Sometimes we take decisions to do something then end up regretting and cursing ourselves. This happens when something you wanted to do goes wrong and you are in total loss. So when making a decision first make an assessment of what you expect from something how are you going to do it so that it goes by your expectations.

Choose going for a gorilla trip.
There are few things in this world that can never go wrong if your make a decision to undertake them for example taking Rwanda gorilla safaris in Africa. This is the best decision one can ever make in life just in the tourism sector because it is enjoyable, unique, adventurous, explorative, educative and discovering.

Visiting Africa to watch the mountain gorilla is a life changing experience, you never going to be the same when you see these wonderful primates in their natural habitat. You will start to believe that the theory of man’s evolution from the apes. These huge apes behave like humans in their family setting. Each member of the gorilla family has a role to play for example the male adult gorilla is the protector and the leader of a certain gorilla group in such way that it decides the movement of these gorillas in hurt for food and shelter and also protects them from the external attacks. The female adult gorilla takes care of the young gorillas.

Creating a new gorilla family.
When a male gorilla matures it now looks for various ways of how to form its own family for a different territory, it will breaks away from the original family then accompanied with other female adult gorillas from the family to make their own family. It’s now featured and it’s a dominant male for it takes over responsibilities like other silver backs from other gorilla families.

These rare primates are also nomads as they move from one place to another looking for food and shelter they can never sleep in one place. Many people think that these animals are beasts that when they meet humans they can reap them apart but this a false myth, gorillas are herbivorous animals that feed on flora and very peaceful if not disturbed.

Explore the virunga ranges
So by visiting Rwanda, you will get close to one of man’s closest relatives as lamented by primatologists. When you visit Rwanda you will travel to the north eastern part of it in Musanze where these huge primates are found at volcanoes national park. As you reach the park you will feel the excitement first time when you are briefed about the gorillas. As you hike the forested Virunga ranges the excitement will grow as you will encounter other interesting wildlife for example  a variety of colored birds, reptiles like chameleons, geckos, snakes to mention but a few, beautiful trees species, ferns and flowers. You will also feel the serene nature of the place as everything deep there is eco. After a few hours you reach the mighty gorilla deep in the misted ranges.

You will spend one with them that is watching them play around and also take photos of them. This is a thriller that cannot only by described by words but also you travelling to Rwanda to feel the great atmosphere around the gorilla.

If you happen to think of visiting the gorilla in their wildness do not have a second thought, just come to Rwanda and experience the gorilla rhythm. You better early and make up your mind, you might miss the opportunity of coming close to the gorillas since these animals are endangered species in simple terms there are a few left in the world and at any one time they getting extinct.

Visiting gorillas in Africa is the best decision one will never regret in his entire life!

Gorilla trekking at volcanoes national park in Musanze district is one of the sought after tourism activities in Rwanda. This has made Rwanda very popular in the world of tourism. Gorilla trekking involves hiking through the jungle of Virunga ranges in search of the gorillas deeply in the misted forests.

Gorilla trekking is a very challenging and vigorous activity as you have to climb the ranges of Virunga for more than 2 hours to find the gorillas in their families. more so mountain gorillas are endangered species of animals that are anytime getting extinct if not carefully protected. The mountain gorilla permit cost in Rwanda is high as(USD 750$) and this is due to the fact that these primates need high maintenance to keep them. Due to the high prices one coming for gorilla adventure safaris wants to maximize the experience with minimum challenges.  This is why many people have come up with the debate and opinions that when is the suitable time for gorilla trekking in Rwanda through the online forum.

Although gorilla trekking adventure is carried out throughout the year round in the mighty volcanoes national park but sometimes it is really hard to go gorilla adventure if unprepared for; there for its always advisable to park your safety travel kit fully equipped with all the travel necessities, this includes the tracking boots, long sleeved shirts, rain courts, walking sticks, cameras for long lasting memorial photo shoots and the best of all keeping a physically fit body ready to battle with impassable routes and slippery paths.

Rwanda being near the equator, it receives a tropical climate and this makes it to have rainy and sunny seasons throughout the year. This makes the sunny season the best time for gorilla trekking as the roads are safe, the forests are clear you can easily spot a gorilla and also take a clear photo.

But during the rainy season it is somehow had to go gorilla safaris since the trails in the park leading to the habitat places of are slippery and this make really hard to hike the ranges of Virunga. It is suffice to note that due to the heavy rains the roads leading to the park become too slippery in that some vehicles cannot make it there.

Apart from the above the forests also become so thick and the mist in the jungle is so heavy which makes the visibility of the gorillas so hard and also taking photos becomes so challenging. So it is better to avoid the rainy season but during this time the gorilla prices are a little bit low and if you are price sensitive this can be your best season. The rainy season does not necessarily mean that the gorillas are inaccessible.

According to the calendar the best time for gorilla trekking can be between January and February and from June up to September and early October. Due to global warming the climate is so unpredictable it can rainy any month but the above mentioned above are most probably warm in Rwanda.

Rwanda is the second smallest country in East Africa only beaten by Burundi. Although Rwanda is small in terms of area scope, it cannot be underestimated when it comes to natural biodiversity. Due its endowment in the natural biodiversity it has endorsed itself as one of the most visited countries in Africa. Thousands of tourists fly to Rwanda to encounter its wildlife, unique culture and its good climate.

Many people who have come to Rwanda have had good remarks about their expeditions due to the sensational tourism destinations Rwanda possesses  and the following are some of the destinations or activities that make the experience of travelling to Rwanda the best;

The Kigali city tour; this can lead you to visiting the genocide memorial center, powerful religious center, the presidential palace, the national museums  having a nice delicacy at exquisite restaurants and looking at the great architecture in Kigali.

Visiting the Volcanoes National Park in Musanze practically Ruhengeri in the northern part of Rwanda; this well known for its possession of mountain gorilla safaris in the Virunga mist ranges. Mountain gorillas are one of the most visited and tracked animals in Africa due to their uniqueness as they are the hugest primates on earth, they are one of man’s closest relatives i.e. they possess 98% of human DNA.   The way they relate amongst themselves is almost familiar to that of man. These gorillas are also endangered species that is there population is reducing drastically so many tourists are rushing to watch these great apes for the last time.

There are also the golden monkeys at the basement of the volcanoes national park which are also rare and interesting species of primates worthy to visit.

Taking a trip to Nyungwe national park can also give the best experience. Nyungwe forests holds 13 different kinds of primate species and some of them are the chimpanzees, grey cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkeys, rwenzori colombus, vevet monkeys and may more. These are very interesting primates that many tourist opt to go if they fail to track the gorillas or they can act as supplementary attractions on a gorilla tour in Rwanda. These primates are also man’s closest relatives the chimpanzees in particular. While at Nyungwe you can your sight is rewarded with beauty of colored birds over the forests as the park has over 310 bird species i.e. Giant hornbills, great blue turacos and red-breasted sparrowhawks are amongst the specials, of which 27 are endemic to the section of the Albertine Rift Valley. It is also designed by beautiful butterflies that fly around the forest.

The canopy walk experience is important to mention as this can lead walking on an elevated trail roped up on top of the forest canopies. The canopy trail is 50 meters off the ground and with this you can be able to have an overview of the Nyungwe forest

While in Rwanda the Akagera national park is not worthy a miss as this inhabits over 8000 big mammals like zebras, giraffes, elephants, elands and many more. The lion was recently introduced in the park and they are planning to bring the rhinos so that it the park can restore its pride of possessing the big five animals. There is also an interesting educational activity that is undertaken at the park called the behind the scene. The latter involves narrations of how this park was formed and also the efforts being made to conserve and preserve the park.
Akagera national park also has Lake Ihema and Shakani where you can take a boat ride, sightseeing and also sport fishing.

One cannot leave Rwanda without having a picnic at Lake Kivu. Lake Kivu is the largest fresh water body in Rwanda with a variety of resorts. While at this lake you can have so many leisure activities like boat riding, swimming, sunbathing, beach partying and so much more.

With the above attractions one can have a splendid experience in Rwanda which you can never forget. You will keep craving for more on your stay in Rwanda.

Rwanda is the second smallest country in East Africa situated with African Great Lakes region dominated by mountains in the central and eastern parts traversed by numerous small and big lakes with tropical highland temperature that have favored the stable rise of tourism in Rwanda.

The 1994 Genocide led to a decline in visitors to Rwanda as most parts of the country including the main airport and Kigali city were ravaged with destroyed buildings & dead bodies scaring travelers who were planning to travel and visit Rwanda.
After peace and security returned where brought to normal , foreign investments and tourism got boosted up laying ground for establishment of new financial and commercial bodies like hotels, lodges, better roads, reliable communication as well as increased awareness of conservation of wildlife most notably the Mountain gorillas in the Virunga ranges.

Rwanda tourism has created employment opportunities for locals through established travel companies and agencies that hire Rwandese as managers, tour guides, drivers, park rangers, reservation personnel, website designers, bloggers, marketers to mention but a few. Dubbed the “Land of a Thousand Hills” ,Rwanda has a number of tourist attractions and destinations with the endangered mountain gorillas in the Virunga ranges being the star attraction and the reason why most tourists visit Rwanda.

With over 3 national parks, Virunga ranges, numerous small lakes, genocide memorial sites, unique culture and a variety of wildlife species, Rwanda is truly an amazing safari destination that has something to offer for all types of tourists including backpackers, families, study groups, couples, VIPs, film makers as well as solo travelers. Accommodation is available in the various hotels and safari lodges located in Kigali city and around major parks and destinations like Nyungwe, Akagera, Virunga mountains, Gisenyi, Kibuye among other sites.

Rwanda is blessed with many interesting tour sites that include a fascinating landscape, diverse wildlife species and culture with Gorilla trekking and game viewing ranked as the most popular activities. Explore and adventure Rwanda with an experienced and well trained tour guide in the comfort of a pop-up roof safari van or plane.
Watch wild animals and birds as they freely roam the savannah plains, woodlands and tropical forests as nature intended. A game viewing trip in Akagera park is the perfect way to experience Rwanda’s unique wilderness, animals recorded in this park include giraffes, huge herds of buffaloes, hippos, elephants, giant river crocodiles, zebras, impalas and beautiful birds like red-faced barbet , souse shrike, giant shoebill stork, White-collard olive back that can be watched in the wetlands. Boat rides on Lake kivu & Kagera river will open you to water animals and birds plus a chance to tour the numerous islands located on these lakes.

Tourists interested in primates can visit Volcanoes National Park and Nyungwe forest for a chance to encounter the mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, chimpanzees, monkeys among other intriguing species of primates. Volcanoes Park is home to an estimated a third of surviving mountain gorillas in the world, a trek through the jungles is the perfect way to encounter these giant apes and other primates like monkeys plus over 165 birds recorded.
Nyungwe forest on the hand is another interesting Rwanda tourism destination believed to contain up to 13 different primate species and over 270 species of bird alongside other mammals, plants and reptile species that can be seen during a guided forest walk. Primate tracking in Rwanda can be combined with mountain hiking on one of the eight Virunga ranges including Mount Karisimbi ; the highest point in Rwanda , Mount bisoke, Muhabura, Sabinyo and Gahinga.

A trip to one or two genocide memorial sites in Kigali city and it’s outskirts is the best way to learn about the history of the horrific genocide that ravaged Rwanda during the 100 days of madness where thousands of Tutsi and a few moderate hutu were slaughtered. Popular genocide sites include Murambi, Gisenyi, Nyamata, Bisesero, Ntarama, Nyarubuye and Gisozi. Learn about events leading to genocide, watch video testimonies of survivors’ as well scary skulls and mass graves.

For more information about tourism in Rwanda and how to book a safari, get in touch with us through rwandagorillatrekkingsafaris.com. Our tour experts and guides are ready to give you everything you need to know about Rwanda including favorite spots visited, best time to visit, political atmosphere, latest news and updates.

Every year there are new born baby gorillas in Rwanda and this is a great opportunity to the identical tradition celebrations in the country, it is a source of joy and excitement to all citizens and the invited guest, naming of baby gorillas every particular year is practiced to embrace the nation and respect of culture.

Rwanda is one of the best travel destinations that one should not opt to do without when it comes to visiting and discovering a lifetime experience.
Rwanda development Board is preparing to host the 11th Kwita Izina, a naming and jubilant celebration for the 24 confirmed baby gorilla born in habituated Rwanda gorilla families like today, Amahoro, Kuryama, kwitonda, Agasha, Irwa, Pabro and Sabinyo are Rwanda habituated gorilla groups that attract gorilla tourist in Rwanda.

The best of all is embracing the twin mother of Agasha with her two younger one and here numerous locals are granted peace of mind to merge with several tourists who witness Kwita Izina.
The ceremony of 2015 is scheduled to take place on 5th of September in Kinigi at the Virunga foothills a few stretches from Kigali city. “Kwita Izina probably Gorilla naming is essentially an important part of Rwanda’s conservation body,” said Yamina Karitanyi the Ambassador and head of the Rwanda tourism and conservation department.

Rwanda’s gorilla population has increasingly been growing since this conservation struggle that was started in way back in 2003; in this case the country has been ranked as one of the best travel destinations in the entire world, due to the increase in number of the great mountain gorillas in volcanoes national park hence a renounced gorilla safari adventure the country has proudly increased its revenue and economic growth through tourism.

The policy of naming the new born babies by emulating the local’s tradition is a mechanism to inspect, follow and know the number of gorillas in the park and this too helps the community to understand the coverage and lifestyle of different Gorilla groups or families.

This year’s gorilla naming (Kwita Izina) is going to be a fully facilitated package and combined with the gorilla census for the new apes’ population from the last count 5 years back in 2010 when the gorillas had increased to 26% to 480 from 380 over the recent years.

Gorillas were merely perishing during the early 1970’s and the might apes decreased to 250, this was all about the rapid epidemic increase that would attack the primates, poachers and land encroachers where masters in killing these great apes in fight to increase their land for settlement and cultivation back then, but of recent there are different techniques and strategies put to eliminate and save the mountain gorilla life.

Conserving Now and For the Future
Is a classified baby gorilla naming (Kwita Izina) theme for the year 2015, it’s a custom to the entire community, where various families, friends, relatives, neighbors gather to traditionally name babies the agreed names and they are revealed to the community and more so the conservation spirit propagates from one generation to the other as a way of keeping resources.

The naming ceremony is ever done in presence of the invited guests to witness and acknowledge the event, it is conducted near volcanoes national park main gate entrance and other events in the capital of Rwanda Kigali and the surrounding areas, the named babies will keenly be monitored and traced during the evolutionary time from baby to juvenile stage then to maturity by the park’s conservationists.

The invited dignitaries are given chance to name the gorillas according to the community names selected, numerous guests have been give chance to pioneer this activity, to mention, the Microsoft software’s CEO Bill Gates, His Excellence the former president of USA Bill Clinton, Hollywood actor Isaiah Washington and Ramsey Noah the Nigerian movie star, we expect a number of invited guests to treasure gorilla adventure activities this coming mountain gorilla naming.

All the names to the baby gorillas, are a treasure to whole world and Africa as a continent, however the recent Kwita Izina, these names where selected and entrusted to the conservationists to the Rwanda baby gorillas, Ndengera (give me protection), Inzozi (dreams) Kwigira, (self-resilience), Birashoboka (possible), Twiyubake (self-reliance), Gikundiro (admirable or likeable) ,Ihoho (extremely beautiful) and Kundurwanda (love Rwanda).

In the course of naming the endangered mountain gorillas, more than 40,000 citizens are always present in the camp to review and watch all activities taking place during the annual incomparable gorilla adventure ceremony, preferably gorillas are not there physically but their dummies are always fixed representing each baby gorilla actively in the action intended to be given a name.

Alternatively, there are various activities in Rwanda that visitors can enjoy apart from the Kwita Izina celebrations, taking a city tour in Kigali is one of its own that travelers can select to embrace, this involves Gisozi genocide memorials sites.

With gorilla naming, almost all national park staff is present and this is the best chance for visitors to meet the park conservationists for safari details and other travel guide information.

Visit Rwanda today for a better African experience, this day involves exhibiting various products in Kinigi cultural center.

Every year all seasons, numerous travelers plan to visit Africa their perfect portal from home. In preparation for successful safaris in places of interest, these visitors take time in arranging and spending money for everything from the flight booking to great activities done in destinations of tour attractions.
For clients interest in Africa should not miss visiting the rare mountain gorillas in their habitat, for this case scenario gorilla trekking experience is class above the ordinary in both Uganda and Rwanda, enjoying with such pleasure means that you are entitled to order for a planned booking considering which places to visit and number of days to spend in the field depending on your destiny.

Usually a Uganda gorilla safari will best be experienced when you go booking for a 3 day or plus gorilla itinerary in Bwindi impenetrable forest and Mgahinga national park on Uganda Rwanda boarder, this involves the day of arrival that you will be picked from Entebbe airport and travel to check in for accommodation near the park and you will rest waiting for the second day, early in the morning there is briefing to recall the gorilla trekking rules before you start the trail, after all the set up preparations and briefing from safari expert.

The magnificent trek will begin at around 8:00 am with mission finding gorillas in a specific gorilla family; however the time for the trek is unpredictable compared to the movement of these great apes, once the gorillas are found in the jungle visitors are given 1 hour to relate with them, with excitement after on a long trail you will arrange to check out and set back to Kampala on the third hence remarking a 3 day Uganda gorilla trek.
Traveler to the black content have always enjoyed the land of a thousand hills ’Rwanda’ for the numerous tourist activities like it is in Uganda. Mentioning of Rwanda means a visit to gorillas in volcanoes national park, for most of the clients who have done gorilla trekking adventure and other activities have embraced Rwanda as one of the best travel countries in the whole world basing on its true identity of hospitality, organization.

From Kigali airport to volcanoes national park it’s a 2 to 3 hours’ drive and this means that you will prevail from your hotel to the park early morning to catch the briefing session before you enrich for 1 day Rwanda gorilla trekking, this make a trip very short and less tiresome with lots of unforgettable memorable experience in Africa. On the same not there are other activities in volcanoes and these can make an extension to gorilla safari, involving hiking mountain Karisimbi, or take part Mt Bisoke hike, trailing for Dian Fossey grave a known paleontologist and a researcher who contributed entirely for gorillas in the mist, community an cultural tours is worthy a dollar, golden monkey trekking is another in volcanoes national in the bamboo forest.

Gorilla Trekking Congo
Democratic republic of Congo is another mountain gorilla destination in Africa, a gorilla trekking in Congo is majestically curried out in Virunga national park, for an over view however; you will stretch from Rwanda in a 4 wheel drive safari car through Ruhengeri primarily the northern Rwanda to Kisoro, this is a Rwanda Uganda border that you will then en-route to Kyanika for a legacy portal arrangement to Uganda.
After entering Uganda you then head up to Bunagana at Congo boarder where you will cross and trail to Parc National des Virunga headquarters for a spontaneous briefing session, inquiries, similar queries for gorilla adventure rules and actions in the jungle.
A gorilla adventure Safari  is a set of active actions where by a physically fit body is required especially when it comes to gorilla treks in Congo, it sounds a challenge in this sense reason being that gorilla have always loved staying in remote and thick areas where they find such places most protective.
As it’s a mission to hike for mountain gorillas, it’s a must do activity in this case gorillas have to been seen but despite the fact that these apes live in families and the keep moving, for their movements are unpredictable, the trek session may take between 6-8 hours but after they are found, there will be no more worries and at this sweet point visitors are given 1 hour to have a close contact, and taking pictures with the gorillas.