Nyungwe National Park
Facts and practical information
The Nyungwe Forest is located in southwestern Rwanda, on the border with Burundi, where it is contiguous with the Kibira National Park to the south, and Lake Kivu and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. The Nyungwe rainforest is probably the best preserved montane rainforest in Central Africa. It is located in the watershed between the basin of the river Congo to the west and the basin of the river Nile to the east. From the east side of the Nyungwe forest comes also one of the branches of the Nile sources. ()
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Wildlife
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Chimpanzee
Chimpanzees, scientifically known as Pan troglodytes, are a captivating species of great apes native to tropical Africa. Recognized in four confirmed subspecies, these primates are among our closest relatives. Covered in coarse black hair, they are both larger and more...
Mammals
L'hoest's Monkey
L'Hoest's monkey, also known as the mountain monkey, is an intriguing primate species inhabiting the upper eastern Congo Basin. These monkeys thrive in mountainous forest regions and typically form small, female-dominated groups.
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Golden monkey
The golden monkey is an intriguing species of Old World monkey that inhabits the Virunga volcanic mountains of Central Africa. These striking creatures can be found in national parks across Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mammals
Common chimpanzee
Chimpanzees, often referred to simply as chimps, are fascinating great apes native to tropical Africa. These remarkable creatures are our closest living relatives, sharing the genus Pan with bonobos. They live in complex social groups typically led by males...
Mammals
Hamlyn's (Owl-faced) Monkey
The Hamlyn's monkey, also known as the owl-faced monkey, is a rare and captivating species of Old World monkey that inhabits the bamboo and primary rainforests of the Congo. Due to its elusive nature, much about this monkey remains shrouded in mystery, with only a...
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