#1.NYUNGWE National Park
Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda is a biodiversity hotspot with over 1,100 plant species, 85 mammal species, 345 bird species, and 43 reptile species. Nyungwe became a National Park in 2004 as Rwanda sought to increase its tourism beyond the country’s mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park, and is certainly worthy of its status because of its spectacular biodiversity. The heart of Nyungwe Forest is like a scene from a fairy tale. Tall old mahoganies, ebonies and giant tree ferns tower above you, whilst orchids and other epiphytes cling to every branch. Brightly coloured birds flit around, butterflies are everywhere, and walking quietly you may even encounter larger forest residents, including a variety of primates for which Nyungwe National Park is renowned. To get a real sense of the scale of Nyungwe, try East Africa’s highest canopy walk with a metal bridge suspended 50 metres above the forest. It’s not for the vertiginous but the views of Nyungwe sprawled out below are unforgettable.
Discover the enchanting beauty of Rwanda, where verdant landscapes meet towering mountains and shimmering lakes. Lose yourself in the lush rainforests, home to endangered mountain gorillas, and marvel at the vibrant colors of tropical flora. Experience the serenity of tranquil lakeshores and the thrill of spotting diverse wildlife in its natural habitat. Whether trekking through misty forests or gazing upon rolling hills dotted with tea plantations, Rwanda's beauty captivates the soul at every turn.
#2.VISIT RWANDA
1.Birds The birds in Nyungwe Forest National Park are spectacular. Around 310 species reside here, although as in most tropical forests, you’ll have to look hard for them. Giant hornbills, great blue turacos and red-breasted sparrowhawks are amongst the specials, of which 27 are endemic to this section of the Albertine Rift Valley.
2.Canopy walkway: Nyungwe national park, you will also come across the canopy walkway which is accessed after hiking the igishigishigi trail in the park. The canopy walkway in the park will give you the opportunity to see a number of attractions while participating in the canopy walk, for instance, a number of primate species like vervet monkey, black and white colobus monkeys, Mona Monkey, olive baboon, red tailed monkeys, Vervet Monkey, L'hoest's Monkey, silver monkey and a number of bird species like blue turaco, Ross's turaco, coqui Francolin, long-tailed cisticola, bubbling cisticola, Miombo wren warbler, Chubb's cisticola, handsome francolin, Ruwenzori Turaco and also exceptional views of the park from an ariel view where you will also have a chance to see lake kivu
3.Hiking Trails Over 130 kilometres of hiking routes have been created in Nyungwe Forest National Park, allowing visitors to explore its interior and its fascinating habitats. Walking in Nyungwe is excellent, with trails lasting from one to eight hours. The beautifully named Igishigishigi Trail is one of the shortest hikes yet includes East Africa’s highest canopy walk with spectacular views across Nyungwe Forest, while the 6 hour Bigugu Trail leads you to the highest mountain in the Park at 2950m.
4.Tea Plantations: During your Rwanda tour, when you choose to visit Nyungwe National Park, you will have the chance to visit tea plantations that is Gisakura and Gisovu tea estate where you have will have the opportunity to know how to harvest tea, how to process tea among other tea processing activities that can be carried for consumption and at the end of your tour at the tea estates, you will get to taste the processed tea.
