3 Days Best Rwanda Nyungwe Chimp Tracking Tour
This 3 Days Best Rwanda Nyungwe Chimp Tracking Tour will offer an unparalleled opportunity to observe our closest relatives in Rwanda's ancient rainforest. You will take part in exciting activities such as chimpanzee trekking, canopy walks, nature walks, and visiting one of the tea estates with an amazing stopover at King's Palace in Nyanza.
Your Nyungwe Chimp Tracking Tour adventure begins in Kigali before venturing into the misty mountains that cradle Nyungwe Forest National Park. Throughout your Nyungwe Chimp Tracking Tour, expert guides reveal the secrets of this biodiversity hotspot, home to 13 primate species and over 300 bird varieties that thrive in this 1,000 square kilometer untouched ecosystem.
The carefully crafted Nyungwe Chimp Tracking Tour itinerary balances wildlife encounters with cultural immersion, from walking among chimpanzees to experiencing Rwanda's fascinating history and traditions. This journey through "Igihugu cy'Imisozi Igihumbi" (Land of a Thousand Hills) showcases both Rwanda's natural treasures and its resilient spirit
Tour highlights
Kigali city tour including the Genocide Memorial Centre
Visit to the National Ethnographic Museum in Huye (formerly Butare)
Exploration of the former King's Palace at Nyanza
Thrilling canopy walkway 50 meters above the forest floor
Guided chimpanzee tracking in their natural habitat
Nature walks to stunning waterfalls
Opportunities to spot 12 other primate species
Exceptional birdwatching with over 300 species
Visit to Gisakura Tea Estate and factory
Cultural interactions with local communities
Price Includes:
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- All Park entrance fees and conservation levies
- All scheduled activities as per the itinerary
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during activities and drives
- Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances
- All mentioned activities except for optional ones
Price Excludes:
- Rwanda Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal needs and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Laundry fees
- Tips for guides and staff
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up, Kigali City Tour – Transfer to Nyungwe National Park – Canopy Walk
Your Nyungwe Chimp Tracking Tour begins with a 9:00 am pickup from your Kigali hotel for a poignant visit to the Genocide Memorial, approximately 15 minutes from the city center. The Nyungwe Chimp Tracking Tour continues with a scenic 230km journey southwest to Nyungwe Forest, passing through Huye (formerly Butare) where you'll explore the National Ethnographic Museum, known locally as "Ubwiza bw'u Rwanda" (Beauty of Rwanda). After lunch, your Nyungwe Chimp Tracking Tour adventure elevates with the exhilarating canopy walk suspended 50 meters above the forest floor, offering a 2-hour aerial perspective of this ancient ecosystem
- Day2Chimpanzee Trekking – Nature Walk and Waterfalls
Your Nyungwe Chimp Tracking Tour reaches its pinnacle with an early morning departure to Uwinka Visitor Center, just 20 minutes from your lodge, for a 7:00 am briefing before embarking on the chimp trek. This highlight of your Nyungwe Chimp Tracking Tour typically takes 3-6 hours as you navigate the Cyamudongo forest sector, home to approximately 30 chimpanzees that communicate through distinctive hoots and calls. Your afternoon Nyungwe Chimp Tracking Tour experience includes a 3-hour nature walk to the impressive Isumo Waterfall, locally known as "Amazi y'Imana" (God's Water), where the thundering cascade plunges 17 meters into a pristine natural pool.
- Day3Departure to Kigali with stops at the Gisakura Tea Factory
The final day of your Nyungwe Chimp Tracking Tour begins with a 9:00 am visit to Gisakura Tea Estate, just 15 minutes from your lodge, where emerald plantations blanket the undulating hills. Your Nyungwe Chimp Tracking Tour experience is enriched by learning the journey from leaf to cup at one of Rwanda's premier tea-producing regions, known locally as "Icyayi cy'u Rwanda" (Rwandan Tea). The concluding leg of your Nyungwe Chimp Tracking Tour involves a 5–6-hour scenic drive back to Kigali, covering approximately 230km through Rwanda's picturesque countryside, with the option for final souvenir shopping before your airport transfer.