Expedition 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Gorilla in Rwanda
The gentle giant of the mist — a great ape whose family bonds and calm strength make every mountain encounter unforgettable.
The species
The mountain gorilla is one of humanity's closest relatives, sharing about 98% of our DNA. Silverback males lead family groups of females and young through dense montane forest, foraging on leaves, stems, and wild celery for hours each day.
Habitat in Rwanda
Montane rainforest on the volcanic slopes of the Virunga Mountains, spanning Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Gorillas need dense forest with abundant herbaceous vegetation and minimal human disturbance.
Where to spot one
Volcanoes National Park
Northwest Rwanda
Montane rainforest on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes — home to habituated mountain gorilla families and golden monkeys.
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Southwest Rwanda
Ancient montane rainforest — chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and over 300 bird species on canopy walkways.
Akagera National Park
Eastern Rwanda
Savanna and wetland restoration — lions, rhinos, elephants, and hippos returned after decades of recovery.
Lake Kivu
Western Rwanda
Great Rift Valley lake — pied kingfishers, otters, and the gateway to gorilla trekking in the north.
Conservation status
Mountain gorillas are Endangered but recovering — one of conservation's success stories. Tourism revenue in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park has helped triple their numbers since the 1980s.
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