Dian Fossey Museum
ID: GYG864632-1363017
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Country: Rwanda
Country: Rwanda
Duration: 1 days
Description
Visit the Dian Fossey Museum in Musanze, Northwestern Rwanda. Learn about the success story of mountain gorilla conservation and protection and see original artifacts from Dian Fossey's work and life.
Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Learn about the success story of mountain gorilla conservation and protection that began in 1967. Explore the Dian Fossey Museum (Karisoke Research Center) and see the living memory of the enthusiastic primatologist, conservationist, and environmentalist.
Travel from Kigali to the museum in Musanze, Northwestern Rwanda. The museum offers an insight into Rwanda’s mountain gorilla conservation and protection success story. It is also referred to as the Karisoke Exhibit, a perfect area where enthusiastic primate travelers can get facts about the success story of gorilla protection and conservation.
The Dian Fossey Museum was founded by the Karisoke Research Center. This research center was initially operated by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International. The research center and gorilla fund were founded in remembrance of Dian Fossey. The museum offers an interactive look at gorilla conservation and she established the research center to help.
Explore the museum with a self-guided tour. Learn all about the gorillas that have been studied for more than five decades and the current conservation efforts to ensure their future. Special features include a replica of Dian Fossey’s forest cabin and original artifacts from her work and life, a 360-degree theater featuring amazing footage of the gorillas, and a virtual reality experience.
Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Learn about the success story of mountain gorilla conservation and protection that began in 1967. Explore the Dian Fossey Museum (Karisoke Research Center) and see the living memory of the enthusiastic primatologist, conservationist, and environmentalist.
Travel from Kigali to the museum in Musanze, Northwestern Rwanda. The museum offers an insight into Rwanda’s mountain gorilla conservation and protection success story. It is also referred to as the Karisoke Exhibit, a perfect area where enthusiastic primate travelers can get facts about the success story of gorilla protection and conservation.
The Dian Fossey Museum was founded by the Karisoke Research Center. This research center was initially operated by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International. The research center and gorilla fund were founded in remembrance of Dian Fossey. The museum offers an interactive look at gorilla conservation and she established the research center to help.
Explore the museum with a self-guided tour. Learn all about the gorillas that have been studied for more than five decades and the current conservation efforts to ensure their future. Special features include a replica of Dian Fossey’s forest cabin and original artifacts from her work and life, a 360-degree theater featuring amazing footage of the gorillas, and a virtual reality experience.
Highlights
- Step into the world of Dian Fossey, a conservationist and environmentalist
- Learn about the success story of mountain gorilla conservation and protection
- See original artifacts from Dian Fossey's work and life at the museum
- Watch amazing footage of the gorillas in a 360-degree theater
- Get a virtual reality experience of the gorillas in their natural habitat
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The museum is a 2.5-hour drive from Kigali
Last entry at 4 p.m.
Open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Last entry at 4 p.m.
Open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
INCLUDED
- Entrance fee
- Transportation from Kigali and back to Kigali
- Meals, Lunch
- Mineral water
- Get your guide commission
NOT INCLUDED
- Alcohol drinks
- Airport ticket
- Tips
- And other personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.