Nyungwe Forest National Park in Rwanda is one of the oldest rain forests in Africa, The famous Chimpanzee Park in Rwanda is abundantly blessed with rich in biodiversity that one cannot find not only in Rwanda but even elsewhere in East Africa.
Nyungwe Forest National park is believed to be the heart of Rwanda’s wildlife, including a small population of unique chimpanzees as well as 12 other species of primate, including the L’Hoest’s monkey endemic to the Albertine Rift and spectacularly beautiful bird species.
Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe is the most popular tourist activity that is a must do to any tourist visiting the Park. This has been complimented with a Canopy walk experience a moderate activity that gives visitors the dazzling new perspective of the oldest rain forest.
Canopy Walkway in Nyungwe Forest National Park is the only walk of its kind in East Africa, this breathtaking construction hangs 60 metres above the forest floor between giant canopies, with unmatched views of the living forest filled with primates.
Nyungwe Forests
Nyungwe Forest National Park is a birding paradise in Rwanda. Visitors whose sole interest is to do bird watching, Nyungwe is blessed with 322 bird species including Red-collared Babbler and 29 other Albertine Rift Endemic species. Butterflies are also a common sight, with at least 120 species. Get wrapped up with a mesmerising trail through the forest floor as bird song accompanies your every step, and your expert guide identifies birds by ear alone, from the elusive Rwenzori Turaco to the Grey-Chested Kakamega.
In Nyungwe is an array of over 75 known mammals including the, Congo clawless otter, Cerval cat, mongoose and leopard among others. These are rare to be sighted in this thick jungles of Nyungwe.
Exploring Nyungwe Forest National Park is also best taking on one of its best 15 trails, tourists can choose to sample the delights of the forest or indulge themselves for a week or more in one of Africa’s most fascinating forests.
You can jump on Umugote Trail this has moderate inclines, with wondrous views of numerous stunning ridges, as far as the mountains of Kibira National Park in Burundi, Monkeys and birds can be spotted from this trail, along with tree frogs and swirls of brightly coloured butterflies
One can take on the famous Isumo’ trail to the biggest waterfall in Nyungwe Forests, thundering down to produce beautiful plumes of mist above the rocky river, surrounded by ferns. The Isumo trail remains the best offering views across to Lake Kivu and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Guests to Nyungwe Forest can stay at One & Only Nyungwe House the most top end safari lodge in a new luxury where visitors see untouched nature and wildlife in a luxury style
Rwanda is such a beautiful and remarkable destination with other spectacular parks including the most vibrant and visited Volcanoes National Park well known for Mountain Gorillas. Currently most tourists to Rwanda come for Gorilla Trekking as their compliment the same visit to Akagera National Park ideal for wildlife game safari for the Big 5 including a boat a boat trip on Lake Ihema is also a highlight of any visit to Akagera, with its large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles and abundant water birds on the island in the middle of the lake