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
Gorilla Habituation in Africa – How Is It Done?
Following a period of 50 years ago, the prominent researcher Dian Fossey started her pioneering studies about mountain gorillas. In her study, he shortly realized that for her to study the mountain gorillas very well including their behaviors in detail, she had to find the ways of getting making these gorillas to come to her
RDB Announces Rise in Gorilla Permit Prices
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced an increase in the price of Gorilla Permits from US$ 750 to US $1,500 for all guests/visitors effective immediately. A new exclusive package for visitors/tourists who desire to book an entire family of gorillas was also introduced at US$ 15,000, and will receive exclusive personalized tour guide services.
How Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village Helps in Conserving Gorillas
Iby’iwacu cultural Village is one of the most popular place visited by tourists taking gorilla safaris in Rwanda’s Volcanoes national park in Rwanda. The park hosts 12 habituated mountain gorillas which facilitates gorilla trekking on daily basis, all year round. The project is one of the most successful community based projects in Rwanda. The project
Meet CantsBee, Rwanda’s Oldest Silverback Gorilla
You have seen many pictures of this gentlemen! Many tourists who have gone gorilla trekking have taken good shots of this guy! This is Cantsbee, the oldest mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park. Born in 1978, Cantsbee is 38 Years Old. Cantsbee is one of the last two gorillas named and studied by Dian Fossey,
Uganda or Rwanda – Where to Go Gorilla Trekking in 2017?
Uganda or Rwanda – Where to Go Gorilla Trekking in 2017?
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Advice, Travel Advice
The main problem with tracking gorillas in Rwanda is the price of the gorilla permit which is at US$1500 compared to that of Uganda’s which is at US$700 per permit. More so, Rwanda’s pride is in the high ability for a guest to trek the gorillas in one day and then fly back home which
Wilderness Safaris to Open a New Lodge in PNV
Great news to all visitors on luxury gorilla tours to Rwanda. A new luxury lodge; Bisate Lodge is set to open up in June 2017 and it’s is locatwed next to the Volcanoes National Park. There is nothing better than a relaxing gorilla tracking tour where you spend a night in a fancy classic accommodation