
The Story of Africa’s Last Mountain Gorillas
Eye-to-eye with giants
Although never forgotten, the tiny landlocked country of Rwanda has come a long way since the genocide-ridden days of the 1990s. Today the Rwandans are a united nation, full of open smiles and genuine warmth, and are keen to show their gem of a country to anyone who’s thinking of a Rwanda safari. And with vast tracts of unspoilt, luscious vegetation, spectacular sightings of iconic mountain gorillas in the mist, dense jungle forest and a healthy dose of culture and promise in Kigali, there’s plenty to show off and a lot more than first meets the eye.
If you still need a reason to love Rwanda, it’s the people and the genuine care they have for their beautiful country – did you know Rwanda has already banned plastic bags, encourages the use of biofuel and has a national clean-up-the-streets day?
Dubbed the "African Galapagos", Nyungwe Forest is feast of biodiversity that is home to no fewer than 13 species of primates, including the legendary chimpanzee, as well as 120 species of butterfly and hundreds of ever-changing chameleons. Magical, indeed!
The cost of a permit to trek gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is a whopping US$1500. A good proportion is funnelled directly into the conservation of the gorillas, which is a truly fantastic mandate, but it does make the cost of your trip very high.
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Ilearnabout. Photo by: Francois D'elbee
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