Tiwai Island

The family on the island who leads guided tours and cooks for visitors is one of a kind! We had an absolutely fantastic time visiting and I can’t recommend this place enough. The shower and toilet facilities are more than adequate by western standards. I recommend doing both a morning walk, through the jungle, as well as an evening walk. You’re more inclined to see several species of monkeys and chimpanzees that way. You will absolutely need proper footwear and LONG PANTS on the jungle treks. They’ll keep you from getting cut up by the thorns underfoot aka “Bush Blades”. Don’t do what I did and wear capris 😅

Lovely place to see for a day and a half if you are already in country or around the area but wouldn’t go there as my main destination

Nice park with plenty of greenery and water.. Not many animals present though. Just some monkeys and supppsedly hippos that I didnt see. The guide I got for the canoeing trip seemed disinterested in explaining things. The walking guide I got was great but there needs to be better organisation of activities and lodging if this park is to take the next step up.

Tiwai Island is a very special place. Although the pygmy hippos were too shy to be seen, the canoe trip and forest walks were enchanting - so many butterflies, bats, birds, as well as Diana and colobus monkeys. So glad I opted for two nights as the experience should not be rushed. The food was really tasty too.

We saw many monkeys and other wildlife. We stayed at the Eco camp in Ghiuba just west of the river, which was very nice.

I like the environment there. The people running the place have to do more to help local tourists when they visit. They are mostly interested in foreign visitors.

Wonderful day out!

Eye smacking Mind blowing Just simply beautiful