Rwanda is set to welcome a distinguished group of international personalities from sports, business, conservation, entertainment and philanthropy who will take part in the 21st Kwita Izina, the country’s annual gorilla naming ceremony, on Friday, September 4.

Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga, a floating hotel on Lake Kivu, is expected to resume operations in 2027, according to the Mayor of Karongi District, Muzungu Gerald.

Mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda has been ranked the world’s best wildlife experience in a new index by British travel company Bailey Robinson.

Rwanda’s mountain gorilla conservation story has evolved into one of the country’s most important tourism success stories, with years of investment in protecting the species helping to attract visitors, generate foreign exchange and support communities living around protected areas.

Rwanda is studying the creation of two new national parks that could expand the country’s protected areas and strengthen its tourism offering.

Few wildlife experiences bring travellers as close to an animal as Rwanda’s mountain gorilla trekking. After hours of hiking through the forest, visitors can find themselves standing just metres from a gorilla family, watching the animals feed, play, rest and interact as they go about their day.

For people looking for a quiet escape surrounded by nature, the shores of Lake Mugesera in Rwamagana District now offer a new destination.

Lake Kivu is becoming the centre of a growing range of tourism experiences that go beyond the traditional view of the lake as a scenic backdrop, with a new initiative seeking to connect visitors with its islands, surrounding hills, history and communities.

Millions of people across Spain and Iceland witnessed a rare total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, as the Moon moved directly between Earth and the Sun, briefly turning daylight into darkness.

From ancient cities carved into mountains to monumental structures built as symbols of love, the New Seven Wonders of the World represent some of humanity’s most remarkable achievements.

Rwanda will name 22 baby mountain gorillas during the 21st edition of the Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony on September 4, 2026, in Kinigi, Musanze District, organisers have announced.

A visit to Akagera National Park offers a journey into one of Rwanda's richest ecosystems, home to lions, elephants, rhinos, vast savannahs, forests and lakes that define the country's eastern landscape.

Located in West Africa along the Atlantic Ocean, Côte d’Ivoire is a country renowned for its vibrant economy, rich culture, tourism potential, and its leading role in the global cocoa industry.

A new tourism investment opportunity is emerging in Rwanda's Southern Province after authorities designated more than 10 hectares of land in Kitabi, Nyamagabe District, for the development of hotels aimed at boosting tourism around the Nyungwe National Park.

Rwanda’s Singita Kwitonda Lodge has been ranked the second-best luxury hotel in the world in the 2026 edition of Robb Report’s prestigious global index, "The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth."

Akagera National Park generated more than US$1 million in commercial revenue between April and June 2026, representing a 4 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2025, according to figures shared by the park in its second-quarter newsletter.

If you have any preconceptions of China, then these need to be shattered, especially if you have any thoughts of endless cities, straight lines, crowded streets, a multitude of very modern buildings, and generally temperate weather. Instead, I have just discovered a hidden borderland right on the edge of the map.

Akagera National Park’s ongoing elephant monitoring efforts have reached a new milestone, with the latest bi-monthly survey adding six new individuals to the park’s individual identification database.

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has held talks with American fitness influencer and entrepreneur Ashton Hall, alongside content creators Enock Uwizeye, popularly known as Ashton Small or Kagarara, and Yogendra Kushwah, widely known as Indian Ashton, on how they can help showcase Rwanda's tourism potential to global audiences.

Welcome to Chengdu, where every street tells a story, every meal is an experience, and every moment feels like home. Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in southwestern China, is a city where history, culture, gastronomy, and modern innovation blend into a uniquely relaxed yet fast-developing urban experience.