Rwanda

This 3-day Rwanda safari focuses on chimpanzee tracking and primate encounters in the biodiverse Nyungwe Forest National Park. Explore misty trails, walk above the treetops on a canopy bridge, and discover Rwanda’s southern landscapes—all while staying in eco-friendly lodges.

What to Expect

• 🐵 Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe’s ancient rainforest
• 🌉 Canopy walk adventure (East Africa’s only suspended bridge)
• 🐒 13+ primate species (colobus, mangabeys, blue monkeys)
• 🦜 300+ bird species for avid birdwatchers
• 🏞️ Scenic drive through Rwanda’s southern highlands
• 🕊️ Genocide memorial visits en route (cultural insight)

Key Notes

✔️ Best Time to Visit: December–February or June–September (dry seasons)
✔️ Fitness Level: Moderate (trekking on uneven terrain)
✔️ Packing Tips: Light rain gear, hiking boots, binoculars, insect repellent

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Nyungwe Forest

• Morning: Meet your guide in Kigali • Scenic 6–7 hour drive south
• En Route: Visit genocide memorials (cultural reflection)
• Afternoon: Arrive at Nyungwe Forest • Lodge check-in
• Evening: Relax amid forest sounds

Begin your journey with a drive through Rwanda’s rolling hills, pausing at memorials to honor the country’s history. Arrive at Nyungwe Forest—a UNESCO-listed rainforest teeming with primates and birds. Settle into your lodge, surrounded by the calls of colobus monkeys and tropical birds.

Accommodation Options:

• Nyungwe Forest Lodge (Luxury)
• Nyungwe Hill Top View (Mid-range)
• Gisakura Guest House (Budget)
  Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

• 06:00 AM: Early breakfast • Park briefing
• 07:00 AM: Chimpanzee trek (2–4 hours) • Observe feeding and social dynamics
• 11:00 AM: Return to lodge • Lunch
• 02:00 PM: Canopy walk (60m-high suspension bridge) • Bird and monkey spotting
• Evening: Leisure time at the lodge

Trek through dense forest with rangers to find chimpanzee families, learning about their behavior and conservation. In the afternoon, brave the canopy walkway for panoramic views and rare bird sightings. Keep an eye out for colobus monkeys leaping through the treetops!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Return to Kigali

• 08:00 AM: Breakfast • Scenic drive back to Kigali
• 12:00 PM: Optional city shopping (craft markets, coffee shops)
• 02:00 PM: Airport drop-off

After breakfast, journey back to Kigali. If time permits, pick up handmade souvenirs or Rwandan coffee before your flight.

Meals: Breakfast

End of Safari

A perfect blend of primate encounters, adventure, and cultural insights—showcasing Rwanda’s wild south beyond its famous gorillas.

✅ Included

• All accommodation on Half Board (HB), Full Board (FB) or Bed and Breakfast (B&B) basis as quoted in the text
• Safari vehicle and fuel
• English speaking tourist guide
• Game drives and walks
• Entrance fees to the national parks. All boat tours
• Taxes
• Free mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
• AMREF emergency evacuation insurance
• Gorilla Permit

❌ Excluded

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Drinks / alcoholic drinks / additional meals
• Tips
• Activities not part of the described program
• International travel insurance
• Items of personal nature / souvenirs

PLEASE NOTE

The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travelers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavor to stick as closely as possible to this program. For the majority of itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid range or budget versions of this safari upon request.

Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organizational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.