Rubavu: Exploring Rwanda’s popular holiday destination

People travelling in Rwanda said thanks to Nyirangarama

 There is no doubt that Rubavu is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the country. For those who have been there, it’s easy to understand why most people prefer Rubavu to unwind and soak in some fresh air.
As part of their campaign to popularize domestic tourism, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) recently took local tourists and journalists to Rwanda’s north western district to explore the country’s unique tourist sites.
The district’s name originates from Rubavu Mountain. Rubavu which means a rib, was named so because “A rib is an indispensable part of a person” according to local residents.
The proximity to gorilla viewing in the Volcanoes National Park and across the DRC border in the Virunga National Park, positions Rubavu as an alternative accommodation base for leisure travelers in search of the region’s premier attraction.

 

Being near to Goma, a major city in Eastern DR Congo, also makes Gisenyi town a service gateway offering first-rate hospitality, banking, retail, transport and other services associated mainly with the cross-border trade.
Hiking along Congo Nile trail, Mount Rubavu Climbing, Gisenyi city tour, kayaking, boat riding, fishing, hot spring tour, coffee and tea tour, ecotourism in Mukura-Gishwati Park, historical and cultural experience are among the recreational activities that tourists experience in Rubavu.
After the tour, tourists were left with an indelible memory of the beauty of Rubavu. Needless to say, the trip was so breathtaking that everyone wishes for a come again.