Kwita Izina 2024

Kwita Izina is Rwandan ceremony of giving a name to a newly born mountain gorilla. The ceremony is named after the traditional baby naming ceremony where the Rwandese newborn babies are given names in presence of family and friends. As it is a privilege to welcome a newborn baby in the family, it is also a privilege to welcome our dear newborn great apes of Rwanda as it is the only way they can be preserved for the future generation to come.

The ceremony is conducted every year since 2015 and is attended by various celebrities like footballers, musicians and film stars. The Namers of the last year ceremony Rwanda’s 2022 National Geographic Society Young Explorer Grace Ineza Umuhoza; Denmark billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen; Audrey Azoulay, director general of UNESCO; American comedian and actor Kevin Hart; and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Sabrina Dhowre Elba and her husband, actor and DJ Idris.

The ceremony attracts both local people and foreigners all over the world. Previously the ceremony has been lasting for just one day, but this year’s ceremony will last for the period of over 13 days from 7th to 20th 0cober 2024 and the climax of this year’s event will be on 18th October 2024. Over 20 newborn gorillas will be named on this year’s ceremony and as vacation safaris, we still have some few Rwanda gorilla permit that are within that time from. Therefore, contact us in case you would wish to attend the 20th edition of Kwita Izina function in Rwanda.

Why should you come to Rwanda for kwita Izina ceremony?

Kwita Izina ceremony is done once a year to appreciate those that has worked hard to preserve the endangered mountain gorillas. Since 2015, over 350 newborn gorillas have been named during this ceremony. This has seen mountain gorillas being moved from the critically endangered species to just endangered species.

However, the effort still needs to be put in place to ensure that mountain gorillas are conserved even for the generation to come. Appreciating those that has done so much to conserve gorillas and seeing their population grows from just over 600 gorillas to over 1000 gorillas is necessary and will encourage them to do more for conservation of these great apes of Africa.

Where will the Kwita Izina ceremony be in Rwanda?

The Kwita Izina ceremony will be organised within volcanoes national park, the place where the function has been organized since 2015. Locals and international community is expected to attend the 13 day ceremony and the highlight of the ceremony will be on 18th October 2024 as confirmed by Rwanda Development Board. The celebrities to highlight the function are yet to be named by the body responsible for tourism activities in Rwanda.

Volcanoes national park is the park located in Virunga massif with the greatest number of gorillas within the Virunga mountains. The park is the home to over 20 percent of mountain gorillas all over the world and the gorilla population have been growing since 2015 due to the conservation effort in place.

Other activities to in Rwanda during the Kwita Izina ceremony

Gorilla trekking at volcanoes

During your visit in Rwanda on Kwita Izina ceremony, you should also plane to go and meet the mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. You will have enough time to plan for that function. However, you need to book your permit early enough to avoid any disappointment that can come with the miss out on your great adventure experience.

The cost of the permit is 1500 dollars, and we still have one exclusive gorilla trekking permit for those who would wish for the exclusive trekking without being joined by the public. The cost of exclusive gorilla permit is 15,000 and you can be in a group of your friends or family as long as they don’t exceed eight people which is the maximum number allowed to trek a gorilla family.

Golden monkey trekking

Like gorilla trekking, golden monkey trekking is also done at volcanoes national park but at a low price compared to the gorillas. These joyful primates go for 100 dollars only and the permit can be bought from Rwanda development board. The task of trekking golden monkeys is less challenging, and they are declared endangered by the UNESCO.

Chimpanzee trekking

Another endangered great apes that are endemic to Rwanda is the chimps as commonly known. Chimpanzees in habit from Nyungwe national park and gishwati mukura national park. The chimpanzee trekking permit will offset you of 250 dollars. In case you wish to spend more time with chimps in the wild, you can opt to go for chimpanzee habituation at gishwati-mukura national park.

Common safari packages you can do on your Rwanda visit

The 10 Days Uganda Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Tour starts and ends in Kampala. It will take you to Uganda’s un-spoilt wildlife destinations to experience Nature at its best. Explore all the best Uganda has to offer to tourists in the tropic Africa. Major tour activities in this tour include game drives in hunt for some of the “Big 5” (African Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, and Elephant), birding, gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, chimpanzee tracking, hike to Diana Fossey’s Graves

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of East Africa as we invite you to explore the enchanting landscapes, vibrant cultures, and rich biodiversity of Rwanda and Tanzania. This meticulously crafted 10-day itinerary promises an immersive experience, seamlessly blending the awe-inspiring encounters with Rwanda’s majestic gorillas and golden monkeys with the boundless wonders of Tanzania’s iconic Serengeti National Park.

The 10 Days Rwanda Gorillas, Primates, Culture and wildlife safari starts and ends in Kigali. It takes you to Rwanda’s un-tamed wildlife areas, including the home of 360 Mountain Gorillas; Virunga Volcanoes. Expect tour activities such as Butare and Kigali city tours, Game drives in Akagera National Park, primate trekking Excursions in Nyungwe Forest, Gorilla Tracking adventures in Parc National des Volcans, nature walks and Cultural tours