Rwanda’s Nyungwe Forest is a pristine rainforest teeming with primates, rare birds, and remarkable biodiversity. This 5 Days Nyungwe Primates and Tea Plantation Experience by Wanderwort Safaris combines exciting wildlife encounters with cultural and scenic discoveries. Guests will enjoy chimpanzee tracking, guided primate hikes, visits to local tea plantations, and immersive forest experiences, all while staying in luxurious lodges that provide comfort, elegance, and stunning views of the forested hills.
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Transfer to Nyungwe
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and be greeted by your Wanderwort Safaris guide. After a scenic drive through Rwanda’s rolling hills and verdant countryside, stop for lunch en route before continuing to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Arrive at your luxury lodge in the late afternoon, relax, and enjoy your first evening surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest.
Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel, Gisakura Guesthouse.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking Adventure
Wake early for an exciting chimpanzee tracking excursion. Guided by experienced trackers, hike through the dense rainforest to locate chimpanzee troops, observing their playful interactions and complex social behavior. Return to your lodge for lunch, followed by an optional guided nature walk or relaxation time enjoying the lodge’s luxurious amenities and panoramic views.
Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel, Gisakura Guesthouse.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Primates and Bird Watching Hikes
Begin the day with a guided primate hike in the forest to spot colobus monkeys, black-and-white colobus, and other rare primates. Nyungwe is also a haven for bird watchers, offering the chance to see Albertine Rift endemics like the Ruwenzori turaco and great blue turaco. Spend the afternoon at leisure or enjoy a forest canopy walk for breathtaking aerial views of the lush rainforest.
Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel, Gisakura Guesthouse.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Tea Plantation Tour and Cultural Experience
After breakfast, visit one of the local tea plantations surrounding Nyungwe. Learn about Rwanda’s tea production from leaf to cup, participate in a tasting session, and interact with local workers to understand their daily lives. Return to the lodge for lunch and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure, taking in the peaceful forest environment or enjoying a spa treatment.
Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel, Gisakura Guesthouse.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 5: Return to Kigali – Departure
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive back to Kigali. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a brief city tour, craft shopping, or a leisurely lunch before being transferred to Kigali International Airport for your onward journey, concluding your 5 Days Nyungwe Primates and Tea Plantation Experience.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- Airport Transfers.
- 1 Chimpanzee Permit per person.
- 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.
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.