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
The problem with (CON)servation
Today is World Rhino Day, celebrated on September 22 every year. This special day provides the opportunity for cause-related organizations, NGOs, zoos, and members of the public to celebrate rhinos in their own unique ways. It is also just one of many wildlife days in the year when people fall
Join Rwanda’s Gorilla Naming Ceremony
Every year Rwanda celebrates their newborn baby gorillas by honouring them at a Gorilla Naming Ceremony called Kwita Izina. This year to coincide with #WorldGorillaDay, 24 September 2020, the event is going virtual so everyone around the world can join in to watch this amazing ceremony. The challenges of the current
Wild Again For 20: 2 men’s journey to help 20 rhinos
On 3 August 2020, two men will set off to traverse some 32,000 hectares of South African bushland for 20 days to raise awareness and donations to relocate 20 endangered rhinos. The passionate and determined sibling team comprising of former British Army Officer David Bozas and conservationist Jonty Bozas, will embark