Mount Bigugu trail
Mount Bigugu Trail: Mount Bigugu in Rwanda is located in the Nyungwe Forest, one of Africa’s oldest tropical rainforests. It is home to a quarter of Africa’s primate species (13 species of primates) have been recorded so far, including the chimp, which the International Union for Conservation of Nature considers to be an endangered animal species. The Nyungwe Forest is home to several trails where you can go on a safari tour and experience Rwanda in its natural state.
In Nyungwe Park, there are currently 15 nature trails marketed, each offering/including unique attractions and experiences. One of them is the Mountain Bigugu trail, which is famous for bird watching; the Congo Nile Divide trail, which marks the divide between the Nile and Congo rivers; the Musimu trail, which offers spectacular views of Lake Kivu; and trails around the volcanoes national park and Nyungwe Park. The Igishigishigi Trail leads to the Canopy Walk Way in Nyungwe Forest Park, as does the short Buhoro Trail and the difficult but strenuous Imbaraga Trail.
The Irebero Trail, which provides a distant view of Burundi; the Umuyowe Trail, which leads to the park’s waterfalls; and the Kamiranzovu Marsh Trail, which leads to the park’s marshes are also part of Nyungwe National Park.
Mountain Bigugu is both a physical and a mental challenge. It has a maximum elevation of 2,950 meters above sea level and a minimum elevation of 2,367 meters above sea level, making it ideal for those looking for a more challenging hike.
Mount Bigugu is a 6-hour, 13.2-kilometer-long trail that leads to a fantastic birding spot in the forest. The forest is home to 275 bird species, many of which are uncommon. The trail leads to Mount Bigugu, the highest point in Nyungwe National Park.
During the dry season, this trail is recommended for viewing the beautiful plants and small animals that live in the Nyungwe forest. I It flows through fiery flowers that continue all the way to the top, blending in with the Disa Robusta and other flora. At around 2,400 to 3,000 meters above sea level, you can also see the small lobelia petiolate plant.
Mt. Bisoke hike begins at 150 meters above sea level and climbs a steep slope for about one kilometer. The trail features a 3-kilometer flat section that makes hiking simple and enjoyable. From the top of this mountain, you will have a 360-degree view of Nyungwe Forest National Park. On a clear day, you can see Lake Kivu, the Congo mountains, and the Kabila National Park in Burundi. Visitors can enjoy hiking to Mount Bigugu, chimpanzee and monkey trekking safari, and mountaineering safaris after visiting Nyungwe National Park, an experience similar to mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park or hiking to Mount Bisoke.
