Chimp Tracking Safari in Nyungwe Forest

Chimp Tracking Safari in Nyungwe Forest

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Chimp Tracking Safari in Nyungwe Forest

3 Days Starting and ending in kigali

Visiting: Nyungwe Forest National Park, Kigali

Tour operator:

ovacado adventures

Tour code:

760

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 30

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

15-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Kosher, Vegans

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

4WD, Sightseeing, Trekking, Walking

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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

  • Chimpanzee tracking

Places You'll See

Canopy Walk In Nyungwe

Scenic View Of Nyungwe Forest

City Tour In Kigali

Nyungwe National Park

Itinerary

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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

  • 1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

  • Accommodation

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

  • Entrance Fees

  • Game Drives on Safari

  • Meals – Full Board

  • Fully Guided

  • Drinks with Meals

  • Chimpanzee permits

What's Not Included

  • All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

  • Country Entry Visas

  • International Travel

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • Train Tickets

Check out our Q&As

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    Yes we recommend to take ant malaria pills

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    no

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    yes

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    sanitising

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    nothing

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    guide

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    receipts

  • will you share with us your flight details

    yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    license

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    5years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    yes

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