Go2Africa Partners with Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to Provide Four Immersive Gorilla Conservation Experiences

What are the Immersive Gorilla Conservation Experiences?

These three experiences can be booked in conjunction with any of our Gorilla trekking tours in Rwanda, and will take travellers into the heart of the area first brought to the world's attention by pioneering primatologist Dian Fossey.

1. VIP Behind the Scenes Campus Tour 

Tour the extensive campus accompanied by a senior staff member from the Fossey Fund. Included is a tour of the Conservation Gallery and behind-the-scene insight with a visit to the scientific lab for greater perspective of the multi-faceted conservation work being done. Tours are available any time throughout the day with a final booking time of 3pm and takes approximately 2 hours.

Pre-booking is required along with a minimum donation of $800 for groups (max 5 people) plus an extra $100 per additional person to a maximum of 10 people.

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2. Self-guided Tour

Enjoy a host of immersive activities available in the Conservation Gallery, including a 360 degree theatre, a replica of Dian Fossey's original cabin, and a chance to learn about regional biodiversity through a network of outdoor trails. Relax and enjoy some light food or drinks at the Gorilla Café before perusing locally-made crafts at the gift shop.

A suggested donation of $20 is requested per adult. Rwandan citizens are invited to visit the gallery free of charge.

3. Silverback Sundowner

Spend an hour with spectacular views and Fossey Fund staff. Guests are invited to tour the exhibit followed by a private cocktail hour experience at the Virunga Overlook Lounge to meet up with gorilla experts, who share their experiences and answer questions. A selection of wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and light snacks are included. The Silverback Sundowner hour is from 5pm to 6pm. This option requires pre-booking and donation.

Minimum Donation: A pre-booking is required with a minimum donation per group of $1000 (max 5 people) and an extra $100 per additional person to a total of 30 people.

“The Ellen Campus was designed to help accelerate our scientific research, allowing us to better protect endangered mountain gorillas and their habitat. It will also serve as an entry point to conservation activism for the thousands of travellers who trek these parks. This partnership with Go2Africa will allow us to introduce passionate travellers to our important work while also raising necessary funds to keep the work going. We're excited to engage with visitors at our new Campus this spring.”

– Dr. Tara Stoinski, CEO, Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund

Award-winning journalist and writer, Bruce Wallin, hosts the ‘Travel that Matters' podcast and he interviewed Dr. Tara Stoinski about the extraordinary scientific and conservation work the organization does in Rwanda. They talk about how the new Ellen DeGeneres Campus is going to enhance one of the world's most iconic travel experiences, as well as how you can play your part in vital initiatives:

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