One of the Oldest Rainforests in Africa

Nyungwe National Park

Destination

Overview

Nyungwe National Park is a majestic high-altitude montane rainforest in southwestern Rwanda. It is a vital water catchment area and a biodiversity powerhouse, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023. Unlike the volcanic terrain of the north, Nyungwe offers an ancient, dense jungle experience filled with rushing waterfalls, deep valleys, and a symphony of primate calls.
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Destination

Key Highlights

Best Time to Visit

Jun – Sept & Nov – Apr

Location

Southwestern Rwanda

Major Attraction

Chimpanzee Trekking

Activity

Primate Tracking

Typical Duration

2 – 4 Days
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About the Destination

Covering over 1,000 sq. km, Nyungwe is home to 13 primate species representing 25% of Africa's total including chimpanzees and the large-troop Angolan Colobus monkeys. The park is managed through a partnership between the Rwanda Development Board and African Parks. It is a critical ecological hub, supplying 75% of Rwanda's fresh water and feeding both the Nile and Congo River basins.
Things to Do

IN Serengeti National Parks

Chimpanzee Trekking

Set out at dawn to track one of the two habituated communities of chimpanzees in their natural rainforest habitat

Canopy Walkway

Traverse a 160-meter long suspension bridge hanging 70 meters above the forest floor for a bird's-eye view of the canopy

Colobus Monkey Tracking

Witness the spectacular sight of "super-troops" of up to 400 black-and-white colobus monkeys leaping through the trees

Isumo Waterfall Trail

Hike through tea plantations and tree-fern filled ravines to reach the park's largest and most powerful waterfall

Birding

Search for over 300 species, including the Great Blue Turaco and 30 endemics restricted to the Albertine Rift.

Bigugu Peak Hike

Challenge yourself to reach the park's highest point (2,950m) for panoramic views of Lake Kivu and the Virunga volcanoes.

Gisakura Tea Estate Tour

Visit the neighboring plantations to learn about the journey of Rwandan tea from leaf to cup.
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