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| Rwanda’s quick response to COVID-19 and implementation of health and safety precautions paired with an advancing vaccine distribution throughout the country has allowed Rwanda to resume with select major events. This month, Kigali played host to both the 13th annual Tour du Rwanda cycling race as well as the debut of the NBA’s Basketball League Africa, which invited 12 teams from across Africa to play in the inaugural season of 26 games in Kigali Arena. These prestigious events alongside other MICE gatherings are helping Rwanda pave the way for a “new normal” of safe and organized large-scale meetings and events.
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| Rwanda’s COVID-19 Updates |
| On March 15, the Rwandan Government revised COVID-19 safety precautions based on recent case numbers. These changes include that physical meetings may resume while not exceeding 30% of venue capacity, with COVID-19 testing required for meetings of more than 20 individuals. Restaurants and cafes remain open at a 30% occupancy limit, and all businesses must close no later than 8 p.m. Travelers must still present a negative COVID-19 PCR test when arriving in Kigali and will be tested once again on arrival and pre-departure. All other tourism activities will continue in adherence to COVID-19 guidelines.
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| Family travel in Rwanda |
| Rwanda can be a wonderfully memorable destination for a family vacation, especially for families with older children. Many of Rwanda’s lodges provide villa-style accommodations – standalone buildings with multiple bedrooms and a living space – perfect for families traveling together. Children aged 15 and older are permitted to participate in gorilla tracking and other primate tracking experiences, while smaller children can enjoy activities like wildlife safaris in Akagera National Park or visiting an interactive museum, like The King’s Palace.
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| Rwanda’s Floating Hotel Featured in Forbes Article
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| Writer Johanna Read penned a story about the new luxury, solar-powered houseboat set to cruise the shores of Lake Kivu later this year. The story shares details of the floating hotel – the Kivu Queen uBuranga – as well as the various tourism activities available to the Kivu Queen’s guests on Lake Kivu, in the lakeside towns, and villages and even in the nearby national parks like Nyungwe and Gishwati-Mukura. |
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Rwanda Session Highlighted During RepFest 2021
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| Did you attend RepFest last month? If not, you can still purchase RepFest On Demand, which provides access to the conference platform and access to view all sessions! Don’t miss our Rwanda session, which featured Janelle Cook of Travel Answers Group as she shared insights from her trip to Rwanda last October. Purchase of a RepFest On Demand ticket also includes supplier and representative information pages, with the ticket cost directly benefiting the ASTA Foundation. Sign up now for access to the platform until June 21!
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Product Highlights
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Mantis Akagera
Game Lodge
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| As the only luxury hotel within the boundaries of Akagera National Park, the Mantis Akagera Game Lodge provides guests with an exceptional wildlife experience and hotel stay. Situated on a hilltop overlooking the park’s southern tip, the lodge has spectacular views of Lake Ihema and the sprawling savannah below.
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| Rwanda National Ethnographic Museum
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| Originally named the National Museum of Rwanda, the Rwanda National Ethnographic Museum is home to 14,000 objects across seven galleries. The museum houses historical, ethnographic, artistic and archaeological artifacts that provide rich insight into Rwandan culture, history and way of life. To learn more about the Ethnographic Museum’s offerings, check out the video below!
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| Your clients can travel by private helicopter throughout Rwanda with Akagera Aviation! Operating out of the main terminal at Kigali International Airport, Akagera Aviation provides point-to-point flights between Rwanda’s cities and national parks, as well as scenic and photography flights. The company provides tailor-made packages to suit any clients' needs – perfect for a family or small group traveling together.
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What to know before you go:
Rwanda Travel Updates
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Before you travel, make sure you have all the information you'll need! Visit Rwanda Reopens and our Travel FAQ for the latest news. |
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For more information on booking travel with Visit Rwanda, click here.
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