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Responsible Tourism
As guardians of many iconic species, Rwanda is committed to safeguarding their existence within the four National Parks.
We are constantly working to ensure we can live in sustainable harmony with our environment, with a clean and green mindset. We banned plastic bags in 2008, and our lands are possibly the cleanest in Africa thanks to efforts throughout every community.
Ten percent of the income derived from gorilla, safari and other tourist permits, as well as park fees, is spent in partnership with local communities to change lives for the better.
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Culture & Heritage
From the ancient kingdom to the modern day, creativity is something to be celebrated in Rwanda, whether through traditional dance, unique architecture or works of art.
Explore the many facets of our culture and heritage and gain a deeper understanding of what makes us who we are.
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Sports & Adventure
Rwanda is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, with ancient rainforests bursting with wildlife, hills to conquer, lakes to kayak and quiet spaces when you just need some downtime.
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Arsenal Players and Rwandan Music
Though it would have been a pipe dream some years ago, today Kigali is cosmopolitan enough to host not one, but two fashion festivals every year, and for fashionistas and those on the cutting edge of style, they offer a fantastic opportunity to see the cultural fusion of western and Rwandan styles that the country’s finest designers negotiate and create daily. Kigali Fashion Week takes place every July, and hosts dozens of international, local, and upcoming young designers, while the Rwanda Cultural Fashion Week showcases even more local and international talent every September.
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Golf
Golf is one of the emerging sports in Rwanda. In partnership with the private sector, the government has made substantial investments into the sport to tap into the lucrative global golf tourism market estimated at $44 billion.
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Sabyinyo Hiking Trail
Rwanda’s epic scenery, pleasant climate and magnificent wildlife make the land a remarkable place to explore on foot. The best hiking to be had is in the western half of the country, all the way from Volcanoes National Park in the north, along the fringes of Lake Kivu in the west and down to Nyungwe National Park in the south.
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Museums & Art Galleries
Museum of the Environment
The Museum of the Environment is an educational centre, helping people to understand and safeguard their environment. It aims to ensure integrated and durable development.
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Kandt House Museum
The Kandt House Museum looks at colonialism in relation to Rwanda, set in the old house of the first colonial governor.
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Kigali Genocide Memorial
The Kigali Genocide Memorial at Gisozi is where 250,000 victims have been buried. This memorial also serves to educate about how the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi took shape and examines genocide in the 20th century.
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Rwanda Art Museum
Formerly the Presidential Palace Museum, this new museum displays contemporary artworks from Rwanda as well as abroad. It hosts temporary and travelling exhibitions alongside the permanent collection.
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Ethnographic Museum
The Ethnographic Museum, also known as the National Museum, houses perhaps the finest ethnographic collection in East Africa.
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King’s Palace
A reconstruction of the traditional royal residence, the King's Palace is a beautifully-crafted thatched dwelling shaped like a beehive. At the back live a few long-horned Inyambo cattle, descended from the king's herd, whose keepers carefully tend and sing to them, keeping alive a unique tradition.
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Coffee
A patchwork of 450,000 small growers produce coffee all across Rwanda, but visits are primarily centred around Gisenyi, near the shores of Lake Kivu. Some farmers’ cooperatives and washing stations offer tours explaining the coffee process through the year.
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Gorilla Tracking
The unique opportunity to see gorillas in their natural habitat is unforgettable, some even say life changing. Encounters with gorillas as they go about their daily lives are carefully managed, with expert trackers and guides leading small groups of tourists up bamboo-covered slopes to spend a precious and awe-inspiring hour just a few feet away from the gentle creatures.
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Rwandan Culture and Traditions
Rwandan culture has many traditions including traditional Intore dancing, basketry and Umuganda.
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Museums & Art Galleries
From artefacts dating back to the olden days to contemporary art, Rwanda's museums and galleries make for an interesting insight into that which makes us who we are.
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Sports & Adventure
Helicopter Tours & Transfers
Based out of Kigali International Airport, Akagera Aviation offers charters or scenic tours by helicopter throughout Rwanda.
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Caving
There are 52 caves in Northern Province. The most popular is Musanze Cave - the main cave has an entrance the size of a cathedral and is home to a sizeable bat colony.
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Canopy Walkway
Suspended above a ravine in the lush montane rainforest of Nyungwe National Park, the canopy walkway provides an exhilarating perspective on the ancient treetops and wildlife.
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Hiking
Rwanda’s epic scenery, pleasant climate and magnificent wildlife make the land a remarkable place to explore on foot. The best hiking to be had is in the western half of the country, all the way from Volcanoes National Park in the north, along the fringes of Lake Kivu in the west and down to Nyungwe National Park in the south.
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Kayaking
Exploring the coastline of Lake Kivu by kayak is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the scenery, gazing up at the mountainous backdrop from the tranquility of the water.
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Cycling
Our land of a thousand hills is an excellent destination for off-the-beaten-track cycling, with almost endless trails and roads criss-crossing the territory. Exploring Rwanda's countryside on a bike is an authentic and rewarding way to interact with the rural population, with a huge dose of natural beauty.
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Kigali Cultural Village
A traditional market space where local artisans & food vendors exhibit and trade their goods, the Kigali Cultural Village also hosts events, workshops, festivals and music.
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Festivals and Events
A celebration of Rwandan creativity and nature. Among events held each year includes the Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony held at the Volcanoes National Park where new baby gorillas are named for purpose of conservation, the Kigali Up festival which brings together music from across the world to Kigali, and the Rwanda Film Festival that showcases films from Rwanda, Africa and Across the world.
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Cricket
A relatively new sport in Rwanda, the Rwanda Cricket Association was formed in 1999 and the game is now played by almost 5,000 individuals. About half an hour outside Kigali is the Gahanga Cricket Stadium, Rwanda’s first proper cricket ground, which opened in 2017.
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Made in Rwanda Fashion
Fashion & Style
Though it would have been a pipe dream some years ago, today Kigali is cosmopolitan enough to host not one, but two fashion festivals every year, and for fashionistas and those on the cutting edge of style, they offer a fantastic opportunity to see the cultural fusion of western and Rwandan styles that the country’s finest designers negotiate and create daily. Kigali Fashion Week takes place every July, and hosts dozens of international, local, and upcoming young designers, while the Rwanda Cultural Fashion Week showcases even more local and international talent every September.
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Responsible Tourism
Primate Tracking
Rwanda is renowned for its gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park, but the country is also home to chimpanzees as well a host of monkeys - colobus, golden, L'Hoest's, owl faced, Dent's, blue and vervet - alongside olive baboons, and the nocturnal potto and bushbabies.
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Birdwatching
Rwanda has one of the highest bird counts on the continent despite being one of the smallest countries in Africa. The prime birdwatching destinations are Nyungwe and Akagera National Parks, although enchanting sightings are common across the country.
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Safari
Rwanda is an up-and-coming safari destination, with central Africa's largest protected wetland in the Akagera National Park on the country's eastern border with Tanzania. Following the reintroduction of lions and rhinos, it is now home to the Big Five.
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Tea
Tea was introduced in Rwanda in 1952 and is now one of the country’s largest exports. The fertile volcanic soil and temperate climate make for perfect tea growing conditions. A number of tea factories are open to the public, enabling visitors to discover how tea is harvested and processed.
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