Nyungwe Forest National Park is one of Africa’s oldest and best-preserved montane rainforests, located in southwestern Rwanda, bordering Burundi. Renowned for its rich biodiversity, primates, and canopy walk, Nyungwe is a premier destination for eco-tourism, primate tracking, and birdwatching.
Location: Southwestern Rwanda, between Lake Kivu and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Size: Approximately 1,019 km²
Established: 2004
Distance from Kigali: About 5–6 hours’ drive