The safety of the mountain gorillas is paramount, which is why Volcanoes National Park requires a negative PCR test 72 hours before your gorilla trekking commences, as well as mask-wearing protocols.įor U.S. These four experiences can be booked in conjunction with any of Go2Africa’s Gorilla trekking tours in Rwanda Encounter tour which take travelers into the heart of the area first brought to the world’s attention by pioneering primatologist Dian Fossey, to be immersed in the majesty of Africa’s first gazetted national park that dates back to 1925. Minimum donation of $500 for groups less than five people, $100 donation per person This option requires a pre-booking and donation. The silverback sundowner hour is from 5 pm to 6 pm. A selection of non-alcoholic drinks, wine, and light snacks are included. Minimum Donation: $500 per group (matched by Go2Africa)Įnjoy an evening hour with breathtaking views and Fossey Fund staff! Guests are invited to tour the exhibit followed by a private cocktail hour experience at the Virunga Overlook to meet up with gorilla experts to share their experiences and answer questions. The Fossey Fund wants visitors to not only learn, but be inspired and engage with conservation, which these one-on-one conversations will facilitate. Private Gorilla Conservation Master ClassĪ great way to start or end your day of gorilla trekking, the Fossey Fund will meet up with travelers at lodges in the campus vicinity for a 2-hour master class in gorilla conservation, ready to answer questions or share their favorite trekking stories. Minimum Donation: $500 per group (matched by Go2Africa), plus $1,500 gorilla trekking feeģ. The Fossey Fund continues to spend their time in the forests and can provide valuable knowledge and insights on the mountain gorillas and their conservation work alongside you on your trek. The Fossey Fund started as a scientific organization with Dian Fossey’s first campus-based in the forest studying the gorillas and understanding their habitat, which is so important to their survival. Have a Fossey Fund researcher join you on your gorilla trek. Minimum Donation: $100 per person for guests over 15. Get a 2-hour guided tour of the new Campus with a Fossey Fund researcher, with behind-the-scenes access to their new purpose-built scientific labs and centers. We’re excited to engage with visitors at our new Campus this spring.” This partnership with Go2Africa will allow us to introduce passionate travelers to our important work while also raising necessary funds to keep the work going. It will also serve as an entry point to conservation activism for the thousands of travelers who trek these parks. Tara Stoinski, CEO of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund shares, “The Ellen Campus was designed to help accelerate our scientific research, allowing us to better protect endangered mountain gorillas and their habitat. All proceeds are donated back to the Fossey Fund's local children’s outreach program, which invites Rwandan school children to the campus to learn about gorilla conservation and biodiversity.ĭr. Visitors can explore the state-of-the-art experiences including interactive virtual reality and 360° film screenings, snack or dine in the cafe, or take in the view of the six volcanoes from the second-floor overlook.įor travelers looking to learn even more, Go2Africa offers four additional experiences providing access to the Campus and its researchers. Open to the public, the Conservation Campus includes a public exhibit designed to educate students, community leaders, and tourists about gorillas, conservation, the region, and Dian Fossey. Opening this winter, the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund will become the new permanent home in Rwanda for their work, which has been dedicated to the conservation, protection, and study of gorillas and their habitats in Africa for the last 54 years.
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