We have taken time to bring you ten key reasons why Rwanda has to be on your list of places to see not just once, but more than once. It took us 10 days to visit a variety of choice locations and the only reason why we didn’t feel the impact of the hectic schedule was simply because of how amazing each and every one of the experiences were.
Safest Cities:
The internet is riddled with stories and statistics about why Rwanda is the safest country in Africa and possibly the sixth safest in the world. Depending on who you listen to, it tops many of the truly developed countries in the world for safety, even for solo travellers. But we don’t need anyone to tell us what we feel every time we visit Rwanda. Not sure how else to put it, but If you could look up “safe country” inside a dictionary you would see a picture of Rwanda. And it’s not just in Kigali, the capital. The custom permeates to all the nooks and crannies of the country. It’s like a product they market. And it’s clearly guarded jealously. That’s why it’s a magnet for meetings, conferences and events.
Cleanest Cities:
Before venturing outside Kigali, one would be tempted to marvel at the cleanliness of the place. Year after year as winner of the cleanest city in Africa, we didn’t realize that the award was hiding the real secret. The whole of Rwanda is clean!! The government has implemented several initiatives to promote cleanliness and hygiene in the country, including a ban on plastic bags, a monthly community cleaning programme and a focus on waste management and environmental sustainability with a budget to match.
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