Rwanda: Through the Lens - Excitement Builds in Kinigi Ahead of Kwita Izina Festival

Rwanda: Through the Lens - Excitement Builds in Kinigi Ahead of Kwita Izina Festival

The landscape of Kinigi is transforming as it prepares to host the 20th anniversary of Kwita Izina, or the Gorilla Naming Ceremony, Rwanda's leading tourism flagship event.

Buzzing with life: Kinigi gears up for two decades of Kwita Izina

The foothills of Volcanoes National Park in Kinigi are abuzz with activity as the final preparations for Kwita Izina 2025 slated for Friday, September 5 take shape. Tents gleam in the morning light, perfectly aligned along freshly cleared paths. Every seat is arranged, the stage set, and subtle touches, from decor, to mats, and signage, are carefully adjusted to ensure a flawless setting. Less than 24hrs to the main day, the air here carries the…