Rukuzi trail found in Nyungwe Forests National Park extends for stretched 9 kilometers round trip and is so far one of the longest hiking trails in this most pristine forest and rewards tourists with chances of encountering some of the favorite and outstanding wildlife residents of the Park including the swinging primates, countless bird species of Nyungwe forest such as the Black-billed Turaco, Great blue Turaco, and many others including tree species and the butterflies in Nyungwe. Book Now
Wildlife a long Rukuzi Trail in Nyungwe Forest
The Rukuzi trail is among the loved trials since it leads many visitors to the home of chimpanzees, chimpanzees are often seen along this trail and other primates. Besides primates, the trail takes in some stunning views for hikers to see along the way and it is slightly more reliable for wildlife photography.
Rukuzi trail is fairly unfriendly to hike due to steep slopes but worthy for it. During the rainy season, most parts of the Nyungwe Forest receive rainfall in excess of 100mm precipitation. The conditions tend to be wet underfoot and there are frequent showers. That said, plenty of people do hiking along Rukuzi trail in Nyungwe forest during this season they have a better chance of seeing chimpanzees. Hiking this trail is usually tough in rainy seasons of the year.
Get up close with the most wildlife species in Nyungwe along this famous trail, for birdwatchers, this is your ideal choice to consider to spot are many resident birds especially a large number of Palaearctic migrants and several species are at their most colorful and conspicuous.
Rukuzi trail hosts a broadly similar set of attractions. Foremost among these is the opportunity to see chimpanzees, a spectacular view of Lake Kivu, and visiting the tea plantations and the canopy walk experience.
Beside Rukuzi trail, Nyungwe Forest National Park harbors numerous walking trails such as Ngabwe, Bigugu, Umoyove, Irebero, Muzimu, Karamba, and Congo Nile Divide Trails among others. All this has its uniqueness and offers you different experiences along the trail. While planning a short safari to Nyungwe forest, you can compliment a visit to Volcanoes National Park and choose to do a Rwanda gorilla trek or track the golden Monkeys such a life time changing experience that many have had while in Africa.