2-Day Chimpanzee Trek & Night at Nyungwe Rainforest

2-Day Chimpanzee Trek & Night at Nyungwe Rainforest

Discover the magic of Rwanda on a once-in-a-lifetime safari adventure. From the majestic mountain gorillas in the misty volcanoes to the diverse wildlife in the savannah, this 5-day tour takes you through the heart of Rwanda’s most iconic national parks. Experience thrilling chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe’s rainforest, observe the Big Five in Akagera’s open plains, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Kigali. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, a nature lover, or a cultural explorer, this tour offers an unforgettable journey into Rwanda’s natural beauty and rich heritage.

Let us guide you through breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife encounters, and the warm hospitality of Rwanda—an experience that will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Experience Highlights

  • Chimpanzee trekking at Nyungwe National Park
  • Enjoy the nature walk in the Africa’s oldest rainforest
  • Witness the endangered primate and learn about their behavior
  • Enjoy the playful scenes and fun activities of chimps

Includes:

  • Pick up and drop off
  • 4*4 transportation
  • Professional tour guide
  • Accommodation
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes

Full Description

This tour takes you to Rwanda’s magnificent mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, a variety of monkey species, the savannah park of the Big 5, birds, and other wildlife.

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Day 1: Nyungwe National Park

  • Pick up, transfer to Nyungwe national park and the overnight at the forest resort. Our drive-guide will come for pick up at your place at 9AM. Drive heading the South-West of Rwanda to Nyungwe national Park. This 4hours and 30min roadtrip will reward you with scenic road views of the green country of Thousand hills. Feel free to ask for a stop over to take a picture for the places you like, the guide can also recommend a best spots for that. Optionals: On the way to Nyungwe, you can visit the king palace for a short culture tour, Ethnographic museum and the Genocide memorials. Arriving at Nyungwe National Park and check in to the accommodation. Lunch time. Relax at the resort or take nature walk to the tea plantation.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking Adventure

  • The chimpanzee trekking starts early in the morning. At 4:30AM we shall be at the park reception. The tour guide will come for pick up and take you to the reception for a short briefing and drive to the starting point of the trek. When you meet chimpanzee group, you have an hour to spend with them! You get the opportunity to see their daily activities and learn more about their behaviors. Your informative tour guide will tell you some fascinating facts about these special primates. You will see how social are the chimpanzees. Be able to identify who leads the group, family life for instance how the baby is cared for in the chimp life, and the size of the group. At the end of the experience, go for lunch. Drive back to Kigali Drop off to your place.