For travelers interested in birding in Rwanda, participating in this 2 days Karamba birding trail hike will give you about 250 bird species that can be seen while embarking on the birding expedition on the Karamba trail. The best time to participate in the activity is during the dry months of June to September and December to February, which will make hiking through the forests quite easy and also make it easy to watch the species. Continue with this detailed itinerary below for a rewarding safari experience.
Highlights of your safari
Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
Day 2: karamba birding hike and departure
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
At a location of your choice in Kigali city, connect with your guide to transfer you to Nyungwe Forest National Park. During the transfer, you can visit Huye women coffee cooperative to participate in the coffee tour, which will give you the chance to watch how East Africa’s best coffee is grown, harvested, and then processed into a fine ground. After the safari experience, you will make your way to the park to participate in the canopy walk, which will give you the chance to explore the park from an aerial view as you enjoy the walks along the metallic walkways, which will give you access to attractions like the bird species, such as the endemic Albertine species. You will watch a number of primates like the monkey species, swinging within the tree branches, and many other attractions. After the experience, head back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: karamba birding hike and departure
Have an early morning breakfast and then make your way to the Nyungwe Forest National Park to embark on the karamba birding trail, which is a 4-6 kilometer experience depending on the traveler’s level of strength. With the hike, which is most prominent for birding in Nyungwe Forest National Park. You will have access to over 200 bird species. Some of the different bird species that can be seen include: Rwenzori Batis, Dusky turtle dove, paradise flycatcher, archer’s ground robin, African Rwenzori, double collared sunbird, marsh harrier, Ruwenzori turaco, common moorhen, Ruwenzori night jar, grey throated tit, the dusky crimson wing, red-faced woodland warbler, and many more. After the safari experience, you will connect with your guide and head back to Kigali city for drop off, and this will mark the end of your 2 Days Karamba Birding Trail Hike.
Includes;
- 4X4 safari land cruiser with a pop up Roof & Fuel
- Full-time English-speaking driver/ guide
- Park entrance fees
- lunch
- all activities per the itinerary
- Pick up and drop off in Kigali city
- Vehicle entrance fees
- Bottled mineral water while on safari
Excludes;
- Tips
- All items of personal nature like tents, beddings, laundry, phone calls, beer, e.t.c
- Anything else not included in the itinerary
