Enjoy this 3-Day Nyungwe Forest Bird Watching Tour in Rwanda, a perfect Rwanda birding safari for nature lovers. The Rwanda safari trip includes exciting bird-watching experiences on the second and third days, with an optional chimpanzee tracking experience in Nyungwe National Park.
During this Rwanda birding tour, you will spot several bird species such as Miombo Rock-Thrush, Rockefeller’s Sunbird, Mountain Masked Apalis, Chestnut-throated Apalis, Black-faced Apalis, Collared Apalis, Stripe-breasted Tit, Grauer’s Warbler, Purple-breasted Sunbird, Archer’s Robin-Chat, Red-throated Alethe, Ruwenzori Turaco, and Handsome Francolin, among many others.
The 3-Day Nyungwe Forest Bird Watching Tour begins and ends in Kigali, offering scenic countryside views along the way.
Highlights of the 3-Day Nyungwe Forest Bird Watching Tour
- Bird watching in Nyungwe Forest National Park
- Spot rare and endemic bird species in Rwanda
- Optional chimpanzee trekking adventure
- Scenic drive from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park
- Canopy walk experience in Nyungwe Forest
- Professional birding guides and comfortable lodges
3-Day Nyungwe Forest Bird Watching Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park and Canopy Walk
- Day 2: Whole day birding in Nyungwe forest
- Day 3: Optional chimpanzee tracking and transfer back to Kigali
Detailed 3-Day Rwanda Birding Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park & Canopy Walk
After pickup from Kigali, drive to Nyungwe National Park, one of the oldest mountain rainforests in Africa. The park is home to 13 primate species and over 300 bird species. Upon arrival, enjoy the canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest, which offers a chance to see birds, monkeys, and forest views from above. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Whole Day Birding in Nyungwe Forest
After breakfast, set out for a full day of bird watching in Nyungwe Forest National Park. This activity gives you the opportunity to see birds such as Miombo Rock-Thrush, Rockefeller’s Sunbird, Mountain Masked Apalis, Collared Apalis, Stripe-breasted Tit, Grauer’s Warbler, Purple-breasted Sunbird, Ruwenzori Turaco, Handsome Francolin, and Kivu Ground Thrush.
Birding in Nyungwe is best done in the early morning and late evening when birds are most active. Carry binoculars, a camera, a birding field guide, water, and hiking boots. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Optional Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer Back to Kigali
After breakfast, take part in an optional chimpanzee tracking experience in Nyungwe National Park. After a short briefing, head into the forest with a ranger guide to find the chimpanzees. The trek can take up to 5 hours, including one hour spent watching and photographing them.
During the trek, you may also see smaller primates and bird species such as Rwenzori Hill-babbler, Mountain Yellow Warbler, Northern Puffback, Rwenzori Double-collared Sunbird, and Dusky Crimsonwing.
After lunch, start your journey back to Kigali, enjoying scenic views of Rwanda’s hills along the way. You will be dropped off at your preferred location or the airport, marking the end of your 3-Day Nyungwe Forest Bird Watching Tour.
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