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French2 Day Chimpanzee trekking & museums
Offered by - Song&Stark Tours
Tour Features
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.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| 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 travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Rwanda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| Day 1 | Emeraude Kivu resort No images available | Breakfast Included |
| Day 2 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day Day 1 - Kigali, Museum and transfer to Nyungwe8:30 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 Day 2 - Chimpanzee trekking & Transfer back to Kigali5:30 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
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- 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
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 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
Rates Per Person
Jun 17, 2025 - Mar 13, 2005
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- 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
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 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
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.
This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Kigali, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
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.
This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Kigali, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
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