Since 2010-2011 Gorilla census in Rwanda & Uganda a lot of gorilla conservation effort has been maintained in all the three countries where mountain gorillas reside –limiting the number of trackers per day, protecting the endangered species from illegal wildlife actions (poaching). Giving tentative care to the Apes like treatment and habituation therapy which make them play in a close range with humans without reacting or causing harm. However Rwanda makes it appoint to name its new born gorilla babies every year an occasion which was held of September 5th 2015 unlike the other years in June. The welcoming event of the baby Gorilla to join the community makes Rwanda pride more in its gorilla conservation effort celebrating 11 years of sustainable tourism in the country.
“Conservation now and the future” as 2015 Kwita Izina Theme attracted 100s of conservationists, friends, dignitaries, locals, foreign tourists as the world famed Great Ape was being named. Great news shocked and also impressed the audience when the Rwanda tourism board announced a 26% increase in Rwanda Mountain Gorillas from 2000-2010 leaving out the current update of 2015 though clear in the open that the number of Gorillas has increased even more since every year new gorilla babies are born and named. Rwanda tourism sector working hand in hand with other actors celebrated their genuine effort for conservation and even vowed to double it for more better results but the most haired rare apes remain essential and listed by the international Union for the Conservation of Nature as critically endangered.
For south western Uganda-Bwindi forest national park & Congo the Kwita Izina event provided a fine opportunity to reflect on what can be done for further protect the fragile mountain gorillas. The “Urwanda” (The Cow of Rwanda) is one of the other cultural events celebrated in the country every year to show the importance of cows in Rwanda traditions. According to Rwanda societies, the cow impacts communities both socially and economical that homes without cows are looked at as poor. Other events include the Conservation forum, award to recognize local conservation, photo exhibitions mention but a few so you can plan and catch up with at least one even during your visit to the land of great views.
After a dramatic increase in gorilla numbers following their scientific discovery, Rwanda tourism sector is dedicated to conservation initiatives forever. Today gorilla safaris in the Volcanoes National Park are the most important attraction bringing tourists to Rwanda. The country receives a lot from gorilla tourism in the park!