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| Gishwati Mukura National Park, Rwanda’s youngest national park, is about a three hours’ drive from Kigali. Visitors to this park have the chance to see fascinating wildlife, including but not limited to chimpanzees, golden monkeys, L’Hoest’s mountain monkeys and baboons. The Forest of Hope Guest House & Camp Site serves as a convenient accommodation for those visiting this national park. In years to come, Gishwati Mukura management will work diligently to expand the region’s tourism product.
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| How to visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund |
| There are many ways to visit the new Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Visitors can take a donation-based self-guided tour, which normally takes an hour or two to complete. Another option is a pre-booked behind-the-scenes tour, during which visitors can see the full campus, including labs, and learn all about the science and research that happens there. The Silverback Sundowner option, which also requires pre-booking, lets visitors tour the public exhibit and then meet with Fossey Fund gorilla experts at the Virunga Overlook for snacks, drinks and the chance to ask any questions. |
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| White Rhinos Fully Released into Akagera National Park |
| In Akagera National Park, Rwanda's Big Five safari park, white rhinos in Kilala Plain are going to be fully released into the greater park. Park management made this decision after months of keeping a close eye on these rhinos and their adaptation process. The rhinos were relocated to Akagera in November 2021 and placed into secure enclosures where rangers could monitor them closely. Seven weeks later, they were placed into a larger enclosure. While still being monitored, they gained significant autonomy, as they had to feed themselves, find water and interact with other species. |
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| Nyandungu Eco-Park Opens in Kigali |
| What used to be a degraded wetland is now a recreational eco-park where locals and visitors alike can enjoy the outdoors right in the center of Kigali. The development of this park entailed the planting of 17,000 trees representing 555 endemic species. The eco-park boasts a medicinal garden, a Pope’s Garden, ponds, an education center, a restaurant and more than six miles of walkways and bike lanes. The park’s July 8 opening marked the single most significant addition of public green space in the capital's history. |
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| Rwanda’s Gorilla Trekking Experience Featured Again on CBS 60 Minutes |
| Rwanda’s mountain gorilla conservation efforts were featured for a second time on CBS 60 Minutes, following November 2021’s feature. In this segment, host Lesley Stahl dives into an explanation of Rwanda’s revenue sharing program and how tourists embarking on a gorilla trek are contributing to the local communities’ development. The nearly 14-minute feature shows Lesley interviewing Tara Stoinski, President and CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, as well as Prosper Uwingeli, the Chief Park Warden of Volcanoes National Park. |
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| Bird-watching in Rwanda |
| Nyungwe National Park and Akagera National Park are both great places to spot a variety of brilliant bird species. It is said that Rwanda is home to the best African Montane Birding. Good birding experiences can also be had close to Kigali without having to travel to either of the national parks. The stunning red-collared babbler can be seen in Nyungwe National Park and cannot be easily seen in any other country in the world. The red-faced barbet is often found around Akagera Game Lodge. |
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| Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony Set for September 2 |
| On September 2, the Kwita Izina ceremony will take place just outside Volcanoes National Park. Kwita Izina is an iteration of a centuries-old tradition in which Rwandans name their children among the company of family and friends. In 2005, Visit Rwanda began officially naming baby mountain gorillas using this special tradition as a sign of respect and honor. Attending the ceremony lets local communities, celebrities, visitors, dignitaries, park rangers, scientists and more come together to celebrate the ongoing successes and hard work that's put into Rwanda's gorilla conservation efforts. |
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| Performances of Rwanda’s traditional Intore dancing can be found all throughout the country at various markets, accommodations and events. Intore entails choreographed jumping, twisting and turning, and is paired with exciting drumming and elegant props and accessories. Intore performers will often encourage spectators to join in! |
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What to know before you go:
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Before you travel, make sure you have all the information you'll need! Visit Rwanda Reopens and our Travel FAQ for the latest news.
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