7 Days Chimpanzee Trekking in Rwanda

7 Days Rwanda Chimpanzee Trekking

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About Rwanda Chimpanzee Trekking

Rwanda is one of the three countries on the planet talented with the jeopardized mountain gorillas.

The country is arranged in central Africa it’s landlocked and comprehensively known as spot that is known for a thousand inclines. Chimpanzees are human closest relatives with 98.7 DNA. Chimpanzee trekking isn't as straightforward as gorilla trekking as chimpanzees are reliably moving so it might a portion of the time require running in order to get up to speed, they for the most part given by stunning slapping if tree husks, riotous yells and banners. The chimpanzee trekking foundation is one of a kind in connection to the gorilla trekking as the chimps are going around in the tree covers, in this manner there might seek after to compensate for wasting time and sightings are increasingly sporadic and rushed. Concerning primates in Rwanda, Nyungwe forest has the most bewildering gathering of primates in the country, it brags with 13 primate species and around 300 kinds of feathered animals, butterflies and orchids can in like manner be seen here not disregarding the remarkable chimpanzees. Chimpanzees trekking in Nyungwe forest national park can be united with a trial of gorilla trekking at Volcanoes National Park.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • The ultimate wildlife encounter with the last remaining wild mountain gorillas.

  • Trek through the stunning Parc National des Volcans.

  • Explore pristine rainforest in search of Africa’s diverse but endangered primate species.

  • Rwanda is home to the rare mountain gorilla, as well as chimpanzee and many monkeys.

  • Nyungwe National Park has the highest population of chimpanzees (over 400 individuals)

Met on arrival in Kigali and transfer to Kigali Serena Hotel for overnight.

Morning city tour. Time permitting, visit the Genocide Museum and the Royal Palace at Nyanza before departing by road (6hrs) to the Nyungwe Forest National Park. Next morning depart before dawn for a full day in the forest, searching for chimpanzees as well as troops of colobus monkeys and other primates. Overnight at the superb One Only Nyungwe House.

Drive through the Rift Valley and along the scenic shores of Lake Kivu towards the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes and the Parc des Volcans. Early next morning commence your guided gorilla trek from park headquarters. In the afternoon, explore the scenic rural countryside. Overnight at the luxurious Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge.

Another early morning start for your second gorilla trek. After lunch drive back to Kigali. Overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel..

After wake up, you will have a healthy breakfast. In the lunch you will be transfer to airport.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Accommodations

  • Park Fees

  • Safari Vehicle

  • English speaking safari-guides

  • Sanitized between uses and complimentary face masks

  • Meals as indicated in your itinerary

  • Drinking Water

  • Taxes

  • Airport Transfers

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • Tips / gratuities

  • Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol etc.

  • International flights

  • Insurance

  • Items of a personal nature

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