Nyungwe Forest National Park - The Oldest Forest on Earth

Nyungwe Forest National Park – The Oldest Forest on Earth

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Nyungwe Forest National Park – The Oldest Forest on Earth

Tucked away in the south-west corner of Rwanda, Nyungwe Forest is one of the oldest forest on earth, dating back before the last Ice Age. Ranked as Africa’s most important area of forest conservation, it is one of the largest remaining block of montane forests in Africa.

Most famous for its 13 species of primates, Nyungwe is the best place to see chimpanzees in Rwanda.

Extending your Rwanda visit beyond a gorilla safari to Nyungwe will usher you to a unique biosphere of chimpanzees, forest hogs, otters, duikers, civets, elephants, and over 300 bird species.

Along the 50km trails’ network in the forest you also get to see a lot of unique butterfly species, orchids, waterfalls, and panoramic viewing points.

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