8 Things to Do in Rwanda Beyond Gorilla Trekking
Rwanda is a country well-known for its gorilla trekking tours, but there is more to the country than just mountain gorillas. Red Rocks, an eco-tourism organization based in Musanze, Rwanda, offers a range of exciting and unique experiences for travellers looking to explore the country beyond the typical tourist routes. Rwanda
Conservation key at Rwanda’s Wilderness Bisate
Tucked within the heart of Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, Bisate Lodge stands as a beacon of eco-friendly luxury. This Wilderness property not only immerses you in the wonders of nature but also champions sustainability and conservation. Spanning a 160sq km area in the northern part of Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is
Trekking Rwanda’s wilderness
Rwanda is known as the ‘land of a thousand hills’, and with that title comes a lot of trekking options. While gorilla trekking is the biggest draw card for visitors to Rwanda, there are many other treks and hikes around the country that are guaranteed to feed your wild side. Due to
Rwanda honours gorillas in conservation event Kwita Izina
The 18th Kwita Izina Baby Gorilla Naming ceremony has wrapped up in Rwanda, with 20 baby gorillas given a name and one new gorilla family named. Held in Kinigi at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park, this year’s international conservation event is the first time in person since 2019 following the
Rwanda’s baby gorilla namers for Kwita Izina 2022
Rwanda is getting ready for its 18th edition of Kwita Izina, a ceremony that marks the naming of newborn baby gorillas, held in Kinigi at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park on 2 September 2022. Every year Rwanda celebrates their newborn baby gorillas by honouring them at a Gorilla Naming Ceremony
Roam Wild in Africa at these 6 Wilderness Camps
Situated in remote and pristine wilderness areas of Africa, Wilderness camps, are ideal for travellers seeking wide-open spaces to roam wild. At Wilderness, the term ‘Little’ refers to their smaller, more intimate camps – consisting of three to six tents only. These smaller camps are well suited to families or
Singita’s Elevated Spaces for African art
Singita is embarking on a journey to transform its existing boutique and gallery (B&G) concept to celebrate Africa’s growing art status with two art gallery spaces at lodges in South Africa – soon to be rolled out at other lodges. The expertly curated collection on show demonstrates contemporary African artwork and
Rwanda welcomes 30 White Rhinos to Akagera NP
In the largest single rhino translocation ever undertaken, 30 white rhinos have been introduced to Akagera National Park in Rwanda this week. The rhinos were translocated from andBeyond Phinda through a collaboration between the Rwanda Development Board, African Parks and andBeyond, with funding provided by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. This
Kenya launches Baby Elephant Naming Ceremony
Kenya will host the first-ever Magical Kenya Tembo Naming Festival this Saturday, 9 October 2021 at the Amboseli National Park where individuals will be allowed to give names to selected elephants after donating funds towards the program which is aimed at boosting the conservation efforts of the endangered species. The Ministry
Meet Rwanda’s baby gorillas on World Gorilla Day
Today, 24 September 2021, Rwanda will join the rest of the world to mark World Gorilla Day, the day renowned gorilla conservationist Dian Fossey established the Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda in 1967, with their long-standing traditional Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony. Now in its 17th year, Kwita Izina 2021 celebrates