Chimp Tracking Safari in Nyungwe Forest
3 Days Starting and ending in kigali
Visiting: Nyungwe Forest National Park, Kigali
Tour operator:
Tour code:
760
Recommended For:
18-30 somethings, 50 plus, Couples, Family-Kids, LGBT plus, Singles
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 30
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
15-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Kosher, Vegans
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Expeditions, Safari Tours, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Nyungwe National Park lies in southwest Rwanda, partly abutting the Burundi border. This vast area of mountain rainforest is home to many species of chimpanzees, plus owl-faced and colobus monkeys. The Canopy Walkway, part of the Igishigishigi Trail, is a high suspension bridge with views over the valley and surrounding forests. A trail runs to the Kamiranzovu Marsh, with its birdlife, orchids and waterfall. Come and experience Africa with us!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kigali - Nyungwe Forest National Park
Location: Nyungwe Forest National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your safari guide will meet you at your hotel or at the Kigali International airport and drive you to the Nyungwe Forest National Park. Along your journey you will visit Nyanza, the former Mwami’s (King’s) as well as the National Museum at Butare; one the finest ethnographic museums in East Africa. After lunch, you will continue driving south to the Nyungwe Forest National Park where you will have the chance to see a variety of wildlife living in the forest. Later in the evening you will check-in at the Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel for dinner and turn in for the night.
Day 2 : Nyungwe Forest National Park
Location: Nyungwe Forest National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you will set off into the forest; very early in the morning, to track chimpanzees. You will have the best opportunity to encounter humankind’s closest living relative in the early morning hours. This time will also give you a higher chance to encounter other animals and bird species in this park. In the afternoon you will return to the lodge for lunch. In the evening you will take off on a canopy walk where you will view different animal species and beautiful landscape. After this walk you will return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 3 : Return To Kigali
Location: Kigali
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, you will check out and your safari guide will drive you back to Kigali for an outbound flight for home. This is where your safari will end.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Entrance Fees
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Game Drives on Safari
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Meals – Full Board
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Fully Guided
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Drinks with Meals
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Chimpanzee permits
What's Not Included
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Train Tickets
Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes we recommend to take ant malaria pills
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
no
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
yes
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
sanitising
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
nothing
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
guide
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
receipts
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will you share with us your flight details
yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
license
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
yes
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