Nyungwe Tours. Discover Nyungwe Forest National Park Rwanda
Nyungwe Tours. Discover Nyungwe Forest National Park Rwanda
With 1,019 km2 of dense Afromontane forests, bamboo-covered slopes, grasslands, and wetlands, Nyungwe Forest National Park is the largest forest area in Rwanda and one of the oldest rainforests in Africa. The Nyungwe Forest National Park supplies a sizable amount of Rwanda’s fresh water and feeds the Congo and Nile, two of the biggest rivers in the world. This remarkable terrain is home to more than 1,100 documented plant species, 345 bird species, and 85 known mammal species, including 13 of Africa’s primates, including the chimpanzee, Ruwenzori black-and-white colobus, and L’Hoest’s monkeys.
The existence of Nyungwe’s abundant biodiversity was formerly threatened by widespread poaching, illicit mining, unsustainable harvesting, and agricultural encroachment. In 2020, African Parks received an invitation from the Rwandan government to sign a 20-year agreement to administer Nyungwe after a fruitful collaboration with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) in Akagera National Park. In order to increase the park’s economic sustainability, we are collaborating to restore and preserve wildlife, interact with the local population, and build a robust tourism industry. Today, the park is becoming an environmentally sound and financially independent asset while also giving the local population a sense of ownership over conservation.
Meeting the Nyungwe Forest Chimps – Rwanda
Nyungwe Forest National Park Rwanda Highlights
- As a location of exceptional universal value with substantial biological diversity and essential ecological and biological processes, Nyungwe has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Nyungwe is home to more endemic species than any other forest in the Albertine Rift Mountains.
- Tourists visit several chimpanzee groups that are tracked and observed every day.
- Sixty percent of all poachers’ snares have been removed from the forest thanks to the efforts of Nyungwe’s eco-ranger squad, which is composed of community members, many of whom have repented of their prior involvement in illicit operations.
- Funded by Nyungwe National Park, a community mushroom farming project is growing into a successful local business.
- Nearly 1,000 kids visit the park each year, and more than 6,000 students belong to 85 wildlife groups.
Nyungwe Forest National Park Tours
Rwanda is well-known for its mountain gorillas, but it also provides chimpanzee tracking in East Africa’s largest surviving Afromontane forest and the chance to view all five of the Big Five in the savannah of Akagera National Park. Nyungwe is the name of that forest, which is situated on the Rift Valley escarpment above Lake Kivu and is protected within a 1,015 km²/392 mi² national park that is incredibly picturesque and biodiverse. Although this large forest is home to at least 500 chimps, the primary trekking destination is Cyamudongo, a remote forest annexe with a population of 30 chimps that are accustomed to visitors. Nearly 99% of our DNA is shared by these human-like apes, and searching for them in Nyungwe’s jungle is only one of the many amazing things this underappreciated park has to offer.
Congo Nile Trail & Nyungwe Itinerary
The 9-day Congo Nile Trail and Nyungwe Tour traverses the Congo Nile Trail, a trail that runs along Lake Kivu from Rubavu to Rutsiro via the Karongi and Nyamasheke districts and ends in Rutsizi District. 227 kilometers (141 miles) of breathtaking scenery, including undulating terrain and clear water.
Akagera vs Volcanoes vs Nyungwe
In Akagera National Park, you may go on game drives and boat rides to see giraffes, leopards, rhinos, and other famous animals. Volcanoes National Park is a great place to go monkey tracking. While strolling through Nyungwe National Park’s trees, keep an eye out for apes like chimpanzees. Included in the price are breakfast and transportation.
Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe
In Rwanda’s top wildlife destinations is chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park. Tourists have a rare chance to see battalions of wild chimpanzees in their natural environment. For those who enjoy the outdoors, chimpanzee tracking is an exciting opportunity to get up close and personal with one of our closest animal relatives.
6 Days Rwanda Safari
Activities to be done during this 6 Days Rwanda Safari Package include a Kigali city tour, chimpanzee tracking, gorilla trekking with chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest, and Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Kigali city is such a very historical city with several museums that keep the artifacts and traditions of the people of Rwanda.