Prince Harry, the duke of Sussex joined African Parks to mark Earth Day and issued a strong message on the importance of conservation. Harry, who is the president of African Parks since 2017, highlighted the importance of national parks and protected areas in delivering essential services like clean water and air, food security, carbon control, […]

Mountain gorillas are one of the four gorilla subspecies and they live in only two locations, that is in the Virunga Mountains that straddle the borders of Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo and in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwest Uganda. The global population of mountain gorillas is estimated to be around 1,063 individuals according […]

It is finally official that gorilla trekking and other wildlife safaris in Uganda and Rwanda are back on track following the reopening of the airports and national parks for tourism in both countries. Uganda is the latest country to announce the reopening of the airports for normal flights with effect from 1 October and declaring […]

The Virunga Mountain also known as the Virunga Conservation Area or the Virunga Massif is a protected ecological area that straddles the borders of 3 countries; Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Uganda. The area is protected for its unique wildlife diversity with both fauna and flora species including endangered species like mountain gorillas […]

Uganda Wildlife Authority has recorded a double increase in the rate of wildlife poaching during the copvid19 lockdown. 367 poaching cases have been registered in Uganda between February and June 2020, a double hike compared to 163 cases that were registered in a similar period of 2019. The unfortunate news was shared to the public […]

Travelers on Rwanda safarisRwanda safaris to Nyungwe Forest National Park have a long list of top lodges and accommodation facilities for overnight stays. YES, a variety budget, midrange and luxury lodges have been established in and around Nyungwe Forest National Park to serve travelers with first class food and sleeping services. All lodge are located […]

Escape reality and visit Rwanda mountain gorillas in the cinematic Victual reality film. YES, even when gorilla safaris gorilla safaris to Volcanoes National park are currently on suspension due to Covid19, Travelers have a chance to trekking Rwanda gorilla’s beautiful and curious mountain gorillas online. Rwanda Development Board has unveiled virtual tours to see mountain […]

The Hirwa gorilla family that had crossed from Rwanda to Uganda in August 2019 has reportedly returned home. The gorilla group had migrated from Rwanda’s gorilla home of Volcanoes National Park to the Ugandan side in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. On Saturday, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) reported that the family had returned home after […]

Located in the slopes of mount Bisoke, Ugenda is one of the habituated gorilla families in Volcanoes National park. The name “Ugenda” is derived from the continuous movements of this gorilla family which makes its trekking quite difficult and challenging compared to other gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park. “Ugenda” is a Rwanda local word […]

Initially called group “13 family”, Agashya is one of the habituated gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park. This gorilla family was called group 13 due to the 13 members which the gorilla family started with on its time of habituation. The family was first led by Nyakaiima silverback who strived to expand and increase the […]

Named after its founder “Kwitonda” silverback, Kwitonda gorilla family is one of the 10 gorilla families that call Rwanda home. Kwitonda is locally translated as “humble one” in Kinyarwanda due to the humble character of its founder, the fallen “Kwitonda silverback”. Kwitonda Gorilla family initially lived in Virunga National Park Congo till 2003 when its […]

Inhabited in the slopes of Mount Karismbi., Karisimbi is one of Rwanda’s 10 gorilla families. Karismbi Family was formerly called (SusaB) having been broken from SusaA gorilla group. The gorilla family is named after Mount Karismbi, The highest Volcano in the Virunga Conservation Area in whose slopes, this gorilla family lives. Karisimbi gorilla family s […]

Locally translated as “Lucky one” in Kirwanryanda, Hirwa gorilla family was formerly one of Rwanda’s 10 gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park. Hirwa gorilla group was formed in 2006 when Munyinga silverback rebelled and broke away from Susa Family. Munyinga was known for mating with adult females in his former groups (Susa), which caused troubles […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to open an environmental radio station in Kahuzi Biega National park. Gorilla FM is set to start broadcasting on 20th March 2020 aimed at enlightening local people on environmental protection and the need for wildlife conservation. The idea of opening up an environmental radio station was fit initiated […]

Rwanda Development Board together with Uganda Wildlife Authority is mourning the sudden death of four Rwanda mountain gorillas believed to have bee struck by lightening in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in southwestern Uganda. The four gorillas were members of Rwanda’s Hirwa family which last year (2019) migrated from Volcanoes National Park to settle Uganda’s Mgahinga […]