Today all road lead to Northern Province of Rwanda for the special annual occasion of gorilla naming ceremony where a total number of 19 babies will be given names.
This year, a total number of 19 baby gorillas have been produced, a great indication of multiplication of gorilla numbers in the volcanoes national park Rwanda.
This year marks 12 years since the naming occasion has been taking place, a great milestone to the consistence of gorilla conservation efforts in Rwanda.
Like every year, the Kwita Izina gathers thousands of people both local and international to celebrate the lives of gorillas in Rwanda and applaud the great achievement from all the efforts toward conservation.
Why is the Kwita Izina More special this year?
This year the Kwita Izina is especially special because, ever since the drastic move to double the prices of gorilla permits to $1500 from $750, the numbers of visitors visiting the park greatly declined with very few tourists signing up for gorilla trekking in volcanoes national park Rwanda.
With less trekking into the forest by tourist, the national park is getting greener and natural and gorillas more comfortable with their natural habitant
This year a total of 19 new babies born this year have been named, which is the highest number since 2005, and as compared to 2017 where 13 babies were named.
The highest rise in numbers is a clear indication that Rwanda is going the taking the right conservation approach and should be aided by more travels in the conservation fight.
Volcanoes national park Rwanda
Home to Rwanda’s side of mountain gorillas, this has been the most popular mountain gorilla trekking destination until the price of gorilla permits was suddenly doubled on a conservation basis by the Rwandan government.
Protecting over 600 gorilla species, only 10 habituated gorilla families are available each day for tourists to visit divided into sections of simple treks for gorilla groups situated near the trekking starting point
and easy to hike to, medium gorilla families located not so far and manageable to hike to and tough families situated in up mountain very tough to trek to.
On average, all groups are trekked!, simple, medium or tough, which means there is a hike fpr every type of person, so don’t hesitate to take part in this incredible adventure!
Other Destinations for mountain gorilla trekking
Just 2 more locations are left for gorilla trekking apart from Volcanoes; that is Bwindi national park and Mgahinga national park both located in Uganda offer the other alternative to mountain gorilla trekking in the world. Offering a cheaper gorilla permit up to 2020, right now its a guarantee to visit Uganda gorillas for just $600.
Dont miss out watching gorillas while you can.
Uganda has the highest number of mountain gorillas with two locations where tourists can meet gorillas in their habitat
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