Rwanda · Primate Tours

3-Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest with Canopy Walk

3 Days Round trip from Kigali Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Nyanza and the National Museum at Butare, one of East Africa's finest ethnographic museums
  • 02 Track chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest during the early morning hours
  • 03 Look out for other wildlife and bird species in Nyungwe Forest National Park
  • 04 Take a canopy walk above the forest for beautiful landscapes and wildlife views

Travel from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest National Park with cultural stops at Nyanza and the National Museum at Butare, one of the finest ethnographic museums in East Africa. In Nyungwe, track chimpanzees in the early morning, when you have the best chance to encounter humankind's closest living relative, along with other animals and bird species. The experience also includes a canopy walk for views of different animal species and beautiful landscapes, with accommodation at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel.

In Nyungwe, track chimpanzees in the early morning, when you have the best chance to encounter humankind's closest living relative, along with other animals and bird species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Butare, Kigali, Nyungwe Forest National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kigali to Nyungwe via Nyanza and Butare

  • Meet your safari guide at your hotel or Kigali International Airport and drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park.
  • Along the way, visit Nyanza, the former Mwami's (King's) seat, and the National Museum at Butare, one of the finest ethnographic museums in East Africa.
  • After lunch, continue driving south to Nyungwe Forest National Park, where you will have the chance to see a variety of wildlife living in the forest.
  • Later in the evening, check in at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

  • Nyungwe Forest National Park

Accommodation:

  • Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe Forest NP

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks
2
Day 02

Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk in Nyungwe

  • After breakfast, set off very early into the forest to track chimpanzees. The early morning hours offer the best opportunity to encounter humankind's closest living relative and also give you a higher chance of seeing other animals and bird species in the park.
  • In the afternoon, return to the lodge for lunch.
  • In the evening, head out on a canopy walk to view different animal species and beautiful landscapes.
  • After the walk, return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

  • Nyungwe Forest National Park

Accommodation:

  • Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe Forest NP

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks
3
Day 03

Return to Kigali

  • After breakfast, check out and drive back to Kigali with your safari guide for your outbound flight home. This is where your safari ends.

Main Destination:

  • Kigali

Accommodation:

  • No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel).
Nyungwe Forest National Park, canopy walk above the forest, National Museum at Butare

Where this trip takes you

Nyungwe Forest National Park, canopy walk above the forest, National Museum at Butare

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kigali 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • Chimp permits (one per person, non-resident)
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Any government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks

Know before you go

  • This tour is available to solo travellers, who should expect a price increase.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This tour must be paid in US Dollars (USD).
  • Nyungwe National Park lies in southwest Rwanda, partly abutting the Burundi border. This vast area of mountain rainforest is home to many species of chimpanzees, plus owl-faced and colobus monkeys. The Canopy Walkway, part of the Igishigishigi Trail, is a high suspension bridge with views over the valley and surrounding forests. A trail runs to the Kamiranzovu Marsh, with birdlife, orchids, and a waterfall. Come and experience Africa with us!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kigali, Rwanda
Tour start
Kigali, Rwanda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kigali.

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