RWANDA CHIMPANZEE PERMITS – Though Rwanda is famously known for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, it also has three other national parks that visitors can explore, including Nyungwe Forest National Park, which is home to most of Rwanda’s primates. Additionally, understanding Rwanda’s rich history through the Rwanda Genocide can provide valuable context for your visit.
Nyungwe Forest National Park, located in the southwest of Rwanda, is home to Rwanda’s largest chimpanzee population, among 12 other species of primates such as colobus monkeys. This park is one of several Rwanda National Parks that offer unique wildlife experiences.
These primates can be seen in the dense, biodiverse forest on thrilling adventures like chimpanzee and colobus trekking.
Chimpanzee trekking is conducted in the main Nyungwe Forest and in Cyamudongo Forest within Nyungwe Forest National Park. If you are looking for a more extensive exploration of Rwanda, consider a 7-day Rwanda safari that includes chimpanzee trekking as part of a broader adventure.
It is advised to book and pay for your Rwanda chimpanzee permit in advance, as only 24 permits are available per day.
Cost of the Rwanda Chimpanzee Permits
| Category | USD |
|---|---|
| Foreign non-resident | 150 |
| Rwanda/East African foreign resident | 75 |
| Rwanda/East African citizen | 25 |
The cost of the permit is not inclusive of the park entrance fees to Nyungwe Forest National Park.
The acquired chimpanzee permit admits one person per trek per day and is not reusable once the activity is done.
Note that visitors aged 16 years and above are the only ones eligible for the chimpanzee trekking experience in Rwanda.
Park Entry Fees (to be paid on top of the trekking fees)
| Category | USD |
|---|---|
| Foreign non-resident | 100 |
| Rwanda/East African foreign resident | 60 |
| African citizens | 60 |
| Rwanda/East African citizen | 10 |
To see the chimpanzees in Rwanda, one must acquire a chimpanzee trekking permit, allowing them to trek the chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park. For a comprehensive experience that covers multiple highlights of Rwanda, including chimpanzee trekking, the 10-day Best of Rwanda Safari Tour is an excellent choice.
You can use the services of your tour operator to book and pay for the permits or acquire them directly from the Nyungwe Management Company, created as a result of the partnership between the Rwanda Development Board and the African Parks conservation organization.
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