Tourism Product Knowledge – Destination Rwanda
For beginners, learn about product knowledge about destination Rwanda. Know the attractions, Unique visitor’s experiences in Rwanda, tourist attractions in Rwanda, City attractions, upcountry attractions, how to access the visitor’s attractions, and the location of the attractions.
Product Knowledge in tourism is very important for your sales skills.
Rwanda National Parks
All parks are accessible by road and helicopter transfers.
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Location: Southern Province-Ruzizi.
Distance: From Kigali 218 km/ 5hrs drive
Attractions: The forest -Chimpanzees, Colobus monkeys, Primates, Izumo Waterfalls, Tea Plantation, Bird species.
Activities: Chimpanzee trekking, Canopy Walk, Guided Nature Walk, Colobus Monkey trek, Bird watching. Visit the Tea plantation, Congo-Nile Divide Trail, and Hiking Nyungwe.
Lodging: One & Only Nyungwe House, Emeraude Hotel, Nyungwe Top View Lodge.
How to get to Nyungwe: By Road -5hrs & by Flights –Rwanda Air flies to Kamembe Airstrip, Helicopter- 45 mins
Volcanoes National Park
Location: Northern province-Ruhengeri
Distance: From Kigali 105Km/ 2.5hrs
Attractions: Mountain Gorilla, Twin Lakes –Ruhondo & Bulera, Golden Monkey, Bisoke Mountain, Karismbi, Dian Fossey Grave, Musanze cave, River Mukungu, Local communities.
Activities: Gorilla Trekking, Dian Fossey Trek, Hiking Karismbi, Hiking Bisoke, Golden Monkey trek, Visit twin Lakes, Boat ride on Twin lakes, Cultural Experience-Iby’wacu, Beyond the Gorilla Experience, Visit the Gorilla Museum.
Lodging: One & Only Gorillas Nest, Bishops House, Singita Kwitonda, Five Volcanoes, Tiloreza Eco Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. Sabinyo Silverback Lodge, Virunga Lodge.
How to get to Volcanoes: By Road -2.5hrs & by Helicopter -25mins
Akagera National Park
Location: Eastern province-Kibungu District –North Eastern Rwanda
Distance: From Kigali 108 km/ 2.5hrs
Attractions: Wildlife game-Rhino, Leopard, Lion, Buffaloes, Zebras, Giraffes, Impalas, Waterbucks, and Birds. Activities:-Game drives, Behind scenes, Fishing, Boat Safari, Cultural tours,
Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge, Ruzizi tented Lodge, Karenge tented Camp, Magashi Luxury Camp.
How to get to Volcanoes: By Road -2.5hrs & by Helicopter -25mins
Outside National Park
Kigali: Genocide Memorial Museum, Camp Kigali, Campaign against Genocide Museum, Inema Art Gallery, The Presidential Museum, Nyamirambo Women Centre, Question Master Class, and Thousand Distillery
Lake Kivu: Gisenyi- kayaking & Boat cruise
Helicopter Tours
Other Accommodation around Kigali & Rwanda: The retreat Kigali, Marriott Hotel, Kigali Serena Hotel, Radisson Blu, Mille Collines, Chezlando Hotel, Kivu Serena Hotel
