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Chimpanzee tracking & the canopy walk
4.8· 76 reviewsout of 5
Nyungwe National Park, Southern Province- Duration3 days · 2 nights
- GroupSmall group · max 8
- DifficultyModerate
- Start & endKigali
Chimps in one of Africa’s oldest forests
Nyungwe is home to 13 primate species, including habituated chimpanzees. Track them at dawn, cross the famous canopy walkway and stay among the tea plantations of Gisakura.
- Chimpanzee tracking at dawn
- Canopy walk 70 m above the forest
- Tea plantation visit
- Scenic drive via Huye
Day by day
- 01
Day 1 · Kigali → Nyungwe
The long road south
A scenic drive via the royal palace at Nyanza to the forest edge.
Nyungwe Top View Hotel Lunch · Dinner
- 02
Day 2 · Nyungwe
Chimps & the canopy walk
Early start to track chimpanzees, then the canopy walkway in the afternoon.
Nyungwe Top View Hotel Full board
- 03
Day 3 · Nyungwe → Kigali
Tea hills & return
A morning in the Gisakura tea estate, then back to Kigali.
Breakfast · Lunch
What’s included
Included
- Chimpanzee permit
- Canopy walk
- Transport and guide
- 2 nights full board
Not included
- Flights
- Visa
- Insurance
- Tips
Where you’ll stay
Nyungwe Top View Hotel
Cottages on a ridge above the forest and tea fields.
· 2 nights· Full board
Prices
Per person in US dollars. Prices fall as your group grows.
| Travellers | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $1,792 | $3,328 |
| 2 travellersMost booked | $1,280 | $2,496 |
| 3–4 travellers | $1,178 | $2,368 |
| 5–6 travellers | $1,101 | $2,291 |
Good to know
Are chimps guaranteed?
Sightings are very likely but chimps move fast through the forest. Rangers track them from before dawn.
4.8
4.8out of 5
76 reviews of this tour
- 5.0· May 2026out of 5
Chimps calling through the trees at 6 am — unforgettable.
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