2 DAYS RWANDA CHIMPANZEE TREKKING
SAFARI
This 2 day Rwanda Chimpanzee trekking safari in Nyungwe forest national
park will give you a unique experience of Rwanda’s forests. This is an alternative
short tour to the 2 day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari for those with a budget
which does not accommodate the gorilla trekking permit. You will have a short
stopover at the ethnographic museum of Rwanda to learn more about the culture
and history of the Rwandan people. You will soon be welcomed by the dew from
the dense Nyungwe forest which is one of the remaining expanses of forest cover
in Africa as you drive on the winding roads leading you to your hotel near
Nyungwe forest. You will take on the canopy walk after your chimp trekking
experience before leaving for Kigali.
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS
Ethnographic museum
Chimpanzee trekking
Canopy Walk
ITINERARY
Day 1: Drive to Nyungwe forest and
Canopy Walk
This morning we depart Kigali for a 2 day chimpanzee trekking safari in
Nyungwe forest national park. There is an optional stopover in Huye at the
ethnographic museum formerly the national museum of Rwanda – You will then have
lunch and proceed to the park.
In the afternoon, you will take on the canopy walk in Nyungwe forest.
The canopy walk will give you beautiful views of sighting the forests from the
canopy after the nature walk. The drive through Nyungwe forest is rewarding
with views several hills, head to Gisakura for an overnight stay
Journey time – 7hours
Meal plan – Lunch & Dinner
Day 2:
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest national park
Early morning at about 5.00 am depending on location of your lodge, your
driver guide will pick you up and transfer you to the briefing point at the
Gisakura park office in Nyungwe forest before you can start your chimpanzee
trekking. The forest is rich in
botanical diversity hosting over 200 species of trees and flowering plants and
about 300 bird species.
The forest is also home to 13 species of primates including Olive
baboons, L’Hoest’s monkeys, Ruwenzori colobus, Vervet monkeys, silver monkey,
Grey-cheeked manga-bey, red-tailed monkey etc.
You will most likely sight some of these forest inhabitants on your
chimpanzee trekking.
After receiving a briefing and depending on the number of people present for the
chimp trek you will be divided into. Your range guide will be in communication
with the trackers who leave early morning to locate where the chimpanzee nested
the previous night. You are allowed to stay with the chimps for only 1 hour
after locating them photography is allowed but be reminded that the flash is
prohibited.
Journey time – 5 hours
Meal plan – Breakfast and Lunch
Tour
Includes
Chimpanzee tracking permit
Canopy walk permit
Ground transport
Water in vehicle
Full board accommodation for one night
Service of an English-speaking driver guide
All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
Tour
Excludes
Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
Visit to Ethnographic museum
Tips to porters and driver/ guide
Insurance
What to bring
Rain jacket
Water proof hiking shoes
Trousers and long sleeved shirts
Insect repellent
Sun hat
