5-Day Nyungwe Chimpanzee & Canopy Walk Safari

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5-Day Nyungwe Chimpanzee & Canopy Walk Safari

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5-Day Nyungwe Chimpanzee & Canopy Walk Safari

Nyungwe Forest National Park is a biodiversity jewel where emerald canopies hide chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and rare birds. This 5-day adventure blends primate trekking with heart-pounding canopy walks and waterfall hikes. You’ll sleep to forest whispers, follow expert trackers, and experience Rwanda beyond gorillas.

Highlights

Trip highlights

  • Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Scenic Transfer to Nyungwe
  • Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking – Face-to-Face with Wild Primates
  • Day 3: Canopy Walk & Waterfall Hike
  • Day 4: Colobus Monkey Trek & Cultural Encounters
  • Day 5: Return to Kigali – Departure

Inclusions

What's included

  • All ground transportation in 4x4 safari vehicles
  • All national park fees and activity permits
  • 7 nights' accommodation (mix of comfortable lodges and hotels)
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Professional English-speaking guide throughout
  • Bottled drinking water in vehicles
  • Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits
  • Canopy walk and golden monkey trek fees

Giving Back to Communities

When you travel with Manovah Eco Safaris, part of your trip cost goes toward uplifting local communities, supporting wildlife conservation efforts, and funding sustainable development projects. Together, we help preserve East Africa’s natural beauty and create lasting benefits for the people who call it home.

Local Communities

We invest in programs that empower local communities, from education and healthcare to supporting small businesses and cultural preservation.

Wildlife Conservation

Your trip helps protect endangered species, fund anti-poaching initiatives, and maintain East Africa’s pristine ecosystems.

Sustainable Development

We contribute to projects like clean water access, renewable energy, and eco-friendly infrastructure to create a sustainable future.

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Day 1

Arrival in Kigali – Scenic Transfer to Nyungwe

Fresh off the plane, your guide greets you at Kigali Airport. After a brief stop at the Genocide Memorial or local markets (time permitting), hit the road southwest. The 5-hour drive is a visual feast—rolling tea plantations, rural villages, and misty hills. By evening, you’ll check into a lodge perched on the forest edge, where the air hums with cicadas and birdcalls.
Dawn breaks with coffee and excitement. At the park headquarters, rangers assign trekking groups while you gear up. The forest floor crackles underfoot as you push through vines and fig trees, tracking chimp calls. When you find them, time stops—watch juveniles tumble playfully, mothers nurse babies, and alpha males assert dominance. After an hour (the strict limit), hike back for lunch. Spend the afternoon lounging at the lodge or visiting a nearby tea factory.

Day 2

Chimpanzee Trekking – Face-to-Face with Wild Primates

Day 3

Canopy Walk & Waterfall Hike

Today’s highlight: East Africa’s only canopy walkway. Suspended 50m above ground, the 160m bridge sways gently as you spot blue monkeys and turacos flitting below. Later, hike to Kamiranzovu Marsh’s hidden waterfall, where ferns glisten with spray. Pack a picnic—this spot deserves a lazy lunch. Return by dusk for a fireside dinner under Nyungwe’s starry skies.
Another morning, another primate encounter. Large groups of black-and-white colobus monkeys leap through trees like acrobats, their feathery tails balancing each move. Post-trek, visit local communities to learn traditional basket weaving or help roast coffee beans the Rwandan way. This afternoon is yours—nap in a hammock or take a guided birdwatching walk (Nyungwe boasts 300+ species).

Day 4

Colobus Monkey Trek & Cultural Encounters

Day 5

Return to Kigali – Departure

After breakfast, wind back through the hills to Kigali. If flights allow, squeeze in a final lunch at Heaven Restaurant (their passionfruit mojitos are legendary). Your guide drops you at the airport with memories of chimpanzee eyes meeting yours and forests that felt straight from a fairy tale.

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