MADAGASCAR ~ Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park - UNESCO ~

... GREAT!👍 I can add a new African island to my received country list🤩... a truly unique and impressive landscape... Tsingy de Bemaraha is often referred to as the "Stone Forest" due to its impenetrable labyrinth of jagged limestone formations resembling a forest of stone towers with razor-sharp points and ledges at the top, gorges and caves deep below... tsingy means "where man cannot walk barefoot"... the park is not only known for its beautiful views, but also for its adventure activities with high rope bridges, deep ravines and dark caves... Thanks a lot Alena!【ツ】  

Madagascar is a country in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa opposite Mozambique and is the world's fourth-largest island with  Antananarivo as capital, the largest city of the country.

The Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is a national park located in northwest Madagascar. The southern end of the protected area was changed into the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in 1997. The national park centers on two geological formations: the Great Tsingy and the Little Tsingy.  

Together with the adjacent Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve, the National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site named the Andrefana Dry Forests.

Stamps:

Flora and Fauna 

(15-06-2015)

Tourism - Nosy Antafana 

(Issued 22-05-2015)

Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013

(18-07-2017)

ICELAND ~ Ice Cave - Vatnajokull National Park ~ UNESCO ~

... Amazing Iceland National Park nr 2💙... an other-wordly view of an ever-changing natural phenomena... the Vatnajökull Ice Cave is renowned for its stunning blue ice formations... a result of centuries of compression, which removes the air bubbles and gives the ice its blue hue... these astonishing blue glacial ice caves are only found deep inside of glaciers... they are among some of the most amazing sights in Iceland for its size, charming colors, enchanting texture, and the absolute tranquil feeling inside... Vatnajokull NP is a huge park and most of it is pure wilderness covered by the second largest glacier in Europe... Big Thanks Alena!¯\_(ツ)_/¯

© Skarphedinn Thrainsson/www.arcticart.is
The Vatnajökull ice cap is located on the southeast side of the island. It is the second-largest in Europe and a major glacial research location on climate change. It is situated on large and active tectonic rift systems, and in an area rich in volcanic features.

Vatnajökull National Park encompasses an enormous area. It covers 12.000 square kilometres, almost 14% of Iceland. The park officially formed in 2008 by joining together Jökulsargljúfur and Skaftafell National Parks and adding in additional wilderness areas. It is the largest national park in Western Europe. 

Vatnajökull National Park was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2019.

Stamp: 

Icelandic Contemporary Design 

(Issued 27-03-2014)

GERMANY ~ The ShUM city of Mainz - UNESCO ~

...Nice views of the ShUM city of Mainz... the Old Jewish Cemetery "Judensand" in Mainz along with the "Holy Sand" in Worms are considered to be the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Europe... the new synagogue serves a local Jewish community of nearly 1,000 people strong... it's is an imposing structure from the outside an abstract, modernist creation... the shape of the building is based on the Hebrew word for blessing and is curved around a public courtyard... the site is the location of a previous synagogue... this one was damaged during Kristallnacht in 1938 and then destroyed in 1942 by bombings during World War II... there is a plaque commemorating its location... with matching "SchUM-Stätten" stamp and great special first day postmark👍... Thanks Dustin!【ツ】

© Jan Bruns
The term ShUM שו"ם is an acronym made up of the first letters of the medieval Hebrew city names Speyer, Worms and Mainz in Hebrew. It was the cradle of Ashkenazi Jewry and testifies the long tradition of Jewish life in Europe. The monuments are teaching us about history and present. 

The Jewish community of Mainz, or Magenza, is one of the oldest in the German-speaking world, dating back to the 10th century. During the Middle Ages, scholars and teachers based in Magenza turned the city into a vibrant centre of religious and cultural life.

Since 2021, the Jewish monuments in the cities of Mainz, Worms and Speyer have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Stamps:

Definitive - Flowers 

(Issued 08-06-2017)

SchUM-Statten

(Issued 05-12-2024)

ICELAND ~ Öxarárfoss Waterfall - Thingvellir National Park - UNESCO ~

... First of three spectacular and breathtaking landscape views... Öxarárfoss is not the biggest, but one of the most beautiful falls in southern Iceland... the "wall", the river and the lighting makes it look really magical... Öxarárfoss waterfall, though it looks entirely natural, is actually a human-made feature... this redirection was done to provide a reliable water supply for the members and visitors of Iceland's Alþingi parliament, which gathered in Þingvellir each year... it is not merely a geological wonder but also a site steeped in history and cultural significance... Thanks a lot Alena! (✿◠‿◠)

© Skarphedinn Thrainsson/www.arcticart.is
Standing at 13m and 6m wide, Öxarárfoss flows from the Öxará into the Almannagjá gorge with its pristine and deep blue water. The name Öxaráfoss translates to the “The waterfall in the Ax River.” The water continues to flow from the gorge into Iceland’s largest lake, Thingvallavatn.

Þingvellir National Park is located in the south in an active volcanic area and was established as a national park in 1930 making it the oldest park in Iceland. Laying on top of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Þingvellir has historical, cultural, and geological value. The park is the original site of the first Alþingi (“National Assembly”), formed in 930 AD. 

In 2004 Þingvellir National Park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Stamp:

Icelandic Contemporary Design

(Issued 27-03-2014)

NETHERLANDS ~ Rietveld Schröderhouse - Utrecht - UNESCO ~

... View of an icon of the Modern Movement in architecture... one of the first things that strikes you about the house is how small it actually is... and also how radically different it is from the other houses on the road... a small white cube which makes it very unique... the relationship between interior and exterior was pivotal for the designer... it was built according to the architectural principles of the "Stijl"-movement... only the typical colours red, blue and yellow are used, in combination with white, grey and black... the furniture inside was also made by Rietveld, in the same style and colours... the house was carefully restored and is now a museum... Thanks Marloes!【ツ】

Photo: Jannes Linders Rotterdam
The Rietveld Schröder House is designed and decorated by Gerrit Rietveld. It was built in 1924 for widow Truus Schröder and her three children. She lived in it until her death in 1985 and in 1976 the house became a listed monument. 

The Rietveld Schröder House is a Unesco World Heritage Sites since 2000.

 

Stamps:

Christmas Stamps 

(Issued 22-11-2011)

SENEGAL ~ Gorée Island - Dakar - UNESCO ~

... Nice view of an island with a dark past... it was one of the main hubs of the transatlantic slave trade... thousands of West Africans were gathered here, hoarded onto cramped ships and taken to the new world... many of them wouldn’t even make it to the destination... so, it is difficult today when you walk the narrow streets, colored by the walls of the old colonial houses and baobab trees to imagine that it was from this Senegalese island that thousands of Africans left, sold as slaves to rich American planters... Gorée is now a living museum that welcomes nearly 700,000 tourists a year... while the island has its horrid past to live with, today it’s remarkably peaceful... Thanks so much dear Andrene! (✿◠‿◠)

Gorée Island is a tiny isle a couple of miles from Dakar.

With its strategic location and safe haven, it was one of the first African places to be settled by Europeans. The first to come ashore were the Portuguese in the 15th century. They were later driven out by the Dutch who named the island Goede Reede (the current name is still a corruption of this). In the centuries that followed, the whole place changed occupiers several other times, but its purpose remained largely the same. From 1536 to 1848, Gorée island was one of the main hubs of the transatlantic slave trade. (1848 is the year the French made slavery illegal.)

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978.

©Photos: AM BREGER

Stamps:

2X Senegalese Elegance - The Peulh Woman

(Issued 12-03-2002)

Horse Breeds

(10-12-2002)

CANADA ~ SGang Gwaay - Anthony Island - UNESCO ~

... Nice view of  the largest collection of Haida totem poles in their original locations, many celebrated as highly regarded works of art... this is a very remote place at the far southern end of the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve...  you can only access it by air or sea... it is one of three abandoned Haida villages which are protected by Parks Canada and the Haida Watchmen program... weathering and decay are taking their natural toll on the village, as the fine details on the poles continue to fade... as far as the Haida people who populate the islands of Haida Gwaii are concerned, however, this is an expected part of life and should not be prevented... the Haida people believe they came from the earth and that they should return to the earth... Thanks Inger!【ツ】 

Haida are an Indigenous people who have traditionally occupied the coastal bays and inlets of Haida Gwaii in British Columbia. Archaeological evidence confirms continual habitation on the islands for at least 6,000 to 8,000 years.

Gwaii Haanas (Islands of Beauty) Park reserve and Haida Heritage site is an archipelago of 138 islands that lies 130km off the coast of mainland British Columbia; known simply as Gwaii Haanas, this area is protected as both a National Park reserve and an important Heritage site for the Haida First Nation.  

The village of SGang Gwaay on Anthony Island, also known under its colonial name Ninstints, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.

 

Stamp: 

Prepaid postcard from Post Canada

(Issued 15-05-2014)

ESTONIA ~ Tallinn - UNESCO ~

...Beautiful panoramic view... in winter, Tallinn becomes a true ❄️Winter Wonderland❄️... there is nothing more magical than taking a stroll in the snow-covered streets of Tallinn's well preserved medieval old town... the city's iconic skyline is dotted with church spires and red-roofed towers... there are numerous monuments to see and visit within a walking distance... the city walls, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the orthodox church, the palace and numerous cobbled streets and old merchant houses, they all make up the atmosphere of the place... although it is an European country my last received postcard from Estonia was almost 10 years ago😮... Thanks a lot Gian Luca and Raffaella!【ツ】

Estonia lies in Northern Europe and is one of the Baltic States. It is the northernmost, the smallest and the least populous of the three Baltic States and borders the Baltic Sea of the North Atlantic Ocean and two countries: Latvia and Russia. Tallinn is the capital city. As part of the influential Hanseatic League, Tallinn was home to wealthy merchants who left their mark on the city's architecture.

The Old Town has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

Stamp:

Estonian Flag

(Issued 02-10-2024)

AUSTRALIA ~ Lake McKenzie - K’gari - Queensland - UNESCO ~

... Lovely view of the legendary Lake McKenzie on the world’s largest sand island... an area of remarkable natural beauty... this freshwater lake has crystal-clear blue water and is surrounded by white sand that is 98% silica... there are  more than 100 freshwater lakes... K’gari is also the only place on Earth where the subtropical rainforest grows entirely on sand...  K’gari formerly known as Fraser Island is part of Great Sandy National Park... it attracts about 400,000 visitors annually... Thanks Helen!【ツ】

Mark Lang, Wildlight
K’gari is 123 kms in length with an average width of 14 kms, ranging up to 22 kms at its widest. It covers an area of 184,000 hectares, with dunes reaching as high as 240 metres.

The island has been inhabited for over 5,000 years by the Butchulla people, who named it “K’gari” which means “paradise.” In fact, the island’s name was officially changed back to K’gari in 2023 to honor the indigenous population and their history. 

Great Sandy National Park is a coastal national park in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland. National parks were declared in the northern part of K'gari in 1971 with more additions in later years.

Fraser Island was declared a World Heritage site in 1992.
 

Prestamped postcard

SEYCHELLEN ~ Aldabra Tortoise - Aldabra Atoll - UNESCO

... One more fantastic little gem coming from Rod... Aldabra is the most remote and most interesting of all the Outer Island groups... it contains one of the most important natural habitats for studying evolutionary and ecological processes... home to nearly 95 percent of the world’s giant tortoise population... there are about 100,000 of them😮... the atoll has been well protected and preserved, so these herbivorous gentle giants are able to roam safely and freely (and, it must be said, slowly😉), nibbling grasses and leaves.... there are no hotels on the Aldabra group which, apart from visiting scientists and the occasional small cruise ship or charter boat from Mahé, sees few visitors... stone-grey carapace gives them the appearance of a living fossil... its ancestors, looking very similar to the present day animal, date from the time of the dinosaurs or earlier... with wonderful special "Tortoise" postmark👍 ...Thanks a lot Rod!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

Aldabra is the world's second-largest coral atoll and is located east of the continent of Africa. It is part of the Aldabra Group of islands in the Indian Ocean that are part of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles.The Outer Islands are are divided into four main groups. They are the Amirantes Group, the Alphonse Group, the Farquhar Group and the Aldabra Group. 

The Aldabra Giant Tortoise is one of the largest tortoises in the world, native to the islands of Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. Aside from having longer and thicker tails and weighing 240 kg, males are slightly larger than females, with an average length of 122 cm. Females measure around 91 cm and weigh about 159 kg.

Aldabra was designated at UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.

© Michel Gunther/Bios  

Stamps:

Marine Life Definitives

(Issued 01-12-2012)

Seychelles India Day 

(Issued 14-01-2016)

ETHIOPIA ~ Aksum - UNESCO ~

... Great view of the "Chapel of the Tablet" supposedly containing the Biblical Ark of the Covenant upon which the Ten Commandments are inscribed... nobody really knows where the actual Ark of the Covenant is hiding, or whether it really exists... Aksum is considered to be a sacred site of Christianity... there is a long-standing religious legend in Ethiopia that describes how the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Ethiopia 3,000 years... Menelik I was the son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and it is believed by Ethiopians to have brought the Ark of the Covenant containing the Ten Commandments from Jerusalem to Axum... here is no historical proof, but Ethiopians believe it is still there... one of the most holiest places in the word but you can watch this only outside and from the distance and the area around it is off limits to women... Thanks a lot Rod for this wonderful surprise!(✿◠‿◠)

The ruins of the ancient city of Aksum are found close to Ethiopia's northern border. They mark the location of the heart of ancient Ethiopia, when the Kingdom of Aksum was the most powerful state between the Eastern Roman Empire and Persia. The massive ruins, dating from between the 1st and the 13th century A.D., include monolithic obelisks, giant stelae, royal tombs and the ruins of ancient castles.

Aksum is a UNESCO World Heritage and was inscribed into the UNESCO list in 1980.
 

Stamps

Frogs of Ethiopia

(2022)

Stamp Fishes 

(20222)

USA ~ Historic Moravian District - Bethlehem - Pennsylvania - UNESCO ~

... Nice aerial view of a settlement that serves as a prime example of Moravian architecture and town planning... it is the first permanent, best-preserved, and most important Moravian Church settlement in North America.... played a key role in both the international and American Moravian communities... also known as the Christmas City, this Lehigh Valley city was originally settled by the Moravians and got its name on Christmas Eve in 1741... the history, the charm and the unique Moravian heritage makes it a great place to visit... it is  known for its holiday magic, happenings, events, and light displays... Thanks Elena! (✿◠‿◠)

Historic Moravian Bethlehem National Historic Landmark District constitutes approximately 14 acres in the heart of the City of Bethlehem and was created under the auspices of the original Moravian congregation in Hernhut, Germany. It was to be the principal center for Moravians in the New World serving as both the religious and administrative center. From here, they sent missionaries throughout the American colonies and to the West Indies.

In 2024, it became a World Heritage Site, together with other Moravian church settlements in Denmark, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

 

Stamps:

Flags 

(Issued 24-04-1981)

Peace Rose

(Issued 21-04-2018)

Tiffany Lamp

(Issued 07-03-2008)

Pinback Buttons

(Issued 15-08-2024)

INDONESIA ~ Ulun Danu Beratan Temple - Bali - UNESCO ~

...Wonderful picturesque temple view in the middle of a lake in perfect harmony with nature... known as the "floating temple" Ulun Danu Beratan is a visual masterpiece... thanks to the reflections of this striking temple on the smooth reflective surface of Lake Beratan... a living testament to Bali's deep-rooted spiritual traditions, dedicated to the goddess of water and central to the island's agricultural rituals... it’s one of the holiest places in the country for the locals... while not the biggest temple, it is undoubtedly one of the most photographed and visited spiritual sites on the island... Big Thanks Gian Luca and Raffaella!(✿ ♥‿♥) 

The Ulun Danu temple literally means " the beginning of the lake" was built in 1663.  The temple is used for offerings and ceremonies dedicated to the Balinese water, lake and river goddess Dewi Danu, due to the importance of Lake Bratan as a main source of irrigation in central Bali. The 11-storey pelinggih meru in the complex is dedicated to Shiva and his consort Parvathi. The water temple is located 1239m above sea level, sheltered on the flank of Mount Batur, the largest volcano in Bali.

The temple, along with 3 other sites in Bali, form the Cultural Landscape of Bali Province which was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2012.

 

Stamp

G20 World Leader's Summit, Bali 

(Issued 24-09-2022)

INDONESIA ~ Big Komodo Lizard - Komodo Islands - UNESCO ~

... Great view of enormous pre-historic looking animals fighting... commonly known as "Komodo Dragons", due to its appearance and aggressive behavior... although not all the islands within the Komodo National Park are home to this creature, the mighty Komodo dragon reigns as king on Rinca Island... it is the best place to see them in their natural habitat because they prefer more savannah than jungle and trees... you will be guided by rangers who come from the Village of Rinca... they are very knowledgeable about the island and many different animals living in it... Thanks a lot Gian Luca and Raffaella!(✿◠‿◠)

The Komodo National Park is located within the Lesser Sunda Islands. The park includes the three larger islands Komodo, Padar and Rinca, and 26 smaller ones, with a total area of 1,733 km². The national park was founded in 1980, later it was dedicated to protecting other species, including marine species.

The most remarkable inhabitant of Komodo National Park is the Komodo Lizard. These giant lizards, existing no-where else in the world, are of great scientific interest, especially for their evolutionary implications. The Komodo Lizard, is the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2 to 3m.

In 1991 the national park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
 

Stamps:

G20 World Leader's Summit, Bali 

(Issued 24-09-2022)

ITALY ~ Historic centre of Siena - UNESCO ~

...Beuatiful view of a small town in the heart of Tuscany... the historic centre of Siena, which has remained intact for centuries, appears today almost as it did in the fourteenth century... it feel as if you’ve been transported right back to the Middle Ages... a sea of terracotta-toned houses and gigantic sights... especially the Cathedral rising majestically in the city square....the Duomo di Siena is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that attracts many visitors from around the world.... this stunning cathedral is filled with artistic treasures and rich history... Thanks a lot Ben & Loes!(✿ ♥‿♥)

Photo: Studio Donati
Siena, like other Tuscan hill towns, was first settled in the time of the Etruscans (c. 900–400 BC) when it was inhabited by a tribe called the Saina. A Roman town called Saena Julia was founded at the site in the time of the Emperor Augustus.

The city is historically linked to commercial and banking activities, having been a major banking center until the 13th and 14th centuries.Siena is also home to the oldest bank in the world, the Monte dei Paschi bank, which has been operating continuously since 1472. 

The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 1995.

 

Stamp:

Toscana 

(stamp from a private mail company called "Globe Postal Service (GPS)". You can them only post them in GPN orange mailboxes)

RWANDA ~Memorial sites of the Genocide - Nyamata - UNESCO ~

 ... View of a silent and heartbreaking memorial to a devasting event... the interior of the Catholic Nyamata Church with piled clothes of victims covering the small pews up to knee height... you can also see bullet holes in the roof and other damage caused by various other instruments of death... these stand as a reminder of the death of thousands of ordinary, everyday people whose only crime was that they had been labelled a Tutsi on their identity card.... they also have a disturbing number of skulls and bones on display, both to allow you to pay your respects and also to ensure no one is able to deny this tradgedy... around fifty thousand victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi are buried here, including people murdered in the church and surrounding area... Thanks Karyna!(ˆ⌣ˆԅ)

The Rwandan genocide memorial centers are spread all over the country with some more prominent than others commemorating the Rwandan genocide of 1994. It is believed that over 800,000 people were killed in a space of 100 days starting in April 1994. 

In 2023, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee added four genocide memorial sites in Rwanda to the list of World Heritage Sites: Nyamata, Murambi, Bisesero and Gisozi, where the Kigali Genocide Memorial is located.
 

Stamp: 

 Folklore 

(Issued 15-11-2010)

FRANCE ~ Mont Perdu - Pyrenees - UNESCO ~

... Spectacular panoramic mountain view.. showing the Roland gap in the Hautes-Pyrénées, part of the Mont Perdu... a 40 meters wide and around 70 meters deep natural gap which opens in the cliffs and provides access to Spain... with also beautiful viewpoints, which are the Casque and the Tour de Gavarnie... certainly the most beautiful shot of the Pyrenees...  located in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park... Thanks a lot Nadia! (✿◠‿◠)

© Photo: L. Audoubert
The Pyrenees National Park was established in1967, covering six valleys from the Aspe Valley in the west to the Aure Valley in the east, with altitudes ranging from 1,000 meters to 3,298 meters at Vignemale and covers an area of 45,707 hectares. This protected area safeguards a variety of landscapes, including mountain peaks, glacial cirques, and valleys of great environmental significance bordering Spain.

The name Pyrenees-Mont Perdu refers to a vast cross-border mountain range between France and Spain included since 1997 on the list on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

 

Stamps:

International Stamp Exhibition - Paris 

(Issued 07-06-1980)

The 400th Anniversary of the Foundation of Quebec

(Issued 19-05-2008)

The 100th Anniversary of the Death of Claude Bernard

(Issued 16-9-1978)

USA ~ Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - UNESCO ~

... Great view of the immense Halema’uma’u crater that crowns the park grounds... the center of activity at Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano... as the youngest and most active of the volcanoes on the Big island you can often see the lava glowing in its crater... reflecting the volcano's roles as both destroyer and creator, "Halema’uma’u" can be defined as either " House of Everlasting Fire" or House Surrounded by 'Ama'u Ferns"... it is one of the most culturally important places in the park and the legendary home of "Pele"... the  goddess of fire and volcanoes, according to the traditions of Hawaiian religion (next postcard😊)... seen by millions of tourists each year makes it the most visited attraction in Hawaiʻi... Thanks Ben & Loes!(✿ ♥‿♥)

 

Photo: G. Brad Lewis

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, established in 1916 encompasses two active volcanoes: Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the world's most massive subaerial volcano. The park gives scientists insight into the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and ongoing studies into the processes of vulcanism. 

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park was designated as an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980 and a World Heritage Site in 1987.
 

Stamp: 

Flowers - African Daisy 

(Issued 14-03-2022)

RWANDA ~ Nyamata Church - Genocide Memorial - UNESCO

...  Postcard showing the most horrific period in history of Rwanda... an intense and powerful genocide memorial... a mass grave in the former Catholic church at Nyamata... piles of clothes cover the small pews... the alter cloth still covers the alter, stained in blood... you can see marks in the walls from stray bullets... these stand as a reminder of the death of thousands of ordinary, everyday people whose only crime was that they had been labelled as Tutsie... the church basement, accessible down steep steps in the back, has been converted into a permanent catacomb... on either side of its very narrow hallways stand racks of skulls, bones, and coffins... it is a heartbreaking memorial but also an important reminder that we must never forget...Thanks once more Karolyn! (✿◠‿◠)

Above the church’s main entrance is a banner in Kinyarwanda, meaning:"If you had known me, and you had really known yourself, you would not have killed me."

This site is where around 2,500 people were killed and it has become emblematic of the barbaric treatment of women during the genocide. In the church at Nyamata, there will be graphic and audio-visual displays that will focus particularly on the mass rape, brutalisation of women and the use of HIV as a deliberate weapon of genocide.

During this 100 day period between April and July 1994, nearly one million ethnic Tutsi and moderate Hutu were killed as the international community and UN peacekeepers stood by.

Memorial sites of the Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero became a UNESCO WHS site in 2023.

 

Stamp:

 

Folklore 

(Issued 15-11-2010)

RWANDA ~ Nyungwe National Park - UNESCO ~

... Great new National Park postcard of one of the oldest and best-preserved rainforests in Africa... it is home to a unique combination of wildlife found nowhere else... view of the colobus monkeys with beautiful black-and-white fur... here, you can spend time among some of the world’s largest troops of black-and-white colobus monkeys... while most colobus live in troops of up to a dozen members, the troops in Nyungwe number in the hundreds... this peculiarity has made these monkeys world-famous... this park is also known for chimpanzee trekking and canopy walking experiences... Thanks a lot Karolyn! (✿◠‿◠)

The Nyungwe National Park is set in the rolling hills of southwestern Rwanda, on the border with Burundi, established in 2005. It covers an area of approximately 1,019 km2 and is  home to intact forests and peat bogs, moors, thickets and grasslands, providing habitats to a highly diverse flora and fauna.

Home to more than 1000 animal species. The primates are Nyungwe’s main attraction, especially the charismatic chimpanzees. Another 12 primate species are present, including olive baboon, L'Hoest's monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, Ruwenzori colobus, silver monkey and owl-faced monkey.

Boasting an impressive array of birdlife, the forest is home to 317 avian species, including 26 species that only occur in the Albertine Rift and 121 specialized forest species. 

Nyungwe National Park has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, becoming the country's first site in 2023.

 Stamp: 

Folklore

(Issued 15-11-2010)