3 Days Chimpanzee Trekking
Rwanda: Africa Natural Safari
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3 day chimpanzee trekking safari in Nyungwe national Park
Being
one of the largest montane forest in Africa, Nyungwe Forest was established in
2004 and covers an area of over 970km2 of various vegetation cover including;
bamboo, grassland, rain forest, bogs as well as swamps. This park also
encompasses mount Bigugu which is located within the borders of the park. Nyungwe
National park has over 13 primate species including ; the famous chimpanzees,
as well as the Angola Colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkey, silver monkey, Red
tailed monkey, vervet monkeys as well as olive monkey, 1068 plant species, 38
reptile species, 32 amphibians, 85 mammal species, and 275 bird species. The
park is on a maximum altitude of 3000m above sea level.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival and travel to Nyungwe National Park
Day 2: Day 2: Enjoy Chimpanzee trekking in the forest
Day 3: Departure back to Kigali airport
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Nyungwe National Park
Upon
your arrival, the company guide will pick you from the airport or from your
hotel in Kigali city and start your transfer to Nyungwe National Park, this
park is common for chimpanzee trekking as well as golden monkey tracking. There
will also be an option of visiting the old‘s king’s place which is located in
Nyanza and you will also enjoy your lunch here before continuing to the park.
Upon your arrival, check in to your lodge for dinner and an overnight.
Accommodation options.
Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Mid-range: Nyungwe Hill view lodge
Budget: Gisakura guest House.
Day 2: Enjoy Chimpanzee trekking in the forest
Have
breakfast early in the morning, your guide will drive you to the park head
quarters to have a briefing about the dos and the don’ts of chimpanzee trekking
in Nyungwe National Park. This trek starts at exactly 6:00am and enter the
forest to search for the primate species. Have a chance to come eye to eye with
the chimps and many monkey species including the silver monkeys, red tailed
monkeys, vervet monkeys, olive monkeys as well as the grey cheeked mangabey.the
trek will also give you a chance to view many bird species . You will have some
good time with the chimpanzees and watch them as the play, feed, and take care
of their young ones. After the trek, proceed to your accommodation as you
prepare to enjoy a guided walk within the park to view some other wildlife
species
Accommodation options.
Luxury: Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Mid-range: Nyungwe Hill view lodge
Budget: Gisakura guest House.
Day 3: Departure to Kigali airport
Enjoy
breakfast early in the morning, depart back to Rwanda in Kigali city , you will
have an optional visit to the national Museum which is found in Butare town as
well as visiting some local markets to buy some souvenirs to take home. Enjoy
your lunch in the city before being driven to the airport for your departure
flight.
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Tour inclusions
- photography and touring,
- Chimpanzee trekking permits
- full board accommodation,
- Full time English speaking professional driver/guide,
- All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary,
- Bottled water while on safari,
- Transport
Tour Exclusions
- Kigali hotel fees( the eve of the safari and the night after the safari),
- Tips,
- Laundry services,
- Beverages/ drinks,
- international flights,
- Visas,
- Items of a personal nature,
- optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
For
more information visit www.africanaturaltours.com
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