Nyungwe National Park

About Nyungwe Forest National Park – Rwanda Chimpanzee Tracking Safari Experience

Covering over 1000 square kilometers, Nyungwe Forest National Park is surely one of the world’s most beautiful and pristine mountain rainforests. It’s believed to be one of Africa’s oldest forests, staying green even through the Ice Age, which explains its diversity.

Home to habituated chimpanzees and 12 other primate species (including a 400-strong troop of habituated Ruwenzori Black & White Colobus), Nyungwe forest park is also a birder’s paradise with over 300 species, including 16 endemics, and is home to 75 different species of mammal.

This majestic rainforest is filled with nature and wildlife experiences for you to emerge yourself in. Hiking or even biking the beautiful terrain, tracking the famous chimpanzees, experiencing the canopy walk, witnessing beautiful birds, relaxing by waterfalls are just a glimpse of activities that the forest offers.

Nyungwe Forest National Park

Sounds and views collaborate to create a one-of-a-kind wildlife experience. Exploring through the forest, travellers will witness the lush green mountains and cooling mist in a landscape that won’t be soon forgotten.

Activities in Nyungwe forest national park include;

  • Chimpanzee Tracking
  • Other Primates
  • Birds
  • Canopy Walkway
  • Hiking Trails
  • Culture
  • Community-based tourism
  • Conservation
  • Vegetation
  • Cultural activities are also available around Nyungwe forest national park.

The home of roughly 400 species of chimpanzeesNyungwe, is home to one of East Africa’s last intact populations and boasts two wild chimp communities that welcome guests (one in Cyamdungo and other around Uwinka).

Thus, it’s not surprising that chimpanzee tracking is a popular activity in Nyungwe (especially when the park’s trees are in full bloom during the summer) as well-trained guides often lead visitors through the park’s forests. And while actually viewing chimpanzees is not guaranteed, you’ll enjoy learning about these creatures and their natural habitats from your guides. But you’ll probably have to get up around 4:00 a.m. to succeed in this very challenging activity as chimps are mostly likely to be seen early in the morning.