2 Days Chimpanzee Tracking Nyungwe Rwanda Tour
Our short 2 Days Chimpanzee Tracking Nyungwe Rwanda tour takes you to track chimpanzees in the pristine Nyungwe Forest National Park. This carefully crafted Rwanda Tour takes you to the largest montane forest in East or Central Africa, where you'll encounter our closest living relatives in their natural habitat among ancient trees and misty valleys.
Your Rwanda Tour begins in Kigali, Rwanda's clean and vibrant capital city, before traveling to the southwestern region through scenic landscapes dotted with tea plantations and rural villages. Along this immersive Rwanda Tour route, you'll discover Rwanda's rich cultural heritage through museum visits as you head toward the magnificent "Impenetrable Forest" of Nyungwe, known locally as "Ishyamba ry'Impenetrable."
The highlight of this Rwanda Tour is undoubtedly the exhilarating chimpanzee tracking experience led by expert guides who share their knowledge of these fascinating primates. The dense forests of Nyungwe, with over 1,000 plant species and 13 primate species, provide the perfect backdrop for this intimate wildlife encounter that will remain etched in your memory long after your Rwanda Tour concludes.
Tour highlights
Guided chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe rainforest
Visit to the Royal Palace Museum in Nyanza (former Nyabisindu)
Tour of the Ethnographic Museum in Huye (formerly Butare)
Scenic drive through Rwanda's breathtaking landscapes
Opportunity to spot 13 different primate species
Birding opportunities with over 320 species (29 endemic)
Cultural immersion in Rwanda's rich heritage
Price Includes:
- Park fees and chimpanzee tracking permits
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during transfers and tracking
- Full board accommodation as specified
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- Museum entrance fees
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Rwanda Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond the provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up and Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park
Your Rwanda Tour begins with an early morning pickup from your Kigali hotel at 6:00 AM for the scenic 230 km journey southwest to Nyungwe National Park, approximately a 5–6-hour drive. This Rwanda Tour Day includes fascinating cultural stops at the Royal Palace Museum in Nyanza and the renowned Ethnographic Museum in Huye, both offering insights into Rwanda's rich heritage and traditional way of life. Your Rwanda Tour experience continues as you traverse breathtaking landscapes of rolling hills and verdant tea plantations before arriving at your accommodation near the majestic Nyungwe Forest, where you'll enjoy dinner and prepare for tomorrow's adventure.
- Day2Chimpanzee Tracking and End of Tour
Day two of your Rwanda Tour starts with a pre-dawn breakfast at 5:30 AM before a short 20-minute drive to Uwinka Visitor Center, where your Rwanda Tour guide will brief you on chimpanzee tracking protocols in the ancient forest known locally as "Ishyamba rya Nyungwe." During this highlight of your Rwanda Tour, expert trackers lead you through lush vegetation for 2-4 hours in search of a habituated chimpanzee community, where you'll spend a magical hour observing their natural behaviors and social interactions. Your Rwanda Tour concludes with lunch at the lodge, followed by the return journey to Kigali (approximately 5-6 hours), arriving by early evening with memories of Rwanda's remarkable primates and landscapes to cherish forever.