This 4 Days chimpanzee & Isumo Walk Tour is one f the most exciting safari to Rwanda. Visit Nyungwe and track chimpanzees, do the canopy walk and visit the Isumo Waterfalls while staying at Gisakura Visitor Centre. Talk to our destination specialist for a quote now. Book Now
Canopy Walk Bridge Photo by Nyungwe park
Day 1: Kigali, Nyungwe Forest National Park
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Situated in south western Rwanda, the Nyungwe Forest National Park is known for its exceptional biodiversity and its wide range of endemic species. The park is composed of lush tracts of rainforest set high up on fertile mountain slopes. It is one of Africa’s most ancient forests and the home of Rwanda’s sole remaining chimpanzee population, as well as 85 additional mammal species, 43 reptile species, nearly 300 bird species and over 1000 plant species. Visitors can enjoy spotting Colobus monkeys and chimpanzees hiding in the trees, hiking on a well-maintained network of trails passing through lush equatorial rainforest and catching a glimpse of a beautiful array of colourful birdlife. Don’t miss the thrilling Canopy Walk, it is one of its kind in Africa and offers impressive views of the forest.
Day Itinerary
- 0700: Pick up from Kigali Hotel.
- 0730: Nyungwe Forest National Park
- 1100: Visit Kings Palace Museum
- 1230: Continue to Nyungwe forest.
- 1330: Estimated arrival time at Nyungwe.
- 1400: Check-in at Gisakura Visitor centre.
- 1415: Lunch at Gisakura Visitors centre.
- 1600: Rest of the day relaxation.
- 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at Gisakura Visitors Centre.
Basis
Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Gisakura Guest House, Nyungwe Forest National Park
Day Itinerary
- 0500: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
- 0530: Prepare for transfers to Park headquarters for Chimpanzee trek briefing.
- 0530: Start the Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forests.
- 1230: Estimated time to return from the jungle.
- 1330: Lunch at the Lodge.
- 1500: Canopy walk experience in Nyungwe forests.
- 1800: Overnight and dinner at Gisakura Visitor Centre.
Activities
| Nyungwe Forest National Park Cyamudongo Forest Chimpanzee Trekking |
| Canopy Walk |
Nyungwe Forest National Park Cyamudongo Forest Chimpanzee Trekking
Located within the Nyungwe National Park, the Nyungwe Forest National Park Cyamudongo Forest Chimpanzee Trekking provides visitors with a unique chimpanzee experience. Visitors will follow a path through the lush vegetation to a point where they will be able to witness the chimpanzees acting out their daily activities, such as waking up, eating and socialising within their natural environment.
Canopy Walks Nyungwe Forest
The canopy walk takes place four times a day (8 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 5 pm). The experience lasts around 2 hours total, with a 30-minute walk to the bridge, 1 hour on the bridge and a walk back. The forest walkway bridge provides the ideal opportunity to spot Colobus Monkeys and birdlife. At its central point, the bridge reaches a height of around (90m).
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: Gisakura Guest House, Nyungwe Forest National Park
Day Itinerary
- 0800: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
- 0830: Prepare for transfers to Park for Canopy hike briefing.
- 0930: Start the Isumo Walk in Nyungwe Forest
- 1230: Estimated time to return from the jungle.
- 1330: Lunch at Gisakura Visitor centre
- 1800: Overnight and dinner at Gisakura Visitor centre
Activities
| Isumo Waterfalls Hike |
Isumo Waterfalls Hike
The impressive Isumo Waterfall Trail starts off winding its way through green tea fields with grassy verges maintained by goats and is full of sun-loving wildflowers and butterflies. After this, the trail moves into the dense vegetation of Nyungwe Forest where a variety of fauna and flora can be seen. The main attraction of the hike is the Isumo Waterfall, roughly 17 metres in height. Many species of primates and birds can be seen near the waterfall. There are two main vantage points for taking in the beauty of the waterfall.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4: Nyungwe Forest Kigali International Airport
Day Itinerary
- 0800: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
- 0830: Drive back to Kigali.
- 1300: Lunch enroute.
- 1400: Continue to Kigali.
- 1530: Transfer to Kigali International Airport.
- 1550: Check-in for your departing flight. End of service.
Basis
Breakfast and Lunch.
Included in Chimpanzee & Isumo Walk Tour
- Airport transfers day 1
- All activities as highlighted in the itinerary
- Accommodation at Gisakura Visitor Centre
- 1 Chimp trek permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, trek – US$ 90.-)
- Canopy walk permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, trek – US$ 60.-)
- Isumo walk permit per person (this includes briefing at RDB offices, guide, trek – US$ 50.-)
- Exclusive use of a private safari land cruiser 4×4 with WI-FI in receptive areas.
- Services of a professional, experienced English-speaking driver-guide.
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour.
- Our assistance.
Excluded in Chimpanzee & Isumo Walk Tour
- International air tickets unless where indicated,
- All extra activities, visits, entrances and extra meals/drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Entry visa fees,
- Optional extras whilst in Kigali
- Drinks throughout the trip,
- Tips and gratuities,
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance, etc.