Transfer to Nyungwe National Park, King 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 Palace Museum for a tour of the Palace and an exploration of Rwanda’s rich history.

Following the Palace visit, you will 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 - 11 am - 3 pm Continue your drive to Nyungwe.

3 pm Arrive and check in at your hotel (Mid-Range / Luxury). Take some time to freshen up, relax, or swim before embarking on a tea plantation tour at the Gisakura tea factory 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. The briefing, led by Park Guides, begins at 6:00 am and covers the rules of tracking chimpanzees, park information, 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 dramatic. Their calls can be heard from a mile away, often before you see them. By the time you reach them, they will have already noticed your group. Tracking chimpanzees typically takes 3 to 5 hours, with one hour allocated for observation. Make the most of this time to capture as many photos as possible.

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

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

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

We hope you have enjoyed your time in 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
• Accommodation, entry/admission fee, and chimpanzees trekking fee
• Private transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
• 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, a 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 around 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.