Nyungwe Forest is at present the best typical place to track chimpanzees in Rwanda. The chimpanzee tracking and terrain is very difficult and you must be of a very good fitness in order to gain the most from this experience. The habituated black and white colobus troop is much easier to view along with a relaxing visit to the visitor centre and the orchid garden.
Some of the sample chimpanzee tracking safaris in Rwanda;
Day 1: Arrive in Nyungwe Forest
You will be met by our safari guide and proceed to Nyungwe Forest National Park. On your arrival, you may decide to carry a guided nature walk. Dinner and overnight at Gisakura Guest House
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking
Early start trekking for the chimpanzees, this can take anything from a few hours to a full day depending on where the chimpanzees are. It should be mentioned that it is not guaranteed to see the chimps as they are unpredictable and can move long distances in one day. There are several other primates in Nyungwe such as the Rwenzori colobus, L’Hoest’s monkey, Silver monkey, Owl faced monkey and the Grey cheeked Mangabey. Dinner and overnight Gisakura Guest House
Day 3: Departure
Transfer to Kigali for a city tour including a genocide memorial site and shopping of African art and craft. Drive to Kigali International Airport for a departure flight.
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Day 1: Arrive in Kigali
You will be met by our driver/guide upon arrival at Kigali International Airport and be transferred to Kigali for a city tour including a genocide memorial site and shopping of African art and craft. Dinner and overnight at Intercontinental Hotel /Chez Lando Hotel/Okapi Hotel
Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest
You will be met by our safari guide and proceed to Nyungwe Forest National Park. On your arrival, you may decide to carry a guided nature walk. Dinner and overnight at Gisakura Guest House
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking
Early start trekking for the chimpanzees, this can take anything from a few hours to a full day depending on where the chimpanzees are. It should be mentioned that it is not guaranteed to see the chimps as they are unpredictable and can move long distances in one day. There are several other primates in Nyungwe such as the Rwenzori colobus, L’Hoest’s monkey, Silver monkey, Owl faced monkey and the Grey cheeked Mangabey. Dinner and overnight Gisakura Guest House
Day 4: Departure
Transfer to Kigali International Airport for a departure flight
END OF THE SAFARI
Below are the different Rwanda Safari Offers available at discounted prices within this year of the Gorilla. These tours will enable you discover Rwanda's unique delights; Parc National des Volcans (PNV) in the Virunga volcanoes, home to the mountain gorillas to which Dian Fossey dedicated her life, Nyungwe Forest, one of the largest montane forests in Central Africa and Akagera National Park, a savannah park with elephants, hippo and crocodile.
| TOUR | WHAT TO SEE | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Days Gorilla Safari in PNV | See the gorillas in PNV | From USD 950 |
| 4 Days Gorilla Safari (gorilla tracking twice ) | Trek the mountain gorillas in PNV twice | From USD 1650 |
| 5 Days Gorillas, Chimps | Track the gorillas and chimpanzees in Rwanda | From USD 1880 |
| 7 Days Classic Rwanda Safari | See Rwanda's willdife; birds, gorillas, chimpanzees etc | From USD 2300 |