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| Effective January 10, the mandatory three-day quarantine was revised to a mandatory 24-hour quarantine period. All arriving passengers must quarantine for 24 hours at a designated hotel while waiting for results from the PCR test administered upon arrival in Kigali. The quarantining travelers must bear the cost of the hotel stay. In addition to the required 24-hour quarantine, an additional mandatory PCR test must be performed on the traveler’s third day at a designated testing site (Camp Kigali or the nearest Provincial or District Hospitals for those not in Kigali) in Rwanda at their own cost. Finally, travelers must present negative PCR results from a test taken within 24 hours prior to visiting a national park. Those who have reserved park permits for no more than two consecutive days can apply their negative PCR results to both visits.
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Worth Knowing About
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| New Hot Air Balloon Adventure in Rwanda! |
| Royal Balloon Rwanda, in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board and Akagera Management Company, will now offer a hot air balloon adventure in Akagera National Park. This new product will be the first of its kind in Rwanda, and will let visitors take in the sights and sounds of the park's mesmerizing wildlife and landscapes from more than 300 feet in the air!
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| Arrived Magazine Features Rwanda in November Issue |
| The Travel Corporation’s Arrived Magazine featured Rwanda in its November issue, highlighting the safari experience of Akagera National Park, the gorillas of Volcanoes National Park and the efforts of conservationists like Valerie Akuredusenge who are striving to make eco-friendly practices widespread throughout the country. We applaud the Arrived team as well as The Travel Corporation for bringing this piece to life.
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| Rwanda Appears on CBS 60 Minutes |
| CBS 60 Minutes’ Lesley Stahl captures the wondrous essence of gorilla trekking in this feature. Join Lesley as she explores Volcanoes National Park’s lush scenery, witnesses the gorillas’ incredible communication abilities and learns about the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s remarkable conservation efforts.
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Visit Rwanda Announces Virtuoso Partnership
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| The Rwanda Development Board and Visit Rwanda are pleased to announce their 2022 partnership with Virtuoso. Through this partnership, Visit Rwanda will be a part of Virtuoso’s world-renowned network of destinations, providing an opportunity to connect with industry peers located all over the world. Visit Rwanda plans to attend Virtuoso Travel Week in August and looks forward to building relationships with advisors, consultants and travel specialists within the Virtuoso network.
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Product Highlights
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| The King’s Palace Museum |
| At the King’s Palace Museum, visitors can explore a reconstruction of the traditional royal home. Historically, Nyanza was considered the heart of Rwanda, as the noble family decided to live here after spending many years moving around. Visitors are often intrigued by the Inyambo cattle, whose massive horns are eye-catching. Rwanda’s monarchy ended in 1962 when the country gained independence from colonial rule, but the palace is still a site frequented by travelers.
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| Kayaking with Kingfisher Journeys |
| Kayaking around Lake Kivu is nothing short of awe-inspiring. While drinking in the beautiful mountainous backdrop and the playful sound of birds chirping, visitors embarking on Kingfisher Journeys’ tours can enjoy an unmatched serenity. Kingfisher Journeys’ passionate guides are prepared to teach their group about the area’s wildlife, local fishermen’s practices and cultural elements important to this part of Rwanda.
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Driving Times Around Rwanda is an incredibly accessible country, with a network of quality paved roads. Various points of interest are only hours from Kigali, Rwanda’s capital:
Nyungwe National Park – 5.5 hours
Volcanoes National Park – 2.5 hours
Akagera National Park – 2.5 hours
Nyanza – 3 hours
For travelers who prefer even faster transits, helicopter and air transfers are available!
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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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