WHAT TO SEE IN NYUNGWE – Nyungwe National Park is a rich and diverse park hosting 13 primate species, over 300 species of colorful birds, more than 100 species of beautiful butterflies, about 70 mammals recorded within the forested park, and numerous plant and tree species.
With all this natural richness, your visit to Nyungwe Forest National Park is a setup for a memorable Rwanda safari experience.
Tourist attractions in Nyungwe Forest National Park
Chimpanzees
These endangered species are the most sought after in Nyungwe Forest National Park and can be seen in their natural habitat during the guided chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe Forest and Cyamudongo Forest.
Different Primate Species in Nyungwe Forest National Park
The national park houses 13 different primate species that visitors can get a chance to see during their exploration of the park on different activities like forest walks and black and white colobus monkey trekking.
The primate species include Dent’s mona monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, Hamlyn’s monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, Angolan colobus monkeys, golden monkeys, Ruwenzori colobus, silver monkeys, and chimpanzees.
The Rich Birdlife in Nyungwe Forest
The birdlife in Nyungwe Forest National Park is made up of over 300 different species, including Albertine Rift endemics, making Nyungwe a top birding safari destination in Rwanda.
Notable birds of Nyungwe Forest include handsome francolin, Kungwe apalis, great blue turaco, Chapin’s flycatcher, mountain sooty boubou, Archer’s robin chat, Rwenzori double-collared warbler, long-tailed cuckoo, purple-throated sunbird, yellow-eyed black flycatcher, grey-chested kakamega, Ruwenzori nightjar, Shelley’s crimson wing, red-collared mountain babbler, and many more.
Mammals in Nyungwe Forest National Park
There are about 70 known mammals in Nyungwe Forest National Park, which include giant forest hogs, bushbucks, duikers, bush pigs, serval cats, and the Congo clawless otter.
Some of these mammals are rarely seen.
Canopy Walk
This one-of-a-kind suspended walkway over the treetops of Nyungwe Forest is a sight to see and experience.
It is suspended about 70 meters off the forest ground.
Get a bird’s-eye view of Nyungwe Forest National Park while on the canopy walkway.
Nyungwe Forest National Park is an excellent destination for lovers of nature and primates.
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