The fact that gorillas share about 98 percent of the human DNA means that we have got a lot of things in common with these great primates. These gentle giants emulate several human aspects in their behaviour including living in well-organised families and social groups as well as caring for their infants just like humans […]

Being one of the luxury travel destinations in the world, Rwanda is exhibiting her luxury tourism offers in a 4 Days luxury travel show in Cannes France. 9 Rwandan luxury facilities together with the Rwanda Development Board are participating in ILTM events which bring together the finest luxury travel professionals with the sole purpose of […]

Until recently, mountain gorillas were described as critically endangered species before the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) decided to place them in the category of endangered species in their Red List of threatened species. Unlike many other species on the Red List, mountain gorillas are among the very few whose population has been […]

Checking gorilla permits availability in Rwanda is essential in Rwanda’s gorilla safari bookings. It’s undeniable that gorilla trekking is the most done tourist activity in Rwanda, which attracts the highest number of travelers to this small country. Travelers booking Rwanda gorilla safaris are advised to first check gorilla permit availability before confirming a gorilla trip. […]

This year 2019 has been fruitful for Rwanda based on the many achievements the small country has achieved in the tourism industry. In addition to the many awards that Rwanda has attained since the year began, the small country has again been ranked by Travel Lemming as the top travel destination in Africa and one […]

Kigali city, the capital of Rwanda made it to the Forbes list of the 20 best places to visit in 2020. The good news was received by the Rwanda government, travel operators and local people who celebrated the success of their own “Kigali City” having made it to the top list of the must-visit cities […]

Comedian Ellen DeGeneres’s campaign to conserve mountain gorillas in Rwanda is booming. The TV personality also a comedian managed to raise U.S.$5 Million (about Rwf4.6 billion) to support mountain gorilla conservation in Volcanoes National park Rwanda. Ellen mobilized fundraising supported by her wife Portia de Rossi and other people from the entertainment world in support […]

Arsenal Football Club and Brazilian defender David Luiz has added his name to the list of lucky travelers who have had a chance to experience one of the greatest wildlife experiences in the world of trekking the endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Luiz’s trip to Rwanda was part of the Visit Rwanda groundbreaking partnership with […]

The night of 5th October 2019 was a nightmare in Kinigi village suburb of Volcanoes National park when believed to be Hutu rebels attacked Kinigi village leaving 8 people dead and 18 critically endangered. Rebels raided local homes with pangas, knives, and guns. 6 people were killed by traditional merchants (pangas, and knives) while 2 […]

The toughness and difficulty of trekking mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National park is one of the major concerns for those planning Rwanda gorilla tours. YES, most people making gorilla inquiries to Rwanda have continuously asked how difficult it is to visit mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National park. It’s one of the frequently asked questions about […]

Uganda Airlines is set to start her direct flights to Kigali Rwanda with effect from December 2019. This will be after Uganda airline has received the two remaining aircraft expected to reach in October 2019. The Uganda Rwanda direct flights will undeniably easy movements and connections between the two destinations especially for those who want […]

Just like humans, mountain gorillas also live in social groups or families that are made up of those animals that are closely related, no wonder these apes share about 98% of the human DNA. This behavior is the same in all the two communities where mountain gorillas live, that is, in Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, […]

On 6th September 2019, all roads in Rwanda led to Kinigi for the 15th gorilla naming ceremony at the headquarters of Volcanoes National park home to quarters of the world’s surviving endangered mountain gorillas. Thousands of travelers, conservationists, celebrities, local people, researchers, soccer legends, mountain gorilla lovers and those in show businesses were seen flocking […]

As we count down to the long-awaited 2019 gorilla naming ceremony scheduled on September 6th, 2019, do not dare miss! The day will be massively celebrated in Musanze at Kinigi headquarters of Volcanoes National Park. This year’s gorilla naming ceremony will mark Rwanda’s 15th baby gorilla naming since 2005 when the first set of baby […]

Booking Congo gorilla permits is not as easy as it is in Uganda and Rwanda. There is no online platform for booking a gorilla permit in Congo and hence one has to do it directly with Virunga tourism office or through any trusted travel agent offering Congo gorilla safaris. Gorilla Trek Africa is your ultimate […]