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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

Kwita Izina

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

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

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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