Chimpanzee Trekking In Rwanda 2025
Chimpanzee Trekking In Rwanda 2025 : Rwanda the Land of A Thousand hills has been one of the leading tour destination in Africa for the Past few years, Rwanda has put a lot of efforts to ensure that this country is on a front line destination of travelers which has really worked through their Marketing skills of Rwandese and definitely Rwanda is worth visiting because it offers a blend of attractions and activities with a very clean and safe environment ,every minute spent in this country is a reflection of beauty, nature wonders and rich biodiversity of Africa.
Let’s talk about Chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda, Yes Rwanda is a home of these beautiful primates, chimpanzees are the second primary attractions in Rwanda to Mountain Gorillas, in Rwanda Chimpanzees can be spotted in Nyungwe forest National Park where they can be spotted also.
In Rwanda, chimpanzees can be found and trekked in three places which includes, Nyungwe National Park ,Gishwati Mukura National Park and Cyamudongo forest . Nyungwe National Park has the highest population of Chimpanzees in Rwanda among the rest ,over 400 chimpanzees inhabit in Nyungwe. Two chimpanzee individuals have been partially habituated in Nyungwe National Park. Most of them live in Nyungwe forest 60 individuals while the rest 30 individuals are found in Cyamudongo Forest . Just like Gorillas Chimpanzees also a good percentage of DNA with humans which makes them closest relatives. They share many of our traits and are and they are said to be the most intelligent animals after we humans.
However, much Chimpanzee are the primary primate in Nyungwe other precious animals like blue monkeys, Mona monkeys, silver monkeys, owl-faced monkeys, the Dent’s monkey, black faced vervet monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, baboons, grey-cheeked Mangabeys, Rwenzori colobus, black and white colobus monkeys can be spotted there too.
Not like Mountain Gorillas Chimpanzees are very stubborn, noisy and very mobile. Because they are lighter, they spend a lot of their time on top of the trees unlike mountain gorillas. Mountain gorillas are very gentle and peaceful. They will eat quietly and interact with less provocation and drama in the group. Tracking chimpanzees will require some visitors to be fit enough in order to follow the primates for long periods as they make quick movements both on the ground and on top of trees before settling down.
Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest takes between 2 to 6 hours or even beyond if visitors prefer. After chasing the chimps for these long hours, they may settle down and allow you to observe them more closely or take pictures of them. While with the chimps you will notice that they behave just like human beings. You will watch them groom each other, mate, breastfeed, play and start fights. Some members of the group are quiet while others are more vocal. Like humans, they have their group dynamics and internal politics. Although chimps are curious about humans, they will tend to keep their distance.
Chimpanzee trekking begins around at 6am depending. Visitors will go for briefing after taking their Breakfast, the briefing takes place in either Uwinka, Gisakura or Kitabi.visitors are advised to wake up early so that they are prepared and ready to embark on this activity. As mentioned earlier, the Nyungwe forest is large. The only way to find the chimps is to try and reach them before they head out for the day. With experienced guides who will help visitors to trek down and find the location of the chimpanzees before communicating to the lead Ranger /Guide about where to find them. The trackers and rangers are very experienced and knowledgeable about the chimpanzee communities and where to find them depending on the time your trekking.
Chimpanzee trekking is a very rewarding activity that offers visitors an amazing experience in the forest while they trek these magnificent primates, Explore Rwanda Tours operators are your trusted local tour operators that ensures that visitors explore and have a unique experience on their Rwanda safari tour , They arrange the best Packages for tourists with different activities to do in Rwanda, So if your planning your safari in Rwanda allow us Organize the best safari for You, Don’t hesitate to Dm us for more inquires or information related to your safari to anywhere in East Africa.
