Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest offers a thrilling experience as you trek through dense rainforest to observe wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat, interacting within their social groups. The Royal Palace Museum in Nyanza provides a glimpse into Rwanda's monarchy, showcasing the history, culture, and traditions of the royal family through beautifully restored palaces and artifacts. Meanwhile, the Ethnographic Museum in Huye explores Rwanda’s cultural heritage and historical artifacts.
Tour Features
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| Day 1 |
Emeraude Kivu resort
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Breakfast Included |
| Day 2 |
Kigali |
Breakfast Included |
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Day 1Kigali, Museum and transfer to Nyungwe
8:30 AM: Pick up by the driver from your hotel. Start with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about Rwanda’s history and the 1994 genocide. Explore Kigali's craft markets for unique souvenirs and handicrafts from local artisans. Enjoy a local meal at one of Kigali’s top restaurants. Drive to Nyanza, approximately 2 hours south of Kigali. Explore the Royal Palace Museum in Nyanza, which offers insight into the traditional Rwandan monarchy, showcasing the history of the kings and queens with restored palaces and artifacts. Continue your journey to Huye for the next museum visit. Explore the Ethnographic Museum in Huye, which highlights Rwanda’s rich cultural heritage through exhibits on traditional artifacts, tools, crafts, and clothing. Check in to your lodge in Huye for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Emeraude Kivu resort,
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
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Day 2Chimpanzee trekking & Transfer back to Kigali
5:30 AM – 6:00 AM: Early breakfast at the lodge to fuel up for the trekking experience. Arrive at the park’s visitor center for a briefing on safety, chimpanzee behavior, and what to expect during the trek. Start your trek through the forest to locate the chimpanzee group. Depending on the group’s location, the trek can last 1 to 4 hours, as the rangers track the chimps based on their last known position. After your chimpanzee trekking adventure, return to the lodge for lunch or any restaurant. Begin your journey back to Kigali, with a scenic drive through Rwanda’s beautiful landscapes. You'll be dropped off at your hotel.
Main Destination: Kigali
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Jun 17 2025 to Mar 13 2005 | $1224 | $834 | $668 | $594 | $702 |
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Song&Stark Tours
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Offices In :
Rwanda -
Size :
10 -
Member Of :
RTTA -
Tour Types :
Game drives, Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Golden monkey trekking, Canoeing and boat rides, hot air balloons, birdwatching. -
Destinations :
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda - Song & Stark Tours is a top-rated tour company in Rwanda, offering personalized travel experiences across the country's most stunning destinations. Specializing in safaris, gorilla trekking, cultural tours, and adventure activities, we provide expert guides and carefully crafted itineraries. Explore Rwanda’s natural beauty, from Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe Forest to Akagera National Park. With a focus on exceptional service, we ensure an unforgettable, immersive travel experience.
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| Day 1 |
Emeraude Kivu resort,
|
Breakfast Included |
| Day 2 |
,
Kigali |
Breakfast Included |
-
Day 1Kigali, Museum and transfer to Nyungwe
8:30 AM: Pick up by the driver from your hotel. Start with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about Rwanda’s history and the 1994 genocide. Explore Kigali's craft markets for unique souvenirs and handicrafts from local artisans. Enjoy a local meal at one of Kigali’s top restaurants. Drive to Nyanza, approximately 2 hours south of Kigali. Explore the Royal Palace Museum in Nyanza, which offers insight into the traditional Rwandan monarchy, showcasing the history of the kings and queens with restored palaces and artifacts. Continue your journey to Huye for the next museum visit. Explore the Ethnographic Museum in Huye, which highlights Rwanda’s rich cultural heritage through exhibits on traditional artifacts, tools, crafts, and clothing. Check in to your lodge in Huye for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Emeraude Kivu resort, ,
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
-
Day 2Chimpanzee trekking & Transfer back to Kigali
5:30 AM – 6:00 AM: Early breakfast at the lodge to fuel up for the trekking experience. Arrive at the park’s visitor center for a briefing on safety, chimpanzee behavior, and what to expect during the trek. Start your trek through the forest to locate the chimpanzee group. Depending on the group’s location, the trek can last 1 to 4 hours, as the rangers track the chimps based on their last known position. After your chimpanzee trekking adventure, return to the lodge for lunch or any restaurant. Begin your journey back to Kigali, with a scenic drive through Rwanda’s beautiful landscapes. You'll be dropped off at your hotel.
Main Destination: Kigali
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Jun 17 2025 to Mar 13 2005 | $1224 | $834 | $668 | $594 | $702 |
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Song&Stark Tours
-
Offices In :
Rwanda -
Size :
10 -
Member Of :
RTTA -
Tour Types :
Game drives, Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Golden monkey trekking, Canoeing and boat rides, hot air balloons, birdwatching. -
Destinations :
Rwanda Tanzania Uganda - Song & Stark Tours is a top-rated tour company in Rwanda, offering personalized travel experiences across the country's most stunning destinations. Specializing in safaris, gorilla trekking, cultural tours, and adventure activities, we provide expert guides and carefully crafted itineraries. Explore Rwanda’s natural beauty, from Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe Forest to Akagera National Park. With a focus on exceptional service, we ensure an unforgettable, immersive travel experience.
