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"I spent my honeymoon in Rwanda and had a wonderful time with the Gorillas. It was awesome, the whole experience." 

Jack Wolch, South Africa

 

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Welcome to Rwanda

unique assets of rwanda tourism"The land of a Thousand Hills", Rwanda is a green undulating landscape of hills, gardens and tea plantations. It offers tourists a one of a kind journey - home to one third of the world remaining Mountain Gorillas, one third of Africa's birds spicies, several spicies of primates, volcanoes, game reserve, resorts and islands on the expansive lake Kivu, graceful dancers, artistic crafts and friendly people.

Rwanda is a thriving, safe country with one of the lowest crime rates in Africa. All major attractions are located within 1-5 hour drive from the capital, Kigali.

In a short vacation, a tourist can reach volanoes, rainforests, savannah, lakes and the beautiful city of Kigali.

Hub for East African attractions Located in the heart of Central and East Africa with easy access to bordering countries of Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo as well as to Kenya, Rwanda is an ideal location for travel within the region for conference tourism. A visit here can easily expand to incude many of the great African destinations.

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Upcoming Events

On Saturday, June 16th 2012, RDB will be hosting the eighth annual Kwita Izina - Gorilla Naming Ceremony

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Press Room

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Rwanda tourism breaking news – New Congo Nile Trail is officially launched in Gisenyi - November 25th 2011

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eGlobal Travel Media

Rwanda’s efforts to grow its tourism sector in as sustainable a way as possible appear to be paying off ...

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Rica RWIGAMBA, Head of Tourism, Rwanda tells BTN about how the destination is positioning itself to become a regional hub ...

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Featured Bird

The Shoebill Balaeniceps rex. An African endemic family, with one species of rather limited distribution., considered as globally vulnerable

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