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Chimpanzee Trek in Nyungwe National Park, Safari au Rwanda © Julien M.

Chimpanzee Trek in Nyungwe National Park

Chimpanzees, and more

Country

Rwanda

Duration

La matinée

Âge minimum

À partir de 15 ans

Recommended physical condition

Modérée

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À vivre

In the lush depths of Nyungwe National Park, tracking chimpanzees is an intense sensory experience. At over 1,600 meters of altitude, in cool, invigorating air, you make your way beneath the dense tropical canopy, guided by the distant calls of primates.
The park, spanning 970 km², is a biodiversity gem: over 200 tree species, 100 types of orchids, and, most notably, 13 primate species. Among them, the famous chimpanzees, but also Angolan colobus monkeys, found in groups of more than 300 individuals — the largest such communities recorded anywhere in the world.
Following the chimpanzees' tracks, watching them feed on wild figs and leap from tree to tree, is a striking experience. At every turn of the trail, the forest stirs. Baboons, L'Hoest's monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabeys occasionally reveal themselves among the leaves.
Both physical and contemplative, this trek immerses you in a unique ecosystem, home to 25% of Africa's primate species.
A rare immersion, at the heart of a protected sanctuary.

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Chimpanzee Trek in Nyungwe National Park, Chimpanzés à Nyungwe, Rwanda © L. Guillot

Chimpanzés à Nyungwe, Rwanda © L. Guillot

Chimpanzee Trek in Nyungwe National Park, Safari au Rwanda © Julien M.

Safari au Rwanda © Julien M.

Chimpanzee Trek in Nyungwe National Park, Nyungwe, Rwanda © L. Guillot

Nyungwe, Rwanda © L. Guillot

Chimpanzee Trek in Nyungwe National Park, Chimpanzés à Nyungwe, Rwanda © L. Guillot

Chimpanzés à Nyungwe, Rwanda © L. Guillot

Chimpanzee Trek in Nyungwe National Park, Chimpanzés à Nyungwe, Rwanda © L. Guillot

Chimpanzés à Nyungwe, Rwanda © L. Guillot

Chimpanzee Trek in Nyungwe National Park, Chimpanzés à Nyungwe, Rwanda © L. Guillot

Chimpanzés à Nyungwe, Rwanda © L. Guillot

Chimpanzee Trek in Nyungwe National Park,

Chimpanzee Trek in Nyungwe National Park, Chimpanzés à Nyungwe, Rwanda © L. Guillot

Chimpanzés à Nyungwe, Rwanda © L. Guillot

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