5 Days Rwanda Tour of Chimps, Colobus Monkeys and Canopy Walk
This 5 Days Rwanda Tour of Chimps, Colobus Monkeys and Canopy Walk will give you a great opportunity to visit one of the highly visited national parks in Rwanda, as you visit and explore the beautiful attractions of Nyungwe National Park and its surroundings attractions such as tea plantations, and lake Kivu, this will be a wonderful moment as you tour around the countryside meeting the local people as well, without forgetting to the visit of the southern museum in the province.
The Rwanda Tour experience combines luxury accommodations with expert guidance through one of Africa's oldest rainforests, spanning approximately 1,020 square kilometers of pristine wilderness. Nyungwe Forest, known locally as "Ishyamba ry'Inyungwe," harbors incredible biodiversity including 13 primate species and over 300 bird species that will captivate nature enthusiasts.
This immersive Rwanda Tour provides unique opportunities to track chimpanzees, observe the rare Angolan colobus monkeys, and experience the exhilarating canopy walkway suspended 60 meters above the forest floor. Throughout your Rwanda Tour, expert guides share fascinating insights about the local ecosystem, conservation efforts, and Rwanda's remarkable journey of environmental stewardship.
Tour highlights
Airport pickup and cultural orientation in Kigali
Visiting the historical Royal Palace Museum (Rukari)
Chimpanzee trekking in ancient Nyungwe Forest
Observing rare Angolan colobus monkey troops
Walking the thrilling 200-meter canopy walkway
Exploring spectacular tea plantations
Expert-guided wildlife identification
Luxury accommodations in pristine settings
Price Includes:
- Park entrance fees and permits
- Chimpanzee and colobus monkey trekking permits
- Canopy walkway access
- Ground transportation in comfortable 4x4 vehicle
- Bottled water during drives and activities
- Full board accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- Airport transfers
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Rwandan Visa (available online or on arrival)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional Activities
- Laundry services
- Travel Insurance
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick up and Drive to The Hotel
Your Rwanda Tour begins with a warm welcome at Kigali International Airport where your dedicated driver-guide meets you after customs clearance. The Rwanda Tour experience starts with an introduction to Rwanda's capital city during the 30-minute drive to your comfortable accommodation. Your Rwanda Tour representative will brief you on the upcoming adventures while you settle into your hotel in the heart of Kigali before enjoying dinner and overnight rest.
- Day2Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
After breakfast, your Rwanda Tour continues with a scenic 5–6-hour drive (approximately 230 km) southwest of Nyungwe National Park. Your Rwanda Tour includes a fascinating stop at the Royal Palace Museum in Nyanza (Rukari), offering insights into traditional Rwandan culture and the historic monarchy. The Rwanda Tour journey proceeds through breathtaking landscapes of terraced hillsides and tea plantations before arriving at your forest lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Day3Chimpanzees Trekking in Nyungwe National Park
Your Rwanda Tour adventure intensifies with an early morning departure at 5:00 AM for the Uwinka Visitor Center, where rangers brief you before your chimpanzee trekking experience. This highlight of your Rwanda Tour may involve 2-5 hours of hiking through varying terrain as trackers locate the chimpanzee communities in their natural habitat. The Rwanda Tour provides unforgettable moments observing our closest relatives socialize, feed, and move through the forest canopy before returning to your lodge for evening relaxation.
- Day4Colobus Monkeys Trekking & Canopy Walk
Today's Rwanda Tour activities begin with tracking the magnificent Angolan colobus monkeys, requiring a 4-hour round-trip trek through the forest starting at 7:00 AM. Your Rwanda Tour guide will help locate these striking black and white primates that live in troops of up to 400 individuals. After lunch, your Rwanda Tour continues with the exhilarating canopy walkway experience, suspended 60 meters above the forest floor, offering spectacular views across the ancient rainforest canopy before returning to your lodge.
- Day5Transfer Back to Kigali
The final day of your Rwanda Tour starts with breakfast before the return journey to Kigali, covering 230 km in approximately 5 hours. Your Rwanda Tour includes stops at local craft markets where you can purchase souvenirs and support local artisans. As your Rwanda Tour concludes, your driver will transfer you either to your Kigali accommodation or directly to the airport, with sufficient time for your departure flight.