Rwanda: Burst of nature

Located in East Africa, Kigali is the capital of Rwanda — a must-visit destination which recently relaxed visa norms for all nationalities around the world. The daily flights on RwandAir ensure connectivity from the UAE.

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Unique destination for exclusive visitors
Remarkable Rwanda is known as “The Land of Thousand Hills” the third greenest country in the world with a green landscape of hills, gardens and tea, coffee plantations. It offers tourists a one-of-a kind journeys, a home to onethird of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas and one-third of Africa’s birds’ species, volcanoes, game reserve, resorts and islands on the expansive Lake Kivu, cultural dances and traditional arts.

Seasons
Rwanda’s long rainy season lasts from about March to May, when the rain is heavy and persistent. Then, from June to mid-September is the long dry season, generally the best time to visit. If you have the choice, October to November is a shorter rainy season and it’s followed by a short dry season from December to February.

Fast facts about Rwanda for locals in GCC

• Rwanda is the second safest country in Africa and ninth, globally
• Visa on Arrival for all the citizens of the world
• UAE Embassy recently opened in Rwanda
• Direct flights from Dubai to Rwanda by RwandAir
• Family-friendly visa process

Visa is upon arrival after submitting valid passport, invitation letter for business or hotel resevations for tourism, vaccination of Yellow Fever

Hot spots to be enjoyed

• Volcanoes National Park
• Nyungwe Forest
• Lake Kivu
• Akagera National Park
• Kings Museum

Rwanda has three national parks that cover about 10 per cent of the country’s area, one of which is the Volcanoes National Park (VNP). The Akagera National Park offers a range of wildlife, such as elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebra, etc. The Nyungwe Forest National Park has a large tract of mountain forest and is rich in biodiversity. Guided walks and chimpanzee trekking are also offered.

Lake Kivu has recreational facilities as well, but there is still significant potential that could be developed. King’s Palace Museum gives a glimpse into the Rwandan traditional seat of the monarchy and introduces the traditional materials.