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The writer Lavie Mutanganshuro (3rd from Left) in group photo with some Kenyans from Masai tribe. While visiting the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, I met people from the Maasai tribe. I realised they are way friendlier than I thought.
Tourism

Goodbye Kigali, hello Nairobi: Adapting to Swahili, matatus and ugali

Thursday, December 15, 2022
A view of "Akarwa k'Abakobwa" an island in Lake Kivu that it was reported to be an island for pregnant girls in ancient Rwanda. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Tourism

Island for pregnant girls, ‘Napoleon’s hat’, sambaza, and all about Karongi

Tuesday, December 13, 2022
US Monastir players celebrate after winning Basketball Africa League champion. The sports tourism industry generated over $6 million, accounting for 13 per cent of the total generated revenues earned from the MICE.Courtesy.
Tourism

Rwanda sets sights on sports tourism ‘to spur economic growth’

Friday, December 02, 2022
Tourists get some briefing before visiting mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

Rwanda to host global travel, tourism summit

Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Daniel Le Scornet signs copies of his book ‘Si Kigali était contée’ or ‘If Kigali was a tale’, for clients during its launch in Kigali on November 3. Photos: Courtesy.
Tourism

Author on documenting Kigali as one of ‘Africa’s brightest beacons’

Monday, November 14, 2022
MP Germaine Mukabalisa highlighted different challenges related to the new bill governing national parks and nature reserves .Craish Bahizi
Tourism

MP Mukabalisa ‘pokes holes’ in provision on national park abolition

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Rwandan delegation of tourism industry players in a group photo. They are participating at the World Travel Market in London, United Kingdom. Courtesy
Tourism

Rwanda showcases tourism potential at World Travel Market

Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Mountain gorillas from Susa Group in Volcanoes National Park. The project to expand the park is expected to cost $255 million to ensure a better habitat for the majestic mountain gorillas. Sam Ngenda
Tourism

Gorilla habitat: Govt to issue land titles to pave way for expropriation

Tuesday, November 08, 2022
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Tourism

Rwanda scoops two awards for tourism sustainability

Friday, October 28, 2022
Some Impala at Akagera National Park. According to the new report, the world has recorded an average 69 per cent decline in global wildlife populations between 1970 and 2018. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Tourism

Wildlife: How Rwanda is faring amid global decline in wild populations

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Tourism

Rwanda showcases tourism offerings at Zim expo

Friday, October 14, 2022
Rwanda’s mountain gorillas of Susa family in Volcanoes National Park. / Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

Rwanda’s mountain gorillas hit Instagram

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Tourists cheer on Kinigi residents after visiting mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Over 80 per cent of businesses in the tourism sector have recovered following the ease of the Covid-19 pandemic. / Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

World Tourism Day: Over 80 per cent of local tourism businesses recovered

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
80-year-old Théopiste Nyirabikali talks to the writer in Kinigi. She is one of more than 80 residents who have started benefiting from development activities aimed at supporting communities living around the park. All photos: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Tourism

Kinigi: Where residents are reaping the 'gorilla dividend'

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Tourism

Regional countries urged to cooperate in tourism promotion

Monday, September 26, 2022
Rwanda mountain gorillas of Susa group in Volcanoes National Park. / Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

Gorilla tourism revenues up by 25 per cent

Monday, September 26, 2022
Some of the rhinos that were reintroduced to Akagera National Park. Photo: Courtesy.
Tourism

World Rhino Day: Local stock continue to increase

Thursday, September 22, 2022
A view of Kivu Beach on the shores of Lake Kivu in Rubavu District. Photos: Courtesy.
Tourism

Kivu beach: A ‘backdrop’ of fresh water, sand and sardines

Tuesday, September 06, 2022
Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie named Urahirwa’s son Turikumwe, which means ‘we are together. All Photos by Dan Nsengiyumva
Tourism

Kwita Izina: Baby gorillas' names and the stories behind them

Friday, September 02, 2022
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks during the Kwita Izina ceremony in Kinigi on September 2. Courtesy
Tourism

Kwita Izina: Conservation remains Rwanda’s priority – Ngirente

Friday, September 02, 2022