Kwita Izina – Rwanda’s Annual Gorilla Naming Ceremony – Every September – Celebrating Gorilla population Growth.
Kwita Izina – literally translated as ” giving a name” has traditionally been happening in Rwanda for centuries, Families would then get together and name a newly born child in a family. In abid to conserve the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National park, A naming ceremony dubbed ” Kwita Izina ” was developed by Rwanda Development Board to promote awareness for the gorillas and their habitat.
The “Kwita Inzina” event happens annually and attracts thousands of people both locally an internationally – meaning you too could be a part of this National celebration in Rwanda.
The Government of Rwanda and the private sector conservation partners have donated substantial resources to gorilla conservation and continue to do so. Each year new born gorilla babies are celebrated in an exciting event at the foothills of the Virunga Mountains .
Tourism that focuses on natural environments is a large and growing part of the tourism industry in Rwanda. While it can contribute in a positive manner to socio-economic development and environmental protection, uncontrolled tourism growth can also cause environmental degradation, destruction of fragile ecosystems, and social and cultural conflict, undermining the basis of tourism. Therefore, considering that natural forests constitute 8.7% of the national territory, conservation continues to play a crucial role in the country’s development.
Update 2016: Don’t miss the 12th – Kwita Izina – Gorilla Naming Ceremony in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National park.
This years Kwita Izina is to be held on 02nd September 2016 in Volcanoes National Park. Currently the the number of baby gorillas to be named at this years Kwita izina event stands at 19.
During the Kwita Izina ceremony, the number of travelers looking to taking gorilla safaris in Rwanda normally increase and surpass availability. Therefore, if you are looking to enjoying this colorful event, please get in touch with us early enough to book your trip in time.
