Visual media and documentaries about mountain gorillas have transformed the public’s understanding of these endangered species across Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Over the last four decades, documentaries have expanded access to one of the region’s … Read More
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Accommodation in Volcanoes National Park
Are you looking to visit Rwanda, but first looking to book accommodation in Volcanoes National Park? Volcanoes National Park sits in Rwanda’s far northwest, spanning over 160 square kilometres of protected montane forest. The park forms part of the wider … Read More
Gorilla Trekking for Seniors: Can 65+ adults participate?
Gorilla trekking for seniors is a physically demanding activity that takes you deep into the forested slopes of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda or Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. While the experience attracts many tourists each year, a growing number of … Read More
Mountain Gorilla Diet and Foraging: What do They Eat?
Mountain gorilla diet is a subject of scientific monitoring, ecological relevance, and logistical importance in the management of highland forests. Feeding behaviour shapes their movement, group structure, and range boundaries. In Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, mountain … Read More
Explore Rwanda eco-tourism hotspots
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
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