3 Days Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe
3 Days Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe Forest
Overview
One of Rwanda’s most rewarding short safaris is the 3-day Chimpanzee Trekking Tour in Nyungwe National Park, which is meticulously planned to bring you to the stunning Nyungwe Forest scenery. The tour’s high point is getting up close and personal with endangered chimpanzees in their native habitat, which makes for an amazing wildlife experience.
You’ll be enthralled by these sophisticated primates’ human-like behaviors as you watch them. For example, adult females carry and care for their offspring in a manner similar to that of human parents. Since humans and chimpanzees share more than 90% of their genetic composition, chimpanzees are among our closest cousins in the wild and are definitely worth seeing.
In addition to chimpanzee tracking, Nyungwe Forest offers the thrill of a canopy walk, where you can take in breathtaking aerial views of the nearby indigenous communities, the forest canopy, and the far-off Virunga Mountains. This 3-day chimpanzee safari in Rwanda is a must-do activity for any guided Rwanda visit with Silverback Gorilla visit and is the ideal quick escape. Kigali is where the safari begins and concludes.
Nyungwe Forest National Park, a veritable primate sanctuary, is situated in southwest Rwanda. One of East Africa’s most striking rainforests, the park spans over 1,000 square kilometers and is home to over 310 bird species, 13 primate
species, and a wide variety of other wildlife.
Trip summary
- Day 1: Kigali city tour and drive to Nyungwe
- Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe
- Day 3: Canopy Walk & depart
Detailed Itinerary
Your 3-day Chimpanzee Trekking tour in Nyungwe begins with an early, filling breakfast and a briefing. After that, you will go on a guided city tour of Kigali, where you will see important sites in the capital of Rwanda.
Following the city visit, take a picturesque six-hour drive southwest toward Nyungwe National Park. Enjoy educational stops along the journey at the National Museum, the Nyanza King’s Palace, and the Murambi Genocide Memorial Site, which provide information about Rwandan history and culture.
After stopping in Butare, the second-largest city in Rwanda, for lunch, the journey will continue to Nyungwe Forest National Park. After arriving, check into your lodge, unwind, and spend the night in the middle of the rainforest.
At the Uwinka Reception Center, you will receive a thorough training on chimpanzee trekking procedures before starting Day 2 of your three-day Chimpanzee Trekking trip in Nyungwe with an early breakfast. Following the briefing, go with a knowledgeable guide at 8:00 am for the actual forest trip.
Nyungwe Forest is home to around 500 chimpanzees, and you will have the opportunity to encounter a habituated chimpanzee community in the Uwinka area. Along the way, you may also spot other primates such as colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys, among others. Depending on the chimpanzees’ movements, chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe usually lasts two to four hours. Once the chimpanzees are located, a one-hour close encounter is assured. After the hike, head back to the resort to unwind, eat dinner, and spend the night there.
After breakfast, depart from your lodge for an exciting canopy walk experience, where you’ll enjoy eye-level views of Nyungwe Forest’s treetops, spotting primates, colorful birdlife, and the forest’s impressive canopy from above. This walk offers a unique perspective of the rainforest and its rich biodiversity.
After the activity, return to the lodge to freshen up and check out, then enjoy an early lunch. Later, begin the scenic drive back to Kigali, marking the end of your unforgettable Nyungwe adventure.
What’s Included in Your 4 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour
Safari Inclusion
- Chimpanzee Tracking permits
- Canopy walk experience
- Park entry fees
- Accommodation 2nights & meals
- Travel to and from Nyungwe in a 4×4 rental vehicle
- Service of a full-time English-speaking guide in Rwanda
- Bottled water
Safari Exclusion
- Laundry
- Insurance
- Shopping
- Cigars
- Beverages
- Tips
What to Pack for Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe
- Chimp permit-valid
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Trousers
- First aid kit
- Snacks
- Toiletries
- Camera with no flashlight
- Insect repellent
- Sweater
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Long socks
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This 3-day chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park is one of the best short Rwanda tours designed mainly to introduce you to the lush Nyungwe Forest National Park. Enjoy close encounter with the endangered chimpanzees in their natural habitat. You will be amazed by the human-like characteristics of chimpanzees like seeing adult females carrying and nursing young babies just like human beings. Chimpanzees share over 90% of human genes, which makes them man’s close relatives worth visiting. Besides chimpanzees, Nyungwe Forest offers a thrilling canopy walk experience, rewarding you with scenic aerial views of the Virunga Mountains, Nyungwe Forest, and other attractions in the nearby communities. The 3-day Rwanda chimpanzee tour to Nyungwe Forest is one of the short Rwanda tours which you should not miss on your guided Rwanda safari with Silverback Gorilla Tour. The 3-day Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe begins and ends in Kigali.
Nyungwe Forest National Park is Rwanda’s primate paradise, sitting on the Southwestern side of the country. Nyungwe National Park is a spectacular rainforest park of Rwanda expanding up to about 1000sq.km and protects a good number of the world’s important primates, 13 species, 310 bird species, and others.
Trip summary
- Day 1: Kigali city tour and drive to Nyungwe
- Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe
- Day 3: Canopy Walk & depart
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali city tour and drive to Nyungwe
Day one of your 3 days of Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe begins with a hefty breakfast and after, get briefed then set off for Kigali city tour. After the Kigali tour, drive southwestwards about 6 hours but have an en-route visit at Nyanza King’s Palace, Murambi memorial site, and National Museum. Enjoy lunch en-route at Butare Rwanda’s second-biggest city and proceed to your lodge in Nyungwe Forest National Park for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe
Breakfast early and start the 2nd day of the 3 days Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe with a briefing about Chimp Trekking rules at Uwinka Reception. Set off for an actual trek to see Nyungwe chimpanzees at 8:00 am with a guide. There exist about 500 chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest and you stand a chance to interact with a habituated community from the Uwinka area as well as other primates like colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, L’hoest monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, etc. On Chimp Trek Nyungwe Forest, expect to spend 2-4 hours less or more with a guaranteed 1-hour face-to-face with chimpanzees. Retreat thereafter for relaxation, dinner, and night stay.
Day 3: Canopy Walk & depart
After you have had breakfast, leave your lodge for a Canopy Walk experience to see primates, birds, exceptional Nyungwe Forest canopy. Return and check out, then drive back to Kigali after early lunch.
End of the 3-Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe
Inclusions
- Chimpanzee Tracking permits
- Canopy walk experience
- Park entry fees
- Accommodation 2nights & meals
- Travel to and from Nyungwe in a 4×4 rental vehicle
- Service of a full-time English-speaking guide in Rwanda
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Laundry
- Insurance
- Shopping
- Cigars
- Beverages
- Tips
What to Pack for Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe
- Chimp permit-valid
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Trousers
- First aid kit
- Snacks
- Toiletries
- Camera with no flashlight
- Insect repellent
- Sweater
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Long socks