Wednesday 15 January 2020

Murabeho Rwanda!

A great sighting in Akagera
After almost 3 years it is time to say goodbye to Rwanda!  Only a remarkable and dedicated nation would reach the lofty heights that Rwanda has today after the horrors of 1994 and we stand with Rwanda in saying "Never Again".

From a wildlife point of view, the first recorded sighting of the White-crested turaco in Rwanda made by us is by far the most notable wildlife moment.  Trekking up Volcanoes NP in search of the mountain gorillas was another highlight, demonstrating yet another amazing success story by Rwanda.

The flagship conservation success story from Rwanda was also our favourite hangout - Akagera NP, which over the last 10 years has been revitalised from a heavily poached area to a Big 5 national park.  We can vouch for its remarkable wildlife through our images, including seeing all the Big 5 in one weekend.  

Best wishes Rwanda and we will be watching your continued path to prosperity.  In the meantime, hello Uganda for a few weeks on our way to Malawi!

Friday 10 January 2020

Volcanoes NP - Gorilla action

Gorilla portrait
We arranged a last minute trip to see the gorillas as we were leaving Rwanda permanently.  It had been raining heavily the last month or so over December, but after checking the weather report for early January, it seemed as though we may get a break in the rain to visit Volcanoes NP.