87. Rwanda: Gorillas, Genocide, and a Country Reborn

About this episode

Steph and Cal discuss their experiences in Rwanda, covering the history of the genocide and their visit to see gorillas.

After two weeks on safari in Kenya and Tanzania, Steph and Cal spent a week in Rwanda — a last-minute addition that ended up being their favorite leg of the trip. In Part 2 of our East Africa series, we cover the history and lasting impact of the Rwandan genocide, what Rwanda is like today, and a special experience visiting gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Resources: Gorilla Families in Volcanoes National ParkMachete Season by Jean HatfieldWe Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Ki...

People in this episode

Hosts: Calvin Rosser, Steph Smith

Topics covered

• Rwanda
• gorillas
• genocide
• East Africa
• safari
• history
• travel

Keywords

• Rwanda
• gorillas
• genocide
• safari
• East Africa
• Volcanoes National Park
• travel

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Machete Season, We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families

Places: Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Volcanoes National Park

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