2-Day Nyungwe Forest Safari Canopy Walk and Chimpanzees
Overview
Tour Overview
Rwanda Safari: Days Nyungwe Forest Safari takes you to Rwanda's largest forest for a canopy walk and finally tracks chimpanzees. It is located in the Southwestern
Day by Day
Itinerary
Pickup from Kigali – Transfer to Nyungwe Canopy Walk
Day 1Pickup from Kigali – Transfer to Nyungwe Canopy Walk Pickup from Kigali – Transfer to Nyungwe Canopy Walk The Guide/Driver will then start the journey to Nyungwe forest with a stopover at the Museum in Butare. This Museum is one of the best places to learn about the cultural heritage of the people of Rwanda. You will have an opportunity to buy local crafts and souvenirs. If time permits, you can also stop at Kamegeli Rock and the Nyanza King Palace. Lunch will be at Huye. After that, you will continue the journey through the beautiful Rwanda countryside. You will know why Rwanda is called a land of a thousand hills. Dinner and overnight at Gisakura Guest House (budget). Other hotel options include Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel (Luxury) and Emeraude Hotel (Budget). 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 Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Chimpanzee trekking – Transfer back to Kigali
Day 2Chimpanzee trekking – Transfer back to Kigali Chimpanzee trekking – Transfer back to Kigali You should wake up early and take your breakfast as you prepare for an adventurous day tracking the primates. Chimpanzee trekking starts at 5 am. The activity starts early because meeting the primates is not guaranteed, and starting early increases your chances of finding them. Will start the trek from the Uwinka Visitor Centre and the other from the Cyamudongo area. There are about 500 chimpanzees in Nyungwe forest. As you enter the forest, you will be welcomed by the beautiful jungle noises of birds, primates, and insects. 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, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer
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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
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