Rwanda

Except for the incredible natural beauty & abundance of wildlife, rich culture , a visit to Rwanda is inspiring / educational in many levels.

Once torn apart by genocide and bloodshed, the Rwandan people have demonstrated determination in both acknowledging their history and refusing to be defined by it.

Rwandan miracle: the country’s economy has grown by an average of more than 7% per year since 2000, and the poverty rate has fallen by 57% percent. Its people have turned hate and fear into the warmth and generosity.

This forward-thinking, disciplined reconciliatory approach has also bolstered the country’s conservation reputation; tourism industry continues to go from strength to strength.  10 % of tourism income is spent on uplifting communities &

conservation & expanding the national parks, Volcanoes National Park is being expanded to give more space to once almost extinct mountain gorillas, Communities are supported during relocation process, these are all done with the tourism income. These funds are superbly well managed by the government.

No apparent corruption, crime, government funded education, good sound health care system for all, Rwanda is like a Phoenix built from its ashes, offers a very bright future for its Citizens, is wonderful example of nation building after genocide.

Its Commitment for sustainable and responsible tourism is indeed an example to the world, this is one of the reason’s that Rwanda should be at the top of your list, every penny spent giving a brighter future to someone.

• Mountain Gorilla Trekking
  
• The volcanoes National Park
  
• Nyungwe Forest National park – Unesco World Heritage Site
  Nyungwe has unique biodiversity plus chimpanzees, golden and colobus monkeys & outstanding hiking trails and Canopy Walk.
  
• Akagera National Park for big Five Safari
  
• Lake Kivu – one of Africa’s greatest Lake’s
  
• World renown coffee & tea plantations
  
• Rich Cultural heritage and Traditions
  

Rwanda is one of the cleanest Nations on earth and sets the bar high for sustainable eco-tourism.