3 Days Safari to Rwanda Nyungwe Chimpanzee Tracking
This 3-Day Safari to Rwanda Nyungwe Chimpanzee Tracking gives you an insight into spectacular natural beauty and the wonders of Rwanda’s only forest, Nyungwe National Park. It offers exciting activities such as chimpanzee trekking, a canopy walks, nature walks, and visiting one of the tea estates, with an amazing stopover at King's Palace in Nyanza.
Your Safari to Rwanda takes you deep into Nyungwe Forest, known locally as "Ishyamba ry'Inyungwe," which stretches over 1,020 square kilometers and harbors 13 primate species, including the elusive chimpanzees. Throughout your Safari to Rwanda journey, experienced guides reveal the secrets of this ancient forest ecosystem while providing insights into Rwanda's rich cultural heritage.
This compact Safari to Rwanda showcases the country's commitment to conservation and sustainable tourism while delivering authentic wildlife experiences. From walking high among the treetops to tracking chimpanzee families in their natural habitat, this adventure captures the essence of Rwanda's natural wonders and the resilience of its people.
Tour highlights
Kigali city tour with visit to the Genocide Memorial
Cultural experiences at the National Ethnographic Museum and the former King's Palace
Thrilling canopy walk 50 meters above the Nyungwe Forest floor
Guided chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe National Park
Encounter with multiple primate species in their natural habitat
Scenic waterfall hike through pristine rainforest
Bird watching opportunities with over 300 species
Visit to Gisakura Tea Estate and factory tour
Price Includes:
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- All national park entrance fees
- Canopy walk fees
- Ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during the safari
- Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
- Kigali city tour
- Tea factory tour
Price Excludes:
- Rwanda Visa
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry services
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks apart from water
- Items of a personal nature
Itinary in details
- Day1Kigali City Tour – Transfer to Nyungwe National Park – Canopy Walk
Your Safari to Rwanda begins with a morning pickup from your Kigali hotel, followed by a poignant visit to the Genocide Memorial, offering context for Rwanda's remarkable journey of reconciliation. The Safari to Rwanda continues with a scenic 230 km drive southwest to Nyungwe Forest, taking approximately 5-6 hours with cultural stops at Kamegeri's rock, the National Ethnographic Museum "Ubumuntu" in Huye, and the former Royal Palace in Nyanza. After checking into your lodge, your Safari to Rwanda experience culminates with the exhilarating canopy walkway suspended 50 meters above the forest floor, offering breathtaking views across the ancient rainforest as the sun begins to set.
- Day2Chimpanzee Trekking with Nature Walk and Waterfalls
The highlight of your Safari to Rwanda awaits as you rise early for a 5:30 AM breakfast before your driver transfers you to Uwinka Visitor Center for a 6:30 AM briefing on chimpanzee tracking protocols. Your Safari to Rwanda adventure intensifies during the 2–4-hour trek through the dense "Umwiherahere" forest trails, where expert guides lead you to encounter chimpanzee families in their natural habitat. After lunch, your Safari to Rwanda continues with a refreshing 3-hour hike to the stunning "Karamba" waterfalls, cascading 17 meters through the pristine rainforest, with potential afternoon sightings of colobus monkeys in the Gisakura sector before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight rest.
- Day3Departure to Kigali with Stops at the Gisakura Tea Factory
The final day of your Safari to Rwanda begins with breakfast at your lodge before a 9:00 AM departure to the verdant Gisakura Tea Estate, where you'll learn about Rwanda's premium tea production while enjoying panoramic views of the emerald-green plantations. Your Safari to Rwanda journey includes a guided tour of the tea factory to witness how leaves transform into Rwanda's famous export product, "Icyayi cy'u Rwanda." As your Safari to Rwanda concludes, you'll embark on the return journey to Kigali (approximately 5 hours), with opportunities for souvenir shopping before arriving at Kigali International Airport for your departure flight, carrying cherished memories of Rwanda's extraordinary landscapes and wildlife.