2 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee and Canopy Walk Safari in Rwanda
On this safari visit, one of the oldest African montane forests is located southwest of Rwanda adjacent to the border of Burundi in the south and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the west. It is believed that the forest is the true source of the great river Nile because of its hill nature with a water stream stretching all the way into the Lake Victoria basin. Nyungwe is one of the 3 national parks in Rwanda and occupies about 970 square kilometers; the ecosystem of the forest is also supported by the dramatic Lake Kivu.
The forest is home to over 400 chimpanzee individuals alongside other 12 primate species like the colobus monkeys, vervets, olive baboon, and forest buffalos and antelopes. This tour also offers majestic views of the scenic Lake Kivu; you will also have a cultural tour to the Butare Museum and the King’s palace. Also engage in canopy walk which is the most exciting adventure not anywhere in east Africa, where guests can have a spectacular view of the forest and spot animals around, the canopy is 45 feet high this gives you a clear round view of the forest though it can be intense for those who are aero-phobic. This safari starts and ends in Kigali and as well is available throughout the year.
Tour highlights
Canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest National Park
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest national park
Butare museum visit
King’s palace visit
Complimentary airport transfers
Price Includes:
- Full time fueled safari vehicle
- English speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation
- Activities in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees
- Meals; breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Bottled water
Price Excludes:
- PCR/ Covid 19 tests
- Flight fares
- Visa fees
- Personal needs like laundry, airtime, insurance, gratuities
Itinary in details
- Day1Transfer to Nyungwe forest national park and Canopy walkYour driver-guide will be at your hotel to pick you up to start your transfer to Nyungwe forest national park. You will drive southwards for about 5 hours with an en-route lunch in Butare. You will arrive in Nyungwe in the afternoon and connect straight to the park to take on the canopy walk on the 2 meters long 9 meters high suspended bridge giving you an aerial view of the park. Connect to your hotel to check-in and in time for dinner and spend another night in Nyungwe.
- Day2Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to KigaliBy 6 am, be setting out to the starting point of the chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest. You will be briefed by the ranger guides and set out into the forest. You will be able to see the chimpanzees swinging from one tree branch to another and their sounds heard from the moment you enter the forest up until when you exit. Drive back to your hotel for a late breakfast and spend the rest of the morning at leisure. Lunch will be served and you will drive back to Kigali. You will have an en-route visit to the Butare Museum and you will also visit the King’s palace and drive further to connect to Kigali for drop off. You may take on the Kigali city tour on this day if you were not able to on the first day.