The 2 days chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe national park is an interesting short safari that starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda. The safari will take you to Nyungwe forest national park which is known for harbouring different primate species including chimpanzees, l’hoest monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, silver monkeys, olive baboons, vervet monkeys among others. During the 2 days chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe national park, you will be able to engage in chimpanzee trekking experience where you will be able to spend time with the chimpanzees and canopy walk where you will be able to enjoy Aerial views of the forest.

 Highlights of the 2 days chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe national park

Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Nyungwe National Park-canopy walk

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and departure to Kigali

Detailed itinerary       

Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Nyungwe forest national park-canopy walk tour

Depending on your location on the first day of the 2 days chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park, our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali, brief you about the safari and then start the journey to Nyungwe forest national park with a stopover at the former Kings Palace and en-route lunch. After lunch, you will proceed with great views of the rolling hills, beautiful scenery, landscape among others.

Upon arrival, you will transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing about the canopy walk where after you will start the adventurous canopy walk tour which starts at Uwinka Visitors Centre. During the canopy walk, you will be able to view different bird species, primates, animals, enjoy aerial view of the forest, tree tops among others. After the canopy walk, you will drive to the lodge for an evening relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and departure to Kigali

Chimpanzee trekking,

After an early breakfast on the second day of the 2 days chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe national park, you will meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the park headquarters for a chimpanzee trekking briefing. After the briefing you will be allocated a chimpanzee family to trek and an experienced park guide who is knowledgeable about chimpanzee trekking trails. Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest national park takes about 30 minutes to 5 hours depending on where they are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking you will be able to view different bird species, other primate species, plant and tree species among others. Once the chimpanzees are located, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their habitat which gives you an opportunity to learn more about their behaviours, habits, take photos, watch them carry out their daily activities and record the incredible moments to show people back home.

After the one hour with the chimpanzees, you will meet up with your driver guide to transfer back to Kigali with en-route lunch on the way. Upon arrival, your driver guide will drop you off at Kigali International airport for your flight or drop off at any place of advise.

End of 2 days chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe national park

Tour includes

• Chimpanzee trekking permit
• Canopy walk
• Services of a professional English speaking driver guide
• Full board accommodation
• Pick up and drop off in Kigali Rwanda
• Vehicle and fuel
• Bottled drinking water

Tour excludes                                   

• Air flight tickets
• Visas
• Life insurance
• Optional activities not included on the itinerary
• Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, cigarettes, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter, tips among others.