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packing for Rwanda

Packing for Rwanda: Clothing, Tech, and Travel Essentials

Packing for Rwanda is a calculated decision-making process that considers geography, climate cycles, and the country’s unique travel logistics. Rwanda presents conditions that require deliberate preparation. Its position near the equator, combined with sharp elevation changes, shapes how visitors move … Read More

Akagera National Park: Rwanda’s Big Five Safari Destination

Akagera National Park functions as Rwanda’s principal savannah wildlife destination. Located in the country’s eastern lowlands, it marks the only park in Rwanda that supports all members of the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. The park spans … Read More

gorilla nesting

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

World Gorilla Day

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