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Rwanda Wildlife: Rwanda Welcomes Newborn Gorilla Twins

We're over the moon! Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park announced an addition to Rwanda wildlife: the birth of gorilla twins in the Hirwa group. The twins, both males, were very healthy at birth on Thursday 3rd Feb 2011.   Only five cases in 40 years! The birth of twins for any gorilla population is rare and very few cases have been recorded in the wild or captivity. Only five cases have been documented over 40 years of gorilla monitoring in Rwanda.

Where to Stay around Volcanoes National Park

Virunga Lodge A luxury lodge set on a forested hillside with outstanding views of the Virunga volcanoes, Lakes Ruhondo and Lake Bulera. Virunga Lodge provides a high level of comfort while taking the surrounding environment of Parc National des Volcans and Rwanda's post-conflict context into consideration. The main activity at Virunga Lodge is Gorilla-tracking, other activities include climbing volcanoes, visits to the Karisoke Centre set up by Dian Fossey and gentle strolls around picturesque villages surrounding the lakes.

Five Reasons to Visit Rwanda: Gorilla Trekking and More

Rwanda, the ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’, is a fascinating country that is bursting with natural beauty and truly unforgettable experiences. From gorilla trekking (the country is home to more than half of the world’s entire gorilla population) to safaris in Akagera National Park and tea plantation tours in Nyungwe, read on for a roundup of our top five reasons to visit Rwanda. 1 Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Located in the country’s capital, the Kigali Genocide Memorial is a museum designed to educate and increase awareness about the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi minority.

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