5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Rwanda in 2022
Rwanda, the country of thousand hills as it is known as, is found in the East Africa region bordering with Uganda in the north, Burundi in the South, Tanzania in the East and the Democratic Republic of Congo in its western part. Rwanda is known to be a heaven for tourists who mainly come to see the gorillas. But tourism in Rwanda is not all about Gorillas. We will give you at least five reasons why visiting Rwanda should be on top when choosing where to spend your vacation. On the list of 5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Rwanda in 2022 you should consider the undeniable beauty of the country. The name country of a thousand hills comes from the country being mountainous with rolling hills full of green vegetation all the way to the top. Going up and down those hills through valleys and crossing rivers as well as amazing landscapes is one of the very enjoyable moments one would have in Rwanda.
Another reason why you should visit Rwanda in 2022, you would be able to visit wildlife in their natural habitat. Rwanda is known to host mountain gorillas that are only found in east Africa. Visiting these primates said to share 98% of their DNA with humans, offers a unique and life time experience as you will get to know how they earn their living in the Volcanoes National Park by visiting one among the 13 gorilla families habituated to be visited by human beings. Apart from visiting gorillas you will be able to visit golden monkeys also sharing the same habitat, chimpanzee and colobus monkeys accommodated by Nyungwe Natural forest with 11 other primates’ species and 250 bird species. Akagera National Park will offer you a chance of doing a game drive whereby you will be able to spot the big five animal in this only savanna park namely lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo, as well as zebra, giraffe, and hundreds of bird species. The most important part of this visit is that the revenues are invested in the conservation of the nature and wellbeing of the population around the parks. Visiting the parks you are also contributing to this noble cause.
Among the 5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Rwanda in 2022 are its safety and cleanliness. Rwanda is ranked top in Africa in terms of safety and security. You can travel to any corner of the country any time of the day without fear of any danger as security is strengthened across the country. The country is marked by its cleanliness. Across Kigali, the capital city and other secondary cities, there are green spaces for one to stay in while enjoying a breath of fresh air. At every corner there are dustbins to collect garbage as no one is allowed to leave any dust on the road. Plastic bags are prohibited in the country as a way of conserving nature. In an effort to preserve a livable climate and reduce gas emissions, the country is trying hard to introduce green energy and restore the ecosystem.
Among the reasons why you should visit Rwanda in 2022, especially in this time that the world is facing Covid -19 pandemic, is the Countries’ efforts to curb the spread of the pandemic. Rwanda is ranked top on the list of countries that were able to put in place innovative interventions to prevent and contain the virus. Importantly, the country managed to vaccinate almost 70 % of the population until December 2021 in addition to other protective measures in place which allowed the country to be among the countries with the lowest incidence rates of COVID-19 infection on the African continent.
Though the list may be long, there are different other factors to consider when choosing to visit Rwanda in 2022. Your stay in Rwanda will be more enjoyable and memorable as the country has developed the hospitality sector whereby tour operators are available to offer logistical services to tourists visiting the Country starting from designing a program that meets your interest and your agenda, booking accommodation, transportation as well as other logistical arrangements during your stay. Reach out to Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris to have your vacation well taken care of to make your travel a lifetime experience.
