2-Day Chimpanzee Trekking& Museums

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali tour and transfer to Nyungwe

7:30 AM: Pick up by the driver from your hotel.
Start with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about Rwanda’s history and the 1994 genocide.
Explore Kigali's craft markets for unique souvenirs and handicrafts from local artisans.
Enjoy a local meal at one of Kigali’s top restaurants.

Drive to Nyanza, approximately 2 hours south of Kigali. Explore the Royal Palace Museum in Nyanza, which offers insight into the traditional Rwandan monarchy, showcasing the history of the kings and queens with restored palaces and artifacts.

Continue your journey to Huye for the next museum visit. Explore the Ethnographic Museum in Huye, which highlights Rwanda’s rich cultural heritage through exhibits on traditional artifacts, tools, crafts, and clothing.

Check in to your lodge in Huye for an overnight stay.

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:

Chimpanzee Lodge

• Budget hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Kigali

5:30 AM – 6:00 AM: Early breakfast at the lodge to fuel up for the trekking experience.

Arrive at the park’s visitor center for a briefing on safety, chimpanzee behavior, and what to expect during the trek.

Start your trek through the forest to locate the chimpanzee group. Depending on the group’s location, the trek can last 1 to 4 hours, as the rangers track the chimps based on their last known position.
After your chimpanzee trekking adventure, return to the lodge for lunch or any restaurant.

Begin your journey back to Kigali, with a scenic drive through Rwanda’s beautiful landscapes.
You'll be dropped off at your hotel.

Main Destination:

Kigali

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.