Nyungwe is home to no less than 280 different bird species, 26 of which are endemic to the Albertine Rift. You will look for great blue turacos, paradise flycatchers, green pigeons, Ross’ turacos, red-breasted sparrow hawks, handsome francolins and strange weavers, to name just a few. There are a lot of interesting primates living in the park, such as busy babies and sloths, but the most notable of Nyungwe’s inhabitants are the chimpanzees of which at least 500 are currently living in the park.
The chimps are not however the only monkeys of Nyungwe. There are 13 different species in the park, some even endangered. You might meet the Ruwenzori colobus or L’Hoest’s monkeys...
Nyungwe is home to no less than 280 different bird species, 26 of which are endemic to the Albertine Rift. You will look for great blue turacos, paradise flycatchers, green pigeons, Ross’ turacos, red-breasted sparrow hawks, handsome francolins and strange weavers, to name just a few. There are a lot of interesting primates living in the park, such as busy babies and sloths, but the most notable of Nyungwe’s inhabitants are the chimpanzees of which at least 500 are currently living in the park.
The chimps are not however the only monkeys of Nyungwe. There are 13 different species in the park, some even endangered. You might meet the Ruwenzori colobus or L’Hoest’s monkeys, Silver monkeys, Golden monkeys, Owl-faced monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys, Dent’s Moya monkeys, Crowned monkeys, Vervet monkeys and Olive baboons.
Bird watching
The colourful array of bird species living in Nyungwe will impress everyone, not only the most enthusiastic bird watchers. However, bird watching might be hindered by the thick vegetation sprawling between you and the skies.
Chimpanzee tracking
Chimpanzees live in extended communities of about 100 individuals. Families stick together and roam the forest as a group. Chimpanzee tracking is an amusing exercise associated with one particular community of chimps. Other monkeys live in large troops. Following them and observing their peculiar behaviour is a very memorable experience.
What you will need Walking in the forest (especially the rainforest) means steep slopes and muddy ground, so make sure you bring appropriate outfit. Waterproof clothes and good walking shoes are a must.
Nyungwe forest is home to roughly 400 species of chimpanzees, and has 2 habituated chimpanzee families that are open for tracking by tourists to the park (one in Cyamdungo and ...
The canopy walk in Nyungwe National Park offers tourists opportunities to experience the rainforest from a new perspective. The Canopy Walkway Hangs 60 meters above the forest floor between giant ...
The Waterfall Trail is a stunner of a hike and one of the highlights of Nyungwe. It starts from the Gisakura side of the park and takes three to five ...
Nyungwe National Park is described as the most important site for biodiversity conservation in Rwanda. The park is home to around 310 bird species, 27 of which are endemic ...
Your stunning Nyungwe National Park accommodation offers a one-of-a-kind escape, bordering one of Africa’s oldest rainforests. Situated in five striking wooden villa clusters, our treetop-skimming, luxury suites and rooms are ...
Nyungwe forest lodge was set up in 2010 and has fast become a favorite with tourists in the area. It is situated in a tea plantation close to the Nyungwe ...
Nyungwe Top view hotel might not be a five star hotel but it offers pretty good accommodation close to the park. This hotel which opened in 2011, is only a ...
Gisakura is comfortable accommodation for people working within smaller budgets.
This guest house is found about 2 km from the park. It is located close to the Gisakura tea estate along ...
This trip takes you to the world's largest primate, mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park and to the humans closest relative the common chimpanzee of ...
This trip takes you to ones of Africa's great tropical forest with a diverse biodiversity of wildlife, Nugwe forest. Nyungwe National Park lies in southwest ...
