Transfer to Nyungwe National Park, King’s Palace Museum, and Tea Plantation Tour

King’s Palace - Begin your day with a 7 am pick-up from your hotel in Kigali, embarking on a journey to Nyungwe National Park, which takes approximately 5-6 hours.

9:30 am - 11 am Midway: Enjoy a stop at the King’s Palace Museum to explore the palace and learn about Rwanda’s rich history.

After the palace visit, you’ll head to STAFFORD Art Coffee Shop for a break to stretch your legs, use the facilities, enjoy lunch, and savor some coffee.

11 am - 3 pm Continue your drive to Nyungwe.

Nyungwe Forest National Park - From 11 am to 3 pm, continue your journey to Nyungwe.

3 pm Arrive and check in at your hotel (Mid-Range / Luxury). Take some time to freshen up, relax, or swim before heading to the Gisakura tea factory for a tea plantation tour by 4:30 pm.

By 5:30 pm, after the tea plantation tour, you will return to the hotel.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your reserved hotel, taking in the stunning views of Nyungwe Forest.

Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walkway

Nyungwe Forest National Park - After an early breakfast, proceed to the Nyungwe National Park headquarters for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking at 6:00 am. The Park Guides will provide information on the rules for tracking chimpanzees, details about the park, and what to expect. Following the briefing, the Park Guides will lead you into the forest to locate the chimps. Chimpanzee trekking differs from gorilla trekking as chimps tend to stay longer in the trees and are more vocal and lively. Their calls can be heard from afar, and they will likely spot your group before you see them. The trek usually lasts between 3 to 5 hours, with one hour allocated for observing the chimps. Make the most of this time to capture photos.

Nyungwe Canopy Walk - After spending an hour with the chimps, return to the park offices where your driver guide will be waiting.

The driver guide will take you to your hotel for lunch and some rest. Later in the afternoon, you’ll be driven to the Uwinka Visitors Center for the Canopy Walkway and bird watching. The Canopy Walkway typically takes 45 minutes to an hour, offering sights of small monkeys (mountain monkeys), butterflies, and more.

1:00 pm Conclude your trip and transfer back to Kigali.

We trust you will have enjoyed your visit to Nyungwe National Park. The driver will drop you off at the airport in Kigali or at your hotel.

• Professional driver guide by Afri Safaris
• Meals, soft drink & water for 2 days
• Canopy Walkway and Tea Plantation Tour at Gisakura tea factory
• Lunch and dinner included
• Accommodation, entry/admission fee, and chimpanzees trekking fee
• Private transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
• Unforgettable photo opportunities
• Chimpanzees trekking certificate by Afri Safaris

• Tips, Porter fees and personal expenses
• Everything else not mentioned in the Inclusions.

A 2-Day 1-Night tour to Nyungwe National Park provides an excellent chance to enjoy chimpanzee trekking, the canopy walk, a visit to the King’s Palace, and a tour of a tea plantation.

The tour usually begins with a drive from Kigali to Nyungwe, including a visit to the King’s Palace, a lunch stop in Nyanza, and a tea plantation tour in Gisakura, followed by an overnight stay at a lodge within or near the park. The following day features chimpanzee trekking and a canopy walkway, before returning to Kigali.

Nyungwe National Park, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests, is rich in biodiversity and stunningly beautiful, making it an ideal base for chimpanzee tracking.

Tracking chimpanzees in Rwanda is safe and relatively easy to access. The habituated chimpanzee group in the main area of Nyungwe is large, with about 60 members. The opportunity to observe chimpanzees in their natural environment is unique and unforgettable, with some even describing it as life-changing.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.