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| On March 16, the Rwandan government announced adjustments to the ongoing COVID-19 safety regulations throughout Rwanda. Key changes include a revised curfew nationwide between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m., with businesses to close at 8 p.m. Movement between districts is still restricted, although tourists can continue to move throughout the country. Physical meetings are now permitted in small numbers (30% of any venue capacity). Restaurants and cafes can remain open at 30% occupancy with the requirement to close at 8 p.m., although bars remain closed. Passengers arriving at the Kigali airport are still required to provide negative PCR test results taken no more than 72 hours before arrival in Rwanda. Tourists must continue to abide by all health guidelines, which include testing on arrival and before primate trekking.These resolutions will continue at least through March 30, at which time the situation will be reviewed. More information on these changes can be found on the Visit Rwanda website and on the "Rwanda Reopens" FAQ page. |
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| Rwanda rolls out COVID-19 Vaccinations |
| Rwanda is rolling out mass COVID-19 vaccinations starting in March. Minister of Health Dr. Daniel Ngamije said the nation's vaccination plan would prioritize high-risk groups first, including the sick and the elderly, as well as front-line medical workers. The government's goal is to vaccinate 30% of Rwandans by the end of 2021 and 60% by the end of 2022.
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| March Visit Rwanda Webinar |
| The themes of community and wildlife sustainability was addressed during the recent Visit Rwanda webinar in March. If you weren’t able to join the live webinar, a recording is available for you to learn about the beneficial and symbiotic relationship between the tourism sector and sustainability initiatives that benefit both Rwandan communities and wildlife. You will hear directly from the representative from Akagera National Park and Rwanda Development Board in Kigali to learn more about sustainable tourism in Rwanda.
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| Gorilla Trekking Safety Precautions |
| With an estimated 1,000 mountain gorillas in existence, the life of each gorilla is invaluable to the overall forest ecosystem. Enhanced safety protocols have been implemented in Rwanda since the return of tourism in August 2020 to ensure that the health of mountain gorillas will not be affected by human observers. Trekkers are required to provide a negative COVID test prior to arrival in Rwanda and are tested once again no more than 72 hours before their primate trek. Once in the national park, trekkers confirmed to show no visible signs of illness must wear provided surgical masks for the duration of their trek, and groups are now capped at six people instead of eight. Writer Ali Wunderman’s story for Matador Network nicely sums up Rwanda’s primate trekking changes in the interest of gorilla safety. |
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Rwanda is featured in a Forbes article titled “Rwanda Rising: Hope, Conservation and a Dream Realized ” |
| The awareness of community and eco-tourism is rising in Rwanda. Forbes recently featured the story of the development of the Guest House and Camp Site in Rwanda. The project initiator, Forest of Hope Association, expanded on their partnership with Wilderness Safaris and said, “We are collaborating in conservation and community development, focusing on chimpanzee monitoring and community education, and we look forward to sharing this work with visitors.” |
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Product Highlights
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Nyungwe Top View
Hill Hotel
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| Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel is located in the Nyungwe National Park, which harbors a number of tourism attractions. The cottages were built with the Rwandan traditional architecture and modern interior design, and the incomparable view is one of the many reasons your client would enjoy a stay here. The hotel property boasts views of different parts of Nyungwe National Park’s forest canopy and a suite of gentle hills. |
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| Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga |
| Mantis is launching a “floating hotel” in Rwanda this summer. Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga will be the first motor yacht to sail on one of Africa's great waterways: Lake Kivu in Rwanda. A solar-powered yacht with 10 modern cabins, a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and viewing deck with a hot tub; this unique boat experience will take your clients on a luxury cruise of the beautiful highlights of Lake Kivu. Photo credit to Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga. |
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| Rwanda’s fashion scene shares the country’s beauty and culture with the world through annual fashion festivals. Every July and September, Kigali hosts fashion-focused events that offer a fantastic opportunity to see the cultural fusion of western and Rwandan styles. 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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What to know before you go:
Rwanda Travel Updates
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