FACTS ABOUT RWANDA

Are you interested in visiting Rwanda but there is little information about the little gem within the east African region,  the country is full of magnificent surprises  from the fact that it’s the land of 1000 hills which make it one of the most beautiful places to visit on the continent and a number  interesting facts  from its endangered mountain gorillas, diverse ecosystems to it being one of the most eco- friendly areas to visit in the east African region which will mesmerize you when you visit the country. Here are some of the fun facts about Rwanda that will make your Rwanda safari quite memorable.

One of the most peaceful countries to visit

Rwanda is among the most peaceful countries to visit in Africa which has attracted a number of tourists from around the world to come and participate in activities like gorilla trekking in Rwanda, hiking the Virunga mountains in Rwanda, hiking the different trails in Nyungwe national park chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda among other interesting features in the country for a memorable experience. There are a number of government bodies like the police that ensure that there is the maintenance law and order among the people to avoid the increase in high crime rates and in case of any disturbances the police are around to assist you on a 24/7 basis making them quite dedicated to ensure that everyone is safe.

The Rwanda defense forces also ensure that the country is safe from any external attacks and because the countries in a number of regional, international bodies there is good external relations with other countries making it one of the most peaceful countries in the world. A number of people in the world today associate the current affairs of the country with the 1994 Rwanda genocide which included a large massacre of a number of Tutsis by the Hutus but it should be noted that the country and its people are much stronger than how they were years ago and working together as one another reason for the peace in the country and its safety that you should not miss out on.

French and English is widely used in the country

As the official means of communication, French which is commonly used by the older generation because it was widely used during the colonial era and English are among the most common language that you will hear people in the country speaking but the most common language used in the country is Kinyarwanda and also Swahili which makes it easier for people of different ethnicities to communicate with one another making it a country with linguistic diversity.

Home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas

For tourists interested in nature and understanding more about the endangered mountain gorillas then Rwanda is the country to visit with half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population that can be found in volcanoes national park. Participate in gorilla trekking in Rwanda to understand more about the species like their feeding patterns, how they protect themselves from external and internal attacks among other interesting features of the species. It should be noted that there’s more to the country than just the mountain gorillas because there’s a diversity in a number of attractions that tourists can enjoy like the interesting culture of the people that can be appreciated by visiting a number of Rwandan restaurants which will give you the chance to taste the delicious cuisines of the people of Rwanda, you can also participate in the Rwanda genocide tour to understand more about the events that led to the unfortunate events in 1994 and how great the country has improved ever since the genocide.

Environmental conservation is highly emphasized

Eco-tourists will have an amazing time in Rwanda because it is among the few countries in Africa that puts much effort in promoting an eco-friendly environment for its tourists and the locals and this is evident with a number of campaigns that are carried out like the 2008 ban of plastic in the country as a way for the country to go green, the country is still exercising the go green campaign which has promoted it as one of the eco-friendliest places to visit in Africa. Interesting about the country is also the fact that they marked the last Sunday of every month as a public day for cleaning and maintaining proper sanitization throughout the country and during this time, you will get to see a number of people in different organization cleaning drainage features, roads, schools to ensure that the country is clean and appealing to the locals and the tourists that visit it thus Facts About Rwanda .

Coffee lovers should visit the country

Rwanda being the land of 1000 hills has a number of eye catching views throughout the country but one of the views are the coffee plantations which are also among the tourist attractions that have attracted a number of coffee lovers to visit the country to taste the world award winning dark coffee which has won global accolades for prestigious coffee competitions like cafes, roaster and artisanal growers. Once you visit Kigali city, visit question coffee an amazing café that sells the best coffee in the country that will make you feel at home with every sip you take.