Welcome back to Amahoro Tours’ blog! Here, we will discuss how our eco-tourism projects in Rwanda, Congo, and Uganda are revolutionizing the tourism industry with community integration and environmental responsibility. Africa is one of the most beautiful continents in the world and is home to delicate ecosystems that deserve to be protected. Join our mission today and we’ll take you on an educ…Read More
The Von Trapp children performed to a large crowd at the 2009 Gorilla Naming Ceremony in Rwanda. Eighteen baby gorillas were named at the ceremony by national and international dignitaries. The UN declared 2009 the “Year of the Gorilla.’ Major conservation efforts have allowed the amazing silverback families to thrive. The silverbacks are only found in Eastern Africa’s Virunga Mountains.…Read More
The Importance of Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies The Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies Survey was a KPMG initiative in collaboration with the Nation Media Group through local publication Rwanda Today. The 2013 survey was sponsored by the Rwanda Development Board (RBD), and has since expanded to include companies from across East Africa. The latest results from the Rwanda Top 100 are published here. In term…Read More
Scientists warn that animals on the endangered list are monitored to extinction. With over 70,000 known species of animals and plants on our planet, it’s dreadful to think that nearly a third of them are under threat. Yet, even the numbers of giant pandas, known to decline drastically before 1970 to about 1,000, have risen by only 17% in the past decade. The Red List compiled by the Inter…Read More
Kigali City Tower. A scene any visitor would be surprised to see deep in central Africa: a tech-savvy consumer sitting in a restaurant and surfing a broadband connection with a smartphone, tablet and laptop. [..] But in a region long associated with war and genocide, Rwanda is busy trying to reinvent itself as a regional high-tech hub by rolling out free citywide – and eventually nationwide – …Read More
Our work is centered on the Amahoro Tourism Association, a network of local communities, co-operatives and individuals who would like to participate in tourism activities, but often lack the knowledge or means to do so. Tourism plays a major role in the intiative because we believe in its ability to be a tool for sustainable development, the alleviation of poverty and promotion of peace. The major…Read More
We are proud members of Pack for a Purpose, an initiative that allows travelers like you to make a lasting impact in the community at your travel destination. If you save just a few kilos of space in your suitcase and bring supplies for area schools or medical clinics in need, you’ll make a priceless impact in the lives of our local children and families. Please click here to see what supplies a…Read More
Amahoro Tours offers cultural experiences and exciting nature tours in Rwanda, “The Country of a Thousand Hills”. Come join us and enrich your experience with exciting cultural activities in the lush and unspoilt scenic heart of the African continent. Through the years, we have established ourselves as leaders in eco-tourism and community based tourism in Rwanda. Our tailor-made tours are desi…Read More
The Republic of Rwanda lies in the Great Lake region of East Africa. Bordered by mountains to the west and savannah to the east, Rwanda is endowed with lush greenery and fascinating wildlife. What other reasons do you need to visit Rwanda? We could think of at least six. Rwanda’s historical heritage, its climate, its landscape and its people are what makes it the country it is today. It was colo…Read More
