Silverback mountain gorilla at Volcanoes National Park by Rick LoBello

 Book by website founder is the first mountain gorilla ecotourism guide

With his latest book, Guide to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, Home to Critically Endangered Mountain Gorillas, former National Park Service ranger, naturalist, Conservation Education Speaker and Author Rick LoBello provides a comprehensive look at one of Africa’s most important wildlife conservation areas with detailed information on how to plan for a trek to see the mountain gorillas, made world famous by the late Dian Fossey and National Geographic.   

The 248 page travel guide with color pictures throughout includes an overview of the region's human and natural history, the story of Dian Fossey, information on how to observe mountain gorillas in the wild and other ecotourism points of interest in Rwanda.

It’s the book every traveler on safari to see mountain gorillas wishes they had when they were starting out.  LoBello, the Education Curator at the El Paso Zoo and former Executive Director of the Big Bend and Carlsbad Caverns Guadalupe Mountains Associations, developed the overall approach for the guidebook after spending twenty-five years helping national park visitors connect with and understand some of the country’s most outstanding natural treasures at Big Bend, Yellowstone, Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks.  

“Over the past 15 years the people of Rwanda have come an incredibly long way in rebuilding their country after the terrible genocide of 1994.  As was the case during the 1980s ecotourism is once again becoming an important part of the country’s economy and under the leadership of President Paul Kagame, Rwanda may now be one of the safest countries to visit on the African continent. The country truly can be described as a “new Rwanda” and it is my hope that this book will encourage its readers to take an interest in helping Rwandans move towards a brighter future.” says LoBello. “Over 100,000 people from around the world have now visited the park and more are on their way.  Don’t let the expense and effort that is required in getting there keep you from adding the location to your travel plans.  A trip to Volcanoes National Park is one of the most amazing wildlife adventures to be found anywhere in the world.” 

Order Your Copy from CreateSpace.com and Rick will be able to donate $5 to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International. Books are also available from Amazon.com. 

Website founder Rick LoBello with a baby giant panda in China

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International Parks
 

The national park idea has spread around the world.  Some of these sites are maintained by the federal governments of each country.  Others are maintained by individuals, non-profit organizations, schools, universities or businesses in the tourism industry.

Africa
Algeria - Tassili National Park
Botswana - Chobe National Park
Kenya - Amboseli National Park
Kenya - Nairobi National Park
Namibia - Etosha National Park
South Africa - Kapama Private Game Reserve
South Africa - Kruger National Park
South Africa - MontEco Nature Reserve
South Africa - National Parks
South Africa - Tembe Elephant Park
Tanzania - Gombe Stream National Park
Tanzania - Kilimanjaro National Park
Tanzania - National Parks
Tanzania - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Asia
China - Wolong Nature Preserve
China - National Forest Parks
India - National Parks in India
Indonesia - Tesso Nilo National Park
Indonesia - Tanjung Puting National Park
Nepal - Langtang National Park
Nepal - Langtang National Park
Nepal - Makalu-Barun National Park
Nepal - Mt. Everest National Park
Nepal - Royal Chitwan National Park
New Zealand - Cornwall Park
New Zealand - Wai-O-Tapu
Thailand - Khao Yai National Park

Australia
Australia's National Parks
Kakadu National Park
New South Wales National Parks
Noosa National Park
Queensland National Parks
Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service

Europe
Austria - Neusiedler See - Seewinkel
Estonia - Nigula Nature Reserve
Finland's National Parks
France - Gorges du Verdon
Germany - National Parks and Nature Parks
Ireland - Doneraile Wildlife Park
Ireland - Killarney
Lithuania - Nature Parks
Spain - Donana National Park
Spain - Marshes Natural Park
United Kingdom - Keider
United Kingdom - London's Royal Parks
United Kingdom - Red Rose Forest

Middle East
Israel - National Parks

North America
Belize - Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Central America National Parks
Parks Canada
Mexico - National Parks and Reserves
Mexico - Xcaret

South America
Argentina - Los Glaciares National Park
Bolivia - Madidi National Park
Chile - Lauca National Park
Chile - Torres del Paine National Park
Ecuador - Galapagos National Park
Peru - Huascaran National Park