Photograph (Other activities, additional to Park entry and Activity fee) | $300 | |
| Commercial filming/Photograph (Chimpanzees, in addition to Park entry and Activity fee) | $1000 |
This 2025-2026 Nyungwe Forest National Park Fees scheme can help you to effectively plan your budget, secure your permits, and prepare you for a rewarding journey into the magnificent canopy of Nyungwe Forest National Park.
