Kigali: What to know before you go

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  • Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
  • Coming out of the shadows of the 1994 Genocide, Rwanda has risen like a Phoenix, strong and powerful. There is so much more to Rwanda than Gorillas. It is one of the most incredible Countries I have visited, with amazing people, breathtaking nature, culture, and hospitality. This is what should do and not do when they visit Rwanda. From respecting their ranking as one of the cleanest Countries in Africa and the world to trying to be a blessing are some important tourist do' and don'ts before you visit Rwanda.
    0:00 - Intro
    0:11 - No plastic bags
    0:31 - Blank visa pages
    1:02 - Using Motos
    2:33 - Purchase a sim card at the airport
    4:02 - Do not ask if Hutu/ Tusti/ Twa
    4:59 - No fast food ideology
    5:13 - Privatized cleaning by the government
    5:44 - Legislation
    6:58 - Do not litter
    10:01 - Bring a universal plug
    10:28 - Do not be loud and obnoxious
    11:23 - Do not assume everyone speaks English
    12:08 - Food Allergies
    12:52 - Outro
    I don't gatekeep! My experience in Rwanda was elevated by 200% due to the local connections I made. Go show them some love if you find yourself in Rwanda.
    Driver aka my sugar daddy IJK- Mr. Rukondo WhatsApp- +250-788 538 611 (tell him his
    sugar momma sent you).
    All types of tours- Deo WhatsApp- +250-780 718 264 Instagram @Traveldeorwanda
    Banana Beer Experience- Joel Akagera WhatsApp- +250-789 983 954
    Driver- Manzi Kigali Car Rental WhatsApp- +250-780 647 322
    You need the Gorilla Trek hookup in Congo- John Paul (Kivusafarisandtours) WhatsApp- +243-990 622 714

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  • @renemunyororo2830
    @renemunyororo2830 Місяць тому +39

    I AM RWANDAN AND I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE 💯💙💚💛

    • @lisajames4133
      @lisajames4133 Місяць тому +3

      Listen I want to be Rwandan so bad 😂

    • @Sky-1506
      @Sky-1506 Місяць тому +1

      Become Rwandan is easy and possible just go to Rwanda and do the necessary requirement
      I'm very proud to be Rwandan🇷🇼

    • @shyaka-xu5cv
      @shyaka-xu5cv Місяць тому +3

      ​@@lisajames4133 every one who communicate In kinyarwanda is a Rwandan learn a language 😂😂😂😂

    • @isaiedushimimana6628
      @isaiedushimimana6628 Місяць тому

      ​@@lisajames4133Gates are open

    • @isaiedushimimana6628
      @isaiedushimimana6628 Місяць тому

      ​@@shyaka-xu5cvit is not needed

  • @GM-op2sl
    @GM-op2sl Місяць тому +24

    As Rwandan diaspora we love you our sister welcome in your motherland stay forever and stay in peace

    • @adventurousmidlifer
      @adventurousmidlifer  Місяць тому +1

      I will be back..the love has been exponential

    • @sirefurnitureltd8876
      @sirefurnitureltd8876 Місяць тому +2

      Please come we are waiting for you we have more amazing places to visit in Rwanda , RWANDA NZIZA

  • @50inCash
    @50inCash Місяць тому +19

    Rwandans are very proud of you for your accurate information. Respect

    • @lisajames4133
      @lisajames4133 Місяць тому +1

      Will yall adopt me now🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @50inCash
      @50inCash Місяць тому

      @@lisajames4133 come on now, you know we will. Infact, if you ever come back, talk to me!

  • @ZarAvril0823
    @ZarAvril0823 Місяць тому +13

    I love that they don’t allow smoking and use of illicit drugs in Rwanda and are not Loud. Verry verry good. I approve. Kudos to president Kagame

  • @shirirunguvirgile7028
    @shirirunguvirgile7028 Місяць тому +7

    This is what we call a concise message from someone who really travelled around the land of a thousand hills! I love it

  • @thierryterry2405
    @thierryterry2405 Місяць тому +13

    I love your understanding, hope that you enjoy your stay in Rwanda.

  • @tesire
    @tesire Місяць тому +2

    I love you , as a Rwandan I wish we have more people visiting like you

  • @hangto5038
    @hangto5038 Місяць тому +20

    Wow thank you for a very informative video about Rwanda. I have noticed that a lot of UA-camr are praising about Rwanda. I might go there one day.

  • @bettyberackharwanda5637
    @bettyberackharwanda5637 Місяць тому +3

    As Rwandan I give u 100%

  • @yehezbalem7474
    @yehezbalem7474 4 дні тому

    Am an Ethiopian living in Europe planning to visit Rwanda. This is very informative video. Thank you!

  • @casy_2505
    @casy_2505 Місяць тому +5

    So true 100%. 🇷🇼
    Thanks, and welcome back anytime.

  • @Sa-uc1dn
    @Sa-uc1dn Місяць тому +2

    I remember you from the Lounge in Doha . I am glad you had a good time in Rwanda.

  • @rawiaomar9272
    @rawiaomar9272 20 днів тому +2

    I live in Rwanda lovey country nice people so happy that my lungs are finally cleared of passive smoking ❤❤❤

  • @Derick2013
    @Derick2013 Місяць тому +7

    Wow! I don’t usually comment but you’re not a hater every normal human being should be like you

    • @adventurousmidlifer
      @adventurousmidlifer  Місяць тому +8

      I mean the haters probably never been to Rwanda or Africa period!!! Abanyarwanda bamfashe nk'umuryango!

    • @shejaguillaume8527
      @shejaguillaume8527 Місяць тому +1

      Rwandans people are very friendly and their hospitality is at another level.

  • @pdxcartbuilders2178
    @pdxcartbuilders2178 8 днів тому

    Thank you! I love your attitude on being generous. We fell in love with Rwanda.

  • @bettyuwingabiye7944
    @bettyuwingabiye7944 27 днів тому +2

    Rwanda on top in Africa❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Umusaza_dons
    @Umusaza_dons Місяць тому +5

    God bless Rwanda and God bless you❤

  • @ElielFilmz
    @ElielFilmz Місяць тому +2

    Always enjoy our lovely contry Rwanda 🇷🇼

  • @kagabopaul3126
    @kagabopaul3126 Місяць тому +13

    😅😅😅😅 Burundians are our twins we don't know how to differentiate ourselves and them unless they speak because we have different accents but same language 😅😅😅, Congo I don't know which Congo
    We are so quiet I usually realised it when I moved to Europe where people talk loud and we take it us being indiscipline that's how we actually are

  • @user-rd7nm2kb8t
    @user-rd7nm2kb8t 28 днів тому +1

    I love your content ❤

    • @adventurousmidlifer
      @adventurousmidlifer  28 днів тому

      Thank you, you just don't know how this made me smile. As a new creator I second guess what the heck Im doing everyday🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @Yourlasthope250
    @Yourlasthope250 Місяць тому +3

    I am amazed by your accurate analysis and your dedication to find information. Stay safe and enjoy your vacay😊

  • @rudolphgraham2534
    @rudolphgraham2534 Місяць тому +8

    Great video. Great information. 👍 thanks.

  • @bajenezafranklinjim6888
    @bajenezafranklinjim6888 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for this information

  • @clemmudage9417
    @clemmudage9417 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for your information .Good job .

  • @Biencuit
    @Biencuit Місяць тому

    Soo Lovely.

  • @olivierkabalisa5874
    @olivierkabalisa5874 2 дні тому

    Very good explained

  • @patience6211
    @patience6211 Місяць тому +4

    Thank youu very much, can't thank you enough coz of the very correct info, and the history books you recommended top notch you are the best am subscribing now now 😊

    • @adventurousmidlifer
      @adventurousmidlifer  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much....I listened and learned from all the great people I met

  • @DrDianeThompson
    @DrDianeThompson 10 днів тому

    Great information.

  • @gg13308
    @gg13308 18 днів тому

    I just found your channel, this is great information..thank you so much

  • @user-tf1lb4hf3l
    @user-tf1lb4hf3l Місяць тому

    The last one very useful

  • @user-pi2vm4hx1h
    @user-pi2vm4hx1h Місяць тому +5

    You are cool. I am Rwandan and want to give you a big hug. Keep spreading love and positivity

  • @uwasesandrine2351
    @uwasesandrine2351 26 днів тому +1

    ❤❤100% we thank you 🇷🇼

  • @always-online
    @always-online Місяць тому

    I really loved your video. it is very educative and I love the part of blessing someone. you are really kind. Be blessed.

  • @user-sl6em9so1l
    @user-sl6em9so1l Місяць тому +1

    Good job

  • @faisalmohamedabdulla3600
    @faisalmohamedabdulla3600 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you ' honest adivice.

  • @user-xe7yb2kt9k
    @user-xe7yb2kt9k Місяць тому +1

    Your very nice and true God bless you love❤❤❤❤

  • @mucyomartin6692
    @mucyomartin6692 Місяць тому +1

    Being blessing everywhere ❤ great message ❤❤ love from Rwanda 🇷🇼

  • @jerryp447
    @jerryp447 Місяць тому +1

    Hey pretty woman thanks for the information. Relocating to Africa this year, Very spiritual sister. I hope to meet you. Powerful tips

  • @Greatrock250
    @Greatrock250 Місяць тому +1

    I like

  • @htarlaim1063
    @htarlaim1063 Місяць тому

    Well said❤❤❤🎉

  • @jeanclaudegasana5491
    @jeanclaudegasana5491 Місяць тому +1

    Wow, thanks for this informative message! As a Rwandan I totally agree with this content 100%

  • @ngenzitraveller2723
    @ngenzitraveller2723 Місяць тому +1

    Watching you from rwanda

  • @Navissixo
    @Navissixo Місяць тому +1

    I'm loving this amazing woman ❤

  • @nzigiyeclaire5410
    @nzigiyeclaire5410 Місяць тому

    U are a blessing ❤

  • @tomisinakinfemiwa6921
    @tomisinakinfemiwa6921 Місяць тому +1

    this is super useful, THANK YOU

  • @mucyomartin6692
    @mucyomartin6692 Місяць тому +1

    💯 correct

  • @FutureFrenzy1
    @FutureFrenzy1 Місяць тому +2

    I really enjoyed this video! Thank you for creating such valuable content! Looking forward to your next video.

    • @lisajames4133
      @lisajames4133 Місяць тому

      Thank you. Now in Uganda and it’s definitely more than I thought it would be,

  • @vensbessejr.3912
    @vensbessejr.3912 11 днів тому

    Dear Madam, thanks for this beautiful video about Rwanda and I have learnt a lot. I wish to visit Rwanda one day. I have subscribed to your channel because you have conviced me. See you

  • @dkwizera
    @dkwizera Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much for this beautiful video, and you're totally right about these DOs and DON'Ts. But, nexttime try to show us around, People love it much!!!

    • @adventurousmidlifer
      @adventurousmidlifer  Місяць тому

      I have my visit to Bigogwe on youtube and making Banana Beer, I also have stuff going around on tik tok and instagram, same name.

  • @abr2648
    @abr2648 Місяць тому +1

    I love you already ❤

  • @user-mj2ln6gj1m
    @user-mj2ln6gj1m Місяць тому +2

    U rwanda rurashimishije cyane rwose turakwishimiye kandi karibu kwivuko ryaci ku rwimisozi igihumbi

  • @sakani-b4867
    @sakani-b4867 Місяць тому +4

    Nice information and great video.

  • @migambifrancis3274
    @migambifrancis3274 Місяць тому +15

    In a month and you managed to understand Rwand this well , thank you . much love . wish all people are like you regardless the fact they've spent more time here and they still don't got Rwanda🇷🇼🇷🇼

    • @adventurousmidlifer
      @adventurousmidlifer  Місяць тому +4

      I had some great teachers in Rwandam, plus I asked 5,000 questions like a toddler lol

  • @augustinmaniriho9621
    @augustinmaniriho9621 Місяць тому

    You are genius,

  • @preciouslyunhinged
    @preciouslyunhinged Місяць тому

    Am.gald and happy you had a great time and I appreciate you visisting❤... God bless u

  • @Rootsuccess676
    @Rootsuccess676 Місяць тому +1

    absolutely true I live in Rwanda

  • @user-js3xp3yz3v
    @user-js3xp3yz3v Місяць тому +1

    Thank you ma’am for this kind video about my homeland ❤

  • @mtchar9312
    @mtchar9312 Місяць тому +1

    Wow, very informative and succinct. I appreciate how you just got right into the topic, a refreshing change from most UA-cam content creators who spend a good 5 minutes on an obnoxious intro. Definitely worth my subscription. ❤

    • @lisajames4133
      @lisajames4133 Місяць тому +2

      lol I made an intro and I swear I scrapped it because I thought it was obnoxious 😂

  • @Iamkizii
    @Iamkizii Місяць тому +1

    You're welcome ❤

  • @user-it6wl5lf4m
    @user-it6wl5lf4m Місяць тому +1

  • @Inter-market
    @Inter-market Місяць тому

    Wow this lady can surely explain it. 🙏🏽 thanks for visiting Rwanda 🇷🇼 stay blessed

  • @highestmadeit8809
    @highestmadeit8809 27 днів тому +1

    yeah that's very truthful of being lower volumed I am Rwandan

    • @adventurousmidlifer
      @adventurousmidlifer  24 дні тому +1

      I'm a loud New Yorker and I find my self talking softer after visiting lol

  • @ngenzitraveller2723
    @ngenzitraveller2723 Місяць тому

    That's amazing

  • @Traveldeorwanda
    @Traveldeorwanda Місяць тому +2

    What a helpful information ,thank you so much mum we are looking forward to seeing you and yours back to the green land .it was my pleasure to meet you ❤❤❤

    • @adventurousmidlifer
      @adventurousmidlifer  Місяць тому

      I didn't tell the people I inherited a son while in Rwanda LOL

  • @u.aphrodis2175
    @u.aphrodis2175 Місяць тому

    You are good learner.

    • @adventurousmidlifer
      @adventurousmidlifer  Місяць тому

      I had great teachers and I annoyed everyone with my 5,000 questions lol

  • @EmeryKalisa87
    @EmeryKalisa87 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you so much for visiting RWANDA 🇷🇼 sister... Be blessed always 🥰. You're most welcome to RWANDA 🥰

    • @lisajames4133
      @lisajames4133 Місяць тому +1

      Still looking for someone to adopt me 😂

  • @sperattemukanyandwi4756
    @sperattemukanyandwi4756 Місяць тому +1

    Murakoze cyane

    • @adventurousmidlifer
      @adventurousmidlifer  Місяць тому

      No Thank you for having such a beautiful and welcoming Country

  • @bikorasysteme8852
    @bikorasysteme8852 Місяць тому +3

    All you said it’s true

  • @krwema
    @krwema Місяць тому +1

    100% correct ✓

  • @JeanLouis1966
    @JeanLouis1966 Місяць тому

    I really enjoyed listening to you ❤

  • @mugungalionel505
    @mugungalionel505 Місяць тому

    Thank you love from 🇷🇼

  • @mbasic336
    @mbasic336 15 днів тому

    7:00 Amen!

  • @BigRhon
    @BigRhon 21 день тому

    As a foreigner in Rwanda, you are spot on. Very articulate and eloquently stated.❤

  • @nolanmckain2061
    @nolanmckain2061 Місяць тому +2

    7:50 I can’t agree with you more! Thank you for mentioning it. The tip is 20% where I live, how about you add a few $$ for tip, remember that he has your life in his hands, so being thankful matters.

  • @hlamalanibaloyi6331
    @hlamalanibaloyi6331 Місяць тому +2

    I subscribed because i'm a midlifer myself and i always wished to see life around the world through my age mate..

    • @lisajames4133
      @lisajames4133 Місяць тому +1

      That part! They really out here thinking we 1/2 dead and weak🙄

  • @AccidentalCarnivore-ul3kg
    @AccidentalCarnivore-ul3kg Місяць тому +3

    Great video! ❤ Just came across your channel. Subscribed today.

    • @lisajames4133
      @lisajames4133 Місяць тому +1

      Thank you for real. As a new older creator wasn’t sure folks want to see some old woman backpacking across Africa🫣

    • @AccidentalCarnivore-ul3kg
      @AccidentalCarnivore-ul3kg Місяць тому

      @@lisajames4133 - That’s my dream! I’m in my early 50’s and would love to do what you are doing. 💯I will continue to live vicariously through you until I get an opportunity to leave the Matrix. Keep living your best life!!!❤️

    • @AccidentalCarnivore-ul3kg
      @AccidentalCarnivore-ul3kg Місяць тому

      @@lisajames4133 - Looking forward to seeing all of your travels! 💯❤️ Rwanda 🇷🇼 is beautiful!

  • @user-ry5pm9ni1b
    @user-ry5pm9ni1b Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @user-gr7mf7iq8m
    @user-gr7mf7iq8m Місяць тому +1

    Our country 🇷🇼✊

  • @iddyk6461
    @iddyk6461 18 днів тому +1

    That's true 100% and you know we take care everybody and respect ❤❤ love is our religion 🎉 Rwanda is Gucci😂

  • @Bella_official2002
    @Bella_official2002 Місяць тому +1

    How we spread the blessings 😁

  • @maximeteevee2760
    @maximeteevee2760 Місяць тому +2

    so accurate, I wish someone can also make a donts video for Rwandans diaspora returning home, different set of donts

    • @lisajames4133
      @lisajames4133 Місяць тому

      Ooooh I’d love to hear the Don’ts for them. I can only imagine🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @HOSIAKE0723EM
      @HOSIAKE0723EM Місяць тому

      🫣🫣🫣

  • @always-online
    @always-online Місяць тому +1

    I like point number 6. don't ask that question for sure.

  • @winniemuvunyi
    @winniemuvunyi Місяць тому +1

    You are a real beautiful sister ❤❤❤

  • @yehezbalem7474
    @yehezbalem7474 4 дні тому

    I wish you could also make a video concernig the price of houses in Kigali and around kigali

  • @akayarirajisho
    @akayarirajisho Місяць тому

    I love you

  • @Starsandmoon35
    @Starsandmoon35 Місяць тому +2

    I love when people came and say oh Rwandans are sad according to this report bla blah... Who published that report!The western right? And you are tight dont ask about what we are (trying to refer to Hutu/Tutsi/Twa) because those are classes bought by colonialists we had tribes before those(Abazigaba,Abatsobe) so educate yourself while you are here. And kudos to you my sister i agree with you

  • @TheMilliGang
    @TheMilliGang Місяць тому +2

    I like this video very informative😂

  • @Chrisntaz
    @Chrisntaz Місяць тому +1

    Heavy on RULE No 6

  • @humura5737
    @humura5737 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing this message. About the Alleegies most african countries don,t know about those allergies so they eat everything and they are rarely affected i think its because of adoptation and they start when they are young so it,s heard to tell which or what allergies one have. Like personally i got to learn about allergies when i was in my 30,s so we did not have knowledge about that until modernization about almost everything dawned on our countries!

  • @irenefran2201
    @irenefran2201 21 день тому

    am watching this right now from Rwanda gikondo precisely

  • @kjackass4942
    @kjackass4942 2 дні тому

    Peace yall. Im coming from america and going to Rwanda with a layover in Uganda and Amsterdam soon. Does anyone know if you MUST get the yellow fever shot? I checked the CDC website but its not 100% clear on an answer. Seems like you only need to get it if you're coming from a high risk area... Also, great video! i cant wait to be in Rwanda✨❤️🙏🏾

  • @AnotherVoiceforYHWHtruth777
    @AnotherVoiceforYHWHtruth777 7 днів тому

    ❤❤❤💯💯💯💯

  • @Rivers2Africa
    @Rivers2Africa 13 днів тому

    ❤❤❤👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💯

  • @valpatv
    @valpatv Місяць тому

    100%

  • @kjackass4942
    @kjackass4942 2 дні тому

    what about ziplock bags for liquids from the airport??

  • @CourageMalcolm
    @CourageMalcolm 8 днів тому

    Does rwanda accept foreigners to have properties

  • @krwema
    @krwema Місяць тому

    Yes, we are quiet and don't eat in the street.

  • @fitzhutchinson1816
    @fitzhutchinson1816 Місяць тому

    Double the fare. Amen

    • @lisajames4133
      @lisajames4133 Місяць тому +1

      I mean if yo ass is traveling you can afford to double😆

  • @Inganzotvshow
    @Inganzotvshow Місяць тому

    Rwanda🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼

  • @user-jd9mi1os9h
    @user-jd9mi1os9h Місяць тому +1

    7:58 *Stop encouraging locals to overcharge foreigners. Foreigners should be charged same price as locals. If you want bless them , just tip them. You are minimizing the extra $$ they can charge but it adds up overtime . Rn 1$ is almost 1400 frw. Plus KGL is super expensive. Anyways thanks ,Good video overall*

    • @umutonipatience8616
      @umutonipatience8616 Місяць тому +1

      true and when they get used to such habits of over pricing, it becomes their culture. Bargaining is no shame, bcoz it is one way of saving for groceries

    • @adventurousmidlifer
      @adventurousmidlifer  Місяць тому +1

      In no way am I encouraging. But we act as though this is not the culture around the world. Why is it that people don't spend the same energy to complain about the fact that to enter a national park, museum etc..in most African Countries as well as other Countries ie: China etc.. Nyungwe National Park charges locals 5,000 RWF and Foreign nonresidents $90, do you think that's unfair, we pay it as a tourist (I personally think its a bit excessive) yet we will haggle over .50 cent or a dollar🤔 I'm just saying make it make sense. You go to the airport and you pay 5 times the cost for a bottle of water, and lots of tourists do, but complain about .50 or $1... We walk around accepting that there are extortion-level price markups in a fancy restaurant where we pay 3x the cost for a bottle of water, but we pay it. I could go on and on... yet we draw the line in the sand for the hardworking moto drivers, waiters, hotel staff etc... The ones who need it most I just don't get it, respectfully. Just help me make it make sense. I was taught "There but for the grace of god goes I"

    • @karimakarumut5038
      @karimakarumut5038 Місяць тому

      @@adventurousmidlifer This response was an instant subscribe from me. I agree with everything you said. You lead with empathy and compassion. I respect that. Sincerely, a Rwandan sister. And if you're not adopted yet, I'll adopt you :).