Chimpanzee Lodge Nyungwe is a 3-star mid-range lodging located 4km from Karamba Hiking Trails in southwestern Rwanda, near the Vast Nyungwe Forest National Park in Rwanda Region. One can get at the lodge by car from Kigali International Port, which takes around 4-5 hours, or by traveling on a domestic airplane from Kigali to Kamembe airfield and then being transferred to the lodge. The lodge is convenient and pleasant to visitors and tourists for chimp tracking activity because it is close to the tracking location and the forest canopy.
Chimpanzee Lodge Nyungwe consists of 12 comfortable and spacious rooms overlooking the forest canopy that reflect a modern building style with a high standard of comfort.
The rooms are well-decorated and furnished, with private en suite facilities such as flushing toilets, hot and cold showers, mosquito nets, chairs and tables, free toiletries, complimentary bottled water, safari bucket, and other amenities. Rooms include individual balconies, terraces, and spacious sitting areas to enjoy the stunning views of Nyungwe forest canopy, tea plantation land, and surrounding area. The rooms are well-equipped with comfortable beds and clean bedding. Rooms are available in various sizes, including single, double, and triple/family options. Prices range from -180$ per night and above. During peak season, the rate is slightly higher than in low season.
Chimpanzee provides other services and amenities, which include:
The dining room offers a variety of international and local dishes for visitors to choose from, including continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner in both the main building and garden. The staff is well-trained, pleasant, and organized. You can eat wherever you like, whether in the bush or at dining facilities.
A well-stocked bar with a sharing lounge offers a choice of drinks, including local, cocktails, wines, spirits, and international beers. Enjoy a cocktail or monktail while admiring the stunning view of the forest, tea plantation estate, and neighboring places.
Services offered include Sola energy, airport pickups and drop-offs, ample parking, and laundry.
The lodge offers WiFi for guests to stay connected with loved ones, as well as a craft shop for African-inspired products such as shoes, jewelry, guidebooks, and safari supplies.
Activities to do while staying at the resort include chimp tracking in the forest because the pack has a large number of chimps, nature walks in the park, forest canopy exploration, and many more.
Nyungwe National Park, located in Rwanda’s south-west bordering Burundi, is the second most popular and visited park. The park spans 1020 square kilometers and is home to chimps and colombus monkeys. It also has a large tract of highland rainforest.
Rwanda is a small landlocked country in Central/Eastern Africa, bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, and Burundi. Rwanda is the 46th largest country, with a total area of 26,798 kilometers. Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, is located in the center of the country. Rwanda features three distinct tribes: Hutu, Tutsi, and Twa, each with their own unique characteristics. Tourism is Rwanda’s most important and fastest-growing industry.
Activities in Nyungwe and the lodge include chimp trekking, canopy walks, nature walks, bird watching, golden monkey tracking, hiking trails, tea farm visits, and community tours, among others. Chimpanzee permits cost $90 for non-residents and $60 for international residents. Nyungwe National Park is best visited during the dry season, from June to September, and December to mid-February. Other national parks in Rwanda include Akagera and Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda offers a variety of attractions, including gorilla trekking in Volcanoes, game drives in Akagera, city tours in Kigali, Bisoke hikes, cultural tours like Ibyi’wachu, and other activities.
