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5-Day Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trek with Lake Kivu Experiences

Accra, Rwanda

5-Day Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trek with Lake Kivu Experiences

5.0 / 5 · 230 reviews Offered by Hermosa Life Tours and Travel 5-Day

Overview

Welcome to Rwanda! These 5 days will give you a great opportunity to visit one of the highly-visited national parks in Rwanda. Explore and enjoy the beautiful attractions of Nyungwe Forest National Park, the chimpanzee trek, colobus monkeys, canopy walk, and the surrounding attractions such as tea plantations and Lake Kivu. You will also visit the museum in the Southern province. Engage with nature and meet local people around the beautiful countryside.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

5-Day

Route

Kigali to Kigali (Kigali)

Via Nyungwe NP (Chimps), Lake Kivu

Country & park

Rwanda

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

18 years

Activities

chimpanzee trekking

Accommodation

Hotel des Mille Collines - Luxury hotel in Kigali – Breakfast Included

Meals

Breakfast Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

5-Day Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trek with Lake Kivu Experiences
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Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* USD $1,933 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.

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Route

Tour route map
country Rwanda
Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 2-3 Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Day 4 Lake Kivu
End Kigali (Kigali) (Day 5)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

18
Minimum age of 18 years

The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: chimpanzee trekking
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & boat
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Hotel des Mille Collines

Day 1

Hotel des Mille Collines

Luxury hotel in Kigali – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

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Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Day 2-3

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Mid-range hotel just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

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Paradise Malahide Hotel

Day 4

Paradise Malahide Hotel

Mid-range hotel at Lake Kivu – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

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Day 5

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival at Kigali International Airport - Transfer to Hotel

Day 1

Arrival at Kigali International Airport - Transfer to Hotel

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will go through customs and immigration. You will be met by a dedicated Hermosa Life Tours and Travel guide who will warmly welcome you to the "land of a thousand hills", as Rwanda is known. Later, drive for dinner and an overnight stay at the pre-booked Hotel des Mille Colline. Luxury hotel located in Kigali Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali Stay: Hotel des Mille Collines Luxury hotel located in Kigali Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to Nyungwe National Park

Day 2

Transfer to Nyungwe National Park

After an early breakfast, check out of the hotel and head to the Western province. On your way, visit the Royal Palace Museum and Ethnographic Museum in the Southern province. This will give you a great history of traditional ways of living among Rwandans and their past way of the leadership of their kingship. Enjoy an en-route lunch. You will reach Nyungwe National Park in the afternoon and relax and spend your leisure time with the hotel amenities. Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Stay: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Nyungwe Forest - Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk Adventures

Day 3

Nyungwe Forest - Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk Adventures

Today, after your early-morning cup of African coffee, you will leave your hotel to experience the natural forest of Nyungwe National Park. It is well known for having 13 species of primates. Transfer to the park for a briefing and the chimpanzee trekking. On finding the chimpanzees, you will be allowed to spend 1 hour with them. After the chimpanzee trek, have lunch before heading for a canopy walk. This 70-meter suspended metallic bridge will give you a great view of the Nyungwe Forest. On a lucky day, you can spot a few more primates in the forest as you take a walk on the bridge. In the afternoon, we return for dinner and an overnight stay at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel. Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Stay: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Colobus Monkey Trek and Tea Plantation Visit - Lake Kivu - Gisenyi

Day 4

Colobus Monkey Trek and Tea Plantation Visit - Lake Kivu - Gisenyi

After breakfast, you will head to the park for a briefing before you head out to search for the colobus monkeys. On finding them, you will be allowed to take as many pictures as you wish. Return for lunch before check-out. Proceed on the tea plantation visit where you will go to the Gisakura Tea Gardens and learn how tea is planted, up to the harvesting time and processing. You will take beautiful photos. Later, drive to Lake Kivu with great views of the countryside. Relax on arrival and prepare for the night-fishing experience with the local fishermen of the community. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Paradis Malahide Hotel. Mid-range hotel located at Lake Kivu Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lake Kivu Stay: Paradise Malahide Hotel Mid-range hotel located at Lake Kivu Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer Back to Kigali and Departure

Day 5

Transfer Back to Kigali and Departure

After a relaxed breakfast, you will embark on a boat cruise to catch up with the beautiful sunrise over Lake Kivu. The boat ride helps you to explore the beautiful attractions within this great lake. You have a nature walk at one of the islands which are known for harboring thousands of bats. This lake is also known as a birding paradise as it hosts a number of bird species like cormorants, pied kingfishers, weaver birds, and herons, to mention but a few. Later, you will drive to Kigali and transfer to the airport. See you on your next visit. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali International Airport (Kigali) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Kigali
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL - Check price)
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
Hermosa Life Tours and Travel
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Hermosa Life Tours and Travel

5.0 operator rating 230 reviews

Hermosa Life Tours and Travel is a Rwandan and East Africa safari specialist and tour operator, offering a full service for arranging and booking safaris, mountain Gorilla Trekking, Wildlife and other Primates Experiences. Fully Licensed by Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Member of Rwanda Tours and Travel Association (RTTA) , American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) and ATTA The African Tourism and Travel Association, We are experienced tour operator with over 14 Years in Tourism Industry.

Office In

Rwanda

Size

10-20 employees (Founded in 2012)

Member Of

ATTA, ASTA, RTTA, RDB & Rwanda Chamber of Tourism (CoT)

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Rwanda, Uganda

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Wonderful, attentive and considerate guide that made the tour fun!

Hermosa Life Tours and Travel recently provided me with an exceptional tour experience. From the moment we contacted them, their prompt and clear communication made the planning process a breeze and stress-free. Our driver and guide, Richard, was exceptional. He ensured a safe and comfortable journey, was knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, sharing insightful information throughout the tour. In addition to their excellent service, they offer incredible value for the quality they provide. The tour was reasonably priced, and experience was great. I highly recommend Hermosa Life Tours and Travel to anyone seeking a reliable and enjoyable tour experience. Their professionalism, dedicated team, and outstanding value made our trip truly memorable and hassle-free.

Andrea · United States

Verified

Gorillas + Hermosa = Once in A Lifetime Experience

Absolutely perfect experience using Hermosa for our 2 day tour of Volcanoes NP! Communications with Tiamo leading up to our early morning pick-up in Kigali went very smoothly as the itinerary was to get to park in time to meet the gorilla trekkers that same morning. From the moment we met our driver Muhammed, we knew we were in great hands. Laughing and joking with Muhammed during all the driving was as much a part of the experience as the Gorillas and our crater hike. When we got back to Kigali we enjoyed a Nigerian meal with him as well, and now consider him a friend, amazing guy! Overall the experience couldn't have been better! We've just completed a month long journey through Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Seychelles, and I can say without hesitation Rwanda was our favorite country! The phenomenal tour with Hermosa was definitely a big part of this. Highly reccomend Hermosa for your next journey!

Sean · United States

Verified

Safe safari guide with a fantastic eye for spotting animals

I recently did a 2-day safari in Akagera National Park and it was such a great experience. I went as a solo female traveler and felt completely safe and well taken care of the entire time thanks to my guide, Richard. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and seemed to know exactly where to find the animals. He even stopped on our way back into town for some souvenirs based on our conversation earlier in the day Richard had a great eye and we ended up spotting so much wildlife throughout the trip. Some of my favourite moments were watching an elephant walk right beside the car, seeing giraffes up close, and spotting a hidden bushbuck. We also did a sunset boat cruise which had lots of birds to see. It wasn't the highlight for me, but still interesting if you enjoy birdwatching. The group before had seen a lot of wildlife so I think it’s more dependent on luck. The company was really easy to communicate with and made the booking experience quite seamless. I reached out to several but went with them based on their ease of communication and good reviews. The price was fair and on par with my other quotes. Overall, I’m so glad I chose this safari over the gorilla trekking experience. It felt more personal and relaxed, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting Rwanda. If you can, definitely ask for Richard, he really made the trip memorable.

Jackie · Canada

Verified

Life changing experience

I’m an experienced traveler and have traveled and worked in many countries in Africa and elsewhere and this was a seriously professional tour service. From booking until we boarded the plane, Hermosa provided fabulous and attentive and flexible service. The communication was superb, our guide Richard was incredibly knowledgeable, courteous, accommodating, and I’ve rarely felt so taken care of or safe on any trip or tour. The accommodations were even nicer and more impressive than in the pictures, the food was delicious and beautifully presented. We did a gorilla trek and spent an hour literally sitting next to an entire family of Gorillas, practically at arms length, and I think, after spending time staring into the eyes of baby gorillas from only a few feet away, I will never be the same. I absolutely recommend Hermosa, and definitely ask for Richard!

Ben · United States

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Tour FAQs

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour is unavailable for children.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request changes to this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Hotel des Mille Collines - Luxury hotel in Kigali – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Kigali

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Hermosa Life Tours and Travel, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

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