Anyone traveling to a destination he or she is not conversant with would be concerned about the safety and security within the destination. The first question asked by intending gorilla trekkers is “is Rwanda really safe for a gorilla trekking safari? The answer is definitely yes. Mountain Gorillas are exceptional creatures (with only 880 individuals
Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally to Improve Tourism
Rwanda is one of the only 3 destinations in the world where the rare mountain gorillas are protected. The other 2 incredible destinations include Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These 3 countries offer trekkers with only 4 options to spark their imaginations with the rarest wild primates in their natural habitat and no
A Newborn Baby Gorilla in PNV Shows Success of the Family
The fact that mountain gorillas have the lowest production rate, the newborn Apes in the wild is a huge success not only to the group but also to the conservationists at large! That said Rugira gave birth to her first born on 21st June, thereby helping to stiffen the success of her family that is
How Virtual Reality Technology will Improve Gorilla Tourism in Rwanda
How Virtual Reality Technology will Improve Gorilla Tourism in Rwanda
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Rwanda, dubbed the land of a thousand Hills is one of the best destinations in the World that you can visit to fulfill the dreams of encountering the Giant Apes in the Wild. There are more than 300 mountain gorillas that call Rwanda’s Volcanoes National park home, with over 10 families habituated for tracking by
A New Gorilla Family in Volcanoes National Park Emerges
Following the news that circulated earlier this year about the disappearance and death of Cantsbee silverback gorilla, it has been sighted that his gorilla family has currently experienced a lot of changes. Cantsbee’s group was initially the most populous gorilla family ever that comprised of more than 65 unique mountain gorillas and it has been
Mountain Gorillas Growing in Numbers
Gorilla conservation organizations recently conducted a survey of the Mountain gorillas in the Virunga Volcanoes conservation area, and found their number had increased by more than 25%.
Cantsbee, Rwanda’s Oldest Silverback Dies
For those tourists who have gone gorilla tracking 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
Increase of Gorilla Permit Tariffs
The Rwanda Development Board today announced an increase in the price of Gorilla Permits from US$ 750 to US $1,500 for all visitors effective immediately. A new exclusive package for tourists who wish to book an entire family of gorillas was also introduced at US$ 15,000, and will receive exclusive personalized tour guide services. The
24 Young Gorillas Named at 2015 Kwita Izina
On Saturday 5th September, 2015 over 24 young gorillas born from June 2014 to September 2015 were named at the annual gorilla naming ceremony held in Musanze District at the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes in Northern Rwanda. This well attended annual event was the peak of the tourism week and was the 11th edition