Nyungwe Forest, Montane rainforest and national park in southwestern Rwanda
The forest spans 1,019 square kilometers across diverse ecosystems, including rainforests, bamboo groves, grasslands, swamps, and mountain bogs at altitudes reaching 3,000 meters.
Belgium established Nyungwe as a forest reserve in 1933, and Rwanda designated it as a national park in 2004 to protect its natural resources.
Rangers from local communities guide visitors through thirteen primate species habitats while sharing traditional knowledge about forest plants and wildlife behaviors.
Three reception centers at Kitabi, Uwinka, and Gisakura provide visitor services, with 130 kilometers of marked trails connecting different sections of the park.
Nyungwe Forest contains water sources flowing into both the Nile and Congo river systems, supplying 75 percent of Rwanda's water resources.
Location: Rwanda
Location: Southern Province
Inception: 2004
GPS coordinates: -2.47839,29.19983
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:30
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