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| On September 24, Rwanda celebrated World Gorilla Day by naming 24 baby mountain gorillas born in the last 12 months in Volcanoes National Park. The 17th edition of Kwita Izina, the annual naming ceremony, took place virtually for the second year in a row due to the ongoing pandemic. This year’s theme was "Conservation and Sustainable Tourism – A Foundation for Future Generations," and namers included conservationists, international celebrities and dignitaries, notable tourism partners and friends of Rwanda. |
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| Rwanda’s COVID-19 Updates |
| Rwanda continues to diligently combat the ongoing global pandemic with a vaccination campaign that’s gaining steam with vaccines now available to all Rwandans aged 18 and older. As of mid-September, more than 3.76 million total doses have been given, with nearly 1.7 million Rwandan people fully vaccinated. With this, the country is approaching 15% of the total Rwandan population with nearly 50% of Kigali residents vaccinated. Current targets aim for 70% of Rwanda’s eligible population to be vaccinated by mid-2022, but current projections show that goal may be reached as early as February or March of next year.
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| Lake Kivu featured in TIME’s World’s Greatest Places |
| Last month TIME Magazine released a list of the “World’s Greatest Places 2021,” and Rwanda’s Lake Kivu was honored alongside many world-class destinations. Chosen in part because of the region’s unique and eco-friendly tourism experiences such as the yet-to-open Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga floating hotel and the new Gishwati-Mukura National Park, we’re excited to see this relatively hidden gem of Rwanda shared with the world.
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| Lion reintroduction success in Akagera |
| It’s been more than six years since lions were reintroduced into Rwanda’s Akagera National Park. After a diligent and strategic repopulation campaign, the Rwanda Development board is proud to share that the park is now home to 40 thriving lions and counting. As a Big 5 safari park with a growing lion population, Rwanda looks forward to welcoming more safari guests from around the world.
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Kigali Hosts Top Basketball Tournaments |
| Visit Rwanda was proud to be the official founding and host partner of the 2021 Basketball Africa League, which included the Kigali Arena playing host to the first-ever Basketball Africa League tournament in May of this year. Last month, Kigali also hosted the 30th edition of FIBA AfroBasket 2021, paving the way for Rwanda to be a continental leader in hosting major sports events and competitions.
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Product Highlights
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| Ruzizi Tented Lodge |
| For a luxury safari tent experience near Akagera National Park, look no further than Ruzizi Tented Lodge. Located on the shores of Lake Ihema, the lodge is well known for its wooden dining platform that hangs over the lake, allowing guests to enjoy the sounds of hippos and other water wildlife over dinner. With a maximum capacity of 20 guests, the lodge is intimate and serene.
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| Gorilla Guardian Centre |
| Gorilla Guardians is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the lives of reformed poachers and communities near Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park through education, conservation incentives and supporting community enterprise. Visits to the Gorilla Guardians Centre provide guests with an opportunity to view Rwandan crafts and ceremonies, traditional dance performances, songs and music, and more.
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| Rwanda’s Northern Province is home to more than 52 caves with more than nine miles of cave passages. The Musanze Cave is more than a mile long and is the most frequently visited. The caves, which were developed from volcanic activity in the Cenozoic period, date back 65 million years.
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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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