Nyungwe Forest

First of all, for the record, I did not drink the Primus!

Nyungwe Forest, in southwest Rwanda, has over 1,000 square kilometres of virgin forest. Getting there is not fun – too many hours over bumpy roads getting the African massage. However, the forest is worth it. The forest is home to a huge variety trees, ferns, mosses, vines and flowers. There is silence (so rare and welcome here) except for the bird calls.

The highlight for me was the canopy walk, which goes above the treetops – 60 metres at the highest point. It was the most marvellous feeling to be suspended in air in the forest.

The lower photo is a fish farm on the way to Butare. Ariane will remember it well.