Discover Nyungwe’s Top Wonders
Discover Nyungwe Forest National Park, a true sight to behold. It is here that you will journey deep into the jungles in search of over 13 species of primates including the legendary Chimpanzees. The numerous primates, unique tree species, plethora of bird species, and reptiles of the rainforest are the main drawcard for visitors to this pristine Forest National Park. This Park is the Primate Capital of Rwanda of which 25% of Africa’s total primate species including the chimpanzee, silver monkeys, Dent’s Mona monkeys, olive baboons, grey-cheeked mangabeys, L’Hoests monkeys that are part of the 85 mammal species. There are also 312 species of birds occupying the different ecosystems (rainforest, bogs, Bamboo, wetlands, and grasslands) of this Park. Discover Nyungwe’s biodiversity that has made it a priority for conservation in Africa. It is time to discover Nyungwe forest now. Book Now
Chimpanzee trekking.
Trekking through the mighty Nyungwe Forest is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for nature enthusiasts, and seeing them in the wild is on many bucket lists with Africa being the best (if only) Continent to see them in their natural habitats. There are a number of places to see these great apes but Incredibility and affordability are the two words to describe Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Bird watching.
With over 312 species of birds within the 1000 square kilometers Forest National Park, it is an interesting hotbed for avian activity and unsurprisingly an “Important Birding Area” in Rwanda. If birding is done in the company of rangers/guides, you are guaranteed the perfect spotting and identifying of bird species encountered along the way.
Canopy walk
The canopy walk– activity is among the most wonderful in Nyungwe forest and is ever first activity in East Africa which is carried out on top of trees, offers you an astonishing view of a wide number of unique wildlife mammals, bird species, butterflies, and tree species, and other creatures which are found in Nyungwe Forest. The famous ‘Canopy Walk is 50 meters high in the air from the ground and the walkway is 200 meters in length which hangs across a steep and deep valley filled with thick forest. The Canopy Walk as an activity takes close to 2 hours from the start and the endpoint is at the Nyungwe National Park headquarters – the Uwinka tourist reception center.
Hike Isumo trail.
A hike to the Isumo trail in Nyungwe takes tourists through an off-beaten track to encounter some of the precious attractions found within the mountainous rainforest of Nyungwe Forest National Park. Hike through the waterfall trail rewards tourists with the sights and sounds of numerous bird species, wildlife, and other residents of the forest, not forgetting the jaw-dropping Isumo waterfall which lasts about 4-5 hours.
Giving back to the local communities.
As jaw-dropping as the fauna and flora of Nyungwe Forest National Park are, the memories you will treasure most from your safari is the visit to Bisesero village- it’s important and popular for being the home to breathtaking scenery as well as a dramatic genocide memorial. Bisesero village is a small hilly lush village situated approximately 30 kilometers south-east of Kibuye, Karongi district in the Western Province of Rwanda. Bisesero is not an ordinary village but is very instrumental in shaping the genocide history of Rwanda.
Gisakura Tea Plantation.
Visit Gisakura tea the plantation is one of the rarest but interesting tourist activities enjoyed by tourists visiting Nyungwe Forest National Park. Exploring the Gisakura tea plantation is a perfect way for passionate tea lovers or Agro-tourists to discover how the fine and delicious tea they enjoy is planted, harvested, and processed until it finds its way into the markets, homes, or restaurants.
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