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Conservation Experience

Gishwati Forest is presently a conservation success as a result of achievements made by the government of Rwanda, Forest of Hope and its partners. It has gone from a 98% of forest reduction to significant restoration, has preserved biodiversity, increased community support and upgraded from forest reserve to National Park and gained important recognition as part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Gishwati-Mukura Landscape. Although it is rich in biodiversity, Gishwati Forest is mostly known for having experienced the highest rate of deforestation in Rwanda, losing more than 98% in only 30 years, leading to severe land degradation including deadly mud slides. In 1970, Gishwati Forest covered an area of 28,000 hectares which was reduced to 8,800 hectares in 1990 and to a meager 600 (...)

Tourism Experience, Visit Gishwati

To visit Gishwati forest of the Gishwati-Mukura National Park, it is a requirement to stay at the Forest of Hope Guest House and Camp Site. Through the forest experience offered, you have the chance to admire and monitor some of the world’s last remaining chimpanzees, golden monkeys and mountain monkeys in their natural habitat. Other highlights include excellent birding, a stunning waterfall hike, nature walks and visits to surrounding community projects. Regret no walk-in guests can be accommodated. All bookings to be made in advance by: email to: fharwanda2012@gmail.com or WhatsApp/Call to:+250 783 491 512


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Latest News


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