2 Days Nyungwe National Park Safari
The 2 days Nyungwe National Park safari is a short chimpanzee safari that will take you to Nyungwe forest national park which is known for harbouring different mammals, primates like chimpanzees, grey cheeked mangabey, olive baboons, blue monkeys, silver monkeys, vervet monkeys, red tailed monkeys and different bird species. During the 2 days Nyungwe national park safari, you will be able to engage in a canopy walk and chimpanzee trekking experience where you will be able to spend time with the chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
Highlights of the 2 days Nyungwe National Park Safari
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Nyungwe forest national park-afternoon canopy walk
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and departure to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Nyungwe forest national park-afternoon canopy walk
Depending on your location on the first day of the 2 days Nyungwe National Park safari, you will be welcomed by our driver guide very early in the morning who will brief you about the safari and then start the journey to Nyungwe forest national park. the journey takes about 5 to 6 hours and on the way, you will have a stopover for en-route lunch and then proceed to Nyungwe forest national park. Upon arrival, you will transfer to the Uwinka Visitors Centre for a canopy walk briefing where you will start trekking along the Igishigishi trail which leads you to the canopy walkway where you will have views of different bird species, trees, and primates, enjoy aerial views of the forest among others. After the canopy walk, you will meet up with your driver guide and drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe national park and departure to Kigali
Chimpanzee trekking
After an early breakfast on the second day of the 2 days Nyungwe national park safari, you will meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the park headquarters at Uwinka Visitors Centre for a briefing about the rules, regulations and expectations of chimpanzee trekking. After the briefing, you will be allocated an experienced park guide who is well conversant with different trekking trails. Trekking of chimpanzees in Nyungwe forest national park takes about 30 minutes to 4 hours depending on where they are located. During trekking, you will be able to view other primate species, birds, colourful butterflies, and different plant and tree species among others. Once the chimpanzees are found, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you a chance to learn more about their behaviours, habits, and lifestyle, watch them feed, play, breastfeed, hunt, fight, rest, take photos and record videos.
After the one hour with the chimpanzees, you will trek back to the starting point where you will meet up with your driver guide and return to the lodge for lunch where you will check out and start the journey back to Kigali. Upon arrival, your driver guide will drop you off at Kigali International Airport for your departure flight or drop off at any place of advice.
End of 2 days Nyungwe national park safari
Tour includes
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Canopy walk
- Full-time English speaking driver guide
- Full board accommodation
- Ground transfers (in a 4WD vehicle)
- Vehicle and fuel
- Bottled drinking water
Tour excludes
- International air flight tickets
- Visas
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- Life insurance
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter, and tips among others.
