Join us for the 21st Kwita Izina, Rwanda’s annual Gorilla Naming Ceremony, on Friday, 4 September 2026 in Kinigi, Musanze District.

Rooted in a centuries-old Rwandan naming tradition, Kwita Izina brings together communities, conservation partners and guests from around the world to celebrate Rwanda’s newest baby mountain gorillas and the continued protection of their habitat.

This year’s edition will celebrate more than two decades of conservation progress while looking ahead to a future in which biodiversity, ecosystems and communities continue to thrive together.

Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
Location: Kinigi, Musanze District, Rwanda