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3 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzees & the Canopy Walk
From Kigali to Nyungwe, one of Africa’s oldest mountain rainforests: a day tracking chimpanzees, and the suspended walkway high in the canopy.
Nyungwe is to Rwanda what Kibale is to Uganda — an old, steep, wet forest full of primates. Three days is enough for the chimpanzees and the canopy walk, with Rwanda’s royal history on the road in.
At a glance
| Length | 3 days, 2 nights |
|---|---|
| Gorilla treks | None on this trip |
| Parks and places | Kigali · Nyungwe Forest National Park |
| Starts and ends | Kigali, Rwanda |
| Accommodation | Full board throughout, in the lodges named below |
| Price | Quote on request, for your dates and group — ask Titus |
Day by day
- Day 1
Kigali to Nyungwe
We collect you in Kigali for a short city tour — the Genocide Memorial and Kimironko market — then drive south-west, stopping at the Royal Palace Museum to learn about Rwanda’s kings.
Overnight: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
- Day 2
Chimpanzee tracking
A full day in the forest following a habituated chimpanzee community with a ranger. Take a packed lunch and good boots: the terrain is steep.
Overnight: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
- Day 3
The canopy walk, and back to Kigali
The suspended walkway over the forest, with views across the valleys, then the drive back to Kigali, your hotel or the airport.
What is included
- Vehicle, fuel and a driver-guide throughout
- Two nights full board
- Chimpanzee permit and canopy walk, booked in your name
- Park fees and the Kigali city tour
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
What is not
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance — required, see booking terms
- Drinks, tips and personal spending
- Optional activities not listed above