Nyungwe is one of Africa's oldest montane rainforests, with thirteen primate species including habituated chimpanzees and large colobus troops. A 70 m-high canopy walkway crosses a ravine, and there are more than 130 km of trails. It is a five-hour drive from Kigali through tea country.
Related activities
Chimpanzee tracking
Pre-dawn start to follow a habituated chimp community through the forest.
Canopy walkway
Suspension bridge walk 70 m above the forest floor.
Tea estate visit
Walk a hillside estate on the park boundary with tasting.
How to get to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Nyungwe Forest National Park sits in Rwanda. It pairs well with Volcanoes National Park, Kigali Genocide Memorial, Nyamirambo, so you can group them on the same day.
Tips for your visit
Related things to do here include Chimpanzee tracking, Canopy walkway, Tea estate visit.
Nyungwe Forest National Park FAQ
Where is Nyungwe Forest National Park?
Nyungwe Forest National Park is in Rwanda.
What is near Nyungwe Forest National Park?
Nearby places include Volcanoes National Park, Kigali Genocide Memorial, Nyamirambo, Musanze Caves.
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