Established as a National Park in Rwanda in 2015, Gishwati Mukura National Park is the 4th and newest Rwanda safari park.
Activities to do in Gishwati Mukura
Birding
Bird watching/birding is among the numerous activities/experiences Gishwati Mukura has to offer. 232 bird species make Gishwati-Mukura a true birder’s haven and they include wood hoopoes, mountain yellow warblers, martial eagle, Rwenzori batis, red throated alethe, strange weaver birds, Rwenzori turacos and others.
Visit the waterfalls
Located at the centre of Gishwati-Mukura, Kazeneza falls is one of the hidden treasures to explore here. It is a perfect sightseeing spot to visit while on one of the hiking trails in this forest park.
Primate trekking
Gishwati Mukura National Park is a tropical forest park, a home to diverse primate species. This makes it an ideal primate tracking destination, with primates to expect to see include chimpanzees, blue monkeys, l’hoest monkeys, baboons, and many more.
Other wildlife/primates to see while at Gishwati-Mukura N/Park
Gishwati-Mukura National Park is a rich destination with lots of primates and other mammal species. These include baboons, l’hoest monkeys, vervet monkeys, chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, eastern clawed galago, duikers, civet cats, pottos, mongoose etc.
How to get there?
Accessing Gishwati Mukura National Park for a holiday is possible on road and you can start your trip from Kigali and from the city center, expect to spend at least 2-3 hours’ drive. You can also make the best use of flight services or drive from Bwindi National Park/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park to Gishwati-Mukura National Park for a holiday.
Where to stay on birding tour in Gishwati Mukura National Park Rwanda
Gishwati Lodge is the main accommodation facility for guests visiting Gishwati-Mukura National Park to retire for the night. Other nearby facilities include Gisakura Family Hostel, Emeraude Kivu Resort, Peace Guest Hotel, Muhabura Mountain Lodge, Comoran Lodge, Camping and more.
Getting to Gishwati-Mukura National Park for birding
You need only 2-3 hours to drive from Kigali to Gishwati Mukura National Park for your birding expedition. This is the shortest route, and there is also possibility of crossing from Uganda to Rwanda and connect to Gishwati-Mukura for a tour.