2-Day Nyungwe Forest Odyssy

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Tranfert from Kigali to Nyungwe Park

After an early breakfast, embark on your journey to Nyungwe Forest National Park. It is located in southwest Rwanda and is The largest expanse of montane forest in East or Central Africa. With altitudes ranging from 600 to 2,952 meters, the park covers 970 sq km and is one of the wealthiest areas in Africa regarding endemic species. It is best known for its fantastic flora, which includes over 250 species of trees and 13 varieties of primates, Nyungwe is also considered the best birding destination in Rwanda with over 320 bird species, of which at least 29 are unique to the montane forest environment of the Albertine Rift. On your way, visit the Royal Palace Museum and Ethnographic Museum in Southern Province; this will give you a great history of traditional ways of living among Rwandans and their past way of leadership of Kingship with an en route lunch.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking)

High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Nyungwe NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee tracking

The day begins with an exhilarating chimpanzee trekking adventure in Nyungwe’s lush rainforest. Early breakfast at 5:30 am, then drive to the forest's edge where chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe starts. One of the oldest rainforests in Africa, Nyungwe National Park is a pristine rainforest in southwestern Rwanda. It is home to a thriving population of chimpanzees, one of the most famous great apes in Africa. These highly intelligent and social primates are our closest relatives, sharing 98-99% of our DNA. The park offers guided chimpanzee tracking experiences, allowing you to observe their complex behaviors, from grooming to hunting and playful interactions.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.