5 Days Nyungwe Forest National Park Tour

Nyungwe Forest National Park is Rwanda’s home to most primate kinds, it is among the few remaining tracts of tropical rain forests straddling the country’s border with Burundi and the democratic republic of Congo, it is a prime destination to take a trip while in the land of a thousand hills, Chimpanzees are the most prominent of primates in the national park, they are said to share a greater DNA with humans. Our 5 Days Nyungwe Forest National Park Tour will take you to explore the best of the national park.

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Introduction

Start	Accommodation	Destination	Basis	Duration
Day 1	Kigali Marriott Hotel	Kigali	HB	1 Night
Day 2	One & Only Nyungwe House	Nyungwe Forest National Park	FB+	3 Nights

Key
HB: Half Board – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
FB+: Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Included

All airport transfers
• 1 Night at Kigali Marriott Hotel
•  3 Nights at One & Only Nyungwe House.
•   All activities as highlighted in the itinerary
•   1 Chimp trek permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, and trek per person.
•   Canopy walk permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, and trek per person.
• Colobus Monkey trek.
• Exclusive use of a private safari land cruiser 4×4
•Services of a professional, experienced English-speaking guide.
•Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour.
•Our assistance.

Excluded

International and domestic airline tickets unless indicated,
All extra activities, visits, entrances and extra meals/drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Entry visa fees,
Drinks throughout the trip,
Tips and gratuities,
Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.

Day 1: Kigali Marriott Hotel, Kigali

Kigali

Rwanda’s capital and biggest city stretches across lush undulating hills surrounded by towering mountains, the largest of which is Mount Kigali, rising 1850 metres above sea level. Kigali is the country’s financial, commercial and cultural hub, served by an international airport and featuring a wide range of accommodation options. It also offers a collection of restaurants and points of interest, including the Kigali Genocide Centre, an atmospheric market and numerous craft shops. With its interesting architecture, busy streets, meandering boulevards, and green hillsides, Kigali is said to be one of the most attractive cities in Africa and is definitely worth a visit.

Day Itinerary

TBA: Arrival time flight time into Kigali Rwanda.
TBA: Pick up from Kigali International Airport for a 25-minute transfer to Kigali hotel.
TBA: Arrival at your hotel for Check-in.
TBA: Overnight stay at the Kigali Marriott Hotel.

Overnight: Kigali Marriott Hotel

Experience the highest standard of comfort and convenience at Kigali Marriott Hotel. This premier luxury business hotel in Kigali is conveniently located along KN3 Avenue in downtown Kigali, close to the financial district, embassies, government ministries and Kigali City Hall. Timeless elegance surrounds you on arrival to a modern and spacious lobby and grand stairs. Experience spacious guest rooms decorated in warm pastel colors and fitted with the latest in technology. Visit Cucina Restaurant for tasty, innovative Italian fare and Lobby Bar for cocktails and city vistas. Complete your stay with a day of pampering at Saray Spa, the largest spa in the city, with its 5-star treatments and outdoor pool. Featuring the largest meeting space in the city, the hotel in Kigali is ideal for hosting productive conventions, elegant weddings and retreats of all sizes. Whether here for business or leisure, their Kigali luxury hotel offers all the amenities you’ll need for an unforgettable retreat in Kigali, Rwanda.

Basis

Half Board – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: One & Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Forest National Park

Nyungwe Forest National Park

Situated in southwestern Rwanda, the Nyungwe Forest National Park is known for its exceptional biodiversity and its wide range of endemic species. The park is composed of lush tracts of rainforest set high up on fertile mountain slopes. It is one of Africa’s most ancient forests and the home of Rwanda’s sole remaining chimpanzee population, as well as 85 additional mammal species, 43 reptile species, nearly 300 bird species and over 1000 plant species. Visitors can enjoy spotting colobus monkeys and chimpanzees hiding in the trees, hiking on a well-maintained network of trails passing through lush equatorial rainforest and catching a glimpse of a beautiful array of colourful birdlife. Don’t miss the thrilling Canopy Walk; it is one of its kind in Africa and offers impressive views of the forest.

Day Itinerary

0700: Pick up and transfer to Nyungwe
1140: Estimated arrival time in Nyungwe.
1200: Check in at your lodge.
1230: Lunch at the lodge.
1500: Afternoon take part in a complimentary lodge activity.
1800: Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Overnight: One & Only Nyungwe House

Nestled on the edge of the vast and ancient Nyungwe rainforest, within the lush green expanse of a working tea plantation, One&Only Nyungwe House in Rwanda offers guests the opportunity to go where few have gone before, with once-in-a-lifetime experiences in one of the world’s most exceptional natural locations. Immersed in wild beauty surrounded by awe-inspiring jungle views, every element of the resort has been carefully considered, with inspired farm-to-table dining, spa and wellness offerings that embrace nature and local traditions, and curated, authentic experiences to discover.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Day 3: One & Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Forest National Park

Day Itinerary

0500: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
0530: Prepare for transfers to Park headquarters for Chimpanzee trek briefing.
0530: Start the Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forests.
1230: Estimated time to return from the jungle.
1330: Lunch at the Lodge
1500: Afternoon Canopy Walk in Nyungwe.
1800: Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Activities

Nyungwe Chimp Trekking

Nyungwe Forest National Park Canopy Walkway

Nyungwe Chimp Trekking

This is the best place in Rwanda to see chimpanzees.

Nyungwe Forest National Park Canopy Walkway

The Canopy Walkway is located in Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda. Hanging 60 metres above the forest floor between giant trees and towers, visitors can experience the rainforest from a new perspective.

The walkway provides a stunning view of the park’s amazing wildlife and nature and is accessible as part of a specialized guided tour along the Igishigishigi trail. Visitors can also take self-guided tours, hiking along the Imbaraga or Umuyove trails.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Day 4: One & Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Forest National Park

Day Itinerary

0700: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
0800: Prepare for transfers to Park headquarters for Colobus Monkey trek briefing.
0900: Start Your Colobus Monkey Trek
1230: Estimated time to return from the jungle.
1330: Lunch at the Lodge
1500: Afternoon
1800: Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge

Activities

One & Only Nyungwe House Colobus Monkey Trekking

Colobus Monkey Trekking is an activity provided by One&Only Nyungwe House. Guests can embrace the home of East Africa’s most diverse primate population while tracking the Colobus monkeys through Nyungwe’s lush forest trails. Most active and visible in the early morning, an early rise is required for maximum viewing opportunity, and a beautifully prepared breakfast will be enjoyed ‘on the go’. Guests are taken to the only location in Africa where Colobus monkeys can be encountered, and one of the few places on the planet where L’Hoests’s monkeys can be seen. With a maximum of 8 people per tour, this popular and challenging adventure requires early advanced booking. As this experience is authentically wild, primate viewing cannot be guaranteed. Please note, children must be fifteen years or over to take part in this activity.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Day 5: End of Itinerary

Day Itinerary

0800: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
0900: Drive back to Kigali.
1300: Lunch enroute.
1600: Estimated time of arrival and proceed with your international flight connection.
1800: End of service.

Basis

Breakfast and Lunch

Transport

Transfers

Date	Company	Pick Up	Drop Off	Time	Vehicle
		Kigali Marriott Hotel	Kigali Marriott Hotel		Transfer
		Kigali Marriott Hotel	One & Only Nyungwe House		Transfer
		One & Only Nyungwe House	Kigali International Airport [KGL]		Transfer

5 Days Nyungwe Forest National Park Tour Highlights include:-

Nyungwe Chimp Trekking.

This is the best place in Rwanda to see chimpanzees.

Nyungwe Forest National Park Canopy Walkway.

The Canopy Walkway is located in Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda. Hanging 60 meters above the forest floor between giant trees and towers, visitors can experience the rainforest from a new perspective.

Colobus Monkey Trekking.

Colobus Monkey Trekking is an activity provided by One&Only Nyungwe House. Guests can embrace the home of East Africa’s most diverse primate population while tracking the Colobus monkeys through Nyungwe’s lush forest trails. Most active and visible in the early morning, an early rise is required for maximum viewing opportunity, and a beautifully prepared breakfast will be enjoyed ‘on the go’. Guests are taken to the only location in Africa where Colobus monkeys can be encountered, and one of the few places on the planet where L’Hoests’s monkeys can be seen. With a maximum of 8 people per tour, this popular and challenging adventure requires early advanced booking. As this experience is authentically wild, primate viewing cannot be guaranteed. Please note, that children must be fifteen years or over to take part in this activity.

Selected lodges to stay at during the 5 Days Nyungwe Forest National Park Tour:-

Kigali Marriott Hotel.

One & Only Nyungwe House.

Nestled on the edge of the vast and ancient Nyungwe rainforest, within the lush green expanse of a working tea plantation, One&Only Nyungwe House in Rwanda offers guests the opportunity to go where few have gone before, with once-in-a-lifetime experiences in one of the world’s most exceptional natural locations. Immersed in wild beauty surrounded by awe-inspiring jungle views, every element of the resort has been carefully considered, with inspired farm-to-table dining, spa, and wellness offerings that embrace nature and local traditions, and curated, authentic experiences to discover.