4 Days Rwanda Nyungwe National Park Adventure
A 4-day Nyungwe Forest safari from Kigali, tracking chimpanzees and walking the canopy
Overview
4-day Nyungwe Forest safari
Nyungwe Forest, the largest montane forest in Central Africa, anchors this 4-day Nyungwe Forest safari from Kigali, with chimpanzee tracking and a canopy walk.
Go on a short holiday to Nyungwe Forest National Park - the largest Montane forest in Central Africa with 13 species of primate. These include Chimpanzee and large groups of Rwenzori Colobus. The Park has over 300 species of bird, orchids, and butterflies. Nyungwe's biodiversity is astonishing by African standards and is one of the most endemic species-rich areas in the whole of Africa.
Travel logistics
Start / Finish
Start
- Kigali
- KGLKigali International Airport
Finish
- Kigali
- KGLKigali International Airport
Highlights
What Makes This Safari Special
Chimpanzee tracking in the forest
Guided walking safari
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Explore Nyungwe Forest National Park
Day by Day
4-day Nyungwe Forest safari itinerary
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, our representative will meet you outside the arrivals section and transfer you to your hotel in Kigali. The rest of the day is yours to settle in, unpack and rest after your travels.
Kigali has been part of Rwanda's history for a century. Founded in 1907 as a German settlement, it did not become the capital until Rwanda's independence in 1962, when it replaced the colonial seat of power in Butare. Your city tour, including the old quarter, the craft centres and the genocide memorial site, takes place tomorrow, along with the drive south to Nyungwe Forest National Park. This evening, enjoy dinner and a quiet night at your hotel before the days ahead.
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a City Tour of Kigali (Cost Included)
The history of Rwanda dates back centuries, Kigali has been a part of it for 100 years. Founded in 1907 as a German settlement, Kigali did not become the capital until Rwanda’s independence in 1962 when it replaced the colonial seat of power in Butare.
Visit the old Kigali and the craft centres then visit the genocide memorial site. Learn about Rwanda’s history from pre-colonial times to the 1994 genocide; learn about other genocides in the world and how this country has dealt with that past. Tour more and see the new developments in Rwanda; the recovery has been incredible, a testament to humankind’s resilience. Then drive south for a visit of the historical towns of Nyanza and Butare. Visit the Nyanza Kings Palace and the Huye ethnographic museum.
Lunch enroute. Proceed to your lodge.
04h30: Start early for early morning forest nature walk in the park tracking Chimpanzees in the forest. This is the time to watch the forest's birdlife too. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy the canopy walk.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast at your lodge, you leave Nyungwe Forest National Park behind and begin the drive back to Kigali. The route takes you through Rwanda's green hills, with the forest gradually giving way to farmland and, later, to the outskirts of the capital.
On arrival in Kigali, you continue to the airport for your outbound flight. Flights departing after 1900Hrs are recommended, so you have time to travel at an unhurried pace. Lunch is included along the way. The cost of your flight is not included in the tour. If your flight leaves earlier in the day, this should be arranged in advance with your driver/guide.
This brings your four-day Rwanda adventure to a close, after three nights spent exploring Nyungwe's forests and their primates and birdlife.
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Every lodge and camp is chosen for its location, character and comfort, so the place you rest is as memorable as the adventure itself.
What's Included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Gorilla Permit
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Drinking water on all days
Not Included
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights (from/to home)
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Alcoholic drinks
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Items of a personal nature
Questions
Frequently Asked
The price covers gorilla Permit; all activities (unless labeled as optional); all accommodation as stated in the itinerary; a professional driver/guide; all transportation (unless labeled as optional). Budget separately for all Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section); international flights (from/to home); tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day). Your personalized quote confirms the full breakdown line by line.
This safari runs year-round. Rwanda shifts between dry and green seasons, each with its own advantages for wildlife viewing. Share your travel window and our experts will advise on conditions.
This is a private, tailor-made safari for your own party of 2 to 12 guests. You won't be grouped with strangers. The itinerary, vehicle and guide are yours alone.
You'll stay at Kigali Serena Hotel / Hotel Des Mille Collines and Nyungwe House / Emeraude Kivu Resort, as laid out in the day-by-day itinerary. If availability requires it, we substitute properties of a similar or better standard and always confirm before you travel.
Send an inquiry through the form on this page and our safari experts will come back with a personalized quote within 24 hours, free and with no obligation. Once the plan feels right, we lock in your dates and lodges.
Absolutely. Treat the 4-day program as a starting point. We can adjust the pace, upgrade or change lodges, add days, or combine it with other destinations. Tell us what your ideal trip looks like and we'll shape it around you.
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