3-Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park

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

Kigali – Transfer to Nyungwe National Park

Your journey to Nyungwe National Park begins early in the morning with a departure from Kigali. As you travel through Rwanda’s scenic countryside, you will pass rolling hills and diverse vegetation, offering a picturesque view of the landscape.

Along the way, there is an optional stop at the Ethnographic Museum in Huye, where you can explore Rwanda’s rich cultural and historical heritage. This museum provides an insightful look into the country’s traditions, art, and history, adding depth to your travel experience.

After the stop, you will continue the drive toward Nyungwe National Park, preparing for the next exciting phase of your safari adventure.

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:

Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel

• Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Trekking & Colobus Monkey Tracking

Start your day early at 5:00 AM with an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Guided by experienced rangers, you will enter the lush rainforest to search for chimpanzees and spend valuable time observing them in their natural habitat as they feed, play, and move through the trees. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, continue with colobus monkey tracking, where you will observe these striking black-and-white primates as they gracefully jump through the treetops and feed on leaves in the forest canopy.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel

• Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nyungwe Forest to Kigali Transfer

After breakfast, you will check out from your lodge and begin your scenic drive back to Kigali. Enjoy the beautiful rolling hills and countryside landscapes along the way.

Upon arrival in Kigali, you will be dropped off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your safari experience.

Main Destination:

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.