2 Days Gishwati Mukura National Park Safari

2 Days Gishwati Mukura National Park Safari

2 Days Gishwati Mukura National Park Safari: Gishwati Mukura National Park is one of the national parks in Rwanda that travelers can visit interested in the primate safaris in Rwanda. Interesting about the national park is the fact that it is the alternative for travelers interested in participating in chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park this is because of the close proximity of the Gishwati Mukura National Park compared to Nyungwe national park. In this itinerary, we are going to give you an insight into what you can do on your 2 days Gishwati Mukura National Park safari.

Highlights of your safari

Day 1: Transfer to Gishwati Mukura National Park

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and transfer back to Kigali

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Gishwati Mukura National Park

At a location of your choice in Kigali city, you will be picked by your guide who will brief you about your 2 days at Gishwati Mukura National Park. After the briefing session, you will participate in the Kigali city tour which will lead you to a number of destinations like the Kigali genocide memorial museum to understand more about the Rwanda genocide, you will also visit the Kimironko market the largest and oldest market in Rwanda where you can purchase a number of souvenirs, you will also get to interact with different groups of people and so on. After the Kigali city tour, you will make your way to Gishwati Mukura National Park, on reaching the park you can participate in the nature walk which will give you a relaxing adventure walking through the trails in the park, you will watch a number of primates in the park like the Mona monkey, vervet monkey and after the safari experience, you will also watch a number of bird species.  After the safari experience, head to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

2 Days Gishwati Mukura National Park Safari
Chimpanzee Trekking in Gishwati

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and transfer back to Kigali

Wake up early in the morning have breakfast and with your packed lunch, you will make your way in the park to participate in chimpanzee trekking in Gishwati Mukura National Park. With chimpanzee trekking in the park, you will have the opportunity to hike through the forest which will give you a number of different attractions from the primates to the different bird species and so on. When you get to the habituated chimpanzee troop, you will get to spend an hour with the species, taking pictures of the species, you will watch how the species interact with one another, you will get to take their pictures and so on and in case of any questions about the species, you can ask your safari guide to give you all the relevant information. After the safari experience, you will head back to Kigali city where you will be dropped off at a location of your choice or Kigali International Airport.

End of your 2 day Gishwati Mukura National Park safari.

Inclusions;                                

  • 4X4 safari land cruiser with a pop-up Roof & Fuel
  • Full-time English-speaking driver/ guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Accommodation
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit
  • Pick up and drop off in Kigali city
  • Vehicle entrance fees
  • Bottled mineral water while on safari

Excludes;

  • Tips
  • All items of a personal nature like tents, bedding, laundry, phone calls, beer, e.t.c
  • Anything else not included in the itinerary