2 Days Chimpanzee Trek and Canopy Walk Rwanda Safari
Our 2 Days Chimpanzee Trek and Canopy Walk Rwanda Safari leads you to the ultimate home of great apes ‘’endangered chimpanzees and one of world’s top canopy walk stopovers. Nyungwe Forest National Park is the only park where you can do chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk in Rwanda ‘’home to a thousand hills’’. During you visit, you will engage in an amazing adventure of the canopy walk with aerial view of the forest as well as a chimpanzee tracking experience. On the way as you drive to access the park – you will have a stop at Nyanza King’s Palace to experience their exciting culture. Get started now!
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Nyungwe National Park – Canopy Walk Adventure
Depending on your agreed location in Kigali, our safari driver guide will pick you up, brief you about safari as he drives you to the park. Nyungwe National Park is known as a home for unique chimpanzees. The driving journey takes you through the beautiful terraced hillside that characterizes much of Rwanda’s landscapes, viewing Kamegeri Rock in Ruhango district. On arrival at the park, you will continue with the canopy walk adventure for an exciting experience of a suspended bridge covering 160 meters through the lush montane rainforest and 70 meters high from the forest floor. Canopy walk is truly extraordinary activity that offers amazing view of the ancient forest. After, drive back to connect to the hotel, check in at your booked lodge and spend your evening at leisure, dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking / Transfer Back to Kigali
On your last day of 2 days Rwanda tour, you will have an early breakfast at your hotel before heading on an unforgettable chimpanzee tracking. The Rwanda chimpanzee population ranges between 500 and 600 individuals. The trekking takes about an hour under the guidance of park ranger who knows the trekking trails of these great apes. As your searching for them, you may have chances of spotting migratory birdlife, including the Ross Turaco, Grey –cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk, ragal sunbirds, among others.
After a great experience with these unique apes, you will check out and drive back to Kigali with a stopover at Nyanza king’s Palace Museum on the way for a cultural experience. You will continue to drive to Kigali. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Kigali or at Kigali International Airport for your onward flight back home.
Tour includes;
- Park entrance fees
- Chimpanzee permits
- Canopy walk fee
- Full Board Accommodation and all meals
- A knowledgeable English-speaking driver guide
- Ground transportation 4×4 wheel drive vehicle
- All Taxes /VAT
- Drinking water on the safari
Tour Excluded;
- International flight
- Tip
- Laundry services
- Personal items: souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.
