A quick guide to sustainable travel in the land of a thousand hills Rwanda benefits from being the fastest-growing country in the world. It receives 1.22 million visitors annually accounts for serious challenges to eco-tourism and the sustainability of its … Read More
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How To Track Gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda and Congo
Gorilla trekking can also be referred to as gorilla tracking, which all leads to seeing the gorillas in their natural habitat. Gorillas are ape species that live in the Virunga mountain ranges and in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. … Read More
Reasons to go on safari in Rwanda
9 Reasons to go on Safari to Rwanda Rwanda is a small country with unique experiences for wildlife safari enthusiasts, culture, and business travelers. The country is known as the land of a thousand hills simply because of its beautiful … Read More
Volunteering in Rwanda: How to Give Back Ethically
Volunteering in Rwanda can deepen your connection to this compact nation. It allows you to engage with communities in ways that typical tourism cannot offer. Rwanda attracts people not only for its mountain gorillas and scenic lakes, but also for … Read More
Gorilla Trekking Photography: Dos and Don’ts
Gorilla trekking photography ranks among the world’s most strictly regulated wildlife activities. Authorities in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo issue a limited number of permits per day. Each permit grants a single one-hour visit with a habituated … Read More
Gorilla Trekking vs Wildlife Safari in Rwanda
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is a guided hike through the high-altitude forests of Volcanoes National Park to observe wild mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The experience is tightly regulated to support conservation and minimise stress on the animals. Permits … Read More
What is Gorilla Nesting?
Gorilla nesting refers to the behaviour of great apes constructing sleeping platforms using vegetation. In Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, this daily habit shapes how conservation professionals understand gorilla behaviour, movement, and welfare. Mountain gorillas build a new nest every evening, … Read More
How is It Being a Tourist Porter
A tourist porter, also known as a mountain porter or trekking porter, is an individual hired by tourists, adventurers, and trekkers to assist with carrying luggage. Porters are employed in a mountainous and rugged terrain environment known for hiking challenges … Read More
Understanding the One-Hour Gorilla Trekking Rule
Gorilla trekking represents one of the most tightly regulated forms of wildlife tourism in the world. The experience is carefully designed around the welfare of the species. Visitors receive a single hour with a habituated gorilla group. This restriction applies … Read More
Kwita Izina: Rwanda’s Baby Gorilla Naming Ceremony
Each year in Rwanda, Kwita Izina brings international conservationists, government officials, scientists, and invited guests together for one purpose: to name infant mountain gorillas. This event takes place near Volcanoes National Park, where the majority of Rwanda’s mountain gorillas live … Read More