At the onset of our trip, in the city of Ruhengeri in Virunga (Volcanoes) National Park, we met with Greg from Amahoro Tours. In 2002, Greg founded this responsible tourism organization that focuses on ensuring that tourism contributes to developing the local community.
He considers it important for tourists to interact with the local population so that tourists can learn about development challenges and opportunities and for the locals to engage in and benefit from the growing tourism industry in the region. He thus facilitates visits and volunteering programs with women weaving associations, bee keepers, traditional healer and orphanages.
You can visit Amahoro Tours website at
http://www.amahoro-tours.com/
Rwanda Team
