This 3 Days Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park takes you to track chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park, which is a tropical forest along the southern part of Rwanda, it is a vast area of vast montane vegetation home to 13 species of primates including the chimpanzee and the black and white colobus monkey, the forest extends to the neighbouring state of Burundi, most of the parks species are endemic, it has the highest number of the bird population of birds in the whole of Rwanda.
Itinerary overview
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and canopy walk
Day 3: Departure
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
On arrival in Kigali, meet your driver guide and transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park located in southwestern Rwanda. Enjoy this scenic drive through Kigali city with great views of Rwanda’s rolling hills. Dinner and overnight stay at
Nyungwe Top View Lodge/ Gisakura Guest House.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk
After morning breakfast, transfer to the Uwinka information center for registration and briefing about chimpanzee trekking. At 8:00, start a hike to meet the endangered chimpanzees in the jungle. You will spend an hour in the company of the chimpanzees, it is possible to meet other primates of the forest including L’Hoest’s monkey, strong troops of the delightfully acrobatic Angola Colobus, vervet monkeys, Olive Baboon, Grey-cheeked Mangabeys Dinner, and overnight stay at the lodge.
Nyungwe Top View Lodge/ Gisakura Guest House.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: Departure
We will have breakfast and transfer to Kigali to catch our international flight back home with an optional city tour.
End of the 3 Days Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Tour includes
- Meals and drinks as indicated in the travel plan.
- Accommodation as indicated.
- English speaking guide.
- All ground transportation.
- Park entrance and conservation fees.
- Bottled water for highland areas.
- Vehicle inclusive of fuel.
- Chimpanzee permit.
Excludes
- Meals and drinks not included in the travel plan.
- Gratitude and tips to hotel staff and guides.
- Extra costs incurred as a result of personal delays.
- Visas and air tickets.
- Laundry services.