Nyungwe Forest National Park Safari Guide

Nyungwe Forest National Park protects one of the oldest rainforests in Africa — a mountain forest that has survived since the last Ice Age and now shelters an extraordinary array of biodiversity. Spanning 1,020 square kilometres of steep-sided hills and deep valleys, Nyungwe is the largest remaining tract of montane forest in East or Central Africa.

The park is home to 13 primate species, with habituated chimpanzees providing the headline tracking experience. Unlike the relatively brief gorilla encounters, chimp tracking can involve covering significant distances as the groups move through the canopy, making for an active and exhilarating experience. Troops of Ruwenzori colobus monkeys — sometimes over 300 animals in a single group — are among the largest primate gatherings in Africa.

The Igishigishigi Canopy Walkway is a 200-metre suspension bridge strung 50 metres above the forest floor, offering a bird's-eye perspective on the canopy ecosystem. Walking through the mist-shrouded treetops as sunbirds flash past and hornbills call from the canopy is one of Rwanda's most memorable experiences.