Park Info

Nyugwe Forest National Park occupies an area of more than 1000 sq kms and is among the globe’s oldest tremendous mountain rainforests that has been green since the days of the ice age. The park is a habitat to the habituated chimpanzees and other 12 primates i.e 400 strong troops of habituated Ruwenzori Black & White Colobus. The park is a very good and prominent birder’s paradise with more than 300 different species including 16 endemics and also has 75 different species of mammals. The park also includes the exciting canopy walk which involves walking at the top of gingatic trees from one point to the other across. While taking on this walk, you will spot different other primates like the golden monkeys, Colobus monkeys, black & white Colobus monkeys etc. Taking on this provides a very exceptional and un forgettable experience for all that take part in it imagine walking from one point to another at the top of massive gigantic trees.

Activities Taken

  • Chimpanzee Tracking
  • Bird watching
  • Hiking and Nature walks
  • Cultural Encounters around the forest

Safari Activities

Strategically located in Rwanda, Nyungwe Forest national Park is among Africa’s vast finest Forests with different species of trees, wildlife mammals including primates as well as birds of the air. The most prominent primates found here are the rare chimpanzees. Other primates can also be spotted like the various species of monkeys and bird species. Enjoy the different activities taken at the park to spice up your holiday vacation safari around the country of a thousand rolling hills. Activities Include;

  • Chimpanzee Tracking where you will have opportunities to interact with the primates in their habitat.
  • Bird watching which will enable you spot various bird species in the air as well as the forest.
  • Hiking and nature walks through the forest trails as well as the neighboring communities.
  • Cultural encounters in the surrounding communities and here you will learn more about the traits and cultural norms of the Rwandans.

Accommodation

Book accommodation that will enable you enjoy and have an exceptional experience at Nyungwe Forest National park while on safari vacation in Rwanda. The accommodation available caters for all kinds of travelers whether on budget, mid range and luxury. Book a room to have the best of Rwanda’s attractions and encounters.