{"id":45577,"date":"2015-05-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmp-blog.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/10-reasons-why-rwanda-is-more-awesome-than-you-may-think\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T08:55:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T08:55:30","slug":"10-reasons-why-rwanda-is-more-awesome-than-you-may-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/10-reasons-why-rwanda-is-more-awesome-than-you-may-think\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons Why Rwanda Is More Awesome Than You May Think"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With so many natural wonders in Rwanda, it\u2019s impossible not to enjoy an adventurous and exciting vacation you&#8217;ve always wanted. Rwanda, renowned as &#8216;land of thousand hills&#8217; is an impeccably beautiful country; characterised by fascinating savannah, undulating hills and deep valleys, abundant wildlife and natural aesthetics. Its capital city, <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/Kigali\/flights\" target=\"_blank\">Kigali<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>is picturesque with many sights and delights.<\/p>\n<p>Many Nigerians know so little about Kigali; they believe it\u2019s amongst the under-developed African countries that have nothing to offer. If you want to escape your daily grind, you should probably visit <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/Kigali\/flights\" target=\"_blank\">Kigali<\/a> <\/span>to experience adrenaline pumping adventures and see interesting places.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of planning yet another trip to places like United States, Europe or Canada, pay attention to your adventurous side and visit Rwanda. The East African country\u2019s beauty is immeasurable and has so many things to offer any visitor, from safari to lake and beach adventures.\u00a0You still don\u2019t believe? Here are 10 reasons why Rwanda is more awesome than you may think.<\/p>\n<p>Getting a Rwanda visa is easy. Visa is issued on arrival for $50. You can also fly with <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/airlines\/rwandair-flights\" target=\"_blank\">RwandAir<\/a><\/span>, \u00a0the national carrier of Rwanda, the fastest and cheapest airline that flies to Rwanda.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong>1. Scenic Kigali Landscape<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Kigali-Landscape.jpg\" alt=\"Kigali Landscape\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source:\u00a0Ludovic Hirlimann\u00a0on <span style=\"color: #339966;\">Flickr<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Explore Kigali\u2019s landscapes, which reveal the undulating beauty of the city. Rwanda is synonymous with mountains and scenic landscapes, celebrated for its gorgeous national parks, historical and cultural attractions. Kigali offers much more, from stunning architecture, museums, shopping, amazing restaurants and hotels, to elegant cuisine and friendly people.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">2. Lake Kivu Resorts<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/lake_kivu-resorts.jpg\" alt=\"lake_kivu resorts\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source: <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atelier-africa.com\/luxury-safari-destinations\/rwanda-gorilla-safari\/\" target=\"_blank\">Atelier-africa.com<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Lake Kivu is part of the great lakes of Africa. The lake is surrounded by beautiful mountains with settlements around the shore in places like Sake, Kahele, Gisenyi, Bukavi and many others. The lake has salient coastlines and beaches, with resorts such as <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yvke-beach-resort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">View Palm Resort<\/a><\/span> \u2013 Yvke Beach, <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.waterfrontresortlk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Waterfront Resort<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.serenahotels.com\/serenalakekivu\/default-en.html\" target=\"_blank\">Lake Kivu Serena Hotel<\/a><\/span> are located close to the shore of the lake.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">3. Tea\u00a0Garden<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Tea-Vegetation-in-Rwanda.jpg\" alt=\"Tea Vegetation in Rwanda\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source:\u00a0Adam Cohn\u00a0on <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/adamcohn\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Rwanda is one of the countries that produce tea in Africa. Covering hectares of land are tea vegetation, rich greenery \u2013 plenty of lush green plantations. Rwanda is famous for its quality of tea along with the natural beauty of the tea garden and surroundings. Enormously found Rwanda\u2019s slopes and caustic\u00a0soils of highland region, with pleasant climate which makes it easy for plantation growth. This place is a great spot for sight-seeing.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">4. Lake Burera, Rwanda<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Lake-Burera.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Burera\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source:\u00a0Adam Cohn\u00a0on <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/adamcohn\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Located at the base of volcano Muhabura, surrounded by precipitous peaks with Virunga volcanic mountains in the background, Lake Burera is one of the beautiful lakes of Rwanda. The lake\u2019s beauty is difficult to overlook. Popular among the tourists, Lake Burera is surrounded by luxury lodges such as <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.volcanoessafaris.com\/lodges\/virunga-lodge\/\" target=\"_blank\">Virunga Volcanoes Lodges<\/a><\/span> where visitors can stay during their visits to the lake and surroundings.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">5. Virunga Mountains<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Virunga-Mountains.jpg\" alt=\"Virunga Mountains\" width=\"780\" height=\"518\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source:\u00a0John and Melanie (Illingworth) Kotsopoulos\u00a0on <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/melanieandjohn\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>This is where you see endangered mountain gorillas in close view \u2013 a mind-boggling sight. The Virunga Mountains borders Volcanoes National Park and Ruwenzori National Park. The Mountain Gorillas have been a major attraction in Rwanda. Go on Gorilla Safari \u2013 gorilla trekking, have a captivating wildlife encounter, watch gorillas and discover the natural scenery the mountain offers. Visit: <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/visitvirunga.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Virunga National Park<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">6. Lakeside Tranquillity<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Lakeside-Rwanda1.jpg\" alt=\"Lakeside, Rwanda\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rwanda has beautiful lakes with calm waters and natural scenery. The country is definitely a great spot for a releasing lakeside retreat. The stunning retreats and stylish luxury at Rwanda lake shores are amazing. Lakeside getaways will definitely slow your pace because the lakes brim with a peaceful countryside ease. A vacation in Rwanda will surely rejuvenate your body, soul and mind.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">7. Friendly Locals\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Friendly-Locals-in-Rwanda.jpg\" alt=\"Friendly Locals in Rwanda\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source: <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/azizilife.com\/get-involved\/experiences\" target=\"_blank\">Azizilife.com<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>When you visit Rwanda, step outside your comfort zone and make memorable experiences. The Rwandans are friendly and welcoming; their hospitality is known to all visitors and tourists. The affection and tenderness of the people and their willingness to assist you any way they can \u2013 is amazing.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">8. Delicious Foods<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Ugali_and_cabbage.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"655\" height=\"574\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rwanda is a country with a diverse culture and rich heritage. The Rwandan cuisine is famous all over East Africa, with its signature East African dish \u2013 Ugali and vegetables. Rwanda cuisine is wide ranging in taste, flavour and variety such as Rwandan \u201cAgatogo\u201d with Collard Greens, Isombe , Green masala fish, and others. If you are a foodie, you should probably visit Rwanda to have a taste of their delicious dishes.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">9.\u00a0Lakeside Lodges\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Lake-Resorts.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Resorts - Cormoran Lodge, Kibuye,\" width=\"780\" height=\"582\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Cormoran Lodge | Photo Source:\u00a0Graham Holliday\u00a0on <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/noodlepie\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Rwanda Lakes are popular destinations for those travelling to East Africa for vacation. With wide variety of accommodation surrounding Rwanda lakes, you will be able to find any lodge that will suite your taste and budget. Luxury lodges overlook the picturesque lakes, surrounded with incomparable\u00a0pristine and steep\u00a0beauty of the lake shores. Rwanda lakeside lodges include Inzu Lodge, Cormoran Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Paradise Malahide and many more.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">10. Nyungwe Forest National Park\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Nyungwe-Forest-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Nyungwe Forest National Park\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source:\u00a0Rwanda Government\u00a0on <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/govrw\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Nyungwe Forest captivates visitors with its large concentration of primates such as Colobus monkeys and Chimpanzees. With numerous wildlife and attractions scattered around the forest, Nyungwe National Park is a place to be. Known for its natural beauty and diverse landscape, the park boasts a wide variety of exciting safari activities including sight-seeing; luxury lodges and abundant wildlife species.<\/p>\n<p>Rwanda has it all \u2013 stunning fascinations, history and culture, beach and lakeside attractions, amazing landmarks, lively nightlife and friendly people. These reasons should show you that Rwanda is really a great destination, suitable for your vacation.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning to visit Rwanda any time soon, Travelstart Nigeria has got amazing travel packages including cheap flights to <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/Kigali\/flights\" target=\"_blank\">Kigali<\/a><\/span>. Let\u2019s help you get there!<\/p>\n<p>Have you visited Rwanda before? 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