Nyungwe Forest National Park, renowned for its bird diversity, is among the most ancient rainforests on the African continent. The location of this place is in the southwestern region of Rwanda, in close proximity to Lake Kivu, and shares a border with Burundi to the south. The national park was initially formed as a forest reserve in the 19th century and was then elevated to national park status in 2004. Nyungwe, covering 970 square kilometers, harbors a wide array of wildlife species. This includes 75 mammals like duikers, bush pigs, and giant forest hogs, as well as 13 primate species such as chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black and white Colobus monkeys, dwarf galagos, butterflies, and various others not yet specified.The park in Rwanda is highly regarded as a top bird watching spot, with a remarkable variety of bird species. It is home to more than 310 documented species, including 25 unique to the Albertine Rift region, 11 out of the 23 found in the Guinea-Congo Forest Biomes, Montana Birds, migratory birds, and numerous others. Usually, bird watching in Nyungwe Forest National Park is best done during the early morning or late evening. It is recommended to be accompanied by a knowledgeable bird guide and to follow the well-designed birding trails such as the Karambi trail, Bigugu trail, Gisakuru trail, and others. These routes provide opportunities to observe a variety of bird species, such as the blue turaco, white-tailed flycatcher, Chapin’s chested bee-eater, red-throated alder, and Ruwenzori, among others.