About the Park

Nyungwe Forest, in existence for thousands of years, was declared a national park in 2005. It's a vital water catchment for Rwanda, with rain on its east side feeding the Nile and on the west, the Congo. This vast, unspoilt rainforest is a treasure of biodiversity.

Activities in Nyungwe

Nyungwe Forest Canopy Walk

The first of its kind in East Africa, the canopy walk is an activity not to be missed. At 50 meters above the ground and 90 meters long, you'll see monkeys in the treetops and birds flying below you, with a splendid view of the massive forest.

Chimpanzee Tracking

Nyungwe is the perfect place to track our closest cousins. Groups are small, and the chimpanzees are habituated, meaning they are used to human presence. An early morning start gives you the best chance to see these playful primates.

Hiking Paradise

With 13 hiking trails and over 130 kilometers to explore, visitors can spend a week discovering the ancient rainforest. Hikes range from one to eight hours and are suitable for anyone in reasonable physical shape.

Monkey Tracking

Besides chimps, you can track Gray-Cheeked Mangabeys and Ruwenzori Colobus Monkeys. The Colobus can often be sighted in huge groups of up to 300, which is an incredible sight to behold.

Birding Hotspot

With over 300 bird species, including 27 Albertine Rift endemics, Nyungwe is a birder's paradise. Look for the Rwenzori Turaco and various colorful sunbirds in the flowering trees.

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