4 Day Rwanda Luxury Double Chimpanzee Trekking Tour: Experience Rwanda’s premier primate destination on this 4-day luxury double chimpanzee trekking safari in Nyungwe National Park. Track habituated chimpanzee communities twice for intimate wildlife encounters, then soar above the ancient forest on the spectacular 70-meter canopy walkway. Nyungwe’s remarkable biodiversity features over 13 primate species, making it one of Rwanda’s most unique national parks. Your luxury tour includes cultural exploration in Kigali, visiting the poignant Genocide Memorial, bustling local markets, and the Presidential Palace Museum, combining exceptional comfort with unforgettable primate experiences.
Summarized Itinerary
- Day 1: Pick up from your hotel/Airport Kigali and drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Day 2: First Chimpanzee Trek and Canopy Walk Experience
- Day 3: Second Chimpanzee Trek and Afternoon Nature Activities
- Day 4: Return Journey to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from your hotel/Airport Kigali and drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by our professional tour guide who will take you on a city excursion in and around Kigali. This is to enable you orient yourself with this great country of ‘a thousand hills. After this excursion, you will proceed to Nyungwe Forest National Park, which is rich in biodiversity and spectacularly beautiful. The mountainous region is teaming with wildlife, including a small population of chimpanzees as well as 12 other species of primate, including the L’Hoest’s monkey, endemic to the Albertine Rift.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: One&Only Nyungwe House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: First Chimpanzee Trek and Canopy Walk Experience
Your luxury chimpanzee trekking adventure begins at dawn with expert rangers guiding you through Nyungwe’s misty forest. Trek through lush vegetation searching for habituated chimpanzee communities among 400 resident primates. Spend an unforgettable hour observing their complex social behaviors—grooming, playing, and foraging. After lunch, experience East Africa’s only canopy walkway, suspended 70 meters above the forest floor, offering breathtaking bird’s-eye views of the ancient rainforest. Spot colorful birds and colobus monkeys leaping between treetops on this thrilling aerial adventure through Nyungwe’s verdant canopy.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: One&Only Nyungwe House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Second Chimpanzee Trek and Afternoon Nature Activities
Day three features your second chimpanzee trek, offering distinctly different experiences as you track alternative communities and witness unique behaviors like hunting or territorial interactions. Each group possesses distinct personalities and social structures, deepening your understanding of chimpanzee society. Afternoon options include a guided hike to stunning Isumo Waterfalls cascading over moss-covered rocks, or specialized birding walks exploring Nyungwe’s 300+ species, including rare Albertine Rift endemics. Expert guides share insights into the forest’s intricate ecology, ensuring every moment enriches your appreciation of this remarkable biodiversity hotspot.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: One&Only Nyungwe House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Return Journey to Kigali
Your final morning in Nyungwe begins with a leisurely breakfast, allowing time to savor the forest atmosphere one last time. The return drive to Kigali offers opportunities to stop at different viewpoints or purchase local handicrafts. Upon reaching Kigali in the afternoon, time permitting, you can enjoy a city tour visiting genocide memorials, craft markets, and local restaurants before your departure, carrying memories of an extraordinary rainforest adventure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
End of the Tour
Cost Includes for 4-Day Rwanda Luxury Double Chimpanzee Trekking Tour
- Park entrance fees
- Two Chimpanzee trekking permits
- Accommodation as per the selected category
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- All ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Kigali city tour
Cost Excludes for 4-Day Rwanda Luxury Double Chimpanzee Trekking Tour
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
Things to Consider
Accommodation
- Luxury options available at all destinations
Transport
- Luxury: 4×4 Land Cruisers
- All vehicles are air-conditioned and driven by professional driver-guides
Main Destination
- Nyungwe Forest National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking Permits
- Foreign Non-Residents: USD 250
- Foreign Residents: USD 75
- East African Citizens: USD 25
Canopy Walk
- Rwanda/EAC Citizen: $5
- Foreign Resident: $20
- Non-Foreign Resident: $40
Physical Fitness
- Chimpanzee Trekking can be physically demanding; a moderate fitness level is required.
Best Time to Visit
Available all year round
- Best months: June–September and December–February
What to Pack
- Long trousers and long-sleeved shirts (neutral colors)
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Gardening gloves
- Lightweight rain jacket
- Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent
- Reusable water bottle and camera with extra batteries
- Passport, travel documents, and local currency for tips
