Nyungwe National Park fees at a glance
The Nyungwe National Park fees have two parts. Park entry is charged per person and depends on the number of nights. On top of that, each special activity such as the canopy walk or chimpanzee trekking has its own price, with a guide included. The amounts below follow the 2025 to 2026 tariff and are per person.
Prices differ by visitor category: international visitors, international residents of Rwanda or the East African Community (EAC), African citizens outside the EAC, and Rwanda and EAC citizens. Check the current amount before you book. Tour listings show whether park fees are included.
Park entry by number of nights
Per person, 2025 to 2026 tariff.
| Visitor category | 1 night | 2 nights | 3 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| International adults | $100 | $150 | $200 |
| International children, 6 to 12 | $50 | $75 | $100 |
| Residents of Rwanda or the EAC, adults | $60 | $90 | $120 |
| Residents of Rwanda or the EAC, children 6 to 12 | $30 | $45 | $60 |
| African citizens or residents outside the EAC, adults | $60 | $90 | $120 |
| African citizens or residents outside the EAC, children 6 to 12 | $30 | $45 | $60 |
| Rwanda and EAC citizens, adults | RWF 10,000 | RWF 15,000 | RWF 20,000 |
| Rwanda and EAC citizens, children 6 to 12 | RWF 5,000 | RWF 7,500 | RWF 10,000 |
Children up to 5 enter free, and from 13 years the adult rate applies. A second and third night add a smaller step, and the table ends at three nights, so ask the park how a longer stay is charged. Visitors who sleep outside the park pay for each day they visit, except guests of partner accommodation. Do not work out a multi-visit price on your own.
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Park entry and permit are part of this canopy and zipline day.
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Nyungwe tours with park fees
Guided Nyungwe trips with the canopy walk, chimpanzee trekking and forest hikes. Check on each card what the price covers.
Prices for special activities
Per person and per activity. A guide is included, park entry is extra.
| Activity | International and African visitors | International residents of Rwanda or the EAC | Rwanda and EAC citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canopy walk, guided birding, other primate tracking, night trek | $40 | $20 | RWF 5,000 |
| Chimpanzee trekking | $150 | $75 | RWF 25,000 |
| Chimpanzee habituation | $200 | $100 | RWF 30,000 |
Special activities run for 2 to 8 guests, and a smaller party pays for 2. Habituation is limited to 4 guests. The prices for citizens are set in Rwandan francs. For most visitors, entry plus one or two special activities is the plan to budget for, for example $100 of entry with the $150 chimpanzee permit. See also the pages on the canopy walk and chimpanzee trekking.
What else you may pay
Guides, camping and group rates.
Ordinary hikes
Ordinary nature trails, waterfall trails included, are covered by park entry. Multi-day trails are not. Freelance community guides cost $15 for a half day or $25 for a full day, and porters cost $5 or $10.
Hiking trails →Camping
Camping costs $15 per adult and night and $7.50 for children 6 to 12. Rwanda and EAC citizens pay RWF 15,000 and RWF 7,500. The tent and park entry are charged separately.
Where to stay →Group rate
A group of more than 20 Rwandan nationals or residents gets a 20 percent discount. Residents must show proof of their status.
Chimpanzee age limit
Both chimpanzee activities are open from 15 years. The children's entry rate above applies from 6 to 12, so ask about the activity price for children before you book.
How to pay and how to book
Payment is cashless.
The park does not take cash. You can pay by card, by online payment, by mobile money or by bank transfer. If you pay by transfer, the park asks for the proof of payment before you arrive, and transaction costs are extra. Bookings go through the park's own booking page and its reservation office, and the Rwanda Development Board has a separate permit platform. You are not required to use a private tour operator. A tour package is another option, and its card shows what is included.
Nyungwe park fees: frequently asked questions
How much is the entrance fee for Nyungwe?
For an international adult, entry is $100 for one night, $150 for two nights and $200 for three nights in the 2025 to 2026 tariff. Children from 6 to 12 pay half. Check the current amount before you book.
Does the chimpanzee permit include park entry?
No. The chimpanzee trekking price of $150 is for the activity and the guide. Park entry is charged separately.
Are children free?
Children up to 5 are free. From 6 to 12 they pay the child rate for entry, and from 13 the adult rate applies.
Can I pay in cash?
No. Pay by card, online, by mobile money or by bank transfer. For a transfer the park needs the proof of payment before you arrive.
Do hikes cost extra?
Ordinary nature trails are covered by park entry. Multi-day trails, freelance community guides and porters are charged separately.
Do I have to book through a tour operator?
No. Bookings go through the park's own booking page and reservation office, and the Rwanda Development Board has a permit platform. A tour package is another option. This site takes no bookings or payments.