Introduction
The Eastern Provinceis the largest, the most populous and the least densely populated of Rwanda's five provinces. It has seven districts: Bugesera, Gatsibo, Kayonza, Ngoma, Kirehe, Nyagatare and Rwamagana. The capital city of the Eastern Province is Rwamagana.
The Akagera National park is located partly in this province. The park is host of the famous big five. Besides the national park the Rusumo waterfall is also a big attraction of the eastern province.
Nyamata is a town in southeastern Rwanda. Nyamata literally means "place of milk" from the two Kinyarwanda words "nya-" (of) and "amata" (milk). The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of town: (a) Nyamata Genocide Memorial Centre, (b) the offices of Nyamata Town Council, (c) Nyamata central market (d) a branch of the Bank of Kigali, (e) a branch of the Urwego Opportunity Bank and (f) Bugesera International Airport, near the town of Rilima.
Ntarama Memorial - one of Rwanda’s six National Genocide Memorial Sites, Ntarama contains human remains, clothing, and artifacts belonging to those who were killed at the church, which remain on display at all times.
The Akagera National park is located partly in this province. The park is host of the famous big five. Besides the national park the Rusumo waterfall is also a big attraction of the eastern province.
Nyamata is a town in southeastern Rwanda. Nyamata literally means "place of milk" from the two Kinyarwanda words "nya-" (of) and "amata" (milk). The following points of interest lie within the town limits or close to the edges of town: (a) Nyamata Genocide Memorial Centre, (b) the offices of Nyamata Town Council, (c) Nyamata central market (d) a branch of the Bank of Kigali, (e) a branch of the Urwego Opportunity Bank and (f) Bugesera International Airport, near the town of Rilima.
Ntarama Memorial - one of Rwanda’s six National Genocide Memorial Sites, Ntarama contains human remains, clothing, and artifacts belonging to those who were killed at the church, which remain on display at all times.
NtaramaRaindrops on my phone’s screen. I’m trying to load GPS on Maps and get a hang of where I am. I’d pushed the window half-open due to the heat back at Nyanza-Kicukiro Taxi Park, seated in the half-past noon bus still waiting to fill up. Now the gap is letting in water...
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Akegera National Park - The lion sleeps tonight
Perhaps Akagera is Rwanda’s best kept secret. A place where you enjoy magical views over savannah landscapes, swamps and lakes. A paradise for elephants, hippos, giraffes, antelopes, zebras, lions, wildebeest, leopards and even rhino’s. With a bit of luck you can spot the big five in this beautiful peace of Rwanda.
Let me take you for a safari!
Let me take you for a safari!