When primatologists such as Dian Fossey in the 1960’s begun insisting that mountain gorillas would go extinct, efforts by governments and conservation agencies started investing money to save gorillas. Eventually conservation of gorillas became possible and presents benefits for wildlife and … Read More
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First Ever Expansion of Volcanoes National Park to Boost protection and conservation of Mountain Gorillas.
Rwanda will continue its efforts to protect the criticaly endangered mountain gorillas by expanding Volcanoes National Park by 3,000 hactares, a project worth $180m. Volcanoes National park located in Musanze northern province currently occupies an area of 160 sq km. … Read More
Hiking to the Dian Fossey Grave Site.
What might have saved mountain gorillas from extinction? During the early 1960’s when mountain gorillas were being extensively poached and their natural habitats being encroched upon, Dian Fossey, an American primatologist was one who pioneered the need to conserve and protect … Read More
Rwanda named host of the 2018 African Cycling Championship
Rwanda has been named as the host of the 2018 African Continental Championship by the Confederation of African Cycling. The country has proved it can host world class events having hosted the 2010 competitions. The 2017 continental cycling championship was held in Morocco where … Read More
Rwandan Visa on Arrival will officially start January 2018.
The Rwandan Directorate of Immigration and Emmigration is securing Visas upon entry into Rwanda, starting January 2018. The Government of Rwanda made communications to comfirm that all tourists from all countires of the world would be eligible to get Rwandan … Read More
Where to find the very best cultural experiences in Rwanda
Top Cultural Adventures in Rwanda Travelers flock to Rwanda each year to enjoy the country’s wildlife and of course the famed mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park. If you love wildlife and nature, don’t miss out Rwanda’s vast cultural options. … Read More
5 Ways to Do a Gorilla trekking Safari Cheaply
Many wildlife enthusiasts out there are on the hunt for unforgettable mountain gorilla safari to Rwanda and Uganda. However to tick a gorilla safari off your bucket list has proven to be expensive for many. Aside from the high gorilla … Read More
Gorilla Trekking Is an Eco Friendly Activity
Eco tourism may be the only hope to save the critically endangered mountain gorillas and as well as improve their natural habitats. And indeed eco-tourism is growing popular with gorilla trekking safaris in Bwindi impenetrable forest and the Virunga volcanoes … Read More
Most Relaxing Beach in Rwanda.
Lake Kivu is like no other beach and leisure holiday destination in Rwanda. You’ll find some of the finest tropical beaches set in a scenic landscape. One of the freshwater lakes strategically located west of Rwanda in the Albertine rift … Read More
Rwanda, a Small Country with a Vast Diversity of Species
Trekking the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is unforgettable and on top of all wildlife experiences awaiting visitors to Rwanda. Wildlife enthusiasts however, will be amazed at the variety of 151 species to be found in Rwanda and the … Read More