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While Rwanda's borders remain closed, and our thriving tourism industry has come to a pause, we encourage you and your clients to look to the future. We're undoubtedly approaching a new kind of normal, but nonetheless one in which we can enjoy the thrills of travel once more. We hope you'll stay home now, and #VisitRwandaSoon
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Rwanda's Covid-19 Updates
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Rwanda took decisive action to limit the spread of COVID-19 to ensure the health of our citizens and, thankfully, the country has been most successful in this venture. Because of this, on May 4, 2020, Rwanda began to ease their stay-at-home and isolation restrictions after a promising drop in confirmed cases. President Paul Kagame commended all Rwandans for their efforts to abide by the recommended health measures but cautioned that the fight is not yet over. While all Rwandans will now be able to move about the country during the day, movements are prohibited from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. except with permission. The revised preventative measures in Rwanda include continued mass screening and testing for the virus nationwide, mandatory mask regulations in public, and strict health guidelines for all resumed services.
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| Responsible Tourism in Rwanda |
| Rwanda’s government and citizens understand that the country is home to many iconic species that are also endangered or protected. Rwanda is committed to safeguarding the existence of these beautiful species in our national parks through sustainable, clean and green tourism opportunities. Of all income derived from wildlife trekking and safari permits as well as park fees, 10% is spent in partnership with local communities to change lives for the better. |
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Rwanda Featured in Departures Magazine Story
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Departures Editor-in-Chief Jeffries Blackerby visited Rwanda last November. Following his visit, Blackerby penned an incredible story titled, “The Spirit of Rwanda: How the African Nation Is Becoming a Tourist Destination Thanks to Conservation.” The article tells a beautiful story about Rwanda’s resilience as a nation, giving a nod to the tourism model that directly benefits local communities.
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| "The Big Five" in Akagera National Park |
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Rwanda’s Akagera National Park is comprised of savannah, woodland and wetland ecosystems as well as a dozen lakes – making it the perfect collection of environments for a world-class safari experience. After the reintroduction of lions and rhinos to the park in 2015, Akagera National Park was once again home to “The Big Five”: lions, rhinos, cape buffalo, leopards and elephants.
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Product Highlights
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Take a Virtual Safari to Rwanda with Wilderness Safaris
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In a recent series of webinars hosted by Wilderness Safaris, Rwandan locals share visuals and information on wildlife and landscapes from Rwanda’s Albertine Rift habitats. The webinars have been recorded and are available on YouTube for viewing anytime!
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| Rwanda’s Cycling Experiences |
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The Land of a Thousand Hills provides a fantastic destination for cycling enthusiasts, with endless trails and roads connecting towns, cities, parks and villages around the country. Traversing Rwanda on a bike provides a once-in-a-lifetime, authentic and rewarding experience, and a way to see rural Rwanda and all its beauty. Cyclists with a competitive side might consider Race Around Rwanda, an endurance cycling race that leads participants on a route around the Rwandan countryside. The race celebrated its inaugural event in February of this year.
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Rwanda is the fourth-smallest country on the African continent, and this can work to a traveler’s advantage. Within driving distance from Kigali, Rwanda’s capital city, there is a wide range of landscapes with something for everyone. From the lush and misty forests of Volcanoes National Park to the traditional savannah landscape of Akagera National Park, nothing is more than a few hour’s drive away in Rwanda.
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