Summary
The drive to Nyungwe gives a fantastic experience for hiking and primates sighting.
Package Includes
Chimps trekking and canopy walk, Tea factory, Museum and King palace permits. 4 wheel drive transportation car Full board accommodation in a Hotel An English speaking Safari driver guide.
Package Excludes
airfare, visas, Tips, laundry, beverages and other personal expenses
Activities
- Game Walk
- Hiking
- Culture
Places
- Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at some lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Transfer to Nyungwe
Activities Included
Culture Photo-safariDepart from Kigali; en-route visits some historical sites on the main road like Kamegeri’s rock, King’s Palace in Nyanza, National Ethnographic Museum of Rwanda in Huye. Have your lunch in the afternoon and drive to Gisakura. Overnight at Gisakura recommended Hotel/Lodge/Guest House
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rusizi, Rwanda
Travel Time: 7 hrs
Day 2Chimps Trekking and Canopy
Activities Included
HikingEarly breakfast (4:45am); then drive to the chimp trekking point. After trekking, the Canopy Walkway follows. This is 50 meters above the ground level, and 200 meters long. The dizzying platform is above a steep and deep valley across a massive forest. The hanging platform which allows visitors to view different animal species in Nyungwe forest spreads over hundreds of square meters and will allow visitors to be at the “eye-to-eye level” with different primate species, and many bird species, all of which are fond of inhabiting the upper scales of the forest. You will also have time to meet farmers at the tea plantations or visit the tea factory or community tourism activities in the afternoon.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rusizi, Rwanda
Travel Time: 6 hrs
Day 3A visit to Gisakura and Lake Kivu experience
Activities Included
Boat CruiseWith this Package, you will have a deep understanding of how tea is produced. Have a 2 hours tours at the factory. Afterwards you will head to Kibuye for Napoleon Island visit and Kivu boating experience or drive to Huye and depart back to Kigali.
Location
Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rusizi, Rwanda
Travel Time: 5 hrs
Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.comVisa can be issued on arrival at Kigali International Airport. https://migration.gov.rw/our-services/visa/