Safari overview:
This primate tour will take you to the largest montane forest in central Africa that is a home of 13 primates including chimpanzees, butterflies, over 300 species of bird among others. This adventure includes Rwanda Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe, offering wildlife encounters you won’t forget. The tour will start and end in Kigali the capital of Rwanda.
Discover Our Rates & Accommodations for This Tour
Mid-Range Class
All of our tours can be personalised. For most safari itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions upon request. To find out more, contact us directly
| 2 people sharing | 4 people sharing | 6 people sharing | Single supplement ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| From $2,182 p/p | From $1,786 p/p | From $1,704 p/p | From $319 |
Prices indicated are per person (p/p).
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali international airport and transfer to Nyungwe forest national park.
Our driver guide will pick you from Kigali airport when you reach and transfer you to the south western part of Rwanda in Nyungwe forest – a renowned primate capital of Rwanda. Pass via Butare town in the south for a magical cultural experience and traditional lunch. Continue to Nyungwe for overnight stay and dinner. Of special interest for many travelers is the opportunity for Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe, which puts Rwanda on the map for primate safaris.
Day 2: Primate trekking in Nyungwe national park
Set off to the park after your breakfast to Nyungwe NP to discover the beauty of this park in Rwanda. You will trek the forest to look for these primates after a briefing about dos and don’ts. The park ranger guides will provide you with the required information about these beautiful creatures such as how the produce, feed, play among others. Among other primates you may encounter include; chimpanzees, L’Hoest’s monkeys, golden monkeys, silver monkeys, red tailed monkeys, vavet monkeys and olive baboons. Rwanda Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe offers a unique chance to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat, alongside other primates. You will also be exposed to different bird species like the Rwenzori turaco, the great blue turaco, paradise flycatchers among others but focus on the primates as they jump from one tree to another. Later transfer to your accommodation facility for dinner and over night.
Day 3: Transfer back to Kigali airport
On this day, you will have a relaxed breakfast but depending on your flight schedule. You may visit the Rwanda genocide memorial center and later our driver guide will drop you to the airport to catch your scheduled flight and that will mark the end of the 3 days’ primate tour in Nyungwe NP. Before leaving, consider how Rwanda Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe has enriched your safari experience.
Before Booking, Please Read the Following Carefully
- Prices are valid for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
- The itinerary mentioned for this tour is an example which can be tailored to your wishes.
- The Gorilla Tracking included in this safari depends on the availability of gorilla trekking permits at the time of booking. These permits are strictly limited and sold out in advance, especially during peak seasons of Christmas and school holidays. We therefore strongly recommend booking early.
- The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travellers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavour to stick as closely as possible to this programme. For most itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions of this safari upon request. Please note, Rwanda Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe is always subject to availability and weather conditions.
- Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organisational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.
- By booking this safari, the client accepts Epic Uganda Vacations Terms and Conditions of business.
