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Kampala, Uganda

Best of Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk

3-Day Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Park

Start & EndDay 2-3

What you should expect

Highlights

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

Overview

This 3-Day Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Park takes you to Rwanda's largest forest for a canopy walk and finally tracks chimpanzees. It is located in the Southwestern corner of Rwanda. It was established in 2004 and is said to be one of Africa's oldest and largest afro-montane forests. It covers an area of 970 square kilometers and consists of bogs, swamps, grassland, and bamboo forests. The forest sits at an altitude of 3000 meters above sea level and spreads to the border with Burundi, Congo, and Lake Kivu.

Itinerary Details

Day-by-Day


Day 1 Pick Up from Kigali -Transfer to Nyungwe National Park – Tea Experience

Our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel/residence in Kigali after your breakfast. Then, you will transfer to Nyungwe National Park, the home of the primates and canopy walk. The journey southwest passes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda’s landscapes, sighting Kamegeri Rock in Ruhango District, stopover at the Nyanza King’s Palace for a cultural experience. You'll have lunch on the way and proceed with the journey. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will check in and enjoy the property amenities before embarking on a thrilling tea plantation experience. Expect to engage more with the local people and practice your tea-picking skills on this tea plantation field with awesome photography. You'll return to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Meal Plans

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Accommodation Plans

EAR Ken Barham Guest House
Day 2 Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk Adventure

On this day, you will enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a thrilling hike in search of chimpanzee communities. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of approx. 400-500 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small community in the Cyamudongo Forest. Prepare to hear these excitable primates before you see them, as their pant-hoots travel through the deep forest. During your hike, you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk, and regal sunbird. You'll return to the hotel, have your lunch then you will proceed with the Canopy walk adventure and experience a suspended bridge covering 160 m through the lush montane rainforest and 70 m high from the forest floor. This is one extraordinary activity that offers a spectacular view of the ancient forest. Later, after these experiences, you will return to the hotel, enjoy property amenities, have dinner, and rest.

Meal Plans

All meals included

Accommodation Plans

EAR Ken Barham Guest House
Day 3 Colobus Monkey Trekking with a Transfer back to Kigali and Departure

You will enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel, and proceed to the forest for the Colobus monkey trekking adventure. Once you spot the monkeys, you will normally have up to an hour to observe them. After your experience, you will return to the hotel check out then transfer back and be dropped off at your hotel residence or airport depending on your flight details. See you on your next visit.

Meal Plans

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Accommodation Plans

No accommodation (End of tour)

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)
Drinking water (On all days)

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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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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