4-Day Nyungwe chimpanzee trekking &canopy walk Tour

Explore the ancient montane rainforest of Nyungwe National Park, one of Africa’s oldest and most biodiverse ecosystems. This 4-day Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk Tour offers a thrilling encounter with wild chimpanzees, a chance to walk above the treetops on Africa’s highest canopy walkway, and a scenic road trip through Rwanda’s lush hills. Ideal for nature lovers and primate enthusiasts, this midrange all-inclusive package ensures comfort, adventure, and cultural insights.

🗓 Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali – Scenic Transfer to Nyungwe Forest

• Pick up from your Kigali hotel or airport

• En route stop at:

  • King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza

  • Ethnographic Museum in Butare (optional)

• Lunch in Huye town

• Arrive and check in at your midrange lodge near Nyungwe Forest National Park

• Dinner and overnight stay

Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or equivalent
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest

• Early breakfast (4:30am)

• Transfer to the park headquarters for chimpanzee trekking

• Venture into the misty forest to track and observe wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat

• Afternoon at leisure or visit a nearby tea plantation

• Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or equivalent
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Nyungwe Canopy Walk & Nature Hike

• Breakfast at the lodge

• Proceed to Uwinka Visitor Center for a thrilling canopy walk suspended 70m above the ground

• Optional afternoon activity:

  • Colobus monkey trekking

  • Waterfall hike (Isumo Trail)

  • Community visit to learn about local traditions

• Dinner and overnight stay

Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel or equivalent
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Return to Kigali – Optional City Tour

• Breakfast and check out

• Drive back to Kigali

• Optional stops:

  • Kigali Genocide Memorial

  • Kimironko Market

  • Local art galleries or craft shops

• Drop-off at your hotel or airport for departure

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

All-Inclusive Package Price Estimate (Midrange)

✅ Package Includes

• Chimpanzee trekking permit ($150)

• Canopy walk permit ($60)

• 3 nights’ midrange accommodation

• All meals as per itinerary

• Bottled drinking water

• Professional English-speaking driver/guide

• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel

• All park entry fees

• Kigali city tour (optional)

• All ground transfers

❌ Package Excludes

• International flights

• Rwanda visa ($50)

• Tips and personal expenses

• Optional activities not mentioned

• Travel insurance (recommended)