NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK
Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda’s largest national park covering 1,019 square kilometers, protects one of Africa’s oldest and most biodiverse montane rainforests. Located in southwestern Rwanda, this ancient forest is estimated to be over 10,000 years old and serves as a watershed for the Nile and Congo river systems.
Highlights:
- Home to 13 primate species including chimpanzees
- Over 310 bird species, including 29 Albertine Rift endemics
- 1,068 plant species with 200+ orchid varieties
- Spectacular canopy walkway (the first in East Africa)
- Pristine waterfalls and hiking trails
- Critical water catchment area
- One of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots
Best Time to Visit: May to September (dry season) for easier trekking
Itineraries
“Canopy Walk & Primate Adventure”
- 5:00 AM – Early departure from Kigali (4-hour scenic drive)
- 9:00 AM – Arrive at park headquarters, registration and briefing
- 9:30 AM – Begin canopy walkway experience (50 meters high, 160 meters long)
- 11:00 AM – Guided forest walk on Igishigishigi Trail
- 12:30 PM – Lunch at Nyungwe Forest Lodge or packed lunch
- 2:00 PM – Colobus monkey tracking in the forest
- 4:00 PM – Kamiranzovu waterfall hike
- 5:30 PM – Departure to Kigali
- 9:30 PM – Arrival in Kigali
Package Includes: Park fees, canopy walk, guided walks, lunch, professional guide, transport
