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Wildebeest migration experience on Africa vacation

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GORILLAS

Luxury & affordable gorilla trekking safari

Mountain gorillas & primates safaris

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lioness

Africa's Big 5 & wilderness game drives

Experience the strength of the wild

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CHIMPANZEES

Chimpanzee tracking, golden monkeys & birding experiences

Engage the African jungle tales

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Water rafting- Source of the Nile

Source of the River Nile experience & Murchison water falls

Water rafting- Bungee jumping- kayaking

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Nyungwe forest national park; Chimpanzee tracking, Canopy walk & birding

Nyungwe forest national park safari

Nyungwe forest is Africa’s oldest tropical rainforest located in southern Rwanda, and is rich in biodiversity and spectacularly beautiful. A quarter of all Africa’s primates, 13 species, are found here, including the common chimpanzee. Nyungwe forest national park is also a birder’s paradise with around 300 recorded species, nearly 30 of which are endemic to the Albertine rift region with several plant species such as orchids. In 2021, 1,277 hectares of indigenous forest regeneration was assisted through the removal of non-native plants. With plenty of rainfall, Nyungwe forest is also the major catchment area in Rwanda and supplies water to 70% of the country.

A ridge running through the forest forms a watershed between the drainage systems of the Nile and Congo . A spring on the slopes of Mt. Bigugu is said to be the furthest source of the Nile, the world’s longest river.

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Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest national park

Nyungwe forest national park is home to chimpanzees as well a host of monkeys -colobus, golden, L’hoest, owl faced, dent’s, blue and vervet – alongside olive baboons as well as the nocturnal potto and bush-babies. Sociable creatures, chimpanzees live in extended communities and move around every day, foraging for food and occasionally hunting smaller mammals. They build fresh nests in the trees each night.

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Nyungwe forest national park safari packages

Nyungwe national park Chimpanzee tracking Canopy walk & birding

3 DAYS NYUNGWE EXPERIENCE

Chimpanzee tracking, waterfalls, birding, canopy walks, nature walks, tree species, hiking, bee keeping, reptiles, butterflies, scenery watch.

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Nyungwe national park Chimpanzee tracking Canopy walk & birding

10 DAYS NYUNGWE- RWANDA SAFARI

Chimpanzee tracking, birding, lake Kivu, Gorilla & golden monkey trekking, wildlife

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Nyungwe forest national park

6 DAYS NYUNGWE- AKAGERA SAFARI

Chimpanzee tracking, birding, Africa's big 5, wildlife, canopy walk, waterfalls and nature walks.

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Nyungwe national park Chimpanzee tracking Canopy walk & birding

23 DAYS NYUNGWE- RWANDA- UGANDA- KENYA SAFARI

Chimpanzee, birding, golden monkeys & Gorilla trekking, Murchison falls, source of the Nile, Great migration, white sand beaches.

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African Nubian giraffes

15 DAYS NYUNGWE- RWANDA- UGANDA SAFARI

Chimpanzees, canopy walks, birding, primates, waterfalls, Gorilla trekking, Africa's big 5, source of the Nile, Lake Victoria, wildlife, hotsprings.

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Nyungwe national park Chimpanzee tracking Canopy walk & birding

10 DAYS NYUNGWE- RWANDA BIRDING SAFARI

Birding, chimpanzee, Gorilla trekking, golden monkeys, Africa's big 5, city tour, culture and tradition, art and crafts, nature walks, boat cruises.

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Activities done in Nyungwe forest national park

  • Birding/ Bird watching; The bird watching in Nyungwe forest national park is among the Africa’s top birding destinations with 322 bird species including red-collared Babbler and other Albertine Rift endemic species. Butterflies are also a common sight with at least 120 species.
  • Canopy walk experience; Three suspension bridges, 70 meters above the forest floor and spanning more than 120 meters long, will provide you with unparalleled views of the rainforest and mist-covered hills in the distance. The walkway is accessible from the Igishigishigi trail, and visitors are accompanied by guides.
  • Hiking & waterfall trails; Nyungwe forest national park has 15 trails to take in the stunning ancient forests, rugged landscapes, waterfalls and biodiversity of animals and  avian species. For stunning waterfalls, hikers have two options; the approximately 17 meter high Kamiranzovu waterfall is the park’s biggest and joins the river towards lake Kivu. Experience the Ndambarare waterfall by a leisurely walk through the flat terrain of the tea fields, followed by a romp through a lush forest.
  • Nature & community walks; There are a variety of local community experiences that can make your visit to Nyungwe forest a special one. They include making handcrafts, tea plantation tours and picking, bee-keeping and honey making. These experiences are offered by those living around the park, residents who contribute much to Rwanda’s conservation.
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Best time to visit Nyungwe forest national park

Nyungwe forest national park is visited throughout the year round with the dry seasons being a better time than the wet seasons. During the dry seasons (June to September and December to March) the tracking and hiking trails are dry and easy to walk over. During the wet seasons studded hiking boots, raincoats and walking sticks would help to easy maneuver over the wet trails in the forest while tracking chimpanzees and birding.

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How to get to Nyungwe forest national park

Nyungwe forest national park is located in southern Rwanda and can only be accessed by road on a 4-5 hours drive from Rwanda’s capital city Kigali.

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Lodges where to stay while at Nyungwe forest national park

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One & only Nyungwe

One & Only Nyungwe house is a luxury staycation destination in Nyungwe forest national park. One & Only gives the best serene safari staycation experience while out in Nyungwe forest for a chimpanzee tracking tour.

One & Only Nyungwe house has its rates starting from $2,540 for a low season and $3,770 for high per person.

Nyungwe Nziza lodge

Nyungwe Nziza lodge is located at -2.53055° S. 29.40811° E in Nyungwe forest national park have the park’s best sightings and serene feeling of the forest. While ay Nyungwe Nziza lodge, you will be able to access all park activities like chimpanzee tracking, bird watching, canopy walks, hiking and much more.

Nyungwe Nziza lodge offers safari staycation options from single occupants to families of up to 6 people with rates starting from $90- $200 per person.

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Nyungwe top view hill lodge

Located at -2.43180° S, 29.08985° E, Nyungwe Top view hill lodge is a mid-range to luxury safari staycation lodge while on a chimpanzee tracking safari in Nyungwe forest national park.

Nyungwe top view hill lodge offers a number of staycation room options which are;

  • Single rooms starting at $240
  • Double rooms starting at $354
  • Triple rooms starting at $520
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Chimpanzee lodge

Chimpanzee lodge is located on the park’s outskirts having great sightings overlooking Nyungwe forest as you you enjoy a cool natural breeze flowing from the tropical forest.

Chimpanzee lodge offers along its amenities different staycation options such as;

  • Single rooms starting at $244
  • Double/ twin rooms starting at $452
  • Triple rooms starting at $723
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