5 Day Nyungwe Chimpanzees and Lake Kivu
Kigali – Huye – Nyungwe Forest – Lake Kivu – Kigali
Overview
Southern Rwanda's history at Huye, chimpanzees and the canopy walk in Nyungwe, and quiet days on Lake Kivu.
Trip highlights
- King's Palace Museum in Nyanza
- Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk
- Boat trip on Lake Kivu
Day by day
- Day 1
Kigali to Huye
Drive south, visiting the King's Palace Museum in Nyanza and the Ethnographic Museum in Huye.
- Day 2
Huye to Nyungwe
Continue to Nyungwe Forest and walk across the canopy bridge.
- Day 3
Chimpanzee tracking
Track chimpanzees early in the morning, then a forest walk to a waterfall.
- Day 4
Nyungwe to Lake Kivu
Drive along the lake to Karongi for a boat trip to the islands.
- Day 5
Lake Kivu to Kigali
Drive back to Kigali through the hills.
Usually included
- Private vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed, in your chosen standard
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees and activities named in the itinerary
- Drinking water during drives
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Drinks and personal items
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