Nyungwe Forest National Park
One of Africa's oldest and most biodiverse montane rainforests — chimpanzee tracking, a spectacular canopy walkway, and 13 primate species.
Highlights
Best Time to Visit
June to September for driest forest conditions. Chimpanzee tracking is available year-round but success rates are higher in the dry season when chimps are more predictable. The canopy walkway is best enjoyed on clear mornings.
Budget Guide
Chimpanzee tracking $90/person. Canopy walkway $60/person. Colobus monkey tracking $60/person. Park entry $40/adult/day. One&Only Nyungwe House $1,000-3,000/night. Mid-range lodges $80-300/night. Budget guesthouses in Nyamagabe from $20-50/night.
Getting There
5 hours from Kigali by road (stunning scenic drive). Can be combined with a visit to Butare (Huye) cultural museums. The park straddles the Congo-Nile watershed along Rwanda's southwestern border with Burundi.
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