How Rwanda's conservation efforts have led to a remarkable recovery in mountain gorilla numbers.
The mountain gorilla population has grown from approximately 250 individuals in the 1980s to over 1,000 today. Rwanda's commitment to conservation through tourism revenue sharing, anti-poaching efforts, and community engagement has been instrumental in this success story.
10% of all tourism revenue goes directly to communities surrounding the parks, creating strong incentives for local people to protect wildlife. This model has become a global benchmark for conservation tourism.