Nyungwe National Park
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Nyungwe National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Rwanda inscribed in September 2023, spans 1,019 square kilometers of montane rainforest in the Albertine Rift, recognized as Rwanda’s fourth UNESCO listing. One of Africa’s oldest and most biodiverse forests, it harbors over 1,068 plant species, 13 primate species—including 500 chimpanzees—and rare birds like the great blue turaco, thriving at elevations up to 2,950 meters. Protected since 1933 and elevated to national park status in 2005, its pristine ecosystem, featuring waterfalls and tea estates, underscores its global ecological significance and Rwanda’s conservation success.