FIVE VOLCANOES; THE BOUTIQUE HOTELS OF RWANDA – RWANDA SAFARI NEWS

The Five Volcanoes is positioned along the road to Kinigi in the district of Musanze serving as a remarkable boutique hotel base for exploring the wonders of Volcanoes National Park including Mountain Gorillas for those on Gorilla Safaris in Rwanda.
The hotel enjoys a nice location and extended lush garden with accommodation presented in eleven (11) standard and deluxe rooms, VIP cottage and the family suite which generates diverse choice for the range of Rwanda Safari tour undertakers.
The guests are treated to the comfort of the rooms filled with remarkable amenities including en suite showers with hot and cold running water, free internet, hair dryer, flat screen with all satellite channels and mini bar. The lush VIP Cottage features enhanced facilities like 1 double and 1 twin room, living room equipped with a sofa bed, dining area and a small kitchen suitable for the stay of profound travelers on Safaris and tours in Rwanda.
Besides the room luxuries, the Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel also features a range of common facilities including modern restaurant, well stocked bar and lounge, the traditional fire place, Swimming pool and massage not forgetting the 24/7 front desk all availed to the comfort of the guests. Thus, the world travelers planning gorilla trekking safaris to Rwanda can consider spending a night at this beautiful facility.

RWANDA’S BISATE YOUTH BENEFIT FROM THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO CAMP – RWANDA SAFARI NEWS

The group of students in the village of Bisate in Rwanda Africa have had an opportunity to narrate their stories through writing and photography during the Photo camp organised by the National Geographic from 4^th  - 8^th Dec 2016.
Organized in conjunction with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International the non-profit organisation that is concerned with Mountain Gorilla Conservation in the Virunga massif – the destination for Rwanda gorilla safaris and tours, the 2016 Photo Camp has been exciting and educative.
Ronan Donovan and Pete Muller the photographers of National Geographic undertook the mentorship of the fifteen (15) participants in the age range of 14 – 17. The workshop which lasted four (4) days aimed at enhancing the use of photography along with visual storytelling to undertake the documentation of Rwanda Safari wildlife, culture along with the people. The final multimedia student presentation occurred on 8^th Dec in the village of Bisate.
The Deputy Director of Center of Excellence at National Geographic Kaitlin Yarnall noted that the Photo Camp aims at inspiring the new generation of storytellers along with the community members who view their work.  The Rwanda Photo Camp is believed to form a ground for creative outlet from which the unique aspects including the magical sites that can be explored on Safaris in Rwanda would be unveiled.
The National Geographic Photo Camp has organized a range of similar programs since 2003 to over 1,500 young people across 73 locations. The cameras are supplied by the Olympus Imaging America Inc. The Bistate village is home to many community engagement projects of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund founded in commemoration of the legendary Dian Fossey who established the Karisoke Research station in 1967 and contributed significantly to the research and conservation of Mountain Gorillas.

EXPLORING THE RWANDA INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN KIVU BELT – RWANDA SAFARI NEWS

The Rwanda Development Board called upon the investors to explore the range of investment opportunities more especially in the Kivu belt popular for Rwanda Safaris and tours. The country is committed to offering favourable business and investment climate including developing the required infrastructure like water supply, roads and electricity.
The main opportunities for investment include; an entertainment and leisure complex in Rubavu, hot spring eco-tourism resort for the Rwanda safari holiday undertakers in Rubavu peninsular, a five-star golf resort and residential villas along with Ecolodge on Gihaya Island, a tourism center and premium boutique hotel in Rusizi not forgetting the completion of a five-star conference and leisure hotel in the district of Rusizi. The mentioned projects are at an estimate value of $50 to $152 million.
The western province of Rwanda is close to the Volcanoes National Park the main destination for gorilla trekking safaris in Rwanda, the volcano climbing adventure, golden monkey tracking and Dian Fossey hike and thus establishing such recreational resorts will definitely offer the much needed refreshment following these challenging energetic adventure activities.
Lake Kivu, noted to be among the great lakes of Africa is marked by incredible scenery, ideal weather, loveliest Islands and extensive shoreline which if well developed can be a heaven on earth resort destination and form a rich base for vacation safari holidays in Rwanda Africa.

FAMILY FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS IN DESTINATION RWANDA – RWANDA SAFARI NEWS

Dubbed the land of a thousand hills, the destination Rwanda is marked by rugged terrain featuring steep hills and narrow valleys not forgetting towering volcanoes to the north suitable for adventure activities including mountaineering, biking and gorilla trekking among others which might not favour families on safari in Rwanda with young children.
But it is very exciting to note that the destination Rwanda has got a range of other attractions that are very friendly for exploration by families with young children yet without compromising the satisfaction of any individual (whether young or old) in the group.
Akagera National Park is a popular Rwanda safari tour destination to the east of the country marked with remarkable wild game including; Lions, Elephants, Maasai Giraffe, Buffaloes, Roan Antelopes, Elands, Leopards, Topis and Impala among others along with the aquatics like Nile crocodile and the Hippos thriving in its range of lakes such as Ihema. The families always find it exciting to undertake an extensive game drive in this park exploring this savannah game and a recreational boat ride on Lake Ihema at the sun set.
For a more rewarding Africa vacation safari holiday in Rwanda, Lake Kivu which is the largest in Rwanda and one of the great lakes of Africa serves as an ideal destination. Its tropical sandy beaches stretching along its shoreline from Cyangungu through Kibuye to Gisenyi are wondrous and beautiful for any family travel. The boat cruise on the lake, swimming in the Bilharzia, Hippopotamus and crocodile free water and the beach sport combine to offer lasting experience.
Culture and history of Rwanda still form a center of interest for world travelers planning safaris and tours to Rwanda including family groups. The memorial sites for the tragic genocide that befell Rwanda in the year 1994 exist across the country including; Gisozi, Murambi, Nyamate and Ntarama which can be visited to learn in detail about what exactly occurred during this ethnic conflict that left over 800,000 people dead. Regarding culture, travelers can explore Royal palace at Nyanza learning about the setting of the ancient Rwandan monarchy and the National Museum of Rwanda where 100,000 artefacts are collected detailing the heritage and history of Rwanda.
The mentioned attractions are ideal for families traveling with children that are below 15 years which is the minimum age for participating in Rwanda gorilla safaris.