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— Field Notes

Letters from
the Atelier.

Long-form essays on gorilla trekking, Rwanda's parks, and the craft of composing a private safari. Written from Kigali, updated monthly.

Silverback mountain gorilla in the bamboo forest of Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Gorilla Trekking8 min read

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda: The Complete 2026 Guide

There are roughly 1,063 mountain gorillas left on Earth — and Rwanda is where the encounter is most refined. A complete 2026 guide to permits, fitness, timing, and the day itself.

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Aerial view of the Virunga volcanoes at dawn in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Rwanda Wildlife7 min read

Volcanoes National Park Rwanda: Your Complete 2026 Visitor Guide

Rwanda's crown jewel — where mountain gorillas were first studied, golden monkeys roam the bamboo, and five volcanoes invite the most dramatic hiking in East Africa.

Akagera savanna at golden hour with acacia trees and an elephant in the distance
Conservation7 min read

Why Rwanda Is Africa's Most Extraordinary Safari Destination in 2026

A country that nearly destroyed itself and chose instead to become one of the continent's most remarkable conservation stories. Why Rwanda now rivals — and in some ways surpasses — the classic safari circuit.

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