#EcoTourism

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

Gorilla Habituation

Understanding Gorilla Habituation

Gorillas don’t react to humans the way most people expect. They’re not aggressive, nor are they particularly curious. In fact, they often ignore us. But that reaction isn’t automatic—it’s the result of a long, deliberate process known as gorilla habituation. … Read More

Women in Tourism

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