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
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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 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 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
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
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