Hello everyone, I am Deo Kujirakwinja, just call me Deo! I work for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) on the Virunga Conservation Project. I was born and studied in Goma and have been working for Virunga National Park since…
As stated in my first post, Virunga National Park is the oldest Park in Africa created in 1925 and recognised by UNESCO as a World heritage Site in 1979. To enable its protection, the Park is managed by a…
The Mont Hoyo is located in Eastern DRC (E 1.24750 – N 29.80918) at 125 km far from beni town in Irumu territory, ranging from 1300 m to 1500 m of elevation. Mont Hoyo is among touristic areas which…
Gorilla trekking is among the most physically demanding wildlife experiences. It requires navigating challenging terrain, enduring varying weather conditions, and maintaining patience as expert guides track gorilla families deep in the forests of Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic…
Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda serves as a crucial nexus where wildlife conservation meets socio-economic empowerment, particularly for women. As tourists worldwide flock to East Africa to glimpse the critically endangered mountain gorillas, their presence fuels a unique…
Gorilla Trekking for the Elderly and the Disabled are gorilla safaris organized for people with special needs who require porters and sedan chairs during the trek or being assigned to gorilla groups closer to park headquarters to enable then…
This is a tourist destination which protects more than half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. On top of gorilla trekking tours in Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park there are a wide of variety of other hikes and activities…
The Virunga region is a centre of wonders! The region is made up of a chain of Mountains along the northern border of Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Uganda. The mountain range is a branch…
The largest living primates, gorillas are widespread residents of the equatorial African rain forest, with a global population of perhaps 150,000-200,000 concentrated mainly in the Congo Basin. Until 2001, all gorillas were assigned to the species gorilla gorilla, split…
Rwanda is among Africa’s fast developing tourism destinations. Many tourist from adventure seekers to leisure holiday makers visit Rwanda all year round. If you are planning to take a safari in Rwanda and wondering about which attractions you should…