3-Day Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Based near Musanze in Rwanda, you’ll trek with expert guides, spot rare mountain gorillas, and soak in the park’s lush natural beauty.
3-Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Rwanda
Tour Overview
This exciting 3-day trip takes you deep into Nyungwe Forest National Park, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests. Home to over 1,000 chimpanzees, it’s the perfect spot for close encounters with these playful primates. You’ll trek shaded trails, spot colorful birds, and maybe even cross swinging bridges high above the canopy.
Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation
Meals & Accommodations
Chimpanzee Trekking Permit
Bottled Drinking Water
International Flights
Visa
Optional Activities
Tour Program
Day
01
01
Travel from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest
Your journey begins with a morning pickup from Kigali Airport or hotel around 7 AM. Relax on the scenic 4-hour drive south through rolling hills and tea plantations to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Arrive by early afternoon, check into the welcoming Lodge, perched on a hill with stunning forest views. Spend the afternoon easing in—take a short guided walk around the lodge grounds or visit nearby viewpoints.
Meal Plan: Half-Board
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Lodge
Day
02
02
Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk
Rise early for your big adventure! After breakfast, meet your expert guide at the park headquarters for the chimpanzee trekking permit briefing. Trek into the forest (1-4 hours, depending on chimp location), tracking habituated groups as they whoop and climb. Get within 7 meters for amazing photos and observations—these social animals put on quite a show. Return for lunch, then choose the optional canopy walk: stroll 160 meters across seven suspension bridges, 50 meters above the treetops, for bird’s-eye views of monkeys and orchids. unwind with dinner and stories from your guide.
Meal Plan: Full-Board
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Lodge
Day
03
03
Relaxed Morning and Return to Kigali
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and optional morning activity, like birdwatching (Nyungwe boasts over 300 species). Depart around 10 AM for the drive back to Kigali, arriving by mid-afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Meal Plan: Half-Board
Accommodation: None (unless you request an extra night)
Accommodation: None unless requested
