Venture into the lush heart of southern Rwanda with this exclusive 2 Days Nyungwe Forest Canopy Walk and Chimpanzee Tracking. Nyungwe is one of Africa’s oldest rainforests, home to an astonishing variety of primates, birds, and plant life. This luxury itinerary combines the thrill of chimpanzee tracking with the breathtaking canopy walkway experience, offering a unique perspective of the forest from above. With private transfers, fine dining, and carefully selected premium lodges, this journey blends wild adventure with refined comfort.
Day 1: Kigali to Nyungwe Forest – Canopy Walk Experience
Your luxury journey begins with an early morning pick-up from your Kigali hotel in a high-end 4×4 safari vehicle with leather seating, climate control, and on-board refreshments. The scenic drive to Nyungwe takes you through Rwanda’s famed rolling hills, tea plantations, and picturesque villages, with opportunities for photo stops along the way.
On arrival, you will enjoy a gourmet lunch at your lodge before heading into Nyungwe National Park for the Canopy Walk, a thrilling 90-meter-long suspension bridge hanging 50 meters above the forest floor. This elevated walkway offers panoramic views of the forest and the chance to spot monkeys, exotic birds, and rich plant life from a rare vantage point. Return to your luxury lodge in the late afternoon to relax, enjoy sundowners, and savor a fine dining dinner under the soft glow of the African night.
Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel, Gisakura Guesthouse.
Meals: (Lunch, Dinner).
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Return to Kigali
Rise before dawn for an early breakfast, then transfer to the park’s chimpanzee tracking starting point. With an expert guide, venture deep into the rainforest in search of these lively and intelligent primates. The experience of watching chimpanzees in their natural habitat feeding, grooming, and calling to one another, is both exhilarating and deeply moving. You will have ample time to take photographs and observe their fascinating behaviors before trekking back.
After the trek, return to your lodge for a well-earned brunch, followed by a leisurely check-out. Begin your scenic drive back to Kigali, arriving in the late afternoon with lasting memories of Nyungwe’s pristine beauty and its remarkable wildlife.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch).
- Airport Transfers.
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
- Transportation in a 4×4 Safari vehicle.
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide.
- Park Entrance Fees.
- Bottled Water in the car.
- Tour guide allowances.
- Relevant Government Taxes.
The tour cost excludes; International air fare, Visa fees, personal travel insurance, tips to local guides, souvenirs, personal shopping bills, laundry, alcoholic drinks and items not listed as included in the cost.