Welcome for the Rwanda Wildlife and Chimpanzee trekking tour. Enjoy game drives and boat safari in Akagera national park. Visit the Nyungwe forest for chimpanzee trekking, Colobus monkey trekking and Canopy walk.
Safari Highlights for Rwanda Wildlife and Chimpanzee trekking Safari
- Kigali City Tour
- Game drive in Akagera national park
- Optional – Boat trip on Lake Ihema
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Canopy Walk
Day 1: Arrival for Rwanda Wildlife and Chimp trekking Safari
On arrival at the airport, our guide will meet you and transfer to your hotel for overnight. Depending on arrival time, you can enjoy the Kigali city tour with selected sights like Kigali genocide memorial, handcraft markets etc.
Day 2: Transfer to Akagera national park
After a breakfast, explore Kigali – key areas to choose from include the Genocide Memorial, craft centres, Belgium camp etc. Have lunch in the city and proceed to Akagera National Parkin eastern Rwanda arriving late afternoon to check in your lodge for the night.
Day 3: Game drive – Rwanda Wildlife and Chimpanzee trekking
After breakfast we explore Akagera National Park in search of Elephants, Hippos, Buffaloes, Leopards, Rhinos, Lions etc. We have a game drive in the northern part of the park with most of the wildlife.
In the afternoon, you have opportunity for boat ride on Lake Ihema to watch the hippos, crocodiles and several wildlife as they come to water.
Day 4: Transfer to the breathtaking Nyungwe national park
This morning we depart for Nyungwe forest having lunch en-route in Huye. The journey takes you through the winding roads of Rwanda and beautiful scenery of the countryside. We will explore the ethnographic museum learning about the Rwandan history and culture. We proceed to Nyungwe forest that evening arriving later in that evening.
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking – Rwanda Wildlife and Chimpanzee trekking
After an early breakfast, we leave for Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest. We will get briefing before entering the forest for trek.
The forest is rich in botanical diversity hosting over 200 species of trees and flowering plants. It is home to 13 species of primates including Chimpanzees, L’Hoest monkeys, Columbus monkeys and about 300 bird species.
You have an option to explore the canopy walk in Nyungwe forest for great views after the chimp trek or simply relax at your lodge.
Day 6: Colobus monkey trekking – Departure
Have breakfast and later leave for Colobus monkey trekking. You will receive a briefing before entering the forest. Once you sight the Colobus monkeys, you are allowed 1 hour with them before you exit the forest.
Leave for Kigali after this experience. Depending on your onward program, you will be dropped at the airport or to your hotel.
