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NYUNGWE
National Park
Size: More than 1,000 square kilometres,
Location: Three hours South West of Kigali.
Best Time: Wet Season (March to May).
To Do: Chimpanzee trekking, nature walks, bird watching,
Canopy Walk, hiking, and cultural activites.
Known For: Chimpanzees..
Known For: Mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.
Located in the south of Rwanda, Nyun- NYUNGWE ACTIVITIES
gwe National Park is a primate play-
ground alive with life. From its iconic Nature walk - 7 different trails
chimpanzees to the other primate
species such as colobus monkeys and wide- Ranging in length from two hours all the
eyed bushbabies, Nyungwe is one of the way up to thirteen hours, each of Nyungwe’s
world’s premier places to see primates in nature walks boasts something different to
their natural habitat. see or do along the way. Whether you take
the Mahogany Trail and relax by a waterfall
Nyungwe is a fascinating place to explore as or the Irebero Trail for its stunning views
well, with activities such as canopy walks (the of distantLake Kivu, each of these trails is a
only one of its kind in East Africa), distinct adventure.
waterfall walks cultural tours, and more to
occupy inquisitive visitors. Other primates
The famous Nyungwe Forest Lodge is a While the park is most famous for its chim-
particular drawcard, offering both luxury and panzee population, there are in fact 13
serenity within the national park. Surround- species of primates who dwell within the
ed by a stunning tea plantation and with park.You can also spot Colobus Monkeys,
all of the luxury trimmings, the lodge is an L’Hoest’s Monkeys, and the rare Owl-Faced
attraction all of its own. Monkey within the park.Colobus Monkeys
can be seen while on a guided walk, while
the other species can be spotted by the lucky
explorer on one of the park’s wilder nature
walks.