Nyungwe Forest, one of the largest montane forests in Africa, was established in 2004 and covers an area of 970km2. With a variety of vegetation including bamboo, grassland, rainforest, bogs and swamps, this park also includes Mount Bigugu within its borders. Home to 13 different primate species such as chimpanzees and the Angola Colobus monkey; as well as 1,068 plant species, 38 reptiles and amphibians, 85 mammals and 275 bird species; the highest peak of Nyungwe Park is 3000m above sea level.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Nyungwe National Park
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking with an Evening Guided Nature Walk
Day 3: Early Drop Off to the Airport
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Nyungwe National Park
Upon your arrival, the company guide will meet you either at the airport or your hotel in Kigali city and begin your journey to Nyungwe National Park. This reserve is renowned for chimpanzee trekking and golden monkey tracking. You'll check into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal plan: Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking with an Evening Guided Nature Walk
Start your day off right with an early breakfast, then drive to the park headquarters for a briefing on proper chimpanzee interaction. The trek will begin at 6am and you'll enter the forest to search for primates. You'll see plenty of animals from chimpanzees to different kinds of monkeys like silver, red tailed, vervet, olive, and gray cheeked mangabey. You can spend some quality time with the chimps, watching them play, feed their young - just like us humans do! After that, you'll then drive back to your accommodation and enjoy a guided walk through the park to view additional wildlife species.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Early Drop Off to the Airport
Once you finish your breakfast, you can make your way directly to Kigali, the capital city, for your airport drop off. If you have some extra time before your scheduled flight, consider taking a quick tour of the city to learn a bit more about Rwanda's history. That would be the perfect end to your 3-day chimpanzee tracking trip!
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
