The oldest tropical forest conservancy in Africa, teeming with primates and photogenic wildlife
Centred around one of the oldest rainforests in Africa, Nyungwe Forest National Park is a lush mountainous area that is teeming with wildlife and is rich in biodiversity. The park is home to a small population of chimpanzees, as well as L’Hoest’s monkeys, which are endemic to the Albertine Rift. Nyungwe has more than 75 known mammal species, 322 bird species, and 1.068 plant species, including 140 types of orchids. Visitors can enjoy a variety of walking and hiking trails to explore, taking in the stunning natural beauty of the rainforest-like surroundings.