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4-Day Nyungwe Chimpanzee Tracking & Rainforest Adventure

4-Day Nyungwe Chimpanzee Tracking & Rainforest Adventure

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Rwanda ⏱ 4 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Kigali
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
Explore the ancient Nyungwe National Park on an unforgettable 4-day adventure combining chimpanzee tracking, rainforest hikes, and breathtaking natural scenery. Nyungwe is home to around 500 chimpanzees and 13 primate species, making it one of Rwanda's premier destinations for primate and forest experiences.

Route

Start Nyungwe NP (Chimps) (Day 1)
Day 2 Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe National Park
Day 3 Waterfall Hike & Optional Gisakura Tea Factory Visit
Day 4 Zipline & Canopy Walk Way/ Departure
End Kigali

Tour Features

Day 1:Morning Arrival & Transfer to Nyungwe National Park Day 2:Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe National Park Day 3:Waterfall Hike & Optional Gisakura Tea Factory Visit Day 4:Zipline & Canopy Walk Way/ Departure

Activities & Transportation

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

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Munazi Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Munazi Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
Munazi Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
4
No accommodation
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Morning Arrival & Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
⏱Morning 🏨Munazi Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Begin your journey with a morning departure from Kigali and travel through Rwanda's scenic countryside toward Nyungwe. The drive takes approximately 5 - 6 hours. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax while enjoying the peaceful rainforest surroundings.
Day 2 Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe National Park
⏱Morning 🏨Munazi Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
05:00 am: You depart the lodge with a packed breakfast and head to the park offices for a briefing. You will be guided by the park guide and ranger into the forest for an amazing experience. As you walk through the forest, you will have a chance to spot a variety of bird species, monkeys, flowers, and lots of other animals. You are allowed to spend 1 hour with the chimpanzees once you reach them. Porters are available at the park offices at a small fee, and it's recommended to hire one to support with the pack and give an extra hand where it's slippery.
Day 3 Waterfall Hike & Optional Gisakura Tea Factory Visit
⏱Morning 🏨Munazi Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Today, you will have an early breakfast before you transfer to the park offices for a briefing before you start the waterfall hike experience. This takes about 4 hours as around trip, but dependent on your walking pace. It's recommended to carry some snacks and enough drinking water, a walking stick, a rain jacket, and comfortable shoes. The hike is rewarding with a beautiful view of the forest and the water flow.
Day 4 Zipline & Canopy Walk Way/ Departure
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
6:30 am: Breakfast at the lodge, check out before transferring to the park offices for a Zipline and Canopy experience which starts at 08:00 am. Both experiences take about 2 hours to finish. Later, you embark on a scenic drive back to Kigali with a stopover for lunch at a Stanford restaurant. You will proceed to Kigali International Airport for departure.

Rates

From: $2,565 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 Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

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
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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

Getting There

Start: Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

End: Kigali

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
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