4-Day Chimpanzee Tracking & Lake Kivu Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival and Transfer to Nyungwe National Park

Arrival at Kigali International Airport in the morning, our representative will warmly welcome you and lead you to the VIP lounge, assist with all the immigration procedures, sort your luggage and later introduce you to your driver guide. Start a scenic drive to South Western Rwanda where Nyungwe National Park is located with an enroute stop in Nyanza to visit the King's Palace with lunch at a recommended restaurant. Later proceed to Nyungwe arriving in the evening, assisted with check in followed. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking)

High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Nyungwe NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Chimpanzee Tracking/ Optional Canopy Walk Way

An early rise and with packed breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters at 05h00 for an insightful chimpanzee trek briefing, you’ll be escorted to the Evergreen Forest and the adventure begins. During the trek, you are likely to spot a wide variety of bird species, monkeys. It's rewarding as you get to watch the chimpanzee feed, play and groom their young ones.

The experience is a bit strenuous and it's recommended to hire a porter to assist with your backpack. Return to the lodge to freshen up, check out and have lunch before transferring to Kibuye.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Cormoran Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Boat Ride to Napoleon Island

Have a relaxed breakfast at the lodge and later transfer to start your boat ride on Lake Kivu. This experience also offers the chance to visit some of Lake Kivu’s scenic islands, such as Napoleon Island, known for its panoramic views and resident fruit bats and watch the swimming cows.

Main Destination:

Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

Accommodation:

Cormoran Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Kigali for Departure

Have your breakfast followed by check out and settlement of any extras before transferring back to Kigali for departure. You will have lunch enroute and if time permits, have some time to shop for souvenirs.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.