The first Gorilla Highlands product to include Rwanda, the paper booklet we call Pocket Guide, has reached the draft stage and is looking for advertisers and for sharp eyes to spot any issues. Photos in the draft (you can download it here; it is only 4.3 MB) should be considered provisional.
The regional map that has graced page 3 since 2013 has, of course, been extended down south.
Musanze (also known as Ruhengeri) is the first town to require two pages for the map. This map is not finished by any means; we still have to add most of the town building outlines, for example. If you are from Musanze, you can truly help us a lot with your feedback!
The fantastic volcano photo by Ross Langdon (RIP) has been moved to where it has always wanted to be…
We are collecting text ads ($1 per word), corrections and additions until 11 July 2016. You can download the draft or request a paper copy. Want to know more? We explained quite a bit about the Pocket Guide in the beginning of May…
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Suzy Claridge is the graphic designer behind several Gorilla Highlands Experts publications, most recently the Pocket Treasure booklet. From initial concepts to final production, Suzy strives for layouts and visuals that are both engaging and easy to use. She’s mum to a sushi and ramen loving kid who may one day turn this passion into being a chef. They reside just outside of London, England. [bio updated: 2026-04]
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ML Rwebandira is an adventure and cultural tourism expert, writer and multimedia producer who co-founded Gorilla Highlands Experts. Born as Miha Logar, he now combines his initials with “Rwebandira” to honour the Bakiga elder Karwemera, who gave him the name. ML’s most recent publication is the Pocket Treasure. A national of both Uganda and Slovenia, Rwebandira resides with his son Lan in Musanze, Rwanda. Click for his personality-infused quarterly newsletters. [bio updated: 2026-09]
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