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
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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
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
The Evolution of National Parks in Rwanda
Both ecological imperatives and socio-political developments have shaped the journey of establishing and managing national parks in Rwanda. The first significant step in this evolution began in 1925 with the creation of Volcanoes National Park. This park became one of … 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