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🌿 Rwanda’s conservation efforts have helped primates thrive, including the majestic mountain gorillas.🦍 🎥 Discover how they’re protected and join us for the 20th @KwitaIzina Gorilla Naming on 18 October at Volcanoes Park! #KwitaIzina | #VisitRwanda🇷🇼

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Acram1 year ago

@Kwitaizina @VolcanoesPark But all Rwandese are running to become Ugandans???

Makeri Residence2 years ago

@Kwitaizina @VolcanoesPark Rwanda’s commitment to conservation is truly inspiring!

resty joselyn1 year ago

@Kwitaizina @VolcanoesPark Advertising uganda's wildlife on favour of Rwanda! Just subscribe Rwanda as one of uganda's districts

Bruce Musha🐄1 year ago

@Kwitaizina @VolcanoesPark #visituganda !

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