This half day Mukungwa River canoeing experience is set in the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes in Rwanda.
Discover this special way to journey through the countryside in our modern canoes! Soak up impressive views, spot abundant birds, look out for the otters and meet friendly communities.
Led by an experienced Kingfisher Journey’s activity leader, this river is mostly very gentle and flat with one short, easy rapid and one section where the water goes quite fast.
Highlights:
Explore deep into the Rwandan countryside
Sight over 20 of the 40 species of birds living here
If you’re lucky, spot a family of spotted necked otters
Learn about rural African life as you quietly pass by
On clear days see all five of the Rwandan Virunga Volcanoes
Peacefully relax as you gently float downstream – and also enjoy a little excitement!
Location
A. Musanze (Ruhengeri) / Kinigi (Near Volcanoes National Park)
Overview
Discover a special way to journey through Rwanda's countryside with our half day Mukungwa river canoeing experience.
Experience Details
Half day Mukungwa river canoeing experience in Rwanda: Itinerary.
The start is a 15 minute transfer from central Musanze, Rwanda (add about 15 minutes from Kinigi).
Here your activity leader will give you a briefing on the riverside before you get on the water. The first section is a flat and easy opportunity to learn how to steer your canoe as you float gently downstream.
After about 20-30 minutes you will pull over for a short additional briefing about the small rapid, where helmets must be worn.
Then as you continue deep into the countryside, you are surrounded by the sights and sounds of rural Rwanda. You’ll be given an additional briefing about the approximately 200m section where the water speeds up as it goes around a few corners.
After about 2.5-3 hours canoeing on the water the end of the trip is just after a road bridge. It takes about 20 minutes to drive back to Musanze and a further 15 minutes to Kinigi.
Provider Information
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What's Included
- Experienced British Canoeing qualified and expertly trained activity leaders
- Modern canoes and all equipment
- Transport from the meeting point to the start and pick up at the end (for full price clients). Pickup from other locations or your hotel is available for an additional fee
- Water for you to refill your own water bottle.
What's Not Included
- Transfers
- Meals
- Tips
