Nyungwe’s canopy walk is an invitation into an older forest

Trails reveal primates, birds, tea-country edges and layered rainforest.

By Travel Desk · Hospitality and responsible tourism · 2 min read

Editorial illustration for “Nyungwe’s canopy walk is an invitation into an older forest” — Na Wetin Dey Happen original editorial image — created for this article; conceptual, not a documentary photograph

Trails reveal primates, birds, tea-country edges and layered rainforest.

The experience improves when visitors slow down and use expert naturalist guides.

Nyungwe became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023.

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