3 days chimpanzee tour in Rwanda
3 days chimpanzee tour in Rwanda, Experience the thrill of tracking primates in Rwanda’s Nyungwe forest on this three-day chimpanzee trekking safari. The highlight of the trip is a chimpanzee tracking experience in the biggest montane rainforest in East and Central Africa. For those on a tight budget, this Rwanda chimpanzee trekking safari that includes a tree canopy walk, which spans more than 170 meters and is more than 60 meters tall and a brief visit to Gisakura tea estate.
Trip highlights of 3 days chimpanzee tour in Rwanda
- Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Nyungwe national park
- Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk
- Day 3: Gisakura tea plantation visit and return to Kigali.
Detailed Itinerary of the 3 days chimpanzee tour in Rwanda.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Nyungwe national park
Our driver guide will meet you at the airport or your accommodation in Kigali to begin your 3 Day Rwanda. Chimpanzee Trekking tour with a gorgeous drive to Nyungwe forest, which will take approximately 5-6 hours. While on your voyage you will have stopovers at spectacular cultural heritage sites , such as the Royal Palace in Mwanza, as well as an ethnographic museum. Lunch will also be enjoyed enroute. On arrival, drive and check in your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Forest Lodge (luxury ), Nyungwe Top Hill View Lodge (Midrange) / Chimpanzee Lodge (Budget)
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk
After breakfast in the early morning hours. With your packed lunch, travel to the park headquarters for a chimpanzee trekking briefing. As you trek in the park jungles, you will spot them by their hooting sounds. You will spend one hour with the chimps, taking photos and film clips for your tour memories.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch. in the late afternoon, return to the park center for the canopy walk experience which clear views of different wildlife creatures especially those that spend most of their time in forest canopy like birds, butterflies and monkeys. You will also have clear views of tea plantations. After the walk, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Forest Lodge (Luxury), Nyungwe Top Hill View Lodge (Midrange) / Chimpanzee Lodge (Budget)
Day 3: Gisakura tea plantation visit and return to Kigali.
After breakfast, check out of the accommodation, drive to Gisakura tea plantation. Here, you will encounter several workers picking and processing tea. You can also join the picking activity for 20- 30 minutes and later to the processing center. learn the processing and buy some of the processed product and then travel to Kigali. Drop off will either be at Kigali airport or your hotel in Kigali.
End of 3 days chimpanzee tour in Rwanda.
Tour inclusions
- Chimpanzee permits
- Canopy walk
- Ground transportation with fuel.
- Guide/Driver with good English-speaking skills
- En route meals
- Full board accommodation for 2 nights
- Airport transfers
Tour inclusions
- International and domestic flight
- Personal Medical and Travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Personal expenditures on tips, alcoholic drinks, laundry and international phone calls
