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Kampala, Uganda

best of Nyungwe National Park and Lake Kivu

3-Day Rwanda tour to Nyungwe National Park and Lake Kivu

Start & EndDay 1-2Day 3

What you should expect

Highlights

Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
Day 3 Lake Kivu
End Kigali (Day 3)

Overview

This 3-Day Rwanda tour to Nyungwe National Park and Lake Kivu takes you to Nyungwe Forest which allows visitors to view different animal species at eye level. Nyungwe Forest National Park is home to many types of primates, and driving through it will enable you to see many of them. In addition, you will see a variety of monkeys and baboons along the road. A visit to this forest is indeed worth it!

Itinerary Details

Day-by-Day


Day 1 Arrival and Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

You will depart from Kigali and visit some of the area's historical sites en route. These sites include Kamegeri Rock, the King's palace museum in Nyanza, and the Ethnographic Museum in Huye. Then, have your lunch in the afternoon and drive to Gisakura. Your overnight accommodation will be at a recommended hotel, lodge, or guesthouse in Gisakura.

Meal Plans

Lunch and dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Nyungwe National Park
Day 2 Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk

After an early breakfast (4:45am), we will drive to the Chimp trekking point. After trekking, the canopy walkway follows. This walkway is 50 meters above ground and 200 meters long. The dizzying platform is above a steep, deep valley across a massive forest. The hanging platform, which allows visitors to view different animal species in the Nyungwe Forest National Park, spreads over hundreds of square meters and will let visitors be at eye level with different primate and bird species, all of which inhabit the upper scales of the forest. Lunch at the park cafe and proceed to Karongi. Dinner and overnight at Bethany Hotel.

Meal Plans

Breakfast
lunch and dinner

Accommodation Plans

Lodge Near Nyungwe National Park
Day 3 Lake Kivu tour and Departure

Proceed to Karongi for a visit to Napoleon Island and a Kivu boating experience. At the end of the tour, you will drive back to Kigali, then the airport, and finally, depart home.

Meal Plans

Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation Plans

No Accommodation

Booking Form

Payment Methods

Inclusions

Park fees (For non-residents)
Chimp permits (One per person non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs travel insurance visa fees etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Sustainability Commitment

This tour is 100% sustainable. We encourage our travelers to minimize their carbon footprint by choosing eco-friendly practices.

Cancellation Policy

Please note our cancellation policy to ensure clarity in case of changes to your travel plans. 30 days or more before departure Full refund minus a 10% service fee. 15–29 days before departure 50% of the total booking cost will be refunded. 14 days or less before departure No refund will be provided. We recommend travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

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