Look for birds, chimps and more on a thrilling canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest

The canopy walkway in Nyungwe Forest National Park is a narrow suspension bridge that climbs around 50 m (164 ft) above the forest floor at its highest point. And it's roughly 160 m (525 ft) long.

A distant view of the walkway emerging between the treetops

The walkway is very secure

Nyungwe Forest has a stellar cast of primates, clocking in at 13 species!

A L'Hoest's monkey on a hillside in Nyungwe Forest NP

Chimps are one of the star attractions at Nyungwe Forest

When walking the forest floor or along the canopy walkway, be sure to keep your eyes open for the following stunners, among others:

There's no mistaking an Angola monkey!

Visitors to Nyungwe Forest often see black-and-white colobus monkeys

Nyungwe Forest was made for birdwatching!

An archer's ground robin spotted in Nyungwe Forest

The park's diverse birds include many forest-dwelling birds, waterbirds and migratory species. Of especial note are the following birds which are endemic to the Albertine Rift Valley:

A black-and-white casques hornbill

Other exciting and notable birds to look for during your canopy walk or when on the ground are:

Here's a small gallery of some other bird beauties that have been captured on film in Nyungwe Forest National Park ...

A lanner falcon

An Ayre's eagle

A regal sunbird

A white-eyed slaty flycatcher

A white-headed wood hoopoe

Pied crows (always an easy spot within Nyungwe Forest NP)

Nyungwe Forest isn't just biologically rich in terms of primates and birds – it's also home to many other exciting wildlife species, both large and small, predator and prey.

African forest elephants

Some of the mammals to look for when visiting Nyungwe Forest National Park, whether on the canopy walkway or on a hike or safari drive, are:

A red forest duiker spotted in Nyungwe Forest National Park

Nyungwe Forest National Park sits in the southwestern portion of Rwanda, about a five-hour drive from the international airport in the capital of Kigali.

The park is near the border with Burundi to the south and Lake Kivu to the west. It covers a significant portion of the Nyungwe Rainforest, thereby helping to protect the latter's rich biodiversity.

A dusky crimsonwing spotted in the park

In a word: sublime.

A view of Nyungwe Forest's thick and beautiful canopy

Nyungwe Forest National Park consists of gorgeous tropical rainforest (as well as grasslands and swamps) that's sometimes bathed in sunshine, at other times covered in mist or rain.

A misty morning view of the canopy

The canopy walkway is naturally one of the very best ways to appreciate the beauty of the park's rainforest, as it lets you climb above the treetops for incredible, panoramic views. So let us know if you'd like any help arranging to visit this utterly beautiful corner of Rwanda!