Travel from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park via Butare/Huye
Huye - King’s Palace Museum
A rebuild of the royal residence in the shape of a beehive is the king’s palace, beautifully-crafted. Nyanza was the heart of Rwanda according to oral tradition as it was the battlefield for power and dominion. This Monarchy used to be mobile with the court having no specific location. It took rest when it was established in Nyanza making it the kingdom’s capital with a then population of 2000 inhabitants preserving methods as seen here.
Nyungwe Forest National Park - Tropical waterfalls hike
As the water washes over the rocks, it plunges 25m and squelches to the banks of the river feeding water tropic flowers that stand tall and sparkle in the wild. Listen to the language that nature speaks as you’ll be in kindred with primates that agree with the beauty in the vicinity around you. There isn’t a better way to escape the city than to be in the company of an undisturbed ecosystem
Nyungwe Forest National Park - Canopy walk
canopy walk through the constructed 160m of length and 70m in elevation canopy pathway. You’ll hardly see wildlife while on the metallic levitated bridge, but you’ll undoubtedly appreciate the wilderness anew from this exclusive perspective and this incredible walk hike inclusive will last at least
Chimpanzee trekking & return to Kigali
Nyungwe Forest National Park - After early breakfast, transfer to the reception center by 5:00 Am where we meet the ranger guides and from there drive to the point where you start the hike into Nyungwe/ Cyamudongo forest. It may take between 30 minutes and 2 hours to locate the chimps, and after spending the one hour of following them closely in the forest you will return to your lodge for lunch and
thereafter drive back to Kigali.
Huye - Stop for coffee experience to huye mountain tea
- Chimp permits
- Lunch
- Canopy walk
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Accommodation on a full board basis
- Parking fees
Two-Day Chimp Tracking Expedition (Nyungwe National Park)
Day 1: Journey from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park via Butare/Huye
Our bilingual English/French tour lead will gather you at 10:00 AM after your morning meal from your accommodation in Kigali. After a brief rundown, you’ll head out towards Nyungwe National Park, located in Rwanda’s lower Province. The ride from Kigali to the park will take approximately 6-7 hours. If time grants, a few stopovers could be made at the King Palace Museum, Rwanda’s National Museum, as well as the Huye Mountain Coffee and Tea plantations. You’ll check into your lodge in time for supper and a night’s rest.
Accommodation options include;
*Gisakuru Guest House | Nyungwe Nziza Hotel | Kitabi Eco-Center
Day 2: Chimp Tracking & back to Kigali
Begin your day with an early meal, then whisk away to the reception center by 5:00 AM. Here you’ll rendezvous with the park ranger guides who will escort you to starting point of your Nyungwe/ Cyamudongo forest exploration. Finding the chimps could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The day’s activities conclude with a return trip to Kigali.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
