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Greetings from Kigali!

In this month's newsletter we would like to share some of our specialist itineraries, which have been designed and selected to provide you with a unique and engaging Behind the Scenes insight into Wildlife Conservation, Community Experiences, East African Culture, History and Traditions, as well as Humanistic and Philanthropic Legacies.

Itinerary highlights include:

FOSSEY'S MOUNTAIN GORILLAS

Go gorilla tracking with the researchers who worked with Dian at Karisoke and hear them recount stories about her life.
Meet renowned mountain gorilla organisations to learn about present-day conservation.

RWANDA'S

BIG FIVE

Tour the Akagera National Park headquarters and meet park management to learn about conservation initiatives.
Walk with park rangers to patrol the boundary fence for protecting wildlife and local communities.

WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES

Visit leading wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya and Tanzania such as the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Randilen & Burunge Wildlife Management Areas.

CULTURE, HISTORY AND TRADITIONS

Explore Nyanza and visit the reconstructed King’s Palace, a traditionally crafted thatched royal residence in the former heart of Rwanda.
Learn about pre-colonial history from our specialist scholar of ancient culture and history.

TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE

Experience displays of traditional Rwandan music and dance, reminiscent of life at the royal courts.
Performances include the Intore (warriors), Umushagiriro (women), Ukurambagiza (courtship) & Royal Drummers.

HUMANISM AND PHILANTHROPY

Learn about the life of Roz Carr, who returned to Rwanda at the age of 82 to help displaced children after the genocide.
Discover the present-day work Imbabazi is doing to assist children and local communities in Rwanda.

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Behind the Scenes itineraries:

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WANT AN INSIDE VIEW OF MOUNTAIN GORILLAS?

A video call with Travulous is a fantastic tool to create an informative one-to-one conversation about your forthcoming travel requirements to East Africa.

Richard, our Co-Founder and former Tour Consultant & exclusive Travel Provider for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, would love to speak with you. For the last 25+ years, he has travelled the length and breadth of the African continent and has a wealth of information to share with you.

During the video call Richard will answer questions about East Africa, his time spent with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, and talk to you about our specialist Tour Leaders who worked with Dian Fossey at Karisoke in the 1970s and 1980s. Richard will also elaborate on our exclusive travel partnership with AWF (African Wildlife Foundation) in Rwanda, and explain how tourism supports wildlife conservation and local communities.

Note: If you are a member of the Travel Trade, looking to create inspirational travel experiences, consider arranging a podcast with Richard for you to share with your customers.