Usually, before visiting Rwanda, the first thing most trekkers want to find out how difficult is gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, is it hard or easy? Which gorilla group is simple to track? How tough is the terrain? All these are some of the important questions that need to be addressed prior traveling to
Planning a Family Safari in Rwanda
Tours in Rwanda can be a fascinating adventure for a family. Most of the safaris taken by families live up to their expectation. There are lots of precautions you have to take in case you want to travel as a family most especially with the children. Below are some of the tips you will have
AWF Donates Land to Expand Volcanoes National Park
Rwanda received land donation from Africa Foundation which increases on mountain gorilla habitat in volcanoes National Park Rwanda Development Board received a 27.8 hectare property from AWF which Africa Wildlife Fund to be incorporated in the volcanoes national Park in a handover ceremony that took place in Kinigi, Northern Province. This property adds to the
Planning a Gorilla Safari in Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda is one of our top most destinations to visit for the gorilla tours and it is so much amazing to book your safari from June – December and from January to December every year and you will have wonderful experience. It’s amazing how close the Gorillas allow you to get, and
Red Rocks Cultural Centre: the Spirit of Adventure
The trip to Red Rocks Rwanda, a cultural exchange centre at Nyakinama village in Musanze district, has become a special one for me. For sure, I always know every time I visit this quaint rural place, set in a serene environment, something fresh always beckons. And this is the right spirit of adventure. Away from
Gorilla Habitat Expanded in Volcanoes National Park
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has received land donation from Africa Foundation so that the mountain gorilla habitat can be increased. The land donted is adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, one of the three gorilla parks in the Virunga Region. Rwanda Development Board (RDB) received a 27.8 hectare property from AWF which Africa Wildlife Fund to
Is Rwanda Safe for Americans?
Is the land of a thousand Hills safe for Americans or any other traveler? This is a commonly asked question by most travelers but be assured that Rwanda is actually one of the safest countries you can ever visit during a safari. The answer is definitely yes, because every tourist will be safer in Rwanda
All Set for Kwita Izina 2017
Naming infant mountain gorillas has become an important annual nationwide tradition in Rwanda since 2004. The naming ceremony, called Kwita Izina and organized by the Rwandan Development Board, is based on a historic Rwandan cultural practice for naming newborns, and has been adapted and enhanced to celebrate successful gorilla protection and conservation. This year’s week-long
How Gorillas Dealt With the Disappearance of Cantsbee
The staff of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund were greatly concerned about the disappearance of the dominant silver back called Cantsbee. This dominant silver back left the group with two mothers and their infants which currently defend their selves without the main silverback; Cantsbee. Each mountain gorilla have a male gorilla group called silverback which leads
Cantsbee, Rwanda’s Oldest Silverback Dies
For those tourists who have gone gorilla trekking in Rwanda, might have come from across the legendary mountain gorilla called the silverback cants bee. This has been one of the most outstanding male mountain gorillas. This silver back disappeared from his group in late February after there were serious signs of weakness. Following massive searches