3 Days Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park is one of the most popular tour packages for Rwanda. Nyungwe forest is found in the south-eastern part of Rwanda. It is the largest montane forest in central Africa covering an area of about 950 square kilometers. Considering that much of Africa’s montane forest long disappeared due to logging and other forms of degradation, Nyungwe National Park is an important biodiversity site. It has over 200 species of trees, butterflies, 300 species of birds and 13 of primates.
The key attractions in Nyungwe National Park are the canopy walk to marvel at the forests, the three groups of habituated chimpanzees, smaller primates like Colobus monkeys, nature walks and bird watching. A network of well-maintained trails takes visitors to key parts of the forest including amazing waterfalls. Our 3 Days Nyungwe National Park safari takes you for an amazing time in the forest. The tour includes chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest, a canopy walk, nature walks, visiting one of the tea estates and stops to some interesting historical sites. By the end of the trip, we know you will be impressed with the natural beauty of the country and what it has to offer. The 3 days safari in Nyungwe forest starts and ends in Kigali. If you are interested in a shorter safari, you can check out our 2 Days Nyungwe forest tour.
- Highlights of the tour
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Highlights of the tour
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Forest Canopy walk
- Nature Walk
- Kigali City Tour
- Visiting Gisakura tea estate
- Visiting historical and cultural sites along the way
Wake up very early in the morning and finish with all home or hotel business as you wait for the company Guide. The Guide will take you for a brief tour of 
the people. Lunch will be taken from a restaurant in one of the sites. The final part of the six-hour journey ends in a hotel or lodge close to the park. You will check-in and proceed to register for the canopy walk.
Chimpanzees and bonobos are the closest relatives to humans. They share 98% of our DNA. They are highly intelligent, can be taught sign language and how to use specific tools. During your time with them expect to observe individuals grooming, breast feeding, mating and playing. Unlike mountain gorillas, chimpanzees spend a lot of time on top of trees which can be very inconveniencing if you want to take good photos. They are also very mobile and rarely stay in one place for a long time like gorillas. The good thing is that they are very noisy and easy to detect even in very thick forest.
Baboons, Red-tailed Monkeys, grey-cheeked Mangabeys, vervet monkeys and l’hoest’s monkeys. Nyungwe forest is one of the 
After spotting the chimps, you will go for lunch at the hotel. After refreshment from the hotel, you will be taken for a nature walk to spot more birds, smaller primates and waterfalls. Nyungwe National Park has over 14 trials for nature walks. The trails are designed to allow visitors experience the flora and fauna in the park. The waterfall trail is popular and takes 3 hours to complete. If time permits, you could be taken to track Angola Colobus in Gisakura. Tracking Colobus monkeys takes a far shorter time than following any of the trails or 
Wake up early for breakfast as you wait for the Guide/ Driver. The driver will take you to Gisakura Tea Estate for a tour of the farm and factory. While at the tea estate, you will learn how tea is grown, processed and packed at the factory. You will then continue the long journey to Kigali. The driver will make stops to any of the places you didn’t check out on the first day. The final destination is either the airport, your hotel or accommodation in Kigali. We hope that by the end of this three days tour, you go back with great memories of your 3 Days Nyungwe Forest Chimpanzee Tour.
What should you pack for the 3 Days Nyungwe Forest Chimpanzee Safari? For the best experience tracking chimpanzees and during the nature walks, we recommend that you pack an insect repellent to keep off mosquitoes, a rain jacket, a hat to protect your head from the sun, water-proof hiking boots with good traction, long sleeved shirts, socks and trousers to protect your legs from insects/scratches. Do not forget to carry a backpack to keep all your belongings (cameras, clothes and toiletries) together. Other things to consider packing are a water bottle to contain thirst after walking for long hours in the heat. A good camera is important for capturing the beautiful moments with the chimps and during the canopy walk.
Nyungwe Forest Lodge: This lodge was launched in 2010 and is the second best luxury lodge around Nyungwe National Park if we are to consider awards, user experience and quality of services. It is built at the edge of the park and sits in the middle of a tea plantation. All materials used to build the lodge are ecologically friendly and got locally. The lodge has 24 private luxury rooms facing the forest. Each room has a private deck, an electronic safe, a flat TV screen, wireless internet, a telephone, a tea making device, private bathroom, air-conditioning, a mini bar and a fireplace. Other amenities in the lodge include a bar, a conference center, a gym, a restaurant, a souvenir shop, a lounge area, facilities for the disabled and a heated swimming pool overlooking the tea plantations/forest. Staff working at the hotel are very friendly and pay attention to detail when preparing food.
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel: This mid-range hotel was opened in 2011 and consists of 12 beautiful cottages – 4 twin and 8 with double beds. The cottages are built on a hill with amazing views of the forest, the Virunga volcanoes, 
Gisakura Guest House: This is arguably the best budget lodge in the area. The Guest house is located 2 kilometers away from the park and provides comfortable self-contained rooms with single, double, twin or triple beds. The restaurant serves tasty continental and local dishes that are prepared by very experienced chefs. Meals range from sandwiches, meat, vegetables, fried pork, omelet, fried banana, fried eggs, scrambled eggs, salads, desserts, coffee and vegetarian dishes. Alcoholic drinks can be bought from the well-stocked bar offering both local and international brands. Staff at Gisakura are very friendly and will ensure that you have a memorable experience while with them.
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