3 Days Nyungwe Chimpanzee tour
Nyungwe is the largest montane forest in Central Africa with 13 species of primate; these include chimpanzee and large groups of Rwenzori colobus. Tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park is on steep slippery hillsides and viewing is unpredictable. Around 300 bird species, orchids and butterflies are other attractions. Nyungwe's biodiversity is astonish
ing by African standards and is one of the most endemic species-rich areas in whole of Africa.
ITINERARY FOR 3 DAYS NYUNGWE CHIMPS TOUR
Day 1, Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
After breakfast at your Hotel in Kigali, you will be transferred to Nyungwe Forest National Park. En route visit the old King’s Palace in Nyanza. Have lunch and after proceed with your journey to the Park. Dinner and overnight at Gisakura Guest House/Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Day 2, Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe Forest
Breakfast will be served early morning and after you will proceed to the park headquarters for briefing at 6:00am. Unlike other countries like Uganda where chimpanzee tracking activity starts at 8:00am, here in Nyungwe forest National Park the activity starts at 6:00am. You will enter into the forest when its dark but you will be able to see primate species such as Colobus monkeys, forest birds and later, you will be able to see the chimpanzees when its laready day time. Return to your lodge after the tracking for Lunch and in the afternoon, you will set out for the guided forest walk with in the Forest. Return for dinner and overnight stay at Gisakura Guest House/Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Day 3, Transfer back to Kigali and departure
Have an early morning breakfast and after transfer back to Kigali. En route to the City you will have lunch and also visit the Rwanda National Museum in Butare town. Proceed to Kigali where you will be dropped off at the Airport to catch your flight back home.
End of 3 days Nyungwe Forest Chimps Tracking Safari
This safari quotation includes;
- Airport transfers(where applicable
- Full board Accommodation
- Park entrance fees
- All activities mentioned 
- Guiding fees
- Bottled mineral water for refreshment while on the trip
- A 4x4 comfortable safari vehicles.
- Professional fulltime English speaking Driver Guide.
But excludes International Airfare, visas (where applicable), laundry, beverages, tips and other personal expenses.
Nyungwe National Park offers a rare and important habitat for many species, especially primates and birds. And at over 1000 km2, Nyungwe is Africa’s largest protected mountain rainforest.
With about 310 bird species, 26 of which are endemic, Nyungwe is one of the most important — and still undiscovered — birdwatching destinations in Africa. Reaching to almost 3000 meters above sea level with Mount Bigugu the highest point in the Park, Nyungwe’s forests extend to altitudes occupied by few other forests in Africa. Nyungwe is also home to one of Africa’s greatest concentrations of chimpanzees and a sometimes noisy, acrobatic combination of other primates such as Ruwenzori colobus and L’Hoest’s monkeys.
A variety of hiking and walking trails criss-cross the Park leading to a canopy walk, primate tracking adventures, the southernmost source of the Nile and ecotourism attractions. The park includes a colorful array of orchids, butterflies, moths and other insects.
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Accommodations in and around Nyungwe
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Currently, the options in or near Nyungwe National Park are limited to the following:
1. The Nyungwe Forest Lodge was opened in mid-2010 as the first five star establishment in the region. It was built to blend in with the surrounding environment and is situated in a tea plantation on the edge of the Nyungwe closed canopy rain forest. For further information, see: https://www.nyungweforestlodge.com/. Click here for reviews on TripAdvisor.com.
   
2. The Gisakura Guesthouse is the next option – a simple, clean establishment with shared bathrooms – that is attached to theWildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) research station. The guesthouse includes a small restaurant -- actually, it's more like the dining room in a house. For further information, call: 078-8675051 or write to ghnyungwe@yahoo.com. Reviews can be found onTripAdvisor.com.
   
3. The Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel opened in early 2011 and offers one of the most commanding views of Nyungwe and Lake Kivu in the distance.
 The hotel offers most 12 self contained units with 4 twin and 8 queen size bed apartments, as well as a bar and restaurant with a spectacular panoramic terrace view. For further information: +250 788 772 087. Email: reservations@nyungwehotel.com
4. Camping Adjacent to the Uwinka Interpretation Center is a campsite with several individual sites and easy access to the trails. Contact: +250-78-8436763 The Nyungwe Nziza Project and the Rwanda Development Board are actively working to attract investors to develop further accommodations and camping options in and around the Park.
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