Nyungwe national park is located in the Southern province- Ruzizi area. Nyungwe is famously known for inhabiting chimpanzees making the park frequently visited by chimpanzee lovers. Apart from chimpanzees, the park has other attractions such as the famous unique canopy walk, Isumo water falls, golden monkeys, tea plantation and bird species.
Day 1; Arrival and flight transfer to Nyungwe national park
On your arrival at Kigali international airport, you will board a helicopter that will take you to One and Only Nyungwe house with in 45mins. There, you will find our professional guide who will welcome you and help you check into One and Only Nyungwe house for afternoon relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.
Meal plan: Dinner
Day 2; Chimpanzee tracking and Canopy walk
You will have an early breakfast and get ready to be transferred to the park headquarters as early as 5;00am for chimpanzee trekking briefing. You will then head deep into the forest in the presence of a ranger guide for an opportunity to track these unique chimpanzees from a closer range. This experience will last from 2-3hrs and its unique in its own way. While tracking the chimpanzees, you should look out for other primate such as the colobus monkeys. After this amazing experience, you will return to your lodge for an early lunch and relaxation. You will later be picked to go for canopy walk, a 50m long trail from where you are able to view animals from above them. This trail is 5m above the trees and you will be able to see animals in their natural habitats. After this unique experience you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal plan: Full board meals
Day 3; Visiting Isumo waterfalls and flight transfer to Kigali Airport
You will start your day with breakfast and get ready to visit the Isumo waterfalls. This trail descends into one of the most densely vegetated and steepest rainforest. While on this trail, you should look out for several species of primates such as monkeys, Bird species, butterflies and snakes. After this experience, you will return to your lodge for lunch and get ready to board the helicopter back to Kigali and that will mark the end of this short luxury excursion.
Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch
INCLUSIONS
Return flight ticket
One chimp trekking permit
All activities and experiences mentioned in the itinerary
Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
Guides fee
Bottled drinking water
Our assistance
EXCLUSIONS
International flight tickets
Entry visa
Activities and accommodation excluded in the itinerary
Personal expenses such as medical bills, telephone bills
Tips and gratitude
