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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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
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
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
Inside Rwanda’s Gorilla Families
Among Earth’s diverse wildlife species, mountain gorillas stand as one of nature’s most precious gems, with their habitat restricted to just three countries in the world. Their rarity is striking, with about 1068 of these remarkable primates remaining in their … Read More
World Gorilla Day in Rwanda
World Gorilla Day, marked annually on September 24, serves as a reminder of the urgent need to protect one of the planet’s most endangered primates. In Rwanda, the day carries added weight. It aligns closely with the country’s long-term strategy … Read More
Primate Tracking in Rwanda
Rwanda is dotted with beautiful scenery. It is surrounded by daunting rolling green hills amidst verdant tropical rainforests. These forests create not only a thrilling atmosphere but also a habitat for various wildlife species. Rwanda is well known as a … Read More