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
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Who Was Dian Fossey?
Dian Fossey remains one of the most consequential figures in the history of wildlife conservation in Africa. Her pioneering work in Rwanda’s Virunga Mountains, beginning in 1967, created the foundation upon which modern gorilla research and tourism were built. Trained … Read More
Kwita Izina 2025: Rwanda’s 20th Gorilla Naming Ceremony
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
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
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
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
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
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
Best time to visit Rwanda
The best time to visit Rwanda is generally during the drier seasons, from mid-December to early February and from June to September. These months typically offer pleasant weather with lower chances of rain. It is ideal for activities like gorilla … Read More
The Role of Women in Tourism
Rwanda has built a reputation for smart, sustainability-driven tourism. But there’s more happening beyond the permits and primate tracking routes. Women in tourism are shaping conservation in ways that go beyond photo ops and lodge brochures. After the genocide in … Read More