Dian Fossey Hike in Rwanda
Dian Fossey Hike in Rwanda, Dian Fossey is an American zoologist and primatologist best remembered for pioneering mountain gorilla conservation. She lived and worked at the Karisoke research center which was also founded by her located in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. For over 20 years she protected and cared for the gorillas earning their friendship in return. She established the first ranger patrols despite all the political and economic obstacles. Dr. Fossey founded the Digit Fund that helped finance vital ranger patrols throughout the mountain gorilla habitat. Her work inspired a new generation of African Conservationists helping these primates from going extinct. She used her career as occupational therapists to remove children from constrained homesteads.
The Dian Fossey grave hike is another interesting activity enjoyed by visitors to Rwanda in remembrance of the doctor. After her tragic demise, the doctor was buried in the volcanoes National Park alongside the silverback gorillas she loved dearly which were also killed on the same day. Today numerous tourists visit Rwanda specifically to hike to her grave. Visitors’ in fact combines both gorilla trekking and Dian Fossey grave hiking. The Tomb can be accessed by a 30 minute drive from Kinigi to trail leading to Karisoke Camp where visitors can hike for about 10 minutes near the park.