Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest national park.
In Nyungwe Forest National Park, chimpanzee trekking is a unique experience that entails travelers entering the tropical jungle to look for habituated chimpanzee families and spending an hour with them in their natural environment. The second most visited national park in Rwanda after Volcanoes National Park is Nyungwe Forest National Park, which is situated in the country’s southwest.
Primate species such as chimpanzees, vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, l’hoest monkeys, olive baboons, grey-cheeked mangabey, Angolan colobus monkeys, owl-faced monkeys, golden monkeys, silver monkeys, and more than 300 bird species may be found at Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Chimpanzee trekking is also possible in Uganda at many locations, including Kibale Forest National Park, Budongo Forest in Murchison Falls National Park, Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kalinzu Forest, in addition to Nyungwe Forest National Park in Rwanda.
Nyungwe Forest National Park
At around five in the morning, chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park begins with a training on the guidelines to be followed. Following the briefing, you will be split up into groups and begin trekking into the forest with a knowledgeable park guide who is familiar with the various gorilla trekking routes.
Because chimpanzees like to roam about in search of food, hiking with them in Nyungwe Forest National Park might take anything from thirty minutes to six hours, depending on their location. You will be able to see several bird species, plant and tree species, and other primate species while walking.
After locating the chimps, you will be permitted to spend an hour with them in their natural environment, allowing you to observe their daily routines, snap pictures, document the special moments, and learn more about their habits and behaviors.
The ideal time of year to hike chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park
Although it is possible to trek chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park throughout the year, the ideal time to do so is in the dry season, which runs from June to February. In contrast to the wet/rainy season, when the routes are muddy and slippery, making hiking easier, access roads and chimpanzee trekking trails will be dry and accessible during the dry season since there is less rainfall in the forest.
The price of a hiking permit for chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park
Any tourist over the age of 15 who wants to visit a habituated chimpanzee family and spend an hour with them must get a chimpanzee trekking permit from Nyungwe Forest National Park. In Nyungwe Forest National Park, chimpanzee trekking permits cost $60 per person for foreign residents and $90 per person for foreign non-residents.
How to reserve a hiking permit for chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park
You may reserve a chimpanzee trekking permit in Nyungwe Forest National Park directly from the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) by calling or emailing the main office. You may also reserve a chimpanzee trekking permit in Nyungwe Forest National Park by contacting a reputable tour company, such as Maseke Adventure Co.Ltd, and providing the dates you would want to see the chimps.
After getting in touch with us, we will see whether there are any permits available on the days you have selected. whether so, you will be required to pay a deposit. We will buy the chimpanzee trekking permit on your behalf when we receive the payment and you provide a copy of your passport information.
The best option is to book your chimpanzee trekking permit through Maseke Adventure Co.Ltd, as we will not only arrange your permit but also organize your entire safari, including lodging, transportation, and other activities to partake in after your chimpanzee trek.
Accommodations for your Nyungwe Forest National Park chimpanzee trekking safari
During your chimpanzee trekking safari, you can stay at a variety of lodging options in Nyungwe Forest National Park, including Gisakura guest house, Uwinka campsite, La Petite Colline guest house, Keza lodge, Gisakura family hostel, Nyungwe forest lodge, One and Only Nyungwe house, Nyungwe Nziza Ecolodge, Chimpanzee lodge, Kitabi eco-center, and Nyungwe Top view hill hotel.
Additional activities in the National Park of Nyungwe Forest
After chimpanzee trekking, guests may enjoy other fascinating activities in Nyungwe Forest National Park, such as canopy walks, nature walks and hikes, cultural tours, monkey trekking, bird watching, and visits to the Gisakura tea estate.
The Nyungwe Forest National Park travel route
Located in the southwest of Rwanda, Nyungwe Forest National Park is accessible via road transportation. It takes around four to five hours to go from Kigali to the park headquarters.
Another way to go to Nyungwe Forest National Park is by air. To do this, you may arrange a trip with Rwanda Air Transport from Kigali International Airport to Kamembe International Airport, and then take a road connection to Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Things to bring on a chimpanzee trekking expedition.
Insect repellent, garden gloves, long-sleeved shirts and pants, hiking boots, a camera and extra batteries, energy snacks and drinking water, a hat, a waterproof rain jacket, binoculars, and a backpack are some of the things you should bring on your chimpanzee trekking safari in Nyungwe Forest National Park.
