Kwita Iziina – Gorilla naming ceremony a way of Promoting Mountain Gorilla Conservation

This annual event takes place every year in Kinigi, Musanze province where the park headquarter of volcanoes national park is located. Volcanoes national park is one of the places in the world with the rare mountain gorillas. There are estimated 900 mountain gorillas remaining on the planet in the three countries of Uganda, Rwanda and […]

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5 Must Visit Attractions in Rwanda

Is it your first time in Rwanda for an African safari? Explore with me the 8 interesting activities you would like to include on your wish list while in this beautiful incredible land of beauty.Gorilla Tours/SafarisA gorilla trekking tour is the ultimate experience and the highlight of a trekking tour to Volcanoes national park part […]

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Rwanda Finally Releases Lions to Akagera National Park

On Arrival from South Africa to Rwanda, the imported lions were locked away in a 1,000-sqm constructed perimeter in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park for a period of 26 days user study and observation after which would be released into the wilderness of the park. The kings of the jungle reached Rwanda early this month, with […]

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Rwanda finally receiving lions to Akagera National Park

We are glad to announce that the land of a thousand hills has imported seven lions from South Africa. This move is intended to boost Rwanda’s tourism potential since the country’s economy largely depends on its tourism exchange earnings. The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) together with the African Parks plan to relocate them and introduce […]

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The Gorilla Trekking Experience in Volcanoes National Park

The staff at Volcanoes National Park is always prepared to handle your gorilla tracking needs because they have been doing this for several years and run a very smooth operation, hence treks to the mountain gorillas are well-organized and it is likely to be once-in-a-lifetime experience for you.What It’s like on a Gorilla Trekking SafariEnglish […]

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Rwanda Safety Precautions

Most parts of Rwanda can be safely visited by travelers, provided they take common sense safety precautions, much as recommended in most countries and big cities. Here is some good Rwanda safety advice: – Avoid deserted areas in Rwanda at night, stick to busy and well-lit streets. – Don’t wear flashy jewellery while in Rwanda […]

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An Analysis of single tourist visa usage

In a survey which will be conducted to analyze the usage of the Single Tourist Visa, the Kenya Tourism Federation has contracted Strathmore University’s Centre for Tourism and Hospitality to conduct a regional survey on the level of its awareness and usage. The single tourist visa was adopted by East African Community member states – […]

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The Actual day of your gorilla trekking Excursion

The actual day of your gorilla trekking requires the clients to report at the Volcanoes national park headquarters as early as 7:30 am with your gorilla permit, equipped with your backpack containing water and packed lunch . You will be split into groups of 8 people for 10 different gorilla groups. On the day of […]

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The Community tourism model in Rwanda is admired

This community model involves local communities surrounding the different tourists sites to benefit from the tourism activity within their vicinity . This is through encouraging the locales to participate in the different tourism activities like cultural dances, drama, folklore or teaching tourists how to prepare local dishes, and traditional medicine. This method of communal development […]

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