Amahoro Gorilla Group – A mountain gorilla family of Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Amahoro Gorilla Group – A mountain gorilla family of Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Meaning “peaceful group”, Amahoro, is the most peaceful of all the gorilla groups. The group has 17 individuals: 1 Silverback; 2 Blackbacks; 5 Adult females; 2 Sub adult males; 2 Juveniles and 5 Babies. However, peace comes at a price. Ubumwe, the…
Read MoreKwitonda Family–A mountain gorilla group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Kwitonda Family–A mountain gorilla group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Kwitonda—this 18-member group is led by a silverback known as Kwitonda which means “humble one” and has two silverbacks and one blackback. Having migrated from DRC, this group tends to r ange far making it a moderately difficult trek. Together with Susa B this is…
Read MoreSusa Group (Susa A Family) – Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
Susa Group (Susa A Family) – the gorilla group that was famously studied by Dian Fossey in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. It derives its name from the Susa River which flows through their home range. This family is the hardest to trek as it tends to range high into the mountains but RDB’s Tourism &…
Read MoreMore Rwanda Hotels to be Graded by Rwanda Development Board
More Rwanda Hotels to be Graded by Rwanda Development Board Using the East African Community’s guidelines for grading and classification of hotels and other hospitality businesses, more Rwanda hotels are to be graded. RDB is reportedly committed to play their part in ensuring that standards and quality of tourism establishments in Rwanda are uplifted to…
Read MoreCommon Tourist Visa A Top Priority for East Africa Community for 2013
Common Tourist Visa A Top Priority for East Africa Community for 2013 Dr. Richard Sezibera, EAC Secretary General has said the introduction of a single tourist Visa to the region, and the revival of an East African Passport across the member states, is one of the main priorities for the trade bloc in 2013 including…
Read More21-year-old dominant silverback Mountain Gorilla Dies
Gorilla Doctors sadly confirms the death of the 21-year-old dominant silverback Urugamba passed on 25th/Jan. He only fell ill the day before and was to receive a veterinary assessment on the fateful day. The cause of death is yet unclear, but his body was carried down the mountain to the Gorilla Doctors compound for the…
Read MoreRwanda Tourism looks to Russia, China for new markets of Rich Tourists
Rwanda Tourism looks to Russia, China for new markets of Rich Tourists Rwanda Tourism board is looking for new source for incoming tourists. Russia and China are increasingly becoming sources of both high-end leisure tourists and also mass tourists because of the increasing wealth among their populations and also their thirsty to explore new destinations like…
Read MoreUganda Tourism ministry to issue New Guidelines to Counter Emerging Issues
Uganda Tourism ministry to issue New Guidelines to Counter Emerging Issues KAMPALA –UGANDA: This will see the 1996 Tourism Act amended to suit the current to trend as well as cater for the emerging issues. The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has compiled a new set of guidelines that if adopted, will see the…
Read MoreRwanda to Host the Pan- African Dance Festival
Rwanda to Host the Pan- African Dance Festival Rwanda will host the 8th edition of the Pan-African Dance Festival (FESPAD) event which is expected to attract at least 40 countries from around the world. The festival is being organized by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Ministry of Sports and Culture (MIJESPOC); under the…
Read MoreUganda Tourism Police Outs 184 Officers at Graduation
Uganda Tourism Police Outs 184 Officers at Graduation KAMPALA, UGANDA – Tourism, the world’s most traded commodity and Uganda’s second foreign exchange earner at $662m behind remittances, cannot be left unattended to as an unregulated sector. The unit of 184 police officers was unveiled last week to protect and ensure safety of all tourists in…
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