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Stories, guides, and insights from the heart of Rwanda's wild landscapes.
The colobus monkey trek in Nyungwe is the lightest, most joyful wildlife experience in Rwanda: giant black-and-white troops, spectacular leaping, and no permit lottery.
READ MORE eastGo beyond the one-hour trek: the chimpanzee habituation experience in Nyungwe offers a full day inside the daily life of a wild chimpanzee community. Here is how it works.
READ MORE eastChimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe runs year-round, but the seasons shape your experience in real ways. Here is a month-by-month guide to picking your window.
READ MORE eastNyungwe National Park is home to around thirteen primate species, from chimpanzees and giant colobus troops to shy L'Hoest's monkeys. Here is the full cast of Rwanda's monkey capital.
READ MORE eastGorillas or chimpanzees? Both treks are among the best wildlife experiences in Africa, but they differ in cost, terrain, effort and atmosphere. Here is how to choose.
READ MORE eastEverything you need to know about chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe National Park: the habituated groups, what a tracking morning feels like, permit prices, when to go and how to book.
READ MORE eastSuspended about 70 metres above the forest floor, the Nyungwe canopy walkway carries you across a rainforest gorge at the level of the treetops. Here is how to plan the crossing.
READ MORE eastNyungwe is one of Africa's oldest rainforests, and its network of marked trails leads to waterfalls, a canopy walkway, swamp forests and the park's highest summit. Here is how to plan your walking days.
READ MORE eastBeneath the Virunga volcanoes lies a network of dark lava tubes known as the Musanze Caves. A ranger-led walk reveals cold tunnels, bat roosts and the deep geology of Rwanda's volcano country.
READ MORE eastRwanda's smooth roads, cool mountain air and endless green hills make it one of Africa's great cycling destinations. This guide covers the Congo Nile Trail, the best routes, bike hire and when to ride.
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