Best 1 Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park
1 Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park, Nyungwe forest National Park is one of Rwanda’s prime forests and a leading chimpanzee trekking destination with over 13 primates and bird species you can explore in Rwanda. Nyungwe forest National park is located in the southern region of Rwanda partly diving into the Burundi border and the higher altitudes of Nyungwe forest park are dominated by bamboo plants, large areas of grass together with a huge variety of small flowering plants including over 200 species of orchid and the wild begonia.
Amazing 1 day chimpanzee trekking in nyungwe national park
The 1 day Chimpanzee trekking Rwanda is a full day itinerary that starts from Kigali the capital city and takes you to track chimpanzees and other primate species evident in Nyungwe Forest National park. You will spend a full day from morning till evening when you retire for your outbound flight. This 1 Day trip is the ideal trip for travelers who have a fixed time of stay in Rwanda but are eager to have a Chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe Forest for at least one full day starting very early in the morning at about 4-5 am. 1 day chimpanzee trekking in nyungwe national park price, chimpanzee trekking permit for 1 day chimpanzee trekking in nyungwe national park cost 150 USD per person for foreign non-residents, 75 USD for foreign residents, Nyungwe national park fees is 25 USD per person for East African citizens.
Detailed Itinerary for Best 1 Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park
Arrival and Pickup in Kigali – to Nyungwe Forest for Chimpanzee Trekking
on your 1 Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park, after your early breakfast at 5am, your tour guide will pick you up at the hotel to start off the 1 Day Nyungwe Forest Chimpanzee Trekking trip with an impressive 3 hour scenic drive southwards heading to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Along the way, you will have beautiful stopovers at Rwanda’s cultural centers such as the Museums for narration about Rwanda’s historical leadership, and then head for your next stopover for lunch before reaching the entrance of Nyungwe forest national park.
Upon arrival at the park offices, you will attend a briefing about chimpanzee trekking and later start the chimpanzee trek until you locate them by following their hooting sounds in the forest. You will be allowed to spend a maximum of one hour with the chimpanzees as you enjoy their playful nature and human-like intelligence and you will be transferred by our guide to Kigali at either your booked hotel or at the airport for your outbound evening flight.
End of your 1 Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park.
1 Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park includes
- An English speaking driver-guide
- Meal Plan
- Accommodation
- Drinking Water
- Hot lunch after the trek
- Fuel, vehicle and car
Chimpanzee Trekking Rwanda Safari Excludes
- Personal Requirements bought
- Extra Adjustments within the safari package
- International flights and visas
- Laundry
What to park on a 1 day chimpanzee trekking in nyungwe
- Hiking shoes
- Water proof rain jackets
- Long pants and long sleeved shirts
- Chimp tracking permits
- Walking sticks and these are provided at the headquarters.
NOTE: Your tour operator/ assistant will always give you guidance on what to carry includes and excludes of your safari.
frequently asked questions about chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest national park