Tribes in Rwanda
Tribes in Rwanda Rwanda is known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” and their official languages are French and English, with Kinyarwanda as the local language. Rwanda, on the other hand, is a landlocked country in east-central Africa located south of the Equator and known for its breathtaking scenery. Furthermore, it has a fantastic […]
Ndere Cultural Center
Ndere Cultural Center In 1986, Rawangyezi Stephen founded the Ndere Troupe as a cultural development project. The famous Ndere Cultural Center was established in 2003 to house Uganda’s first traditional dance troupe, Ndere Troupe. One cannot discuss cultural centers without mentioning the Ndere Cultural Center, which is the home of all Ugandan cultures, and the […]
Kigali Genocide Memorial Center
Kigali Memorial Center The Kigali Genocide Memorial Center, located in Gisozi-Kigali, Rwanda, is a burial site for victims of the 1994 Rwanda Genocide. It was founded and is still run on behalf of the Rwanda National Commission for Genocide Prevention by Aegis Trust, a UK-based Genocide prevention organization. The Kigali Genocide Memorial center at Gisozi, […]
Kasubi Tombs
Kasubi Tombs Kasubi tombs are a well-known historical site for Uganda’s royal kings in the Buganda kingdom, and it was originally established as agricultural land farmed using traditional techniques. Kabaka Edward Mutesa I of Buganda decided to build the royal site in 1882 to replace the palace built by his father Suuna II in early […]
The Golden Monkeys
The Golden Monkeys The Golden Monkey is one of the 20 primate species found in the Virungas. Cercopithecus mitis kandti is the scientific name for the golden monkey. They have a stunning appearance when compared to other monkey species. They have brightly colored fur and long golden hair with orange highlights. The current population estimate […]
Bahai Temple Kampala Uganda
Bahai Temple Kampala The Bahai Temple Kampala, also known as the Mashriq I’-Adhkar, is a house of worship that serves as a spiritual gathering place for people from all over the world. The Bahai faith was introduced in Uganda in 1951, making it one of the region’s first Bahai communities. The Bahai Temple Kampala was […]
What to do in Rwanda
What to do in Rwanda Rwanda is the place to go if you want to see some of the most beautiful scenery on the planet. Rwanda is an East African landlocked country bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the southeast, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the […]
The Shoebill Stork
The Shoebill Stork Commonly known as the Whale-head, the Shoe-billed Stork, or even the Balaeniceps rex, the Shoebill is a large wading waterbird, commonly found in tropical East Africa’s marshes of Uganda. It stalks the swampy Nile River and Lake Victoria shores, snatching prey with its distinctive, easily identified bills. Birdwatchers regard the shoebill as […]
Mabamba Swamp
Mabamba Swamp Mabamba Swamp is located on the northern shore of Lake Victoria, 12 kilometers west of Entebbe. The Swamp covers over 2424 hectares and is covered in thick marshes of papyrus, water lilies, and other wetland grasses. Mabamba will captivate both birders and non-birders. The wetland is Uganda’s most important birding site, with over […]
Kigali City Tour
Kigali City Tour Kigali – the capital city of Rwanda, was founded in 1907 as a tiny colonial outpost by Dr. Richard Kandt, the very first resident German colonialist in Rwanda who lived at the foothills of Mounts Jali and Kigali in the middle of the city; today, this has been turned into a Natural […]
Ruzizi Tented Camp
Ruzizi Tented Camp Ruzizi Tented Camp is a luxury lodging in Kayonza, Rwanda, located in the Akagera National Park on the shores of Lake Ihema. Ruzizi Tented Camp is the best luxury lodge among the park’s lodges. You may arrive at the resort by car or by plane. Kigali International Airport is constantly available to […]
Rwanda Hiking Safaris
Rwanda Hiking Safaris Rwanda is a compact landlocked country found in East Africa, with only a total size of 26,338 km2. Most of the sections of the country are covered with mountain ranges and hills hence becoming nick dubbed the country of thousand hills. Mt Karisimbi is the tallest peak in Rwanda, with a summit […]