Gishwati-Mukura National Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in Rwanda,

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Gishwati-Mukura National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Rwanda; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Gishwati Mukura National Park, located in Rwanda's Western Province, offers a remarkable natural experience in one of Central Africa's last remaining montane rainforests. Spanning 3,558 hectares across Ngororero and Rutsiro districts, the park is home to diverse flora, with over 60 tree species and 84 bird species, making it a haven for nature lovers. The park consists of two distinct forests—Gishwati and Mukura—that were once fragmented by deforestation and illegal activities but have now been unified under conservation efforts. Gishwati, with its established hiking trails and waterfalls, is particularly known for its population of eastern chimpanzees, while Mukura is still under development but holds potential for future eco-tourism activities. The park, which officially opened to the public in 2020, is part of ongoing efforts to restore and protect the region's unique biodiversity and is a significant step toward preserving Rwanda's montane rainforest ecosystem.

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Reviews of Gishwati-Mukura

Max

5
Reviewed: 2024-08-25

Gishwati is an extremely beautiful place. Even though being relatively small, it brings an astonishing atmosphere and is worth every dollar. Just watching the fog collect and go, change and wander is activity enough. The staff, food and accommodation are perfect! To book, you just text or phone the parks coordinator. They where very happy to help me!
My Phone

2
Reviewed: 2024-06-27

It's currently NOT possible to visit the National Park without having slept with their accommodation (which books out!). Such a shame.
Autumn Ellisor

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-19

Locals know this place is great for seeing wildlife, and even primates. But there is also an amazing hike to a waterfall near the center of Gishwati that you absolutely have to see! One of the most beautiful places on earth, and when you get there you can be completely alone with nature. No other tourists! I love this place. The field house will always feel like a second home. Aimable's food was the best!!
Greg Sachs

5
Reviewed: 2023-02-21

Beautiful scenery, waterfalls, fascinating wildlife sightings including chimpanzees, golden monkeys, many species of birds and butterflies. All yet to be discovered by the tourist masses giving you an authentic national park experience all to your own!
Emile Bniz Niyibizi

5
Reviewed: 2017-08-29

The park gives a view of the beautiful hills in greenish color as there are covered by trees and grasses