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Small Group Tour and Event Dates 2022 & 2023 Greetings from Kigali! In recent months, the Travulous team has been busy working on: our specialist behind-the-scenes Dian Fossey inspired itineraries in Rwanda, guided by the former colleagues of gorilla primatologist, Dian Fossey our exclusive travel partnership with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), the primary advocate for the protection of wildlife and wildlands the appointment of our specialist historian, who advises UNESCO members on Rwandan cultural heritage, traditional oral literature, heritage sites and cultural heritage On the back of these exciting developments, we are pleased to present our Small Group Tour and Event dates for 2022 and 2023, as outlined below. For additional information, click on the blue links to view the complete tour itineraries and event programs, including biographies of our specialist Tour Leaders and Event Hosts, all of whom worked with Dian Fossey at Karisoke in the 1970s and 1980s.

In the Footsteps of Dian Fossey Duration: 5 days 2022 Dates: 09-13 Aug & 31 Oct-04 Nov 2023 Dates: 06-10 Aug & 29 Oct-02 Nov Highlights: Enjoy up to 2 gorilla treks. Optional activities include a tour of the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, and a trek to see the golden monkeys Join our 'AWF & Dian Fossey’s Former Colleagues’ event (see below for details) Hike to Dian’s original Karisoke Research Camp, located between Mt. Karisimbi and Mt. Bisoke Listen to presentations by renowned mountain gorilla conservation organisations Visit Dian’s burial site, including the grave of Digit, her beloved mountain gorilla friend Dinner with our specialist historian for Rwandan oral literature, myths and rituals

Highlights of Rwanda Duration: 11 days 2022 Dates: 20-30 Sep & 04-14 Dec 2023 Dates: 20-30 Sep & 03-13 Dec Highlights: Enjoy up to 2 gorilla treks, hike to Dian Fossey’s original Karisoke Research Camp, and join the Kwita Izina gorilla naming festivities. An optional activity includes a trek to see the golden monkeys Join our 'Meet with Dian Fossey’s Former Colleagues’ event (see below for details) Go chimp tracking in Nyungwe and wander amongst the treetops on the canopy walkway Visit Akagera National Park, East Africa’s largest protected wetland and home to the Big Five Visit Imbabazi, the former orphanage founded by Rosamond Carr in 1994 at the age of 82 Dinner with our specialist historian for Rwandan oral literature, myths and rituals

Primates and Kenya Big Five Safari Duration: 11 days 2022 Dates: 04-14 Aug & 07-17 Dec 2023 Dates: 12-22 Jul & 06-16 Dec Highlights: Enjoy up to 2 gorilla treks. Optional activities include a tour of the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, a hike to Dian's original Karisoke Research Camp, and a trek to see the golden monkeys Join our 'Meet with Dian Fossey’s Former Colleagues’ event (see below for details) Visit chimpanzee families living in the forests of Nyungwe National Park Marvel at the Great Migration and Big Five from a hot air balloon in the Maasai Mara Enjoy optional visits to the Karen Blixen Museum, The Giraffe Center and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Dinner with our specialist historian for Rwandan oral literature, myths and rituals

Gorillas, Tanzania Big 5 & Zanzibar Duration: 11 days 2022 Dates: 18-28 Jul & 05-15 Dec 2023 Dates: 16-26 Jul & 03-13 Dec Highlights: Enjoy up to 2 gorilla treks. Optional activities include a tour of the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, a hike to Dian’s original Karisoke Research Camp, and a trek to see the golden monkeys Join our 'Meet with Dian Fossey’s Former Colleagues’ event (see below for details) Go in search of Tanzania’s Big Five, namely lion, leopard elephant, buffalo and black rhino Marvel at the Great Migration and Big Five from a hot air balloon in the Serengeti Relax on the white sand beaches of Zanzibar or participate in a great selection of local activities Dinner with our specialist historian for Rwandan oral literature, myths and rituals

Meet AWF & Dian Fossey’s Former Colleagues Duration: afternoon or evening 2022 Dates: 09 Aug & 31 Oct 2023 Dates: 06 Aug & 29 Oct Highlights: Enjoy an exclusive Behind-The-Scenes event near Volcanoes National Park, in partnership with AWF, and learn about the conservation of mountain gorillas Set in a scenic outdoor venue, listen to stories told by Craig Sholley, who worked with Dian at Karisoke Overlooking the Virungas, listen to presentations by mountain gorilla conservation organisations Enjoy a special screening of a mountain gorilla conservation documentary Note: This event can easily integrate into existing itineraries without having to change accommodation or meal arrangements

Meet with Dian Fossey’s Former Colleagues Duration: afternoon or evening 2022 Dates: 18 Jul, 04 Aug, 09 Aug, 22 Sep, 31 Oct, 04, 05 & 07 Dec 2023 Dates: 12 & 16 Jul, 06 Aug, 20 Sep, 29 Oct, 03 & 06 Dec Highlights: Enjoy an exclusive Behind-The-Scenes event near Volcanoes National Park, and learn about the conservation of mountain gorillas Hear stories, first-hand, from the very people who worked and lived with Dian at Karisoke Listen to presentations by renowned mountain gorilla conservation organisations Enjoy a special screening of a mountain gorilla conservation documentary Note: This event can easily integrate into existing itineraries without having to change accommodation or meal arrangements

Alternatively, you can view a sample of our Tailor-made Tours here. These suggestions can either be treated as standalone programs, incorporated into a longer tour, or modified to match your particular interest and budget. To stay informed of Travulous' latest news and developments, follow our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages.

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