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Rwanda’s eco-tourism hotspots: A quick guide to a sustainable travel in the land of a thousand hills

While Rwanda benefits from being the fastest growing economy of the world, receiving 1.22 million visitors annually accounts for serious challenges to eco-tourism and sustainability of its limited wildlife resources. Rwanda has 3 national parks, few forest reserves and rich … Read More

Conservation priorities in Rwanda

Rwanda also known as the land of a thousand hills has a population of about 11 million, where 90% of the people are farmers but has made significant progress to stabilize its economy than it was before the 1994 genocide … Read More

Rwanda Names 22 Baby Gorillas at Kwita Izina

Rwanda has named 22 baby gorillas at the 12th edition of Kwita Izina. The event that rocked Musanze  witnessed the naming of 22 babies that were born in the Volcanoes National Park between September 2015 to August 2016. The

Top 5 Must Do Experiences in Rwanda

Rwanda is an east African nation but geographically situated in the Albertine rift valley. Most of the country’s landscape is hilly and mountainous, a reason why it was nicknamed the land of a thousand hills. This obviously gives you a … Read More

New Airline to Boost Tourism in Rwanda

In a continued effort to improve Rwanda’s tourism sector, Rwandair which is the flag carrier for Rwanda operating both local and international flights has acquired a new Airbus A330-200 which is the first in East Africa. This airline which is … Read More

Gorilla Conservationists welcomes baby gorilla

A new baby mountain gorilla has been born in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park in the southern sector of the park. The new born gorilla is part of the Bushaho gorrilla family, one of the habituated gorilla families in the … Read More

Uganda Tourist Visa Fees reduces

Uganda Tour Operators Welcomes Tourist Visa Fees Reduction

With effect from 22nd July 2016, the Ugandan government officially announced single entry tourist visa fee reduction to 50 USD from 100 USD. The Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control notified all Ugandan … Read More

Miss Rwanda picking tea with locals

Miss World Pageant a Great Boost to Tourism in Rwanda

Rwanda will make history come the 66th edition of miss world beauty contest which shall be held in USA Washington DC, December 2016. This will be an important moment for Rwanda to shine in the outside world by showcasing her … Read More

Glamouring Kigali Convention centre

Kigali Convention Centre Boosts Rwanda’s Tourism Industry

During the months of Rwanda June 2016, Rwanda successfully hosted the 26th session of the world economic forum. While Rwandans are still jubilating about the social emotions of the event, the country is ready again for the African union summit … Read More

Kwita Izina Ceremony in Rwanda

Virunga Gorilla Census In Final Stage

Gorillas are an endangered species living in Virunga mountain ranges and in Bwindi impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Since mountain gorillas are critically endangered, it is important to keep track of their numbers and determine whether the population is stable. … Read More