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Akagera Welcomes 70 White Rhinos: A New Era for Safari in Rwanda
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On June 10th, 70 southern white rhinos were airlifted from South Africa to Akagera National Park in Rwanda, making history as the country’s largest-ever rhino translocation and highlighting Rwanda’s leadership in African conservation efforts. With nearly 100 white rhinos now roaming the park, Akagera offers travelers one of Africa’s best opportunities to see these iconic animals in the wild.
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Worth Knowing About
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Magashi Peninsula Luxury Resort to Open in September
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Wilderness Magashi Peninsula is set to open this September and will be Rwanda’s newest ultra-luxury safari lodge. With just eight beds situated within Akagera National Park, the resort will offer exclusive boat safaris and night drives, allowing guests to enjoy rare wildlife-viewing opportunities. Solar-powered and conservation-focused, Magashi perfectly complements gorilla trekking for upscale travelers seeking an unforgettable Rwandan adventure.
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Kwita Izina: Gorilla Naming Ceremony in September
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On September 5th, Rwanda’s traditional Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony will take place in Volcanoes National Park. The ceremony, modeled off a centuries-old family naming tradition, celebrates mountain gorilla conservation with music, dance, and community spirit. Visitors are invited to experience the vibrant cultural festivities and engage with local communities dedicated to protecting one of the world’s most endangered species.
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Visit Rwanda Webinars
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The Visit Rwanda NAM team will once again host quarterly webinars on a series of topics throughout the destination. We encourage you to join us as we embark on a journey through the land of a thousand hills. Invitations and save the dates will be shared two weeks prior to the virtual meetings, and recorded links will be distributed to registrants.
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Product Highlights
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New: Zipline Through Nyungwe Forest National Park!
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Rwanda’s Nyungwe Forest National Park has unveiled East Africa’s longest zipline – an exhilarating new addition designed to elevate the park’s adventure tourism offering. Spanning approximately 1.8km and reaching heights of up to 50 meters, the zipline soars across lush forest canopies in three thrilling sections. Guests launch from near the Uwinkwa Visitor Centre, glide across sweeping valleys, and finish at the park’s iconic canopy walkway.
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Gisovu Tea Plantation
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Tucked at the northern edge of Nyungwe National Park, Gisovu Tea Estate offers scenic tours, tea tastings, and forest-side accommodations. Visitors can explore the lush fields, bike the trails, or relax with endless cups of Rwanda’s finest tea.
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Fun fact: Tea and coffee are the second largest export out of Rwanda, bested only by its tourism. Enjoy a cup at your local coffee shop, and become inspired to take a journey into one of our esteemed tea and coffee fields.
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For more information on booking travel with Visit Rwanda, click here.
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