There are several places of interest to explore in the Kivu Belt.

Nyungwe Forest

One of the oldest rainforests in Africa, Nyungwe is located in southwestern part of Rwanda, on the border with Burundi where it is contiguous with Kibira national park to the south and Lake Kivu of DR Congo to the west. The forest is known as the best-preserved montane rainforest in Africa rich in biodiversity and spectacularly beautiful. The mountainous region is teaming with wildlife, including a small population of chimpanzees as well as 12 other species of primate, including the L’Hoest’s monkey endemic to the Albertine Rift. Most safaris in Rwanda feature chimpanzee tracking since to most visitors, primate tracking tops most visitor’s list, but it’s worth lingering a little longer for those with time to relax and take in the primal atmosphere. Botanists will marvel at the 1,068 plant species and 140 orchids. Whilst the bird watching is among the best in Africa with 322 bird species including Red-collared Babbler and 28 other Albertine Rift Endemic species. Butterflies are also a common sight, with at least 120 species.