Kibira National Park is a lush, biodiverse rainforest located in northwestern Burundi, covering approximately 400 km². It stretches across the peaks of the Congo-Nile Divide, bordering Rwanda’s Nyungwe National Park, creating an essential conservation corridor for wildlife.
The park is home to rich biodiversity, including chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus monkeys, baboons, and over 200 bird species. It also contains vast bamboo forests and is a crucial water catchment area, supplying the country’s major rivers.
Historically, Kibira was a sacred hunting ground for Burundi’s royal family, and today, it remains a key site for eco-tourism, primate tracking, and bird watching.
Despite conservation efforts, deforestation and poaching pose significant threats to the park’s ecosystem.