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3 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trek & Canopy Walkway Adventure

Overview of the 3 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking Safari & Canopy Walkway Adventure

The 3 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking Safari & Canopy Walkway Adventure is one of Universal Journeys Rwanda’s most enchanting and sought-after experiences. This thrilling safari takes you deep into Nyungwe Forest National Park, one of Africa’s oldest and most biodiverse rainforests, located in Rwanda’s southwest. Known for its dense foliage, misty atmosphere, and rich biodiversity, Nyungwe is the perfect destination for travelers eager to explore the wild side of Rwanda. This 3 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking Safari offers you the chance to track chimpanzees in their natural habitat and walk across the iconic canopy bridge suspended high above the forest floor.

The highlight of this 3 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking Rwanda adventure is the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness Rwanda’s primates up close—especially the lively chimpanzees that swing through the treetops and interact playfully with their surroundings. Alongside them, you may also spot other monkeys such as the L’Hoest’s monkey, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and the grey-cheeked mangabey. The forest is alive with sound and movement, offering a fully immersive experience of Rwanda’s incredible biodiversity. This three days chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe and canopy walkway tour combines the excitement of wildlife tracking with the serenity of nature exploration.

Another unforgettable part of this 3-day Nyungwe chimpanzee trekking package is the canopy walkway adventure—a 90-meter long suspension bridge offering panoramic views of the treetops, birds, and valleys below. The canopy walk is accessible after a short hike and provides a rare perspective of the forest that very few places in Africa can offer. This unique experience makes the three-day Nyungwe chimpanzee trek & canopy walkway not only a journey into the forest, but also a deep connection with Rwanda’s natural beauty. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a primate lover, or a first-time safari traveler, this 3 days Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking tour is sure to be a magical and memorable adventure.

 Itinerary of 3 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park. Travel time +/-6 hours

  • Early morning enjoy your breakfast and checkout of the hotel and drive heading to the western province, on your way visit the Royal Palace Museum in Southern Province and later head for an en route lunch.
  • After lunch you head to Nyungwe National Park for over night stay. Accommodation Nyungwe Top View , Hill Hotel (luxury lodge) or Emeraude Hotel (Economy).
  • Meal Plan: Half board.

Day 2: Nyungwe Chimpanzee trekking and Tea Experience

  • Pick the packed breakfast and leave the hotel for chimpanzee trekking, experience the natural forest of Nyungwe well known for having 13 species of primates, You will be entitled to one hour on finding the chimpanzees.
  • In the afternoon, that’s a good opportunity to enjoy the tea experience tour, lean more how to get the final product of tea from the farm to the cup, then proceed to the hotel for overnight relax.

Day 3: Canopy Walkway and Transfer back to Kigali

  • On this day after having breakfast, head to Nyungwe National Park reception for a canopy walkway adventure; the canopy walkway is a suspended bridge covering 160 meters through the lush montane rainforest and 70 meters high from the forest ground.
  • After this experience Transfer back to Kigali with a stop-over midway in huye for ethnographic museum and lunch.
  • Arrive in Kigali for Airport drop off or head to the hotel to rest

End of the 3 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

✅ What’s included in 3 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

  • Entrance Fee
  • Chimpanzee and canopy permits
  • Accommodations
  • Transportation 4×4 jeep
  • Meals and soft drinks
  • Wi-Fi internet
  • Bottled water
  • Professional driver guide
  • Pick-up and drop-off.

❌ Exclusions

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Anything not explicitly mentioned.

🧳 What do I need to bring?

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Sturdy and comfortable footwear
  • Rain gear
  • Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera and extra batteries.

Cancellation policy:

  • Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final.

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