Kwita Izina has evolved into one of Rwanda’s most iconic conservation events, garnering significant national and international attention each year, and Kwita Izina 2025 was no different. Rooted in a local cultural practice originally intended to name newborns, Kwita Izina … 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
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
Understanding Gorilla Habituation
Gorillas don’t react to humans the way most people expect. They’re not aggressive, nor are they particularly curious. In fact, they often ignore us. But that reaction isn’t automatic—it’s the result of a long, deliberate process known as gorilla habituation. … Read More