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Gishwati-Mukura Chimpanzee Trek

Gishwati-Mukura National Park, Rwanda

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About this experience

Gishwati-Mukura is one of Rwanda’s newest national parks, protecting two forest fragments being restored after years of clearance. Guided walks in Gishwati follow a small chimpanzee community, with opportunities to see golden monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys and forest birds.

Visitor numbers are tiny, and walks often include community projects that support the forest’s recovery.

Highlights

  • Small, rarely visited chimp community
  • Forest restoration story
  • Other primates and birds

Good to know

Best for
Off-the-beaten-track primate lovers
When to go
Year-round; the drier months are easier.
Practical note
Sightings are less predictable than in Nyungwe. Book through the park.

Where to experience it

Shishi arranges this experience in Rwanda, around Gishwati-Mukura National Park, only when season and logistics support it honestly.

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