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Nyungwe Forest National Park
(Rwanda)
Nyungwe Forest National Park is one of the best places in the world to study and watch a range of different primate species, including the common chimpanzee and baboon and the rarer Hamlyn’s monkey and mangabey.
Nyungwe Forest, whilst easily accessible, is huge and possibly the largest swathe of montane forest left in east or central Africa. The park occupies a region of rainforest, swamp, long grasslands and bamboo in southwest Rwanda.
The wildlife, as expected, is very diverse. There are 13 different primate species in the park as well as 85 recorded mammal species. The forests canopy rises high and conceals a prolific bird and plant life among the ebony, mahogany and tree fern.
In and around Nyungwe Forest
Game viewing is on foot. Chimpanzee tracking is very popular and highly recommended. Forest or mountain walks, as well as birding safaris, are also popular.
Accommodation in Nyungwe Forest National Park (Rwanda)
Gisakura Guesthouse is just two kms from Nyungwe Forest Park and is the only lodge in the area.
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