2 Days 1 Night Nyungwe Chimpanzees, Canopy, King Palace &Tea tour
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A 2-Day 1 Night tour to Nyungwe National Park offers a fantastic opportunity to experience chimpanzee trekking, the canopy walk, a visit to the King's Palace, and a tea plantation tour.
The tour typically starts with a drive from Kigali to Nyungwe, followed by a visit to the King's Palace with an en-route stop for lunch in Nyanza and a tea plantation tour in Gisakura and an overnight stay at a lodge within or near the park. The next day includes chimpanzee trekking and canopy walkway. Back to Kigali.
Nyungwe National Park is One of the oldest rainforests in Africa, it is rich in biodiversity and spectacularly beautiful.a convenient base for Chimpanzees tracking
Tracking Chimpanzees in Rwanda is safe and relatively accessible. The habituated chimpanzee group in the main center of Nyungwe is big with about 60 members. Chimpanzees tracking is The unique opportunity to see Chimpanzees in their natural habitat is unforgettable, some even say life changing.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Transfer to Nyungwe National Park, King Palace Museum and Tea Plantation Tour
Accommodations
Overnight stay at Nyungwe Top View hotel or Munazi Lodge
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Meals for 2 Days included
King's Palace
7 am morning pick up from your hotel in Kigali and one way to Nyungwe National park for an estimated 5-6 hours of driving. 9.30 am - 11 am Mid-way: stop-over by King Palace Museum for the tour of Palace and the history of Rwanda. After visiting the Palace then you will be transferred to STAFFORD Art Coffee Shop for leg stretching, using the washrooms, having Lunch and some coffee. 11 am - 3 pm driving to Nyungwe
Nyungwe National Park - Rwanda
11 am - 3 pm driving to Nyungwe 3 pm check-in at Hotel (Mid-Range / Luxury) Where you will freshen up, relax/swim before having tea plantation tour boat by 4.30 pm in Gisakura tea factory. By 5.30 pm After tea plantation tour, you will then be taken back to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight Stay at your booked hotel. Enjoying the breathtaking view of Nyungwe forest
Chimpanzees Trekking & Canopy Walkway
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Nyungwe National Park - Rwanda
After early morning breakfast, you will be taken to Nyungwe National Park headquarters for the briefing on chimpanzee trekking. By 6:00 am the briefing is led by the Park Guides and is all about the rules of tracking chimpanzees, the park and what to expect. After the briefing, the Park Guides will lead you into the forest to find the chimps. Chimpanzee trekking is quite different from gorilla trekking. Chimps stay longer on top of trees compared to gorillas. Their groups are also more vocal and dramatic. It is possible to hear their cries from a mile away even before getting close to them. By the time you get to them, they would have already seen your group. Tracking chimpanzee usually takes between 3 to 5 hours. You only have an hour to observe them. Use the time to take as many photos as you can.
Nyungwe Canopy Walk
After spending one hour with the chimps, you will be led back to the park offices where you will find the company driver guide waiting for you. The driver guide will take you to the booked hotel for lunch and rest. Later in the Afternoon, the driver will take you to Uwinka Visitors Center for Canopy walkway and birding. The Canopy walkway usually takes between 45 minutes and an hour. Expect to see small monkeys(mountain monkeys), butterflies and much more. 1:00 End of the trip and Transfer back to Kigali We hope that you would have enjoyed your time in Nyungwe National Park. The driver will drop you at the airport in Kigali or at your hotel
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2 Days 1 Night Nyungwe Chimpanzees, Canopy, King Palace &Tea tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional driver guide by Afri Safaris
Meals • Soft drink & Water for ( 2-Day)
Canopy Walkway and Tea Plantation Tour (Gisakura tea factory)
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation, Entry/Admission fee and Chimpanzees trekking fee
Private Transport : 4x4 safari vehicle
Unforgettable Photo Opportunities – Every moment is wild and wonderful!
Chimpanzees Trekking Certificate by Afri Safaris
Tips, Porter fees and personal expenses
Everything else not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing!! Loved every minute of it
pamelaFM3,Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing adventure with the best! I really enjoyed it. Everything was top notch: loved the accommodation, super beautiful, and getting to see the chimpanzee super close was magical. They were super flexible to accommodate to my requests. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience as a solo traveller!!
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