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| Effective immediately, fully vaccinated international travelers arriving in Rwanda no longer need to quarantine at designated hotels while waiting for airport-administered PCR test results. Proof of full vaccination is required to avoid quarantine requirements, and travelers who cannot provide such proof – along with unvaccinated travelers – must self-isolate in a designated quarantine hotel upon arrival in Rwanda until they receive a negative PCR test result. While mandatory quarantine at designated hotels is no longer a requirement, the Rwandan Ministry of Health still recommends that travelers self-isolate at the location of their choice until negative test results are received.
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Worth Knowing About
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| Ellen DeGeneres Campus at Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to Open |
| The new Ellen DeGeneres Campus near Volcanoes National Park is expected to be completed by the end of 2021 with an official opening ceremony scheduled for February 2022. The project leaders have notably committed themselves to including women in the construction workforce. The campus’ mission is to be a place where anyone can learn about gorillas, conservationism, and the work of Dian Fossey and her successors. The campus features five times more laboratory space than the previous campus, a 360-degree view theater and spacious classrooms offering students the ideal environment for studies.
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| Rwanda’s COVID-19 Updates |
| Rwanda’s vaccine campaign is gaining strength with more than 2.9 million Rwandans fully vaccinated (22.8% of the population) and more than 5.58 million Rwandans having received the first dose (43.1% of the population). Furthermore, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has designated Rwanda Biomedical Center among two institutions to serve as part of a network of Centres of Excellence for COVID-19 vaccination.
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| Rwanda Recognized as Safe and Hygienic Destination |
| Rwanda is one of the safest and cleanest places to visit, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. The guidelines used to award Rwanda with this title in August 2020 were set by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The high standards to which Rwanda holds itself ensure that visitors have as enjoyable and meaningful of an experience as possible, and the tourism industry is continuing to operate under these standards into 2022.
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Webinar:
An Introduction to Rwanda –
The Land of a Thousand Hills |
| On November 9, Visit Rwanda hosted a webinar titled, “An Introduction to Rwanda – The Land of a Thousand Hills.” This webinar explains the latest policies surrounding COVID-19 and international travel, and highlights some of the country’s must-do tourism activities and top accommodations options. If you weren’t able to attend, be sure to watch the recording and brush up on all things Rwanda!
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Product Highlights
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| New! Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel |
| Located on a hillside overlooking Lake Kivu, the new Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel offers guests privacy and relaxation while also serving as a launching point for nearby adventures and discoveries. Enjoy a tropical retreat of farm-to-table dining and refreshing spa treatments on site, or spend a morning by the swimming pool before exploring the nearby region of Karongi. The hotel provides a perfect home base for visiting not only the lake, but also nearby tea plantations, as well as Nyungwe National Park.
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| Cycling |
| An exhilarating way to explore Rwanda’s beautiful scenery is zipping around on a bicycle. The Congo Nile Trail is arguably the best biking path in Rwanda, with many of its 141 meandering miles offering breathtaking views of Lake Kivu. The route starts in Rubavu and ends in Rusizi, but it can be done in stages in the case of time constraints.
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| Paramotoring, a relatively new sport in Rwanda, lets people fly above the historic Huye district, the lakeside towns of Rubavu and Karongi, and Nyungwe Forest National Park. The Rwanda Flying Club offers flying courses and tandem flights. Flying permits can be issued upon request to those with prior experience.
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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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