Sample Itinerary

3-Day Nyungwe Forest Chimpanzees Tour

Chimpanzee trekking and the canopy walkway at Nyungwe Forest.

Overview
3 Days / 2 Nights

For travelers prioritising Nyungwe Forest specifically, this itinerary is built entirely around chimpanzee trekking and the forest’s signature canopy walkway, one of Africa’s oldest and best-preserved montane rainforests.

Journey Highlights
Day by Day
Day 1
Kigali to Nyungwe
Scenic drive; afternoon at leisure.
Day 2
Chimp trekking & canopy walk
Morning trek; afternoon canopy walkway.
Day 3
Return & depart
Transfer for departure.
Trip Details

What's Included

  • All accommodation as specified, on a full-board basis
  • Private guide and 4x4 vehicle throughout
  • All national park entrance fees and government taxes
  • All game drives, treks and activities listed in the day-by-day itinerary
  • All internal road transfers
  • Bottled water in-vehicle throughout
  • Airport meet-and-greet on arrival and departure
  • Nyungwe chimpanzee trekking permit, where included in the itinerary

What's Excluded

  • International flights to and from Kigali
  • Rwanda visa fees, unless covered by the East African Tourist Visa
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages, unless stated by the lodge
  • Optional activities not listed in the day-by-day itinerary
Day-by-day structure, inclusions and pricing basis are illustrative — confirm exact logistics, permit availability and lodge selection with operations before quoting a client.

Build this into your trip.

Speak to a safari designer to adjust pacing, sectors and lodges to your preferences.