Nyungwe forest istropical montane forest (980 km²), contiguous with the Kibira National Park in Burundi. Combined, these two protected areas form the largest block of forest in east Africa rangingbetween 1,500 and 2,300 metres in altitude. This forest is important for itsendemic species and it has a high diversity of primate species with 13 species recorded for the forest. Of particular interest are the large social groups of Angolan Colobus (Colobus angolensis), which may number over 400...

Rwanda is a sultry land of inland lakes, rain forests and rolling hills.It is well-knownfor its opportunities to trek Mountain Gorillas, which are found in theVolcanoes National Park (Parc National des Volcans). This park lies on theborder of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).Mountain Gorillas of which there are estimated to be650 extant indivuals of which about 350 arein Rwanda -making the Ginsenyi area home to the highest concentration of mountain gorillas in their natural...

For some this is the most thrilling and moving wildlife experience to be had - treking to visit and spend an hour of one's life withour spectacular cousins onthe lush slopes of the Virungas. This tour ends at Lake Kivu in Gisenyi. There are boat trips to the nearby Primus Brewery to help you relax after allyour activity. To the south of the town is the 100m high waterfall, Les Chutes de Ndaba which will take your breath away, as will the 3470m high Nyiragongo volcano, visible from where you are...

Tracking these majestic beaststhrough the lush vegetation of the Virunga mountains remains without question the most moving wildlife experience to be had. You also have a night at Gisenyi on Lake Kivu. Boat trips to the nearby Primus Brewery to help relax after allyour activity can be arranged. To the south of the town is the 100m high waterfall, Les Chutes de Ndaba which will take your breath away, as will the 3470m high Nyiragongo volcano, visible from where you are in Gisenyi.

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