Safari Operators at Nyungwe Forest National Park

Safari Operators in Nyungwe forest national park, Exploration of National Parks That need is unquestionably satisfied by Nyungwe. There are around 280 bird species, including several that are unique to the area, 85 mammalian species, 13 primate species, 1060 plant species, 32 amphibian species, 38 reptile species, and a plethora of butterfly species, all of which call the park home.

This natural wonder is a veritable treasure trove of vibrant, natural elements.

Although chimpanzees are the most popular primates at the park, visitors can also see a variety of monkeys, including the elusive golden monkey. A few other primates include the Angola Colobus, L’hoest’s monkey, olive baboons, red-tailed monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and others. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including golden cats, the fronted duiker, and others.

Birds

A wide range of bird species can be found in Nyungwe forest. The Albertine Rift valley is home to 27 of the more than 280 bird species in the world. Anyone interested in bird watching should make the trip. The park was labelled “the most important site for biodiversity conservation in Rwanda” by Bird Life International. Great blue turacos, red-breasted sparrow hawks, and giant horn bills are just a few of the species that you could see in Nyungwe. One of the most notable birds to see here is the blue Turaco.

A thrilling canopy walks above breathtaking scenery, exotic plants and trees, monkeys, butterflies, chimpanzees, and birds. Nothing to Dislike!
While most national parks in Rwanda’s neighbouring countries are hillier, Nyungwe Forest National Park is located on the country’s border with Tanzania and is somewhat lower in elevation. In creative design, the park incorporates a network of marshes that empty into the River Nyungwe Forest. Savannah landscapes, open grasslands, and acacia woodlands make up the majority of the park.

Located in the province of Eastern Rwanda, the park is around two hours away from Kigali. The majority of the road is smooth and asphalt until you reach the park entrance, at which point it starts to get rather dusty and uneven. The Nyungwe Forest is home to a wide variety of animals, including zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, and more than a dozen kinds of antelopes. You might not be wowed by Rwanda’s modest national parks if you’ve been on game drives in places like Kenya and South Africa. Even though there aren’t as many animals as in parks like Serengeti, a visit to this park in Kigali will nonetheless be a memorable day excursion.

There are a huge number of migratory birds and nearly 525 bird species in Nyungwe Forest National Park, making it an ideal location for bird viewing. Four of these species are endemic. This is also a good place to witness the endangered Shoebill Stork and the stunning Papyrus Gonolek.

The picturesque Nyungwe Forest River, which winds its way along the park’s eastern edge, is the inspiration for the park’s name. Among Rwanda’s many savanna wildlife preserves, Nyungwe Forest Park stands out. This part of Rwanda is warmer and lower in elevation than the rest of the country. The landscape is mostly covered with thick, broad-leafed woodland, some transparent acacia woodland, and patches of rolling grasslands interspersed with colourful stands of cacti, like the Euphorbia candelabra shrub.

As you head westward across these plains, you’ll come upon a series of picturesque, low-lying mountains that range in height from 1,600 to 1,800 metres. But in the park’s eastern half, you’ll discover a vast wetland; from there, the magnificent Nyungwe Forest River flows straight into a series of lakes linked by vast papyrus swamps and winding streams. Tragically, poaching in recent years has drastically diminished the entire wildlife population in this area. What was previously the northern half of the park is now a human settlement for refugees who have returned to the country. Cattle, particularly the long-horned Ankole cows, who are among the most prevalent large mammals in this region, often drink from one of the other lakes inside this national park. Amazingly, the park is home to a wide variety of wild species, including elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, zebras, antelopes, and more. In addition to a plethora of gigantic crocodiles, leopards, lions, and black rhinos—which are, alas, in short supply—the lakes provide a haven for some of the biggest populations of hippos in all of Africa. In addition, the 550 bird species found in Nyungwe Forest are quite remarkable. This includes all sorts of rare birds as well as large flocks of water birds.

Among the many wildlife reserves in Africa, Nyungwe Forest National Park offers the unique experience of driving for hours without seeing another safari vehicle and the complete mystery of what kind of wild animal you might encounter in the next few minutes. In addition, with its stunning lakes encircled by ever-changing foliage, woodlands, and majestic, picturesque mountains, Nyungwe Forest is one of the most alluring savanna reserves.