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Epic 5-Day Rwanda Wildlife Safari & Chimpanzee Trekking Experience

 is designed to make a memorable experience for travelers who want to do both wildlife safari and Chimpanzees adventure within one country and less than a week.

Nyungwe National Park is One of the oldest rainforests in Africa, it is rich in biodiversity and spectacularly beautiful.a convenient base for Chimpanzees tracking

Tracking Chimpanzees in Rwanda is safe and relatively accessible. The habituated chimpanzee group in the main center of Nyungwe is big with about 60 members. Chimpanzees tracking is The unique opportunity to see Chimpanzees in their natural habitat is unforgettable, some even say life changing. Encounters with Chimpanzees as they go about their daily lives are carefully managed, with expert trackers and guides leading small groups of tourists up forest to spend a precious and awe-inspiring hour just a few feet away

A safari, also known as as a “game drive,” is an amazing opportunity to see Big 5 species and more different animals up close, not in a zoo, but in their natural habitat!

Akagera is one of central Africa’s last-remaining refuges for endemic savannah wildlife in Rwanda and the largest protected wetland in the region. Big 5 are one of the biggest attractions in Akagera whereby travelers get to see the Lions, Elephants, Buffalos, Leopards, and Rhinos. The forest fringed lakes, papyrus swamps, savannah plains and rolling highlands combine to make Akagera amongst the most scenic of reserves anywhere in Africa. It has exceptional levels of biodiversity and forms the largest protected wetland in central Africa.

10:00 am – 1:00 pm pick up from hotel and leaving Kigali towards Akagera National Park for an estimated 3 hours drive with local experts and friendly driver guide, the transport is assured with a choice 4×4 safari vehicle with wifi connectivity to keep you connected with your lovely ones and the world.

 

Mid-way: stop-over by Imigongo Art Coffee Shop for leg stretching, using the washrooms, having some coffe, and exploring the difference art objects in their exhibition hall.


3:00 – 4:30 pm boat safari on lake Ihema,

5:30 am- 8:00 pm Spend the evening in the night game drive.

This will give you the chance to observe a number of rewarding attractions especially the carnivores hunting as other animals hide for overnight stay. By the use of the night spot lights, you will have clear views of the animal species and also get to see and listen the different night bird species like the night jars among other rewarding species in the park to make your safari experience quite memorable.

8:00 PM End of Night game drive and back to Hotel, have some dinner and stay overnight at the hotel

7:00 am early morning pick up from Hotel and start our full day safari for an estimated 6 hours game drive.

3:00 pm end of the safari & back to Hotel

DAY 3 Transfer to Nyungwe National Park

8:00 am pick up from Hotel and leaving Akagera National Park towards Nyungwe National Park for an estimated 7 hours drive with local experts and friendly driver guide.

Mid-way: stop-over by STAFFORD Art Coffee Shop for leg stretching, using the washrooms, having Lunch and some coffe.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel(luxury/ midrange). Enjoying the breathtaking view of Nyungwe forest

8:00 am pick up from Hotel and leaving Akagera National Park towards Nyungwe National Park for an estimated 7 hours drive with local experts and friendly driver guide.

Mid-way: stop-over by STAFFORD Art Coffee Shop for leg stretching, using the washrooms, having Lunch and some coffe.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel(luxury/ midrange). Enjoying the breathtaking view of Nyungwe forest

Accommodation : Tiloreza, Ingagi, Davinci, Gorilla hotel) 

After early morning breakfast, you will be taken to Nyungwe National Park headquarters for the briefing on chimpanzee trekking. By 6:00 am the briefing is led by the Park Guides and is all about the rules of tracking chimpanzees, the park and what to expect. After the briefing, the Park Guides will lead you into the forest to find the chimps. Chimpanzee trekking is quite different from gorilla trekking. Chimps stay longer on top of trees compared to gorillas. Their groups are also more vocal and dramatic. It is possible to hear their cries from a mile away even before getting close to them. By the time you get to them, they would have already seen your group. Tracking chimpanzee usually takes between 3 to 5 hours. You only have an hour to observe them. Use the time to take as many photos as you can.

After spending one hour with the chimps, you will be led back to the park offices where you will find the company driver waiting for you. The driver will take you to the booked hotel for lunch and rest. Later in the Afternoon, the driver will take you to Uwinka Visitors Center for Canopy walkway and birding. The Canopy walkway usually takes between 45 minutes and an hour. Expect to see small monkeys(mountain monkeys), butterflies and much more.

End of the trip and one way back to the hotel


Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel(luxury/ midrange). Enjoying the breathtaking view of Nyungwe forest

This is the last day of the safari and you will wake up at your own time taking into consideration your departure time and drive towards Kigali for an estimated 5 – 6 hours drive

Midway stopover to STAFFORD Coffee for lunch and coffee

End of the Safari Programs & Back to your Hotel in Kigali City or One way to Kigali International Airport Back to Your Home Country.

We hope that you would have enjoyed your time in Rwanda. The driver will drop you at the airport in Kigali or at your hotel.

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