Community Project Launch
Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026
Location: Kinigi, Musanze District
The launch will highlight community-led initiatives supported through Rwanda’s Tourism Revenue Sharing Programme and demonstrate how conservation and tourism contribute to livelihoods around the country’s national parks.
Media and Trade Familiarisation Trips
2–13 September 2026
Across Rwanda
International media, influencers, tour operators and tourism partners will experience Rwanda’s national parks, cultural heritage, cities and communities, sharing the country’s tourism and conservation story with audiences around the world.
Namer Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience
Thursday, 3 September 2026
Volcanoes National Park
Distinguished Namers will trek through Volcanoes National Park to encounter mountain gorillas and meet the baby gorillas they will have the honour of naming.
21st Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony
Friday, 4 September 2026
Kinigi, Musanze District
The flagship ceremony will bring together communities, conservation partners, distinguished Namers and invited guests to name Rwanda’s newest baby mountain gorillas and celebrate the country’s conservation journey.
Kwita Izina Meet & Greet and Concert
Saturday, 5 September 2026
BK Arena, Kigali
The Kwita Izina week will culminate in an exclusive Meet & Greet and a major concert featuring international and Rwandan artists, bringing together Namers, partners, conservation supporters and invited guests.
Conservation Exhibition
Saturday, 2-5 September 2026
Kinigi, Musanze
Showcasing Rwanda’s conservation journey, tourism offerings, and Made in Rwanda products while creating opportunities for business and community engagement and visibility.
