Rwanda: The Don'ts of Visiting Rwanda

Rwanda is so much more than gorillas in the mist or the legacy of the genocide from 1994. It is one of the most incredible countries you can visit in the world, with engaging people, incredible nature, and a way of showing guests the best of their country. This is what tourists should not do when they visit Rwanda. From not bringing plastic bags, to not asking about what group a Rwandan belongs to there are some important tourists don'ts to know before you visit Rwanda.
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[@nomadiceastafrican6039]

I'm a Rwandan who lives in the US. You'd be surprised how many people have asked me if I'm hutu or tutsi. It's such an uncomfortable and inappropriate question, so thank you for this!

[@_trust9994]

Yeah dude, I usually reply to them I am Rwandan not sure about Hutu or Tutsi

[@tribequest9]

why is that considered rude?

[@AlexDaGame]

@@tribequest9 there was a whole recent genocide of 1 million people based around whether or not you were tusti or hutu

[@thandasibisi7534]

Anyway are there only two ethnic/language groups in Rwanda?In South Africa where I live, there are several! A question like "Are you Sotho or Zulu?" may evoke an answer "Neither!"

[@eacoincmubiru5894]

@@thandasibisi7534 there are actually three; Bahutu, Batutsi and Batwa.

[@joepalooka2145]

No plastic bags? No littering? Cleaning up the streets and taking care of nature and the community? WOW the whole world needs to learn a lesson from Rwanda! This is truly fantastic to see.

[@callistoindustrial2516]

True.

[@abdinour8606]

No the west is telling us the man who did it is not good for Rwanda

[@lolaispure4296]

@@abdinour8606 right?.... what time Rwanda has ever been better?

[@nikkonikko8684]

@@lolaispure4296 well considering New York..... Litter is crazy here. Soooo yes Rwanda is better when it comes to litter. It's facts

[@toboruvuge3612]

Rwanda is called "The country of thousand hills." In another hand, it may also be called "The country of thousand lies." Just imagine, the former president of Rwanda Mr. Paul Kagame passed away 2 years ago, instead of announcing his death, they make a mask of his image from Germany, then they gave it to a comedian who used to imitate Paul Kagame's voice, and immediately they changed the original official photo of Paul Kagame and they announced the new masked photo as the official photo, so that no one should compare both photos of the president!!! And what this man doesn't know which was supposed to be added to these don'ts, is that WHEN YOU ARE IN RWANDA, DON'T SAY THAT THE FORMER PRESIDENT PAUL KAGAME PASSED AWAY. If you do, like many citizens who said it such as Mrs. Idamange Yvone Iryamugwiza, the RUDA OPPOSITION PARTY, Mr. Barafinda Segikubo Fred, and many more,... you will be put in prison. Just type in KZbin : "Ndahiro David speaking like president Kagame." You will see the name whom I'm talking about who is wearing the mask of President Kagame's image.

[@krunoslavkovacec1842]

I've heard that this is the cleanest country in Africa.

[@woltersworld]

It's one of the cleanest in the world if you go by yards and Street cleanliness

[@ericmutabazi1845]

@@woltersworld that is true

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

@Ellys Bwasisi been to Rwanda. The cleaniness was 1st thing I noticed

[@AlexRod9646]

@Ellys Bwasisi that's pretty much every big American city and even tier 2 cities.

[@uwinezashyakatherese6181]

Absolutely 😊🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼

[@tessy4018]

As a Rwandan - this was a good list of don’ts. I recommend as well - don’t forget Rwanda has been around since the 13th century, there is a lot of History outside of the 1994 Tutsi Genocide. Visit the royal palace, Rwandan history museums, and if you’re invited - definitely go to a wedding if you can they last for days and there are many cultural events. Also on our president, it’s important to note that he’s much more respected than leaders in the west primarily because he was instrumental in stopping the Genocide.

[@ramdas363]

Did the country teleport into existence in the 13th century? Or was that when the Bantus arrived and started killing the first native people of the land (Twa)? The territory had a history before foreign invaders started to genocide locals. It didn't just pop up a few hundred years ago.

[@abhi739]

Well said tessy. One advice. Advertise rwanda more as many people dont know how beautiful rwanda is ☺

[@tessy4018]

​@@ramdas363 Twas were killed by Bantus earlier, when they arrived in Rwanda through the Bantu expansion. I was talking about the Kingdom of Rwanda that was created after all three ethnic groups were in the country, after the Bachwezi or Kitara Empire disentegration. Granted, I believe this happened later however, likely closer to the 15th Century. Twas were in Rwanda from the 5th-11th Century, the Hutus arrived between 11th-13th Century and the Tutsis arrived likely in 14th Century. Twas of course had a culture/civilisation prior to the arrival of Hutus and Tutsis, but the Kingdom of Rwanda as its known historically, with its clanic system etc included all 3 ethnic groups.

[@nightnyungwe5945]

@@ramdas363 There was actually a lot of coexistence with the BaTwa and not the picture you paint of mass murder. Due to their vastly different mode of subsistence, there was opportunity for trade and all sorts of cross-cultural exchange. Migration was gradual and slow. The continuation of migration of Bantus spanning millenia.

[@carlosatuya2851]

hello tessy i want to talk to you...can we?

[@Cinjma]

This is one of the most respectful tourist videos I've seen by a foreigner traveling in Africa. I can see the care, consideration, sensitivity, and respect you came with while engaging with people, their history and culture. This makes my little African heart happy.

[@prospektarty1513]

I’ve been to Rwanda and it’s one of the best organised countries in the world, very orderly, very clean and very safe. It proves that you can achieve much even with very little. I pray that the country remains a model of good organisation, smart working, respectfulness and decency

[@meetus260]

Thank you so much, wished all of the people were like you, Rwanda is ours and ours too

[@toboruvuge3612]

Rwanda is called "The country of thousand hills." In another hand, it may also be called "The country of thousand lies." Just imagine, the former president of Rwanda Mr. Paul Kagame passed away 2 years ago, instead of announcing his death, they make a mask of his image from Germany, then they gave it to a comedian who used to imitate Paul Kagame's voice, and immediately they changed the original official photo of Paul Kagame and they announced the new masked photo as the official photo, so that no one should compare both photos of the president!!! And what this man doesn't know which was supposed to be added to these don'ts, is that WHEN YOU ARE IN RWANDA, DON'T SAY THAT THE FORMER PRESIDENT PAUL KAGAME PASSED AWAY. If you do, like many citizens who said it such as Mrs. Idamange Yvone Iryamugwiza, the RUDA OPPOSITION PARTY, Mr. Barafinda Segikubo Fred, and many more,... you will be put in prison. Just type in KZbin : "Ndahiro David speaking like president Kagame." You will see the name whom I'm talking about who is wearing the mask of President Kagame's image.

[@truethots3088]

@@toboruvuge3612 oh my, quite the conspiracy theorist😅😅

[@toboruvuge3612]

@@truethots3088 Actuary the history can be changed and written by the winner of the war.

[@fideleamani4767]

@@toboruvuge3612 what are you saying man... come here and I surely think He will give you a rendez-vous to encounter him in person.

[@TheAmtwhite]

It’s sad that you have to remind people to be respectful of places for the dead/memorials :(

[@paulkenneally789]

Memorials are common. Saw them in Paris and lots of other French towns, mainly to WW2.martyrs.

[@newlinnerevents9864]

@@paulkenneally789 the difference in this case is that Rwandaise scars are still fresh and those affected could be standing next to u!

[@newlinnerevents9864]

As a Rwandaise, there is nothing as uncomfortable as asking someone of their tribe! The world should stop it because Rwandaise chose to drop everything and just be Rwandaise. The world should respect that!

[@Tvtardy]

I love your country

[@fasimbasafrikanvanguarddub7635]

Thank you ...A day shall come we will call ourselves Afrikan with open borders .

[@luiseneimer7219]

I love your country

[@princemwamilee86]

It’s a world we live in you know… people will always be curious about everything and it shouldn’t effect you in any way when asked about your tribe. Doesn’t matter what the society has to think cause they know nothing and you know better so it’s best to just tell than to avoid cause there’s always going to be that one individual who will ask the hard questions

[@toboruvuge3612]

Rwanda is called "The country of thousand hills." In another hand, it may also be called "The country of thousand lies." Just imagine, the former president of Rwanda Mr. Paul Kagame passed away 2 years ago, instead of announcing his death, they make a mask of his image from Germany, then they gave it to a comedian who used to imitate Paul Kagame's voice, and immediately they changed the original official photo of Paul Kagame and they announced the new masked photo as the official photo, so that no one should compare both photos of the president!!! And what this man doesn't know which was supposed to be added to these don'ts, is that WHEN YOU ARE IN RWANDA, DON'T SAY THAT THE FORMER PRESIDENT PAUL KAGAME PASSED AWAY. If you do, like many citizens who said it such as Mrs. Idamange Yvone Iryamugwiza, the RUDA OPPOSITION PARTY, Mr. Barafinda Segikubo Fred, and many more,... you will be put in prison. Just type in KZbin : "Ndahiro David speaking like president Kagame." You will see the name whom I'm talking about who is wearing the mask of President Kagame's image.

[@box5319]

Love the beautiful Rwanda from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪❤❤🇷🇼🇷🇼

[@poetcomic1]

Love also the Kenya highlands

[@AlexRod9646]

Mark "don't ask people if they're hutu or Tutsi" Me in my head "who does that?"...... I Slowly realized that there'll be overenthusiastic Karen's who will do exactly that😲😲😲

[@snapsorfly]

When I flew out this week from Kigali airport, in the departure lounge an old expat manager started insulting congolese travellers and then i went for smoking he joined me started asking if i were a hutu or a tutsi because he prefers the former. He was not even drunk, certainly provocative to seek attention and show how long he has been living and working in Rwanda... Sad but true some people still act like morons.. 😞

[@dodgeballface3663]

Rawanda 1994

[@Theking-hy2nx]

I'm Senegalese but rwanda is the most beautiful country in Africa

[@keiraishimwe7174]

Am Rwandan too living in senegal

[@ebukanelson9122]

@@keiraishimwe7174 number and turning

[@JC-ks9pd]

No. Liberia is

[@toboruvuge3612]

Rwanda is called "The country of thousand hills." In another hand, it may also be called "The country of thousand lies." Just imagine, the former president of Rwanda Mr. Paul Kagame passed away 2 years ago, instead of announcing his death, they make a mask of his image from Germany, then they gave it to a comedian who used to imitate Paul Kagame's voice, and immediately they changed the original official photo of Paul Kagame and they announced the new masked photo as the official photo, so that no one should compare both photos of the president!!! And what this man doesn't know which was supposed to be added to these don'ts, is that WHEN YOU ARE IN RWANDA, DON'T SAY THAT THE FORMER PRESIDENT PAUL KAGAME PASSED AWAY. If you do, like many citizens who said it such as Mrs. Idamange Yvone Iryamugwiza, the RUDA OPPOSITION PARTY, Mr. Barafinda Segikubo Fred, and many more,... you will be put in prison. Just type in KZbin : "Ndahiro David speaking like president Kagame." You will see the name whom I'm talking about who is wearing the mask of President Kagame's image.

[@larryboone5865]

Mais , Les femmes Senegalais Les plus RAFET!!!!!

[@giseleuwabo7721]

This is so amazing to see a foreigner talking something positive to my country 😍😍 because me my self i am always excited every single moment when I am back to my home country Rwanda, every year I always see change. you are very welcome in the country of thousands hills and mountains. Respect, culture, and cleanness are our main characteristics ❤️❤️❤️❤️.

[@crustyolcoot6646]

Beautifully said ma'am. I hope the best wishes for your remarkable country.

[@frankaaron119]

Oooo urakoze muvandimwe maze uzagire ugaruke udusuhuze rwose nibyiza kwibuka kwivuko kdi natwe tuba dutewe ishema namwe kuko tubafata nkabavugizi b'igihugu cyacu muri rusange Aho mwaba muherereye hose.

[@IWACUIRWANDAKIGALIRWANDA]

Mukomeze kuduhagararira neza iyo mutarame uRwanda

[@kathyohara6658]

Rwanda is a world leader in clean, safe, developing, conservation and order. Nothing negative to see there. Beautiful place, beautiful people.

[@princegeorgekagara6429]

So amazing to hear the truth from outside

[@LearnToReadThai]

Far cleaner and more orderly than I had imagined. It looks to be a beautiful country.

[@woltersworld]

It really was beautiful

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

They have a GREAT leader and they kicked out the french. So everything is calm now 😂😂

[@shalbec3232]

@@RUTHLESSambition5 not until Paul sells Rwanda too french, congolese and uganda

[@HGsoul4ever]

@@shalbec3232 Why would he sell his country to the French?

[@w.worldwide9473]

I wish my country South Africa was this clean, thumbs up Rwanda 👍👍👍

[@olgamogotsi283]

Banzi south africa used to be clean problem is we got a lot of illegal settlements they don't get services from municipality and a lot of undocumented foreigners is overwhelming . The only people who can change the situation is us,encouraging people to clean their environment recycle stop using plastic will be a great initiative.

[@omphemetsechake2839]

...its bad lana mfetho. Was in Rwanda ziyawa strong

[@lelanicampher4813]

The people I see throwing trash out their car window is the locals

[@samsam_sa]

South Africa needs a system that works. 1st the illegal entrants that are over crowding our country! 2cnd The Citizens need to fight for a better change. We have the potential to grow but we gave the power to the wrong people "Umzabalazo gang" needs to leave now. Ever heard our Ministers public / parlament speeches? Every damn time😥 are so embarassing. How would people like that care about keeping the country clean 😢😟! Our leaders visions are questionable.

[@katlehomahlae6415]

Same😭😭

[@ntr2802]

I’m a Ghanaian and amazed at Rwanda development.I never thought any Africa country can achieved that standards respect to their president and people of the country.❤❤❤❤❤

[@AMM0beatz]

I’m really impress how Rwanda promotes cleanliness. I would love to visit one day.

[@uwiragiyepeter9365]

Welcome

[@ericndizeye7383]

Rwanda is not only Kigali just go outside of Kigali and see how people suffer

[@raissa_dejesus1823]

U r most wlcm

[@ndibutsayesarakizaaliane7211]

Welcome in Rwanda 🇷🇼🇷🇼😂

[@kananurajeanlouis2405]

@@ericndizeye7383 hater

[@air_kene3419]

Rwanda is so clean! Beautiful country, love from Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@shafi_kay]

✌️❤️ bro, visit Rwanda

[@toboreyalaju9660]

If only nigeria could be this clean.

[@iyiolaabosede9500]

@@toboreyalaju9660 Nigeria is depends on the state and Nigeria is huge in population soo don’t compare

[@lucyakwa8202]

AKWA IBOM state in Nigeria cleanest in Africa

[@PedroGarcia-uv6zv]

I find it weird that people want to take pictures w the locals... like imagine going to Utah and just asking random ppl there to take pictures w them Bc it’s your first time in Utah lol

[@kekin7691]

That's not weird if there from another country happens to me all the time in Miami

[@kingdoc3262]

I went from West Virginia don't to Rwanda. Interesting. Nice to see a white person speak positively of an African Experience and nation. It shows enlightened growth over the Centuries

[@suspiciousbird487]

Honestly, after this video, I want to visit Rwanda. Looks so beautiful ❤️

[@nsanzuredgers3105]

@@suspiciousbird487 most welcome we are waiting for you

[@nsanzuredgers3105]

Welcome to my matherland happy to see people like you

[@kingdoc3262]

@@nsanzuredgers3105 Thank You 😊

[@creativefantasybox2462]

You seem to want white Validation. Who cares if the speak Good/Bad Rwanda

[@tonydelamotte1408]

*chuckle* The water is not bad. I brush my teeth comfortably with it. Both in Kigali and in Gisenyi.

[@raisengoldwig7848]

Just don't drink it. Lol. We usually boil it first if we want to drink tap water

[@dianalove2014]

@@raisengoldwig7848 but why is the water so bad for drinking ?

[@raisengoldwig7848]

@@dianalove2014 it's ok for locals because we're used to it. But it might be bad for you. I think it's like that everywhere.

[@dianalove2014]

@@raisengoldwig7848 okay.. thank you

[@nezaridhwazineelabidine7008]

@@dianalove2014 here locals some can drinks it, and other drink tap water after boiling it. But, when you're from outside country we're not sure if this tap water would be good for you

[@alexcochrane1156]

I am a Brit who has been working in Rwanda since 2018. This guy is absolutely right on almost every aspect I just take issue a bit with the need to use cash. Kigali is a very card friendly place compared to a lot of countries in the region. Of course use cash in a market or small local shop but when I am in Kigali I live off my (Visa & Mastercard) cards. Otherwise impressively accurate!!!

[@nightnyungwe5945]

EAC complicated. In some countries, cards are rarely used and cash too because people prefer to use mobile money. You can easily go for weeks or even months without touching cash in a country like Kenya.

[@Frivals]

What's wrong with using cash?

[@ethnicproof1073]

Bless Rwanda and it’s people they’ve been thru a lot, 🇪🇹 One Love from Ethiopia.

[@oliviaagen-davis2485]

Can I just say that I love how you show your kids that the world is much bigger then the United States. They will be so well rounded and respectful of different cultures.

[@LysergikFuneral]

Wow! I had never even considered Rwanda really, but everything in this video makes it seem like a great place for someone like me to visit! Put it on the list! Thanks Mark!

[@tuyizeremartin2464]

Welcome

[@blacclivesmatter4637]

You should definitely come visit our beautiful country. You will love it!

[@luizfigo1133]

Most welcome

[@blacclivesmatter4637]

@TJM k!

[@thandasibisi7534]

Me too

[@benman1577]

I love how clean it is! I wish there was a way we could do this in America :(

[@makreacts8045]

Same

[@patiencekeza7132]

Y’all can come live there and it’s absolutely beautiful and the price is cheap lol

[@toboruvuge3612]

Rwanda is called "The country of thousand hills." In another hand, it may also be called "The country of thousand lies." Just imagine, the former president of Rwanda Mr. Paul Kagame passed away 2 years ago, instead of announcing his death, they make a mask of his image from Germany, then they gave it to a comedian who used to imitate Paul Kagame's voice, and immediately they changed the original official photo of Paul Kagame and they announced the new masked photo as the official photo, so that no one should compare both photos of the president!!! And what this man doesn't know which was supposed to be added to these don'ts, is that WHEN YOU ARE IN RWANDA, DON'T SAY THAT THE FORMER PRESIDENT PAUL KAGAME PASSED AWAY. If you do, like many citizens who said it such as Mrs. Idamange Yvone Iryamugwiza, the RUDA OPPOSITION PARTY, Mr. Barafinda Segikubo Fred, and many more,... you will be put in prison. Just type in KZbin : "Ndahiro David speaking like president Kagame." You will see the name whom I'm talking about who is wearing the mask of President Kagame's image.

[@TresorChun]

I am from Rwanda, 100% I agree with you!, but I would like to say that, you can use tap water anything you want include brushing but no drinking it.

[@kamvazenani4153]

What is wrong with the tap water?

[@TresorChun]

@@kamvazenani4153 nothing at all

[@lakewood145]

Sorry but if you can't drink the water why would you put it in your mouth at all? Unnecessary risk imo.

[@TresorChun]

@@lakewood145 ​ Actually many local people drink it including me. So Foreigners thinks it's not okey, but still use them when they are brushing. Logically if you can brush/bath with it then you can even drink it!

[@TresorChun]

@diane Taylor yes that's why I said Foreigner don't, because there are not used to it.

[@htarlaim1063]

Everything you've just said is 100% True! No plastic bags, Don't ask people their ethnicity, no littering, don't eat on the streets it's disgusting, don't spit in public, don't throw garbage, when you meet people greet them by just saying Muraho! And Murabeho as goodbye! Come and enjoy the beauty of our Mother country 🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼

[@andrewegan4199]

The cleanliness of the place is truly a sight to behold… respect to the people of Rwanda 🇷🇼 for leading the way for the rest of the world 👍

[@charlesking7331]

I have been thinking of visiting this country of Rwanda for more than 6yrs now. I will not stop thinking of it until one day it shall come to pass. Is still in my travel adventure budget.

[@ghilainishimwe]

that good and you're welcome here in Rwanda

[@giselemukarukundo1560]

You are welcome

[@theahazazachannel5409]

You should definitely visit! In the meantime, consider learning a few Kinyarwanda words while you prep.

[@tuyishimesonia8950]

Am rwandan and this video makes me even more proud . Thank you soo much for this perfect and accurate description 😊

[@mauvegrace3317]

this man is so knowledgable and has a fantastic vibe

[@jamalk3567]

Man I’m Rwandan and you covered everything. I found your content and I love it.

[@loveminky]

I loved the joy of meeting new people when I traveled to Rwanda. Your video is very helpful for new travelers. Amazing tips of " the don'ts" when visiting my favorite country.

[@TahirGuzel]

I agree with all but the water.... Culligan Made 2 treatment plants in Kigali and 1 in Gisenyi. So you can brush your teeth with tap water with confidence. I have been doing that last 7 years and it is super safe. Thanks for the video....

[@victor.kopsch]

Man, I kind love you as a human being. You help a lot of people with those "Don'ts". They are great to have a nice trip, and still be respectful with the local culture and costumes. Have a nice day!

[@steveedwards8490]

Don't hesitate to visit Rwanda. It's a beautiful country and the Rwandans are very respectful and friendly. Hotels in Kigali are clean and modern, the food is good and the weather's nice. Plenty of rain for us Brits! On my second visit, the passport guy at the airport said "Welcome back". That's never happened anywhere else.

[@AfricaWall]

About drinking tap Water: You can drink tap water-Clean. By the way, millions of Rwandans drink tap water every day.

[@al3xa723]

Was he just in an area with a water problem? That would make much more sense than the entire country.

[@TheMoe2310]

They boil the water!

[@b.w.9244]

...and their GI tract is very used to it. Visitors, not so much.

[@untouchedissues1517]

Most of Rwandans boil water before drinking

[@nonnoyobisnis8705]

I lived in Lomé, Togo, for a while and everybody, even the locals, warned me that the water was only good for showers. After a couple of days I started drinking tea and coffee with tap water, did it for eight months, no problems whatsoever.

[@Whatsyournarrative]

My brother and I (Gambians) had a wonderful time in Rwanda. Beautiful country, beautiful landscape, loved the hills, clean! We just left 1st November, 2022. It was amazing! Oh and I used the motortaxi. Loved, loved it!

[@ilBUZZo]

We live in Berlin, Germany...the streets of Rwanda are wayyyyyyyy cleaner than those in the German capital. We should all learn from AWESOME RWANDA!

[@woltersworld]

Heck, cleaner than any streets I have seen in the US too

[@BB-re6nz]

Watched your sante fe one before going there last weekend. Spot on! Great videos, guys!

[@aberum1798]

Excellent review! I appreciate your positive take on everything even on the negatives. So many professionals can take a lesson from you and how you conducted your interview about africa. So many negative reviews about Africa and sometimes it becomes overwhelming. Good job!

[@mamigagi]

Looks like a beautiful country! Thank you for sharing some interesting Don'ts.

[@ceeemm1901]

That was a lovely, well presented an deeply heartfelt presentation. One of the nicest I've ever seen on youtube, thank you. It definitely makes me want to be there. Cheers

[@ajanakuadewunmi]

Everything you ve mentioned are absolutely true. Experienced those on my visit to Rwanda particularly your last don't.

[@datgal5359]

thanks for being respectful of my country RWANDA, glad you guys enjoyed ur stay!

[@thierrymazimpaka8311]

Thanks for visiting our great country! I miss my homeland Rwanda😊😊

[@BriannaWilkinsrealtorazphoenix]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m planning a trip in February and this video was even more helpful. I want to be a respectful tourist and I appreciate your advice!!

[@teremoanatuau8837]

Wow, that was really informative and it really makes me want to visit Rwanda. Glad you and your family enjoyed your visit. The place looks great and the people have a lot of respect for themselves and their home unlike other places were there are rubbish bins to put their rubbish in. Thank you for a very helpful video.

[@chrisc1881]

One of my friends was recently there for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit and he shared with me what a beautiful country it is . This video has now sealed the deal for me . I will now begin my research and plan my trip.

[@GlobalNiko]

Looking forward to visiting Rwanda one day. Thanks for the great advice!

[@woltersworld]

you are very welcome!

[@masezeranoelie6282]

Welcome to Rwanda🇷🇼💕

[@keeper3970]

You are most welcome sir, we love visitors

[@lilyumwiza715]

Welcome to Rwanda. We enjoy hosting people!

[@benjaminmukapa7874]

We should go together man I’m from there

[@marcelotoniolo4434]

I came across your video by accident and have to say that I loved your enthusiasm, friendliness and easy communication of your video. Well done !!

[@ezekielkayanja7692]

It has been very helpful information, thank you so much. You're jolly, I like that.

[@xolelwakali4556]

I am South African, will be visiting Kigali soon. You did a great job in this video, very respectful and informative. Thank you!

[@jerusalemcoach]

omg-spent a wonderful month in Rwanda in the winter and recognize a lot of the people in your video! LOVE this country!

[@rutindana2011]

😍🇷🇼

[@elyse991]

Ilove you 🙏🙏

[@michaelrutazigwa9285]

Amazing presentation and it’s all true . You have done Rwanda’s image Justice . Thank you Sir ,.

[@Ramon51650]

For the past few months I've been watching countless YT videos about Rwanda, but your practical advice is certainly important and helpful.

[@theahazazachannel5409]

Another thing to consider is some basic Kinyarwanda words. Could be another fun way to get excited/prepared for making a trip.

[@phantomvideowatcher]

Thanks for this informative video Mark! I gotta be honest Rwanda hasn't really been on my list but your video is making me rethink that.

[@patrickverified]

Welcome to Rwanda, we love visitors😍😍

[@theahazazachannel5409]

Yessss, add Rwanda to the list! And, consider picking up some basic Kinyarwanda. We have some fun intro-level ones that might be interesting.

[@toboruvuge3612]

Rwanda is called "The country of thousand hills." In another hand, it may also be called "The country of thousand lies." Just imagine, the former president of Rwanda Mr. Paul Kagame passed away 2 years ago, instead of announcing his death, they make a mask of his image from Germany, then they gave it to a comedian who used to imitate Paul Kagame's voice, and immediately they changed the original official photo of Paul Kagame and they announced the new masked photo as the official photo, so that no one should compare both photos of the president!!! And what this man doesn't know which was supposed to be added to these don'ts, is that WHEN YOU ARE IN RWANDA, DON'T SAY THAT THE FORMER PRESIDENT PAUL KAGAME PASSED AWAY. If you do, like many citizens who said it such as Mrs. Idamange Yvone Iryamugwiza, the RUDA OPPOSITION PARTY, Mr. Barafinda Segikubo Fred, and many more,... you will be put in prison. Just type in KZbin : "Ndahiro David speaking like president Kagame." You will see the name whom I'm talking about who is wearing the mask of President Kagame's image.

[@belisebibi2399]

Thank you for visiting 🇷🇼🇷🇼! Truly proud of my country 😊😊!

[@kathyohara6658]

You have much to be proud of. Its awesome.

[@carlosatuya2851]

hello belise .. i have a word with you...can we talk??

[@peterthrupp3133]

Loved Rwanda, true, one of the cleanest countries 1st or 3rd world.

[@woltersworld]

True

[@Nate_Vee]

You are a tourist savior. Actually, you are a good human being with a golden heart. You saving over a million people from getting into trouble on a visit.

[@ezanampoza7559]

You absolutely did a great and honest review 🙌

[@rontsang4308]

Thank you for this. Recently I heard an european reporter interviewing Rwanda's president and she was still asking about questions about the genocide as if it was still happening today. He was beside himself about the ignorant of western media. The fact that a developing country already made single use plastic bags illegal and how clear their streets are, is a lesson we all should learn NOW in North America. We go around and lecture the world about climate change but we are the ones that greenwash things. We just have to do better.

[@AM-lx3eq]

Well, but it's understandable. Consider how much/often the Holocaust is discussed in Europe, the number of movies about the war, about resistance movements, ... the newspaper articles, remembrance days, etc. So, based on this, and given that the Rwandan genocide is more recent, the reporter may have assumed the genocide is a big topic in Rwanda.

[@rontsang4308]

Well, but we were always told western journalists are non bias and will dig at source until they reveal the truth. They portrait that in media as well so which is true?

[@rontsang4308]

Well, but we were always told western journalists are non bias and will dig at source until they reveal the truth. They portrait that in media as well so which is true?

[@litgirl32]

We’ll be visiting Rwanda in a month. Thank you for this video, it was so helpful!

[@veeek8]

Thanks for the guide on this incredible country, its definitely on my visit list!

[@perfectishimwe6159]

Amazing description of the country, its fully done! Rwandans do like extrovert and open minded people...so plz if u come here be open and sharing, people in rwanda are really lovely, anyone in the street can direct u where u want to go if u ask them and are okay when asking them any service, if u want to have a lift...u can stop any car, What really amazed me the first time was the day i was on the bus station and people with their cars would stop to ask if anyone would need a lift. Welcome in Rwanda!

[@fatoumatafatimaabubakartouray]

Wow

[@GgAmble]

Rwanda is a country I am curious about. Thank you for this list.

[@w1lf1ewoo]

Great video, and informative, I really hope to visit next spring....thanks!

[@Ari-jq5mj]

Thanks for the don'ts! They are rarely discussed. Looking forward to visiting Rwanda. One of my bucket list countries!

[@kingsolomoncapital]

YOU HAVE A GREAT HEART AND A GREAT SPIRIT. YOU HAVE REALLY EDUCATED THE WORLD ABOUT HUMANITY, LOVE AND RESPECT. MORE IMPORTANTLY, ABOUT THE AMAZING TRANSFORMATION OF RWANDA. GOD BLESS YOU!

[@skiddlydiddlydoo4893]

I just know you have an arsenal of stories and wisdom to share.

[@flomiller6175]

Love your video happy I found it! Wonderful informations on what to see and not to do in Rwanda Africa! Peace!

[@TheMolabola]

You seem like the best tourist and person that actually is respectful and tries to do research about the country you visit.

[@norcalpinoy9618]

I wish I could visit Rwanda someday. It's a clean country.. i admire the country, the people, and its leaders. Great nation.

[@nava8529]

Dude!! Best easy to follow guide for this part of town. Omg I wish there was more videos like this 😎. Make more videos about how exploring Americans can go to Rwghanda!

[@theahazazachannel5409]

One tip I’d say is that you might consider picking up some basic Kinyarwanda. We are starting to develop more resources for that!

[@lady33357]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. it is the BEST VIDEO AND MOST INSIGHTFUL AROUND ON YT. I AM SO grateful for this channel.

[@brianbisnath2254]

Great review, really impressed with Rwanda, honestly didn’t expect that the county had such great laws and disciplines ie the litter, will definitely want to visit One day

[@TheHset]

I spent a month in Kenya last summer and visited Ugunja, Kisumu, Nairobi and Malindi. I really enjoyed my stay and I got treated very well. One thing that bothered me, however, was that wherever we went, the streets and ditches were littered with garbage! Plastic bags are illegal in Kenya also (aswell as littering) but there doesn't seem to be anyone cleaning the streets. There also aren't any public trash cans... I think if Kenya would implement better waste treatment procedures, like Rwanda, the country would be so much more attractive for tourists. The whole of Africa could learn from Rwanda I think.

[@Jaja_nsh]

Thank you for talking about my country so respectfully Murakoze cyane!

[@abigalisonnie2384]

thank you sooooo much for the information really helpful for planning

[@bubblegum1948]

Just subbed. Love your channel and you're awesome too! Thank you for this information!

[@rebeccaadeyemo6241]

I met a Rwandan in Mauritius in 2015. She is so beautifully hearted. I taught a Rwandan son in Nigeria few years back. He was the tallest in our school and very respectful.

[@aviscouncil8767]

Thank you Sir it's such a beautiful country. My dream is to visit Africa. Rwanda is first pick.👍👍👌👌❤❤❤

[@shunwilliams6180]

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video ❤❤❤

[@ntirenganyakabayiza2387]

This is just amazing and helpful video message. Thanks man.

[@juxjay7108]

Thank you Walter for the best tips to visit Rwanda ! It safe too! Tap water can be used to brush your teeth but not drink because might not be compatible to your body They don't want you get sick or catch flu (hotels prevention major) most of Rwandan drink the same water and are healthy

[@luumaven]

Omg it looks extremely beautiful there, I definitely have to add Rwanda to my list of places to visit!

[@DigitalMindQuest]

I will show you around, no charge! Hola at me when you are in the country

[@damanibaraka7896]

@@DigitalMindQuest You may not charge but I will give tips anyway.

[@theahazazachannel5409]

It’s gooorgeous! Highly recommend. If you’re curious about some basic Kinyarwanda, check us out!

[@deusruzima218]

Most welcome

[@queenjoellekamanzihirwe448]

I was so worried about the video, but I have enjoyed your content. It was respectful and true. Thank you for sharing Rwanda with other, I hope they will love it too.

[@cardinbrooks7256]

Rwanda is a prosperous, safe, well-governed & modern nation. And also one of cleanest countries in the world. It has a cool climate & is the Switzerland of Africa. But only 2% of the population is Moslm. 94% of the population is Christian. About time they took in lots of Moslm refugees. Let the Moslm rafoojees enjoy the prosperity of the most successful nation in Africa. Let those Afghans, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Syrians, Libyans, Yemenis, Moroccans, Algerians, Somalis, Sudanese, Pulustinians & Iraqis turn Rwanda into another Sweden. This is the part of the Wyt Progressive agenda. Dstroy any successful & affluent African nation & make us dependent on them. Bravo UK. Good plan 👍🏿

[@juddkile2050]

Thanks for sharing this. Great comments! Eastern DR Congo and Rwanda was my home growing up. “Land of Eternal Springtime”. My father is buried there on the shore of Lake Kivu. Love these people! So glad that you had a great trip!

[@munerik_ii9495]

Hope your doing fine

[@paulkenneally789]

I cried and cried in the Kigali Memorial. It is a very tough visit, don’t take your kids. Those motorcycle guys are fab... use them and overtip .. those guys deserve a good tip. Visiting the gorillas is hyper expensive. Enjoy your time!! Btw,Rwandan beer is very good.. on par with premium European brands.

[@TourifiqueTravel]

Hi Mark. this was insightful!

[@saronmalloy6074]

Rwanda is on my list for travel…I want to plan it for the next year or two. Beautiful smiles! Great video!

[@thedaylight3885]

Glad that you explained well how beautiful my country is in positive way

[@sluggo0202]

Great to see Mark and fam out on the road! This episode is especially helpful, because this country looks like a great destination, but a lot of travelers who have only been to Europe might be used to making fewer preparations.

[@woltersworld]

Glad we can help spread the word on Rwanda travel

[@toboruvuge3612]

Rwanda is called "The country of thousand hills." In another hand, it may also be called "The country of thousand lies." Just imagine, the former president of Rwanda Mr. Paul Kagame passed away 2 years ago, instead of announcing his death, they make a mask of his image from Germany, then they gave it to a comedian who used to imitate Paul Kagame's voice, and immediately they changed the original official photo of Paul Kagame and they announced the new masked photo as the official photo, so that no one should compare both photos of the president!!! And what this man doesn't know which was supposed to be added to these don'ts, is that WHEN YOU ARE IN RWANDA, DON'T SAY THAT THE FORMER PRESIDENT PAUL KAGAME PASSED AWAY. If you do, like many citizens who said it such as Mrs. Idamange Yvone Iryamugwiza, the RUDA OPPOSITION PARTY, Mr. Barafinda Segikubo Fred, and many more,... you will be put in prison. Just type in KZbin : "Ndahiro David speaking like president Kagame." You will see the name whom I'm talking about who is wearing the mask of President Kagame's image.

[@bellathebee9361]

I did a paper on the genocide last year for one of my classes. I’m not African whatsoever but I really admire the people of Rwanda. Hopefully one day I can come visit. I just need money and a travel buddy😅

[@fredbkagame5989]

Karibu

[@theahazazachannel5409]

Definitely recommend a visit! Consider learning a few basic Kinyarwanda words too.

[@toboruvuge3612]

Rwanda is called "The country of thousand hills." In another hand, it may also be called "The country of thousand lies." Just imagine, the former president of Rwanda Mr. Paul Kagame passed away 2 years ago, instead of announcing his death, they make a mask of his image from Germany, then they gave it to a comedian who used to imitate Paul Kagame's voice, and immediately they changed the original official photo of Paul Kagame and they announced the new masked photo as the official photo, so that no one should compare both photos of the president!!! And what this man doesn't know which was supposed to be added to these don'ts, is that WHEN YOU ARE IN RWANDA, DON'T SAY THAT THE FORMER PRESIDENT PAUL KAGAME PASSED AWAY. If you do, like many citizens who said it such as Mrs. Idamange Yvone Iryamugwiza, the RUDA OPPOSITION PARTY, Mr. Barafinda Segikubo Fred, and many more,... you will be put in prison. Just type in KZbin : "Ndahiro David speaking like president Kagame." You will see the name whom I'm talking about who is wearing the mask of President Kagame's image.

[@tonnykimuli7737]

We shall travel together

[@kibalamafrancis4644]

Good job Walters Murakoze cyane

[@cheng-tsohsieh9990]

Wow, it's quite rare to hear such a heartfelt introduction to a country.

[@tonyafrica7085]

Thanks for sharing this video. I’ve been here for a month and been drinking the tap water in my apartment.

[@jflatley38]

Wolter's World is among my most favorite KZbin channels.

[@clairenash4463]

$10 is not a lot in Rwanda. Housekeepers make around $60-$100 a month.

[@benjaminndamukunda5646]

Thank you so much for the best reviews

[@marilynmatheny8306]

We had the pleasure of exploring Rwanda a few years ago. We rode the local buses and explored Akagera and Nyungwe (though the swinging bridge was nearly my undoing. I'm scared of heights!) We boated across to Bat Island in Lake Kivu, and rode the twisty, hilly road to Nyungwe via bus....which has a local name I won't use. Luckily, no one in our party gets carsick. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting people and exploring the country. Murakoze, Rwandans.