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A whole host of different primate species, a few other mammals including leopard and duiker (which you're unlikely to see) and a phenomenal array of birds and plants.
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For the best experience, most tourists tend to combine chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe with a gorilla tour in the nearby Volcanoes National Park.
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There are a number of trails ranging from the very easy to the reasonably challenging.
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their "strenuous" guide is based on the assumption that you are not a regular walker.
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Any hiker would not find their "very strenuous" trails particularly challenging.
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Canopy Walk - In October 2010, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) launched canopy walk tourism in Nyungwe National Park as part of a strategy to diversify tourism attractions.
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Canopy tourism is also aimed at encouraging tourists to spend a longer time in Rwanda.
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The Canopy Walk is the only attraction of its kind in East Africa.
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This is the first ever hanging platform that allows tourists to view different animal species in Nyungwe Forest.
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The dizzying platform is above a steep and deep valley stretching across the massive forest.
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John Gara, CEO of the RDB, said the platform is 50 meters above ground level and 90 meters long.
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It allows tourists to view butterflies, birds and blue monkeys that dwell in the upper levels of the forest.
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The forest has 13 rare primate species, the world’s largest ever recorded arboreal troop of black/white colobus monkeys, and nearly 300 species of birds and 154 types of orchids.
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There are also a couple of multi day trails such as the Nile-Congo divide trail (which is the only way of reaching the longest source of the Nile).
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These must be booked at least seven days in advance (they will not negotiate this).
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Chimpanzee tracking is available and there are two groups habituated to human contact.
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In principle, Colobus monkey tracking is also available but they may have moved too far away from the trail head to be tracked.
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Should they move back this may be possible again in the future.
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There is a small kiosk selling basics, but if you are camping bring whatever food you will need.
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Water, Soft drinks and Primus (beer) is available.
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There are guest houses on either side of the park on the main road.
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In Kitabi (on the Huye side) the guest house is situated in the school of wildlife management.
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Coming from Huye take the left turn marked 'tea factory' about 200m before the park entrance.
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There is then a right turn about 500m further on, this is the guest house.
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The reception is is l'Hoests monkey house.
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At the upper end is the Nyungwe Forest Lodge, which is a luxurious eco-lodge surrounded by tea fields and at the edge of Nyungwe Forest.
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There is camping at the Uwinka head quarters, it's a bit pricey (see fees and permits) but you do get a guy who lights your fire for you.
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This may sound a bit unnecessary but after a cold night (apparently it can get down to 0C here due to the altitude), waking up to a roaring fire is heaven!The NR10 highway passed through the park.
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It's easy to catch a bus to/from any locations along it.
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That means the park, and lodges near it, are well connected to Huye or Kigali.
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If you are heading the other direction, it's just as easy to get to Kibuye, where you can connect to Gisenyi or Ruhengeri.
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Just make sure to start early if you are going far because the buses are slow.
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Ruhengeri is a city in northern Rwanda's Musanze district.
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It is the port of call for tourists heading up the hills to Kinigi and Parc National des Volcans.
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There several bus companies who serve Kigali-Musanze direction every half hour for 1,750 rwf (September 2017).
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The journey takes 2 hours.
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Buy your ticket at the main bus station in Nyabugogo - each bus company has their own little office, look for the signs that say "Kigali-Musanze.
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" Don't buy your ticket in advance - go to the bus station and expect to leave in roughly 30 minutes (or less).
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There will always be spaces, and you can wait for the next departure if you want a better seat.
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Recommended bus companies: Virunga Express [1]; Kigali Bus Service (http://www.
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Musanze is a small town, you can walk from one end to the other along the main road in 30-40 minutes.
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The best way to get around is foot or moto-taxi.
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Prices are negotiable with the moto drivers, but a typical ride across town is 300-400 rwf (July 2012.
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)Volcanoes National Park offers several attractions.
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Tickets must be booked in advance through tour companies or the Rwanda Tourism Board (ORTPN).
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The majority of revenue from tourism goes towards maintaining the park and conserving the wildlife.
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The remainder goes to the government and (around 10%) to local projects in the area to help local people benefit from the large revenue stream generated by the park.
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Visit Lakes Burera and Ruhondo.
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Visit the lava caves and tunnels.
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There are a number of guest houses.
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You find some of them along the main road.
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You find places for <10.
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The South is a district of Amsterdam.
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The South includes a number of interesting neighborhoods, such as the Museum Quarter, home to some of the best museums in the world; De Pijp, a typical Dutch working class area with a lively street market; the Zuidas, Amsterdam's central business district with plenty of modern architecture; the Rivierenbuurt, a middle-class area composed of Amsterdam School-style buildings; and Buitenveldert, a leafy middle-class district.
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The South is a vast district and just viewing a map of all the tram lines that go through it can make you dazzle.
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But it's not that complicated if you know the few lines that are interesting for visitors.
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From Central Station, the fastest tram to the Museum Quarter (and the Vondelpark) is line 5, get out at either Hobbemastraat, Van Baerlestraat or Museum Square (Museumplein).
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For De Pijp, take either tram line 16 or 24 (stops: Stadhouderskade and Albert Cuypmarkt).
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After a while they will also reach the Museum Square, but they are noticeably slower.
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The Museum Quarter boasts some of the best museums of the world, notably the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum.
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A trip to Amsterdam is not complete if you haven't been to at least one of these museums.
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Are you visiting several museums? Consider buying a Museumkaart for €65, valid for a whole year for most museums in the whole country.
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In the South, only the Molen van Sloten [1] is open for visitors.
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The Molen van Sloten at Akersluis 10, about 10 minutes walk from the terminus of tram line 2, open daily from 10:00AM to 4PM.
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Other windmills:The population of the South is a mixed bag and that becomes most apparent when you're going shopping.
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Most visitors to the area at least head out for the Albert Cuyp Markt, a typical street market that is iconic for the "De Pijp" area and its lower-class inhabitants.
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It is touted as the largest and busiest street market in Europe.
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There is something for everyone here, whether you're looking for delicious Dutch treats, clothes or second-hand cameras.
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There's also a wide array of stores that cater for the city's Surinamese, Antillean, Turkish and Moroccan inhabitants, giving the market and neighbourhood a strong multicultural feel.
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The other end is the P.
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Hooftstraat, the wealthiest street of the country where Dutch celebrities from the Grachtengordel go to find a new pair of designer shoes.
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Better bring a filled wallet if you're planning on buying something here.
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The Beethovenstraat is voted as one of the top five shopping streets in The Netherlands.
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De Pijp is an excellent area for getting ethnic food that belongs to former Dutch colonies, such as Indonesian or Surinamese cuisine.
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Koreans have congregated in the area known as Buitenveldert, so that's an excellent location for Korean cuisine.
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Due to the area being cheaper than the center, the South has become the most popular location for budget and mid-range hotels.
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Stayokay Vondelpark, Zandpad 5 (Tram Stadhouderskade), ☎ +31 20 589 8996 ([email protected], fax: +31 20 589 8955), [x].
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checkin: early check-in begins at 7:30AM, rooms available at 2PM; checkout: 10:30AM.
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Fairly large youth hostel, very clean and professional, operated by the Dutch affiliate of Hostelling International.
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Credit cards are accepted.
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Next to the pleasant Vondelpark, puts you on the southern side of downtown and just a few blocks from the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum.
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Also a short stumble away from the partying Leidiesplien.
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The breakfast is filling and has a social atmosphere.
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This location is popular with school groups.
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Bring a padlock for your locker, or purchase one at the desk.
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Also available are bath towels and shower shoes.
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Wifi and internet kiosks are available.
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Musuem tickets available at the desk.
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avoid the long lines to purchase tickets at the museum.
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Free city maps available at the desk.
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