Overview
Tour Overview
Rwanda Safari: This trip takes you to the home of chimpanzees and canopy walk adventures in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Take your adventures on the Canopy walk
Day by Day
Itinerary
Kigali to Nyungwe
Day 1Kigali to Nyungwe Kigali to Nyungwe Pick up in Kigali and drive to Nyungwe National Park with a visit to King Palace Museum; in the afternoon, at 3 pm, do a Canopy walk. After that, check in at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel. Depending on your arrival time, we can also plan a tour around the lodge and back for dinner and an overnight stay. 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: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Chimpanzees tracking and back to Kigali
Day 2Chimpanzees tracking and back to Kigali Chimpanzees tracking and back to Kigali On this day, you will enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a thrilling hike in search of chimpanzee communities. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of approx. 400-500 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small community in the Cyamudongo Forest. Prepare to hear these excitable primates before seeing them as their pant-hoots travel through the deep forest. During your hike, you may spot migratory birdlife, including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk, and regal sunbird. After your experiences, you will check out and transfer back to Kigali with a stopover at Nyanza King’s Palace Museum on the way for a cultural experience, then proceed with your drive to Kigali. Drop off at your hotel/residence or airport, depending on your flight details. See you on your next visit. 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 o
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
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Fantastic experience. Very comfortable and pleasant. It is suitable for those who might be less adventurous and prioritise comforts. Very safe. Very beautiful. Great vehicle, 7 seats, the roof can be raised to provide a 360 view...
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