2 Days of Chimpanzee Trekking - Nyungwe National Park

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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

The 2-day Nyungwe National Park safari gives you an insight into the spectacular natural beauty and the wonders of the ancient forest that shall offer you exciting activities such as chimpanzee trekking, a canopy walk, nature walks, visiting one of the tea estates with an amazing stopover at the Kings palace in Nyanza.

Discover the Untold mystery about Nyungwe

What's included

  • Chimp permits
  • Lunch
  • Canopy walk
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation on a full board basis
  • Parking Fees

What to expect

Day 1: Travel from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park via Butare/Huye
  1. King's Palace
    4h · Admission ticket included
    At 7AM am, you will be picked up by your driver guide and driven to Nyungwe National Park with a stopover in Nyanza for a visit to the King's Palace that shall immerse you in vibrant Rwandan culture.

    At 2 PM, we will be at Nyungwe National Park for the Canopy Walkway
  2. 3h · Admission ticket included
    -At 4h30 AM, Tour Start driver will be at the hotel then heading to the starting point for chimpanze trekking,

    - At 12h00 After a lunch break on the way back kigali , you will proceed to the park for the canopy walk.
    The amazing canopy walk takes you across a hanging platform that crosses over the tall and majestic trees of Nyungwe. The hanging platform is built 50 meters above the ground and is 200 meters long. You will have an aerial view of the forest, enabling you to spot birds and more of the primates feeding on top of the trees or jumping from one tree to another.
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking & return to Kigali
  1. Nyungwe National Park - Rwanda
    5h · Admission ticket included
    After early breakfast, transfer to the reception center by 5:00 Am where we meet the ranger guides and from there drive to the point where you start the hike into Nyungwe/ Cyamudongo forest.
    During chimpanzee tracking, expect to spot 12 smaller species of primate, including Hamlyn’s Monkeys, owl-faced monkey, Dent’s Mona Monkeys, Angola Colobus, Silver monkeys, Olive Baboons, Red-tailed Monkeys, grey-cheeked Mangabeys, vervet monkeys, and l’hoest’s monkeys.

    Nyungwe forest is every birder’s dream destination with a medley of colorful bird species like the Rwenzori Turaco, and forest hornbills among others. Throughout the activity, the park guides will share information about each of the species encountered – their behavior, feeding, and reproductive habits.
    After spotting the chimps, you will go for lunch at the hotel and drive back to Kigali.

    thereafter drive back to Kigali.
  2. Huye
    1h
    Stop for coffee experience to huye mountain tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet them at an area with in Kigali City that is convenient to them

End point

We meet them at an area with in Kigali City that is convenient to them

Pickup details

Your driver guide shall contact you via whatsApp or email regarding the pick up location. He will be with a vehicle full branded with Company logo and details about your itinerary.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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