Nyungwe Nziza Ecolodge
The Nyungwe Nziza Ecolodge is situated at the entrance of Nyungwe National Park. We have Sixteen double and twin wood cottages and four family wood cottages with a fire place inside. And we...
Starting from
$950PP
Situated in the South West corner of Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park is a lavishly biodiverse mountain rainforest region. This excellent park is believed to be probably the most established rainforest in Africa, evidently staying green even through the Ice Age. The park is home to the chimpanzee, as well as 12 other species of primates. Nyungwe National Park likewise contains more than 300 bird species and 75 vertebrate species. Here, guests might appreciate picturesque hiking or biking safaris, canopy walks, chimpanzee tracking and relaxing by a tranquil waterfall, to name just a few interesting activities.
Mount Bigugu is the park's most elevated point and offers incredible vistas of the surrounding regions. From certain parts of the park, you can see the majestic Lake Kivu, one of Africa's incredible lakes. Surrounded by river Kongo toward the west, and the Nile toward the east, Nyungwe holds 66% of Rwanda's water and makes beautiful environments inside its grasslands, bogs and swamps.
Wildlife7 animals
High SeasonJune to September
Best Time to GoOctober to February
The Nyungwe forest has a wide variety of animal species, focusing on it for protection in Africa. The forest is situated in an area where a few huge biogeographical zones meet and the assortment of terrestrial biomes gives an incredible range of microhabitats for various types of plants and animals.
A total of 85 mammal species have been recorded in Nyungwe Forest, however, most are exceptionally mysterious and rarely experienced. Tracking Nyungwe's habituated chimpanzees is a superb activity in the park. Another feature is the unusually enormous troops of Rwenzori colobus, counting up to 350 individuals. Another 12 primate species are available, including l'Hoest's monkey, dim-cheeked mangabey and red-followed monkey. A few antelope varieties in the park incorporate the mysterious bushbuck and the extremely uncommon endemic race of Weyns' duiker.
The best time for chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe is during the Wet season from October to May as the chimps are easier to locate at that time. In the Dry season, they will endeavour further into the forest interior, making them harder to follow. The Dry season from June to September is best for general hiking, as the paths are simpler to explore.
Nyungwe Forest has more than 275 species recorded and is also perceived as an IBA (Important Bird Area) by Birdlife International. Forest birding is never simple, yet the wide roads going through the parks offer an incredible vantage point into the canopy. Of explicit interest are the numerous Albertine Rift endemics (birds confined to the Albertine Rift). Three birds unrecorded somewhere on the eastern side of the Albertine Rift are the Albertine owlet, red-nabbed windbag and Rockefeller's sunbird.
In Nyungwe Forest, Birding can be done around the year with some admonitions. At the end of the Rainy season, Breeding activity is at the top. From May to June & July to September, many birds are taking care of their fledglings and staying silent. In January & February, they will be vocal again and can be spotted easily. Since most of the birding depends on calls, the Best time to visit is from January to June only. Migratory birds are present from November to April.
Chimpanzee trekking and hiking can be done around the year in Nyungwe Forest. The best time for Chimpanzee trekking & Bird watching is from October to May in Wet Season. For general hiking & Wildlife viewing, the Dry season is preferable, from June to September.
Best Time
October to February
High Season
June to September
Low Season
March to May, October and November
Best Weather
June to September
Worst Weather
March and April