Duration: 6 Days | Location: Various Eco-Destinations in Rwanda
Best For: Nature lovers, students, researchers, and eco-conscious travelers
Overview:
Discover Rwanda’s rich biodiversity while contributing to real scientific research! This immersive eco-education and citizen science journey blends hands-on field experiences, conservation learning, and community engagement across Rwanda’s most biodiverse landscapes.

🗓️ Eco-Conservation Tour Overview

• Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
• Focus: Biodiversity, Wetlands, Citizen Science, Community Conservation

🗓️ Day 1: Arrival & Kigali City Orientation

• Receive a warm welcome upon arrival in Kigali.
• Visit the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) or the Rwanda Biodiversity Information System (RBIS) for an introduction to Rwanda’s conservation initiatives.

🗓️ Day 2: Wetland Ecology at Rugezi Wetland (North) or Nyandungu Eco-Park (Kigali)

• Explore Rwanda’s pioneering wetland restoration projects.
• Participate in water quality testing, bird counts, and plant surveys.
• Learn about ecosystem services and the role wetlands play in climate resilience.

🗓️ Day 3: Citizen Science in Volcanoes National Park

• Join primate research teams for gorilla or golden monkey monitoring using non-intrusive methods.
• Learn field data collection techniques used for conservation planning.
• Engage in community conservation discussions at the Helen Degeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (DFGFI).

🗓️ Day 4: Forest Biodiversity Studies in Nyungwe National Park

• Participate in guided biodiversity inventories, including birdwatching, insect sampling, and tree identification.
• Assist in uploading biodiversity data to global platforms like iNaturalist and eBird.

🗓️ Day 5: Community Eco-Education in Gisakura

• Take part in eco-education outreach activities at local schools or conservation clubs.
• Share your knowledge to inspire the next generation of eco-leaders and conservationists.

🗓️ Day 6: Reflection & Departure

• Participate in a final debriefing and reflection session.
• Depart with unforgettable memories, new skills, and a lasting conservation impact.