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Nyungwe Forest National Park was established in 2004 and encompasses 602-square miles of rainforest, bamboo, grassland, swamps, and bogs. The forest is in the watershed between the basin of the Congo River to the west and the basin of the Nile River to the east. Nyungwe is easily one of the world’s most beautiful and pristine mountain rainforests and is believed to be one of the oldest as well. A wealth of mahogany trees, ebony trees, and large green fern trees huddle close together decorated by colorful orchids whose flowers are favored by the large butterfly population.
There is a wide diversity of animals in the forest including thirteen primate species such as chimpanzees, Angola colobus monkeys, silver monkeys, golden monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, Vervet monkeys, and olive baboon. In fact, the forest is home to one of East Africa’s last intact populations of chimpanzees and boasts two wild chimp communities that tolerate visitors. There are also hundreds of butterflies found flitting between the trees.
The popular guided chimpanzee trek is the best way to spot these magnificent primates. These early morning treks can accommodate up to eight people led by an expert tracker. A moderate level of fitness is required as the route includes some off-track hiking through steep and muddy terrain. But the chance of spotting wild chimpanzees is well worth it. Another popular trek offered in the park searches out the habitat of the colobus monkeys as well as walking to one of the only places that L’Hoests’s monkeys can be seen.
Other activities in Nyungwe Forest National Park include exploring the working tea plantations of Gisakura to learn the history and process from plant to tea bag. However, the best way to see the park is via the canopy walk across a metal bridge suspended 164-feet over the forest floor. There are many hiking and mountain biking trails through the forest from one-hour walks to eight-hour adventures. Bird-watchers can enjoy spotting some of the over 310 different species of birds found here such as Giant hornbills, great blue turacos, and red-breasted sparrowhawks. For a taste of Rwanda culture, visitors can explore the Banda Community Village and Kitabi Cultural Village
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Nyungwe Forest National Park was established in 2004 and encompasses 602-square miles of rainforest, bamboo, grassland, swamps, and bogs. The forest is in the watershed between the basin of the Congo River to the west and the basin of the Nile River to the east. Nyungwe is easily one of the world’s most beautiful and pristine mountain rainforests and is believed to be one of the oldest as well. A wealth of mahogany trees, ebony trees, and large green fern trees huddle close together decorated by colorful orchids whose flowers are favored by the large butterfly population.
There is a wide diversity of animals in the forest including thirteen primate species such as chimpanzees, Angola colobus monkeys, silver monkeys, golden monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, Vervet monkeys, and olive baboon. In fact, the forest is home to one of East Africa’s last intact populations of chimpanzees and boasts two wild chimp communities that tolerate visitors. There are also hundreds of butterflies found flitting between the trees.
The popular guided chimpanzee trek is the best way to spot these magnificent primates. These early morning treks can accommodate up to eight people led by an expert tracker. A moderate level of fitness is required as the route includes some off-track hiking through steep and muddy terrain. But the chance of spotting wild chimpanzees is well worth it. Another popular trek offered in the park searches out the habitat of the colobus monkeys as well as walking to one of the only places that L’Hoests’s monkeys can be seen.
Other activities in Nyungwe Forest National Park include exploring the working tea plantations of Gisakura to learn the history and process from plant to tea bag. However, the best way to see the park is via the canopy walk across a metal bridge suspended 164-feet over the forest floor. There are many hiking and mountain biking trails through the forest from one-hour walks to eight-hour adventures. Bird-watchers can enjoy spotting some of the over 310 different species of birds found here such as Giant hornbills, great blue turacos, and red-breasted sparrowhawks. For a taste of Rwanda culture, visitors can explore the Banda Community Village and Kitabi Cultural Village
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