Nyungwe National Park Holidays

With primeval forests draped in an ethereal blanket of cloud, thundering waterfalls fed by ancient wetlands and such a profusion of flora and fauna that the phrase ‘exceptional biodiversity’ seems a ridiculous understatement, Nyungwe is a vision of paradise for any nature lover. One celebrated zoologist described this mountainous national park on Rwanda’s south-western corner as ‘Africa’s Galapagos Islands’, and it’s hard to disagree. 

Primate tracking on foot through the forest – there are not only chimpanzees but a dozen other species – is only one of the breathtaking adventures sure to create an indelible impression. The canopy, which you can get a monkey’s-eye view of thanks to a treetop suspended walkway, thrums with life waiting to be spotted: jewel-bright butterflies, birds in every hue and all manner of scurrying mammals. And back at ground level, there’s a profusion of plants of all shapes and sizes, from centuries-old tree ferns to more than 140 types of orchids. 

Navigate this natural wonderland with the help of our Rwanda experts who can arrange a tailor-made stay complete with stylish lodges and unforgettable experiences.

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Learn the secrets of Rwandan tea

Learn the secrets of tea processing, from leaf to cup, on a guided tour of the on-site plantation. Nyungwe House has its own tea estate, Gisakura, which is owned and run by the local community. During the one-hour tour, you will learn how the popular black tea is made. You’ll get to pick the leaves and have a tasting session as you enjoy views over the lime-green tea fields, stretching to the rainforest and mountains beyond.

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