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Nyandungu Eco-Park sees visitor numbers more than double after restoration
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Nyandungu Eco-Park sees visitor numbers more than double after restoration

From The New Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Nyandungu Eco-Park in Rwanda has seen a significant increase in visitors since its restoration.
  • In 2025, the park welcomed over 111,000 visitors, a substantial rise from approximately 48,000 in 2022.
  • The park manager highlighted the growth as a success of the park's restoration and ongoing investment drive.

Nyandungu Eco-Park in Rwanda is experiencing a surge in popularity following its extensive restoration efforts. The park manager, Ildephonse Kambogo, reported that in 2025, Nyandungu Eco-Park attracted 111,710 visitors. This figure represents a dramatic increase compared to the 48,813 visitors recorded in 2022, before the park's revitalization.

The substantial growth in visitor numbers underscores the success of the park's restoration and its appeal to both local and potentially international tourists. The park's transformation aims to provide a green space for recreation and conservation, and the increased footfall suggests it is fulfilling this purpose effectively.

This positive trend is occurring amidst an ongoing investment drive aimed at further enhancing the park's facilities and attractions. The park's management is actively seeking further investments to build upon the current success and ensure the long-term sustainability and appeal of Nyandungu Eco-Park as a key destination in Rwanda.

Following its restoration, Nyandungu Eco-Park welcomed 111,710 visitors in 2025, up from 48,813 in 2022.

โ€” Ildephonse KambogoPark manager stating the visitor numbers before and after restoration.
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Originally published by The New Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.