4.8(1,210)
Nyungwe Forest
Southern & Western Provinces
Ancient rainforest, canopy walks and chimpanzees.
The place
Rwanda's south-west, about 5–6 hours from Kigali, near the Burundi border.
A little history
One of Africa's oldest mountain rainforests, a national park since 2004 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2023.
The vibe
Lush, misty and magical.
What it costs
Canopy walk ~$60. Chimpanzee tracking ~$150. Lodges from ~$100 to $1,000+ a night.
The experience
Walk the canopy bridge high above the trees, track chimpanzees at dawn, hike to waterfalls and stroll through tea plantations.
Recommended time: 2–3 days
What travellers say
"Our honeymoon highlight. Standing above the clouds on the canopy walk felt unreal."
"Chimp tracking was muddy and magical. Bring good boots!"