Tour Overview
Explore one of Africa’s oldest rainforests on this 3-Day Nyungwe Chimpanzee Safari in Rwanda. Nyungwe Forest National Park is famous for its chimpanzees, diverse primates, rich birdlife, and the iconic canopy walk. This safari is perfect for primate lovers, rainforest enthusiasts, and bird watchers, offering a unique blend of wildlife, nature, and adventure starting and ending in Kigali.
Safari Details
• Safari Type: Primate & Rainforest Safari
• Destination: Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda
• Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
• Best Time to Visit: All year round
• Activities: Chimpanzee trekking, canopy walk, nature viewing
• Ideal For: Primates, rainforest lovers, birders
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park, Visit Tea Plantation
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Kigali and begin a scenic drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park in southwestern Rwanda.
En route, enjoy views of rolling hills, tea plantations, and rural landscapes. You may also make a stop at the King’s Palace Museum or Ethnographic Museum (optional).
Arrive in Nyungwe in the afternoon, check in at your lodge, and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight near the park.
Budget Lodges: Gisakura Lodge or their Equivalent
Midrange Lodges: Nyungwe Top View or their Equivalent
Luxury Lodges: Nyungwe Top View Lodge or their Equivalent
Up Market Lodges: One & Only Nyungwe House or its Equivalent
MEALS: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Forest Canopy Walk
After an early breakfast at your lodge, you will transfer to the park headquarters for a chimpanzee trekking briefing by park rangers.
Set off into the dense rainforest in search of chimpanzees, listening to their calls as you track them through the forest. Once located, spend time observing their energetic behaviour and social interactions.
Later in the day, enjoy the thrilling canopy walk, suspended high above the forest floor, offering breathtaking views of the rainforest and opportunities to spot birds, monkeys, and butterflies.
Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Return to Kigali for Departure
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and begin your drive back to Kigali, enjoying the scenic countryside along the way.
Arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of your Nyungwe chimpanzee safari.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
END OF SAFARI
Tour Includes
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Park entrance fees
- Canopy walk permit
- 2 nights accommodation near Nyungwe Forest
- Meals as per itinerary (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Ranger guides during trekking
- Bottled drinking water
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Rwanda visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs, laundry)
- Optional activities not mentioned
