Overview
Tour Overview
Rwanda Safari: With altitudes ranging from 600 to 295O meters, the park covers 970 sq km and is one of the wealthiest areas in Africa regarding endemic species
Day by Day
Itinerary
Tranfert from Kigali to Nyungwe Park
Day 1Tranfert from Kigali to Nyungwe Park Tranfert from Kigali to Nyungwe Park After an early breakfast, embark on your journey to Nyungwe Forest National Park. It is located in southwest Rwanda and is The largest expanse of montane forest in East or Central Africa. With altitudes ranging from 600 to 2,952 meters, the park covers 970 sq km and is one of the wealthiest areas in Africa regarding endemic species. It is best known for its fantastic flora, which includes over 250 species of trees and 13 varieties of primates, Nyungwe is also considered the best birding destination in Rwanda with over 320 bird species, of which at least 29 are unique to the montane forest environment of the Albertine Rift. On your way, visit the Royal Palace Museum and Ethnographic Museum in Southern Province; this will give you a great history of traditional ways of living among Rwandans and their past way of leadership of Kingship with an en route lunch. Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking) High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Nyungwe NP ChimpanzeeCommon White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone LeopardNone CheetahNone Show more ElephantNone GiraffeNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) +2 Photos Me
Chimpanzee tracking
Day 2Chimpanzee tracking Chimpanzee tracking The day begins with an exhilarating chimpanzee trekking adventure in Nyungwe’s lush rainforest. Early breakfast at 5:30 am, then drive to the forest's edge where chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe starts. One of the oldest rainforests in Africa, Nyungwe National Park is a pristine rainforest in southwestern Rwanda. It is home to a thriving population of chimpanzees, one of the most famous great apes in Africa. These highly intelligent and social primates are our closest relatives, sharing 98-99% of our DNA. The park offers guided chimpanzee tracking experiences, allowing you to observe their complex behaviors, from grooming to hunting and playful interactions. Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred,
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
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We had an incredible 7-day family trip in Rwanda organized by Golden Rwanda Safaris earlier this month, and everything exceeded our expectations. From the planning stage to the final day, the experience was seamless and very well...
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and loved the country. Our guides, Marc and Dennis, with whom we spent 15 days were exceptional. We will definitely return. Thank you. (automatic translation from Spanish)
After extensive research, we reached out to Frank at Golden Safaris and from the first contact we could not have been more satisfied. Frank helped us with our itinerary and made some great suggestions. As promised on arrival we were met by...
Top, top trip. Outstanding Gorilla safari experience. Something special to trek in steep and dense terrain for 2 hrs and then being immersed by a gorilla family and see them thrive in their natural habitat. We were very well taken care of....
I like this tour. The itinerary is as described. I travel by myself. Actually at first worried a little. But when I finish it. I am satisfied very much. Thank for the guidance .love your beautiful country.
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