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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Posted on Tripadvisor Geti LVerified 100% would recommend Amazing team and guide. I didn’t have to think about anything since they planned everything from airport pick up till drop off. Best value for buck but also great attitude and support. Got permission to visit the Pablo family thanks to our guide!Posted on Tripadvisor Yanis RVerified Thanks Kim for that wonderful day Kim was my guide for my experience with the gorillas. He made the day so comfortable. Everything was perfect! We also had many conversations about everything. I definitely recommend traveling with him!!Posted on Tripadvisor Aglaia OVerified Amazing Rwanda gorilla trek! Playful babies, calm silverback, great guides. Book permits well in advance. My gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda was absolutely incredible. We found the gorillas within about an hour of hiking, and seeing them up close was unforgettable. The baby gorillas were especially playful and entertaining to watch, constantly moving around and interacting with each other. In contrast, the silverback was calm, quiet, and completely self-focused — somehow both powerful and peaceful at the same time. The gorillas were not scary at all, and we never felt threatened during the experience. The guides were fantastic: experienced, knowledgeable, and very entertaining throughout the trek. One of our guides even shared stories about crossing paths with Dian Fossey, which made the experience feel even more special and connected to Rwanda’s conservation history. One important tip: make sure to secure your trekking permit well in advance, as spots are limited and can sell out quickly. A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience that I would highly recommend.Posted on Tripadvisor MARCELLE EVerified Gorilles Kigali Nous avons choisis la parcours long mais ca valait le coup. Nous en avons pris pleins les yeux les guides étaient top le trajet depuis Kigali pas trop long avec le chauffeur de l'agence , NEZA qui a vraiment été super du début à la fin . Il nous été d’une grande aide.le responsable de l’agence et était super et disponible il nous a aidé pour toutes les démarches.Posted on Tripadvisor Teresa BVerified The trek was perfect! We saw a beautiful family of gorillas including two Silverbacks! The best experience of my life! Seeing gorillas in their natural habitat was incredible! A truly serene experience. The tour was well planned and could not have been more perfect. The entire team guided with professionalism and love. My porter, Jacqueline, was wonderful and took great care of me. My personal guide/driver, Kim, was a delight! I learned much about Rwanda from him on the drive. I was surprised he greeted me with champagne toast! The day could not have been better.Posted on Tripadvisor Martin MVerified Top professionell! Everything was top. Very professional. I can highly recommend the company.Posted on Tripadvisor marius06Verified Unieke uitstap noorden Rwanda Super correcte organisatie stipt en vriendelijk behulpzaamPosted on Tripadvisor StyleemanVerified Gorilla Trek was Incredible Wonderful experience, Christian took care of us and gave us tour information on the way there and on the way back. The drive was comfortable and informative. The hand over to the trekking team was seamless and we were provided all the information we needed prior to arrival. Top tip bring a change of clothes and a towel, if it rains in the mountains you get very wet!! 2026- Gorilla trekking licence is an additional 1,500$ for non-Africans, 500$ for Africans. Bring additional cash for a porter to carry your bags and support you through the mud.Posted on Tripadvisor Thomas SVerified Perfect gorilla experience An early start (0430), but a smooth drive and the tour ran like clockwork. An excellent guide in Shadady, who spoke great English and has a comfortable 4WD car. We got to see the gorillas after approx. 1h 30 min walk, half of which was on farmland tracks and paths, the rest on muddy wet trails in the scrub/jungle. As my elderly mother was with us, the tour company made sure we were assigned a more easily accessible gorilla family. Younger people have to drive a lot further into the reserve and hike longer to see their allocated gorilla family. On the way back, stopped in a juice bar in Rwanda's second city for lunch, very good standard. Had great coffee on the way there. My only concern was that after transferring the company several thousand dollars for tours, communication was very thin. I had to chase the company up for booking confirmations, pick-up times etc and we never received any kind of itinerary. However, the company always replied quickly to emails. I had a nagging fear that the company had just taken my money and run off with it ! I needn't have worried, they were completely professional at all times. Maybe this "light communication" is just the Rwandan way. I hired them for a Kigali City Tour (one day) and also Lake Kivu Day Tour, both were equally professionally run. Highly recommended !Posted on Tripadvisor Bob VVerified Great tour in Rwanda My experience with Universal Ventures was excellent! The owner Emmanuel was very accommodating with revisions to my booking. Our driver/guide Christian was outstanding: friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Our flight to Kigali was significantly delayed, but Christian was happy to safely drive us to our hotel near Volcanoes National Park late into the evening in inclement weather. Highly recommended!
