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Rwanda to Host the Pan- African Dance Festival
Rwanda to Host the Pan- African Dance Festival Rwanda will host the 8th edition of the Pan-African Dance Festival (FESPAD) event which is expected to attract at least 40 countries from around the world. The festival is being organized by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Ministry of Sports and Culture (MIJESPOC); under the…
Read MoreAll you need to know about Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
All you need to know about Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda Golden monkey tracking or Trekking to see the golden monkeys is another highlight of Volcanoes National Park. The Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus Mitis Kandti) is a local subspecies of the widespread Sykes Monkey, also known as the “Blue Monkey” and is endemic…
Read MoreWorld Wild Fund (WWF) Boosts Conservation of Rwenzori Mountains National Park
The World Wild Fund (WWF), under its Rwenzori Mountains Conservation and Environment Management Project, has devised several approaches to minimise degradation of the park. Mr David Duli, the country director WWF, an international conservation NGO, said the park is of great importance to the world because of its botany and beauty and therefore requires expertise…
Read MoreRwanda Development Board (RDB) Recognizes Local Communities for promoting Mountain Gorilla Tourism
The RDB has recognized local communities neighboring Volcanoes National Park for promoting mountain gorilla tourism. Revenues generated from the tourism sector have this year increased by 11 percent compared to the same period (January-June) last year. Information from Rwanda Development Board (RDB) indicates that so far, US$128.3m has been raised compared to us$115.6m generated in…
Read MoreRwanda Safe for Gorilla Trekking – Congo War has no effect on Rwanda Tourism Industry
Is Rwanda safe for gorilla trekking? How safe is gorilla trekking in Rwanda The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has moved to reassure tourists and the business community that it is safe to travel to all parts of the country. Indeed Rwanda ais safe for gorilla trekking despite fighting in some parts of DRC. This comes…
Read MoreHow to do a 1-Day Rwanda gorilla trekking tour from Kigali
Up to recently I kept receiving many emails from intending visitors on whether it is really possible to do a gorilla trek in one day without a hassle, and my answer of course is – YES, it is possible in Rwanda. Doing a 1 day Rwanda gorilla trekking tour is quite simple and complicated at…
Read MoreTour attractions in Rwanda’s Kinigi / Musanze Tourist Attractions
Tour attractions in Rwanda’s Kinigi / Musanze Tourist Attractions Renowned for being the route to the home of approximately half of the worlds remaining mountain gorillas, Kinigi town, located right at the foot of Virunga Mountains, comprises beautiful sceneries that make it an outstanding touristic area. The place is so conducive that one can stay for several…
Read MoreOne other tourist’s experience in Rwanda – Visiting Gorillas, Akagera, Kigali
Similar to how St. Augustine put it, ‘the world is a book,’ and those who do not travel read only a page of it. Most people travel not to go anywhere or learn any thing, but simply for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move. The tropical climate of Rwanda is praised for its medicinal…
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