Birds of Nyungwe Forests in Rwanda

Birds of Nyungwe forests are such so unique to be traced elsewhere in Rwanda. They are considered as among the top priority attraction in Nyungwe Forest National Park for serious or recreational birders.

Enjoy an early spectacular scenery with the variety of birds and mangroves that thrive here, residing in and around the park. They come in varied species, the unique birds of Nyungwe forest extremely beautiful from their colors, sizes and shapes and while on birding safari, you have about 65 percent to sighting a variety of them. Book Now

U Firefinch, Red-billed

Bird watching in Nyungwe forest is best done in Butare up to Cyangugu route, all these offer exceptional sights with over 310 bird species are all confined in the park with 121 forest birds, 27 Albertine rift endemics especially the Chapin’s flycatcher, Rockefellers’ sunbird. Not only that, Nyungwe forest harbors 11 out of 23 Guinea Congo forest biome species and 71 out of the 74 of the afro tropical highlands that are inhabited in Rwanda are all concentrated in this park. It consists of well kept walking trails through the forest to different waterfalls and viewing areas. The great blue Turaco, the rare Grauer’s rush warbler and a quasi as Red collared mountain babbler are some of the rare species to sight in this virgin jungles of Nyungwe National Park. There are good chances to spot rare and colorful bird species especially if you are looking for some Albertine rift endemics and eastern Congo forest birds.

Birds of Nyungwe forests can also be identified by their calls for keen birders. You can also take a guided birding tour with a local tour guide. Hire a guide to lead you along the forest tracks to sight the most unique African birds. Among the 310 birds estimated to live in the forest, the most pursued species include Red throated alethe, Kivu ground thrush, collared apalis, Shelley’s and Ducky Crimson wing. Bird enthusiasts are therefore advised to come with their binoculars, a good camera and guide books that contain all the information about Rwanda’s birds.

Get an incredible tailored birding experiences in Rwanda, one can complement a birding safari with a Chimpanzee safari in Nyungwe or choose to visit Volcanoes National Park for the most thrilling gorilla trek in Rwanda. Such big moments will make your safari so awesome. Nyungwe forests is a land of astonishing beauty from its birds, a variety of primates to secluded indigenous open-air spa treatments and the vast tea demonstrations.