2 Days Nyungwe forest national park Safari : Nyungwe forest national park lies in southwestern part of Rwanda, with the vast area of mountain rain forest , it is the Home of many species of Chimpanzee and Columbus Moneys since it harbor’s 13 primate species and over 300 bird species . Nyungwe Forest national park is best destination for Chimpanzee tracking and Canopy walk in Rwanda but also rich with other different activities. The park offers beautiful scenery of Kivu, bamboo forest, swamps among many others
Tour highlight;
Day 1; transfer to Nyungwe Forest national park and afternoon canopy walk
Day 2; Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe and Depature.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1; Transfer to Nyungwe Forest national park and afternoon Canopy walk.
You will be picked up by company representative From Kigali or hotel of residence in Kigali or from Kigali international airport and embark on 5-6 hours’ drive journey to Nyungwe forest national park in southern Rwanda. You will see the great and beautiful scenaries along the way and a stopover en route lunch in Butaare town,
You will arrive in Nyungwe forest national park on Time for a 3pm canopy walk tour schedule , You will meet you guide at Uwinka visitors center and set off to trek along the Igishigishigi trail leading to Canopy walk that takes 2 hours on a swing bridge 50 meters in the length that is suspended from large trees and deep valleys , Along the way you will observe numerous species of trees have a chance to see birds and monkeys and wonderful views of the vast forested landscape , After you will drive to your booked lodge for dinner and overnight stay
Accommodation options; One and only Nyungwe lodge (Luxury) Nyungwe top hill view lodge, emeraude resort (Moderate) Gisakura visitors center (Budget)
Day 2; Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe and Departure
You will enjoy an early morning breakfast and go for briefing where you will be advised the Rules and regulations of Trekking chimpanzees before entering the forest to start the trek adventure in Nyungwe forest national park (Cyamudongo chimps group) that takes 3-4 hours. The time taken to find the chimps cannot be predicated as they are moving from place to place, however chimpanzees are easy to spot as they jump from one tree to another, chattering and laughing, you spend a maximum of one hour of following them around as they go about their normal lives. Meeting the chimpanzees in the wild is a great experience. The chimps are very active primates always moving from tree to tree so sometimes you are trying to catch up with them. They communicate by way of loud pant hoots, deafening screams and thunderous hitting of the tree barks, causing the hairs on your body to rise as you feel a rush of adrenaline…or call it catching fear!
After the amazing chimpanzee trekking adventure in Nyungwe you shall set off back to Kigali, making a stopover in Kibuye town and have lunch by the beautiful lake Kivu, after embark on your journey to Kigali for onward destination
End of 2 Days Nyungwe forest national park Safari
