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

2-Days Chimpanzee Trekking Tour (Nyungwe National Park)
Day 1: Travel from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park via Butare/Huye
Our English/French-speaking tour guide will pick you up at 10:00 AM after breakfast from your accommodation in Kigali. After a brief orientation, you’ll drive to Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda’s Southern Province. The journey from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park takes approximately 6-7 hours. If time permits, you can visit the King Palace Museum, the Rwanda National Museum, and Huye Mountain Coffee and Tea along the way. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation options:

• Nyungwe Top View Hotel or Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Return to Kigali
After an early breakfast, transfer to the reception center by 5:00 AM to meet the ranger guides. From there, drive to the starting point of your hike into Nyungwe/Cyamudongo Forest. It may take between 30 minutes and 2 hours to locate the chimpanzees. Afterward, return 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.