SPECIAL REPORT
There is such a vast pick of national park and private
concession areas in Kenya that it is feasible for visitors to
experience incredible sceneries and dense game populations
in a calm ambiance. Some of the most well-known national
parks of Kenya are Masai Mara, Mount Kenya, Meru National
Park, Sibiloi National Park, and Amboseli National Park.
Each location is unique and there are tailored tours to help
you make the most of your visit.
Purity at the heart of Malawi
Malawi is known as the “Heart of Africa”, thanks to
its attractiveness and diversity of lifestyles, cultures, and
sceneries. Here, visitors will fi nd one of the African Great
Lake's, Lake Malawi, in the Great Rift Valley system. While
Lake Malawi is one of the foremost features of Malawi, this
is not a country of a singular charm.
The country shares borders with Tanzania, Zambia, and
Mozambique, and is one of Africa’s smallest nations. It is the
combination of gorgeous landscapes, captivating wildlife, the
diving. The lake contains a number of small islands, all
located in “Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty,” and
although preserved in their natural state, some of them have
been developed for eco-tourism.
Rwanda: Land of a Thousand Hills
There is an old Rwandan saying, “God roams the world
but comes to rest in Rwanda”. Rwanda has been called the
“Land of a Thousand Hills” because much of the country is
enclosed by rolling, grassy hills.
The weather in the country is enjoyable throughout the
year. Home to a combination of rainy and dry weather,
Rwanda has a high altitude, averaging 1800 m above the
sea level. The landscapes in this green country are truly
breath-taking. Mighty volcanoes and dense tropical forests
dominate the north of the country, while gentle hills and
valleys, calm lakes and turbulent rivers in both Savannahs,
and dense tropical vegetation dominate the rest of the
country.
Lake Malawi
fascinating Lake Malawi, and a rich culture that make this
small country such a delightful place to visit.
The Malawian people are, without doubt, its best asset
- friendly and hospitable. Every visitor is met with a smile
and the warmth of the welcome is honest and long-lasting.
Tourists can visit a number of places of specifi c cultural and
historical interest, and all travel will include some part of
cultural understanding as communication with local people
is very much part of any travel experience.
The jewel in the crown of the country’s tourist charm
is Lake Malawi. Though totally landlocked, Malawi is not
deprived of its “inland sea”. This massive body of freshwater,
fringed by beaches of golden sand, is not only a picturesque
paradise but also presents numerous water sport opportunities
for those looking for something beyond the sun, sand,
and swimming.
One can see baboons, antelopes and hyrax, as well as
an exotic birdlife, and the lake offers countless prospects
for sporting activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and scuba-
The country has been doing many things right, and is even
looked to as a model of sustainable tourism development.
Its travel and tourism industry has tremendous potential to
drive growth in its vivacious economy, thanks to its bounty
of natural beauty and wildlife attractions. With continued
investments by the Rwandan government, growth in the
travel and tourism industry is predicted to remain constructive
throughout the forecast period.
The country is blessed with a very positive climate, fi ne
food, top lodging facilities, and a rich cultural heritage of arts
and crafts. Tourists can relish in an electrifying vacation trip
to Rwanda and its adjoining countries. The Rwandan tourism
industry is fast booming, and more and more tourists are ready
to discover this comparatively quieter and peaceful country
of the African continent.
Rwanda, in a nutshell, is a nature lover's paradise. It is
also one of the friendliest countries in the world. A warm
welcome is accompanied by comfortable facilities, fi ne food,
and a rich cultural heritage.
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