3 Days Nyungwe National Park Safari: Nyungwe Forest National Park is famous for being home to Africa’s oldest rain forest, but there’s more to the park than just the rain forest. When you get to explore what lies within the forest, like the endangered chimpanzees, which are the most dominant primate species in the park. With 13 primate species that can be seen as you embark on several different activities in the park, like chimpanzee trekking and nature walks, among others. In this 3 days nyungwe national park safari, you will have the chance to explore the different trails, wildlife species, and other rewarding attractions. Continue with the detailed 3 days nyungwe national park safari itinerary below to look into the rewarding experience in the park.
Highlights of your safari
Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
Day 2: chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk
Day 3: Transfer back to Kigali
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
At an agreed location in Kigali city, make your way to Nyungwe National Park. On your way to the park, you will have a stopover at the king’s palace, where you will have an insight into the culture and different beliefs of the people of Rwanda. You will also visit Huye Women’s cooperation where you will watch how coffee is grown, and you will also get to taste it. After proceeding to the park to your hotel for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 2: chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk
After having breakfast, make your way to the park and participate in chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda, which will allow you to spend an hour with the species, understanding more about their behavior. Interesting about your safari experience is the fact that the chimpanzees are a mobile species, and you will get to access several species as you follow their movements. In the afternoon, you will participate in the canopy walk, which will give you the chance to go on a walk within the canopy. The metallic walkway offers an aerial view of the park and its attractions, such as the different bird species, like the Albertine endemic species. You will watch other primates swinging in the tree branches, which will make your safari experience quite memorable. After the experience, head to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Transfer back to Kigali
After an early morning breakfast at your hotel, you will make your way to Kigali city, where you will be dropped off at a location of your choice or Kigali international airport to catch your next flight back home.
Safari inclusions
- Pick up and drop off in Kigali city
- Safari vehicle and fuel
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Bottled drinking water
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
Exclusions
- Visas
- All activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry services.
