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3 Days Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest

3 Days Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest

Canopy walk, chimp tracking, and cultural museums

Duration
3 days
Max Group
8 people
Starting From
$1,200
Country
Rwanda

Overview

The 3-day Chimpanzee Trekking experience takes you deep into Nyungwe — one of Africa's oldest montane rainforests. Encounter over 500 chimpanzees, Vervet and Red-tailed monkeys, the Africa-exclusive canopy walk, and Rwanda's rich cultural heritage.

Trip Highlights

  • Chimpanzee tracking through Nyungwe Forest
  • Africa's only canopy walk (200m suspended walkway)
  • Vervet and Red-tailed monkey sightings
  • Ethnographic Museum and King's Palace visit
  • Waterfall hike in the forest

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival & Kigali City Tour

The driver will be waiting at the airport to convey you to the Nyungwe Forest Lodge, very close to the Nyungwe Forest National Park. Based on your arrival time, there will be an opportunity to visit other locations in Kigali. You will meet your tour guide later for a welcome dinner and briefing.

Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Dinner
Airport pickup Kigali city exploration Check-in at Nyungwe Forest Lodge Guide briefing and welcome dinner
2

Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest

Immediately after breakfast the tour guide will convey you from the lodge to Nyungwe forest. You will experience the rich wildlife knowledge of your guide — full details on primate feeding habits, social structures, and reproduction. The tour also enables you to explore the cultural museum and the King's Palace in Butare and Nyanza. Note: chimpanzee trekking is best during the wet season when food is abundant and chimps stay closer to the trails.

Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nyungwe Forest chimp trek Canopy walk (200m suspended walkway) Ethnographic museum visit King's Palace at Nyanza
3

Transfer Back to Kigali & Departure

It is Day 3 and we are driving back to Kigali. Its strategic location at the centre of the country makes it ideal to end any Rwanda tour. Upon arriving in Kigali you are at liberty to explore some locations for last-minute shopping before departing for the airport.

Breakfast
Scenic drive back to Kigali Optional souvenir shopping Airport transfer

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