Nyungwe Helicopter Safari, 2 Days Nyungwe Helicopter Safari

2 Days Nyungwe Helicopter Safari is ideal for guests with less time to spare while in Rwanda. It enables you to track the Chimpanzees of Nyungwe and have a Canopy walk while enjoying a luxury stay at One & Only Nyungwe House Resort.

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Helicopter Fly in Safari to Nyungwe

Nyungwe Forest National Park
2 Days / 1 Night

Introduction of 2 Days Nyungwe Helicopter Safari.

Start	Accommodation	Destination	Basis	Duration
Day 1	One & Only Nyungwe House	Nyungwe Forest National Park	FB+	1 Night

Key
B&B: Bed and Breakfast. Book Now
FB+: Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch, and Activities

Included in 2 Days Nyungwe Helicopter Safari.

•   All airport transfers
•   All activities as highlighted in the itinerary
• Return helicopter flight to Nyungwe
• 1 Night at One & Only Nyungwe House includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, minibar, non-alcoholic beverages, alcoholic house beverages with meals, and two activities per person per day (as defined by the Resort and subject to change without notice).
•   1 Chimp trek permit per person – US$ 250.-)
• 1 Canopy walk permit per person – US$ 40.-)
• 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 2 Days Nyungwe Helicopter Safari:-

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.

Day 1: One & Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Forest National Park

Nyungwe Forest National Park.

Situated in southwestern 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 colorful birdlife. Don’t miss the thrilling Canopy Walk; it is one of its kind in Africa and offers impressive views of the forest.

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Day Itinerary

0800: Begin the day with a morning breakfast (own arrangement).
0900: Morning transfer to Kigali International Airport for your helicopter flight.
0940: Helicopter departs Kigali for Nyungwe.
1030: Estimated time of arriving in Nyungwe.
1035: Short transfer to One & Only Nyungwe House.
1050: Check-in at One & Only Nyungwe House.
1210: Lunch at Nyungwe House.
1500: Canopy Walk in Nyungwe.
1800: Dinner and overnight stay at Nyungwe House.

Overnight: One & Only Nyungwe House

One & Only Nyungwe House is set amongst the rich Tea plantations of Gisakura, In Southwest Rwanda, just south of Lake Kivu on the Burundi border. The property is set on the edge of the iconic Nyungwe National Park, which covers approximately 1020 square kilometers of rainforest, bamboo, and swamps. The accommodations at this lodge provide a sense of tranquillity with a fireplace and picturesque private deck.

All rooms include breakfast, lunch, and dinner while featuring tea and coffee facilities and an en-suite bathroom with an indoor shower, wilderness-view shower, and a stand-alone bath.

The One & Only Spa provides relaxing treatments, while the One & Only Gym allows guests space and equipment for a refreshing workout. Additionally, guests can relax in the infinity pool while having a snack and drink and enjoy a meal by the trees with a picnic or at the elegant restaurant.

Also, Vistors having plenty of time can move around Rwanda and complement wildlife tours with a visit to Volcanoes National Park and track mountain gorillas.

Activities

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 Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch, and Activities

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Day 2: End of Itinerary

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.
1300: Lunch at the Lodge.
1500: Helicopter flight departs Nyungwe to Kigali.
1545: Estimated time of arriving at Kigali International Park.
1550: End of service at the airport for your onward flight connection.

Activities

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 socializing within their natural environment.

Basis

Breakfast and Lunch