The 21st edition of Kwita Izina, Rwanda’s iconic baby mountain gorilla naming ceremony, is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 4, 2026 Kwita Izina, Rwanda’s Gorilla Naming Ceremony, is inspired by the traditional Rwandan practice where families hold a special ceremony to name newborn babies. For three decades prior to the first official gorilla […]
Experience one of the world’s most important celebrations of nature and meet Rwanda’s newborn baby gorillas Kwita Izina is modeled on a centuries-old tradition in which Rwandans name their children in the presence of family and friends. In 2005, Rwanda began officially naming mountain gorillas in what has become a global celebration of nature. By giving […]
First-time Rwanda visitors who participated in this year’s Ironman 70.3 were hugely impressed by the country’s safety and cleanliness. The tournament, which concluded in Rubavu town on Sunday, attracted athletes from 27 countries who competed in a challenging race at the picturesque beach of Lake Kivu. The race attracted 200 athletes who participated in a 1.9-kilometer […]
Paris Saint-Germain and Visit Rwanda proudly announce a partnership initiative – a tour of the “PSG Academy Rwanda”, scheduled to take place in the vibrant Rwandan cities of Kigali and Bugesera from April 1st to April 6th, 2024. This ground-breaking event aims to engage with the country’s growing young athletes, marking the PSG Academy Rwanda’s […]