Nyungwe National Park animals Rwanda. Among the attractions in nyungwe National Park Rwanda include animals. Different animals in nyungwe National Park found across the park are most sought after by travelers who visit Rwanda on Rwanda wildlife safaris. The different Nyungwe National Park animals are indeed diverse ranging from mammals to primates which are most sought after by travelers who visit Rwanda.

Nyungwe National Park is located in the southwestern part of Rwanda, famous for her “rolling hills” which you would enjoy while on a road drive to the different national parks in Rwanda. Nyungwe National Park borders Burundi, as Lake Kivu in the south and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the west. Nyungwe Forest National Park lies between the River Nile in the East and the Congo River in the West.

Established in 2004, Nyungwe National Park covers about 980 square kilometers of great biodiversity of especially grassland, swamps, bamboo, bogs and so much more.

There are so many animals in Nyungwe National Park that travelers can get to see while on a Rwanda safari tour in Nyungwe National Park Rwanda. The different Nyungwe National Park animals are in the Albertine Rift montane forest. The Nyungwe National Park animals include the Angola Colobus Monkey, Olive Baboon, Red tailed Monkey, Ruwenzori Colobus, L’Hoest’s Monkey, Grey-Cheeked Mangabey, Silver Monkey, Dent’s Monkey, Vervet Monkey, and Chimpanzees are the primates in Nyungwe National Park. It is chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park that most travelers look to encounter while on a Nyungwe Primate Safari. Chimpanzee trekking is the most done activity in Nyungwe National Park.

Apart from primates in Nyungwe, there are other animals in Nyungwe National Park that travelers can see while on a Rwanda primate safari tour. Other Nyungwe National Park animals to look out for include duikers, golden cats, impalas, buffalos, Giant Forest hogs, carnival genet, Congo Clawless, Mongoose, serval cat, western tree hyrax, among so many others.

These Nyungwe National Park animals can be seen while on different activities in Nyungwe National Park. Different activities in Nyungwe National Park include canopy walk, chimpanzee trekking, monkey trekking and forest walks or hiking.

Chimpanzee Trekking

Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park is the most sought after safari activity in Nyungwe National Park that travelers do while on their Nyungwe National Park safari. Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park Rwanda sees travelers following on foot the chimpanzees in the park as they move from one tree branch to another. Chimpanzees share the same DNA with humans, about 98% DNA making them quite susceptible to humane infections that there are a number of chimpanzee trekking rules to follow while chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park, including among others keeping a distance of at least 7 meters away from the chimpanzees. Once travelers encounter the chimpanzees, they are allowed up to 1 hour only with the chimpanzees watching them go about their life of feeding, grooming, playing and so much more.

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Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe

Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park is done in the company of park rangers who are more knowledgeable about the park and the chimpanzees. Be sure to have chimpanzee trekking permit to be allowed to do chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park.

Canopy Walk

A Nyungwe National Park canopy walk is one of the unique activities in Rwanda that travelers get to experience. While on a Nyungwe National Park canopy walk, you would get to look out for various animals in the park including different monkey species, as well as various birds in Nyungwe National Park.

Monkey Trekking

Apart from chimpanzees, travelers can also embark on monkey trekking for an opportunity to spot out the different monkey species in Nyungwe national Park.

Forest Walks/Hiking

For travelers after hiking experiences whilst seeing different animals in Nyungwe National Park, then this is an activity to look put for, you will be greatly rewarded.

Apart from Nyungwe National Park animals, there are other attractions in Nyungwe National Park that travelers can enjoy and look out for while on a Rwanda safari tour in Nyungwe Park. Other attractions in Nyungwe National Park include birds, plants, flowers, butterflies and so much more. Look out therefor for different attractions while on your Nyungwe national park safari any time of the year.

Nyungwe National Park can be visited all throughout the year and the different Nyungwe National Park animals can still be spotted. Get in touch with a reputable tour operator to help you create an amazing Rwanda safari tour visiting Nyungwe National Park just to see the different Nyungwe National Park animals especially chimpanzees. A 2 Days Nyungwe National Park safari is one of the Rwanda safari tours to look out for an opportunity to see the different animals in Nyungwe including chimpanzees.

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