5 Days Akagera and Nyungwe Safari

This 5 Days Akagera and Nyungwe Safari explores Nyungwe National Park — one of Africa’s oldest and most biodiverse rainforests. Home to 13 primate species including chimpanzees, 310 bird species, and thousands of plant varieties, Nyungwe offers a deeply immersive rainforest experience unlike anywhere else in East Africa.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe (approximately 5–6 hours) with stops at tea estates and viewpoints. Check in, briefing, dinner, and overnight.

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trek

Morning briefing then enter the forest for the chimpanzee trek (4–6 hours). These highly intelligent primates are thrilling to observe as they swing through the treetops. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Trek

Morning briefing then enter the forest for the chimpanzee trek (4–6 hours). These highly intelligent primates are thrilling to observe as they swing through the treetops. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trek

Morning briefing then enter the forest for the chimpanzee trek (4–6 hours). These highly intelligent primates are thrilling to observe as they swing through the treetops. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Return to Kigali

Final morning activity then transfer back to Kigali. Drop-off at airport or hotel.

What is Included

• Pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
• All transport in a private 4WD safari vehicle
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide
• Accommodation as per itinerary
• Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Bottled drinking water throughout
• Akagera National Park entrance fees

What is Not Included

• International flights and visa fees
• Personal travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
• Items of a personal nature
• Activities not mentioned in the itinerary