On the 10.5.14 the Rwanda Development Board are providing a trip to Akagera National Park. The trip organised in conjunction with partners will be an opportunity to promote avitourism, to raise awareness about bird conservation and to recognise the efforts of the government, the private sector and NGOs in the conservation of wild birds. In particular conservation of the Grey Crowned Crane. There will also be some bird watching. The event is primarily targeting officials, tourism operators, conservationists and birders.