Quick Summary

3-Day Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Park - Rwanda is a 3 days tour in Rwanda via the Nyungwe route, starting from USD 1253. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
3 days

Route
Nyungwe

From
USD 1253

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 3-Day Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Park - Rwanda

This trip will take you to Nyungwe Forest National Park. You will then trek the chimpanzees and Colobus monkeys, take your adventures on the canopy walk with great views of the forest, and enjoy the tea plantation experience. On the way, you will experience Rwanda’s culture in the Nyanza King’s Palace Museum. You will be using your private 4x4 safari Jeep.

Duration: 3 days
Route: Nyungwe
Starts at: USD 1253

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 3-Day Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Park - Rwanda

Day 1: Pick Up from Kigali -Transfer to Nyungwe National Park – Tea Experience
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk Adventure
Day 3: Colobus Monkey Trekking with a Transfer back to Kigali + Departure

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Pick Up from Kigali -Transfer to Nyungwe National Park – Tea Experience
Day 02	Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk Adventure
Day 03	Colobus Monkey Trekking with a Transfer back to Kigali + Departure

Day 01: Pick Up from Kigali -Transfer to Nyungwe National Park – Tea Experience

>> Our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel/residence in Kigali after your breakfast. Then, you will transfer to Nyungwe National Park, the home of the primates and canopy walk. The journey southwest passes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda’s landscapes, sighting Kamegeri Rock in Ruhango District, stopover at the Nyanza King’s Palace for a cultural experience. You'll have lunch on the way and proceed with the journey. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will check in and enjoy the property amenities before embarking on a thrilling tea plantation experience. Expect to engage more with the local people and practice your tea-picking skills on this tea plantation field with awesome photography. You'll return to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Time: 8-10 hours
Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: EAR Ken Barham Guest House > Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Day 02: Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk Adventure

>> On this day, you will enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a thrilling hike in search of chimpanzee communities. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of approx. 400-500 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small community in the Cyamudongo Forest. Prepare to hear these excitable primates before you see them, as their pant-hoots travel through the deep forest. During your hike, you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk, and regal sunbird. You'll return to the hotel, have your lunch then you will proceed with the Canopy walk adventure and experience a suspended bridge covering 160 m through the lush montane rainforest and 70 m high from the forest floor. This is one extraordinary activity that offers a spectacular view of the ancient forest. Later, after these experiences, you will return to the hotel, enjoy property amenities, have dinner, and rest.

Time: 8-10 hours
Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: EAR Ken Barham Guest House > Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Day 03: Colobus Monkey Trekking with a Transfer back to Kigali + Departure

>> You will enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel, and proceed to the forest for the Colobus monkey trekking adventure. Once you spot the monkeys, you will normally have up to an hour to observe them. After your experience, you will return to the hotel check out then transfer back and be dropped off at your hotel residence or airport depending on your flight details. See you on your next visit.