Nyungwe National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in Rwanda
About Nyungwe National Park
Nyungwe rainforest is in southwestern Rwanda bordering Burundi along the south with Lake Kivu and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. It is 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 is one of the sources of the Nile. The National Park was established in 2004 and covers an area of approximately 970 km² of rainforest, bamboo, grassland, swamps, and bogs. The nearest town is Cyangugu, 54 km to the west. Mount Bigugu is within the park boundaries. Important to Rwanda and the world for its biodiversity, beauty, and natural resources, today Nyungwe is a protected area. Nyungwe forest is hundreds of thousands of years old. People’s presence in Nyungwe dates back at least 50,
Where to Eat in Nyungwe National Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Peak Hotel -Bushenyi
Where to Stay in Nyungwe National Park
- 🏨Nyungwe Nziza Ecolodge
- 🏨Rushel Kivu Resort
Nyungwe National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including: