Nyungwe is surely one of the world’s most beautiful and pristine mountain rain forests. It’s believed to be one of Africa’s oldest forests, staying green even through the Ice Age, which explains its diversity, that covers over 10,000 square kilometers.
Nyungwe rain forest is also probably the best preserved montane rain forest in Central Africa. Located in south-western Rwanda, at the border with Burundi, to the south, and Lake Kivu and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, it also lies in the watershed between the basin of the river Congo to the west and the basin of the river Nile to the east. From the east side of the Nyungwe forest comes also one of the branches of the Nile sources. Then, Nyungwe Forest National Park was established in the year 2004 ( 970 kms) and includes a vast diverse landscape areas of bamboo, grasslands, swamps and bogs. The nearest town from this magnificent forest is the Rusizi town and one can also catch glimpse of Mount Bigugu within the park border areas.
Home to habituated chimpanzees and 12 other primates species (including a 400-strong troop of habituated Ruwenzori Black & White Colobus), it’s also a birder’s paradise as there are over 300 bird species to check out here, including 16 endemics. This forest is further home to 75 different species of mammals.
Therefore, this majestic rain forest is filled with tons of nature and wildlife experiences and attractions for you to emerge yourself in. Hiking or even biking in the beautiful terrain, tracking the famous chimpanzees, experiencing the canopy walk, witnessing beautiful birds, relaxing by waterfalls are just a glimpse of activities that Nyungwe offers.
Tranquillity, Joy, breathing purely natural air, discovering a new world are the rewards of an adventure to this great forest.
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