5-Day Nyungwe National Park Chimpanzee Trek

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

Kigali international airport and transfer to your hotel

Upon your arrival in Kigali, your private guide and professional driver will welcome you at the airport. Enjoy a seamless transfer through the clean, safe, and dynamic streets of Rwanda’s capital to get settled in.
• Airport Pickup & Transfer: Relax in a comfortable private 4x4 safari vehicle as you head directly from Kigali International Airport to your accommodation.
• Evening Relaxation: Unwind after your journey, refresh, and prepare for the scenic expedition ahead.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

One Click Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Journey South to Nyungwe via Royal Heritage

Depart Kigali after breakfast and embark on a picturesque drive south toward the majestic mountains of Nyungwe National Park, stopping en route to explore Rwanda's storied monarchical past.
• King’s Palace Museum (Nyanza): Step back in time at a meticulously reconstructed traditional royal residence crafted with thatched architecture, and meet the majestic, sacred long-horned Inyambo cattle.
• Scenic Highland Transit: Continue your journey through Rwanda’s signature rolling emerald hills and terraced valleys into the lush southwestern rainforest edge.

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

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Nziza Eco-Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tea Plantations, Canopy Walkway & Thrilling Zipline

Immerse yourself in the fragrant aromas, misty ridges, and breathtaking heights of Nyungwe’s iconic landscapes.
• Tea Plantation Experience: Stroll through lush, rolling emerald tea estates surrounding the forest, learning about traditional leaf harvesting, processing methods, and tasting fresh Rwandan tea.
• Canopy Walkway Adventure: Head deep into the forest for a guided hike leading to the famous suspended Canopy Walkway—hanging 70 meters above the forest floor with panoramic views across the ancient jungle.
• Optional Zipline: Add an extra rush of adrenaline with an optional soaring zipline ride gliding high across the forested valley.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

EAR Ken Barham Guest House

• Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee trekking expedition

Venture deep into the mist-shrouded valleys of Nyungwe National Park at dawn for an unforgettable encounter with humanity’s closest primate relatives.
• Chimpanzee Tracking: Set off early with expert park rangers and trackers on an exhilarating forest trek to locate and observe a habituated chimpanzee community feeding, socializing, and swinging through the trees.
• Albertine Rift Biodiversity: Keep your eyes open for vibrant endemic bird species, exotic butterflies, orchids, and towering mahogany trees along the trail.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Activities:

• Early morning chimpanzee tracking

Accommodation:

EAR Ken Barham Guest House

• Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Colobus Monkey Trek & Return to Kigali

Conclude your Rwandan rainforest adventure with an energetic morning primate encounter before journeying back to the capital.
• Colobus Monkey Trek: Embark on a guided morning walk to track a large, playful troop of black-and-white Angola colobus monkeys leaping acrobatically through the upper canopy.
• Scenic Return Drive: Enjoy a relaxing overland journey back to Kigali with scenic viewpoints along the way, arriving in the afternoon for your onward travel arrangements or evening departure.

Overnight: End of Tour (Drop-off at Kigali Hotel or Airport).

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali)

Activities:

• Morning chimpanzee tracking

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.