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Kwita Izina: Some moments stay with you forever 🦍

05/24/2026 Events

🗓️ Join us in Kinigi, @musanzedistrict on Friday, 4 September 2026 for the 21st #KwitaIzina, Rwanda’s annual baby mountain gorilla naming ceremony, celebrating community-centred conservation and the collective responsibility to protect mountain gorillas and their habitat at Volcanoes National Park.

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The 21st Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony is scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2026, in Kinigi, Musanze District, at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park. This prestigious annual event celebrates the birth of baby mountain gorillas, highlighting Rwanda's conservation success, community-centered efforts, and sustainable tourism.

Key details for Kwita Izina 2026:

Date: September 4, 2026.

Location: Kinigi, Musanze, near Volcanoes National Park.
Significance: It is the 21st edition, aimed at naming baby gorillas born over the past year to aid in monitoring and conservation.
Event Scope: The celebration often features a full week of activities, including community project launches, conservation exhibitions, and cultural performances.
Participants: Thousands of attendees, including conservationists, international celebrities, and local residents.

The event reinforces Rwanda's commitment to protecting the endangered mountain gorillas, whose population has grown, bringing them back from the brink of extinction.