2-Day Mystical Nyungwe Safari

2-Day Mystical Nyungwe Safari

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Rwanda ⏱ 2 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
Discover the mystical beauty of Nyungwe Forest on a 2-day adventure through Rwanda's ancient rainforest. Encounter playful chimpanzees, explore lush forest trails, and experience breathtaking scenery, rich wildlife, and unforgettable natural wonders

Route

Start Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) (Day 1)
Day 2 Nyungwe Forest → Chimpanzee Trekking → Kiga
End Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Tour Features

Day 1: Kigali → Nyungwe Forest National Park Day 2: Nyungwe Forest → Chimpanzee Trekking → Kiga

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
No accommodation
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Kigali → Nyungwe Forest National Park
Morning 🏨Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
05h15: Pick-up from hotel and transfer to Kigali International Airport for a scheduled 07h50 Rwanda Air transfer to Kamembe. Upon arrival at 08h30, meet your driver-guide and drive to Nyungwe Top Hill View Hotel for check-in and a light breakfast. Mid-morning, visit Gisakura Tea Plantation for a crop-to-cup experience, learning about tea cultivation and processing. Enjoy an early lunch before heading to Nyungwe National Park headquarters for the Canopy Walk briefing at 13h00. At 14h00, embark on the Nyungwe Canopy Walk, a breathtaking experience 50m above the forest floor, offering panoramic views of the ancient rainforest. The suspension bridge provides a unique vantage point to observe primates, birds, and the lush green canopy. Return to the hotel in the evening for leisure, dinner, and overnight stay at Nyungwe Top Hill View Hotel.
Day 2 Nyungwe Forest → Chimpanzee Trekking → Kiga
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
05h00: Check out with a packed breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for the chimpanzee trek briefing and formalities. At 06h00, enter Nyungwe's dense evergreen forest in search of wild chimpanzees, observing their social behavior, tool use, and interactions in their natural habitat. The guided trek also offers sightings of rare birds and other primates. Between 10h00 - 12h00, depending on the trek's duration, depart for Kigali with a lunch stop at Huye. If time permits, visit the Ethnographic Museum for insights into Rwanda's history and culture. Arrive in Kigali by early evening for a drop-off at the airport or hotel.

Rates

From: $1,520 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees
  • (For non-residents)
  • Chimp permits
  • (One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation
  • (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks
  • (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights
  • (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items
  • (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

End: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 • 1600 reviews