The 3 days Nyungwe Forest National Park will start and end in Kigali. This safari takes you to southwestern side of Rwanda just at the border area with Burundi in the south, Lake Kivu and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the west. View primate species most of which include chimpanzees, L’Hoests, Angolan colobus monkeys, owl faced monkeys and others; 85 species mammals, 38 reptiles, 32 amphibians.
Day 1: Departure from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Breakfast early in the morning at your favorite hotel in Kigali, you will be picked by one of our driver guide who will take you through briefing about your entire tour. Thereafter, set off to Nyungwe Forest National Park about 268 kilometers which is approximately six hours past stunning landscapes of the southern Rwanda and Butare prior proceeding to the park. On arrival, you will have dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking in the morning and Nyungwe Forest Canopy walk
Following breakfast, you will join other visitors at the park headquarters for briefing at 8:00am by park official on how you are supposed to behave in the jungle. Besides chimpanzees, Nyungwe Forest National Park also offers refuge to variety of wildlife including birds, butterflies, mammals and other primate species. Chimpanzee trekking at this park usually takes about 2 to 5 hours and only an hour is given to you to have a face to face encounter with these fascinating primates, explore their behavior. After, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Day 3: Transfer back to Kigali
Breakfast in the morning and thereafter, drive back to Kigali approximately six hours’ drive. Have a stopover at Butare south of Rwanda to explore the ethnographic museum that features as the largest museum in Rwanda comprising of more than 100000 artifacts which entail more about the traditions and history of Rwanda. Later, set off to Nyanza palace that is a royal home to the 2 kings of Rwanda-King Musinga and his successor King Rudahigwa. After your exploration, return to Kigali capital and this will mark the end of your 3 day safari in Nyungwe Forest National Park.
- Entry Permits
- Full Board Accomodation
- Park Ranger Fees
- Relevant Government Taxes
- Full time English or/and French speaking Driver/Guide
- Meal
- Ground Transportation by a 4×4 vehicle
- Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends
- Airfares
- Visa Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
Find the list of recommended lodges to be enjoyed during your stay in Nyungwe national Park during your visit in Rwanda.
Nyungwe Lodges
Nyungwe forest national park is well known for chimpanzee tracking & canopy walk, its located in southern rwanda, it has accommodation facilities ranging from Mid Range, Budget and luxury lodges. it has Gisakura guest house, Nyungwe forest lodge and nyungwe hill top Lodge. Book a Discounted price safari to nyungwe with Rwagasabo safaris Rwanda to enjoy the stay in any of the accommodation below.
One & Only Nyungwe House
Visit Rwanda Chimpanzee Tracking in nyungwe forest with the overnight stay in One & Only Nyungwe House that is a luxury lodge 5 Stars hotel recommended by Active African Vacations. |
Gisakura Guesthouse budget
Traveling on budget option , Gisakura guest house is recommended to primates travelers that visit Nyungwe forest national park for chimpanzee tracking in the wild,its offering basic accommodation for travelers. |
Nyungwe hill top view Mid range
Find mid range accommodation in nyungwe forest recommended by Active African Vacations called Nyungwe Hill Top lodge , offering moderate accommodation facilities to travelers .Book chimps Trek in Rwanda. |
Volcanoes Lodges
Volcanoes national park is located in the northern province of Rwanda , its ranked as the home to the mountain gorillas and all gorilla trekking tours offered by Active African Vacations leads to Volcanoes national Park. Hotels & lodges found in this park include mountain gorilla view lodge,volcanoes lodge, Kinigi guest house,Muhabura hotel,Villa Da Gorilla,Five volcanoes lodge.
Muhabura Hotel Budget
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Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
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Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge luxury
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Akagera Lodges
Akagera Wildlife national park is among the top destination for wildlife conservation, enjoy wildlife game drive & Boat cruise in Akagera National Park. Its still lacking budget lodges and accommodation needs to be booked in advance.
![]() Being one of the best getaways and destinations at Akagera Np, the lodge offers exquisite reliable accommodation that is comfortable to all that visit the park on holiday. |
![]() Situated along the shores of Lake Ihema offering exceptional views of the surrounding, Ruzizi tented camp has 7 en-suite tents suitable for all travelers worldwide. |
Minimum Pax: 1
Duration: 3 days
Pickup : Any time
Destination : Nyungwe National Park
Type: Primates Safari