When the Rwandan government officially designated mountain gorillas by name, it underscored the significance of each gorilla to the nation and emphasized the necessity of safeguarding both the ...

In an effort to boost tourism in Rwanda, Rwanda Development Board RDB) has announced a dramatic reduction in the cost of gorilla trekking permits. The permit fees for gorilla trekking are now reduced ...

Akagera National Park is now home to the Big Five following the recent reintroduction of lions and rhinos, making it the only Big 5 reserve in Rwanda. Photo Credit ...

This four-day ultra-luxe safari in partnership with operator Micato is an unparalleled way to see, engage with and learn about the wild gorillas in Rwanda’s mountains. There are only about 1,000 of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning writer/podcaster, I've been to 100+ countries. Perhaps the world's greatest animal quest is trekking to visit the ...

American television personality and comedian Ellen DeGeneres and her partner, actress Portia de Rossi, are in Rwanda ahead of the 21st edition of Kwita Izina, the annual gorilla naming ceremony.

KINIGI, Rwanda — As a museum, it’s out of the way, hours from the capital and up windy jungle roads that hug a chain of active volcanoes. But as a research center, it’s perfect. Welcome to Africa’s ...

WJZ'S Nicky Zizaza was invited by the Rwandan Embassy to return to her home country for the 2023 Kwita Izina naming ceremony, a widely attended event highlighting the country's commitment to ...

A Kenyan flag is displayed by the winners of 1st and 3rd place of the Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally in Bugesera, Rwanda, July 12, 2026. The Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally is one of four official rounds ...