Rwanda: The Don'ts of Visiting Rwanda

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@box5319]

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

[@poetcomic1]

Love also the Kenya highlands

[@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 😊🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼

[@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!

[@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

[@megan_michelle19]

I went to teach English there just last month and one of the ladies in my group had asked a survivor of the genocide at one of the genocide memorials if “the person in power now is Tutsi or Hutu”. It was so mortifying to watch.

[@cpmow831]

I had a friend who asked a Rwandan woman that. I had to pull him aside and explain why it was offensive.

[@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.❤❤❤❤❤

[@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

[@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!!!!!

[@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.

[@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😭😭

[@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

[@Abatwins_show]

U r most wlcm

[@ndibutsayesarakizaaliane7211]

Welcome in Rwanda 🇷🇼🇷🇼😂

It is a good thing to have another African country promoting cleanliness and orderliness. I m proud of Rwandans

[@ethnicproof1073]

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

[@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 🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼

[@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

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@mauvegrace3317]

this man is so knowledgable and has a fantastic vibe

[@tuyishimesonia8950]

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

[@jamalk3567]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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....

[@ajanakuadewunmi]

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

[@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.

[@janviermuhire689]

@@steveedwards8490 wow nice to hear this as a Rwandan

[@bethanydentalservices8789]

I am Kenyan and Rwanda is the only place outside my country where I can live.I am a fan of order and systems that work.

[@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

[@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??

[@norcalpinoy9618]

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

[@lizzyetemike7673]

Rwanda Rwanda, my beautiful Africa. Love from Nigeria.

[@munerik_ii9495]

Thanks man

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@thierrymazimpaka8311]

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

[@ShemeliteGems]

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

[@peterthrupp3133]

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

[@woltersworld]

True

[@xolelwakali4556]

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

[@Michaelkaydee]

Love ♥️ for Rwanda 🇷🇼 from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@lexsocrateselmido6099]

I am amazed. I wish I could visit Rwanda in the future. More love and Blessings to Rwanda, more love from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@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.

[@datgal5359]

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

[@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

[@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 🙏🙏

[@ebrimasillah2553]

Peace is SWEET Peace, love and unity brings joy in our society. Together We Stand

[@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.

[@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.

[@wibabaraprosper4355]

I was born there and I live in USA but tbh it very honor if someone comes and appreciate and say everything no cap. Friends visit Rwanda you will thank me after thank you for your amazing video. They will see more. If you go there you will miss KIGALI CITY EVERYDAY

[@dilkycorteling2586]

Yes Ruwanda president have done a great job... God bless the country and its people.... Great report...hoping to visit Ruwanda.

[@GeneralHensaleey]

I want to visit Rwanda i.a 🇷🇼 Love From Somalia 🇸🇴

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@kathyohara6658]

No plastic bags 👏👏. Rwanda is awesome, safe, clean, orderly and setting a high standard. Love it!

[@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 👍🏿

[@yvetteabayisenga]

I'm a rwandan and I 100% agree with ALL that you said. Thank you for being so kind towards my country.

[@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.

[@Jaja_nsh]

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

[@defaoomar2093]

I am Rwandan I live in Tokyo but I would like to thank this guy bcz what he is saying is true. Yes tap water u can drink but preferably not drink

[@nc0849]

I am floored and so impressed that banned plastic and have a community cleaning day once a month! Wow. We need that too.

[@bookwormer9130]

I lived in Rwanda for a year. We spent three days in Akagera National Park and literally got to camp there. One or two lions were hunting and passed right by our tent that night and we were still awake and making noise before we heard them, that was kinda scary. I also took a selfie next to a sleeping crocodile. The baboons took the wing mirror off of our van as well. Those days were crazy. We also spent a week or two by lake Kivu, but we lived on a steep hill near Kigali.

[@chocoflan6672]

I always wanted to visit rwanda so cool, I wish my country was as clean

[@skiddlydiddlydoo4893]

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

[@sgidaphi96]

I am from Zimbabwe. My partner is from Rwandan. Beautiful country & people. Very kind 😊

[@janviermuhire689]

Ooh nice to hear that our in-law

[@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

[@languystephane]

Just came back from Rwanda 4 days ago. You said it all, spot on! Another dont I would add, is dont raise your voice or argue in public. Its really not well seen in our culture. Also very important! Do not drink and drive. Rwanda has a 0 alcohol on the wheel tolerance. 5 days of Prison mandatory, even for foreigners.

[@aviscouncil8767]

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

[@GgAmble]

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

[@TheMolabola]

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

[@rich_____mk]

it is honor to talk about our beloved RWANDA i wish every one to come and visit us!🙏 and experience several things

[@ntarejohn1843]

Proud of you welcome back home again and again 🇷🇼🇷🇼

[@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.

[@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!

[@goytayibarek]

Moved in 2014. Didn't look back! Love Rwanda!

[@Jenniferspace]

Cn’t believe i haven’t been to Rwanda, its in my plan now💯

[@tuyizeremartin2464]

Welcome

[@Jenniferspace]

@@tuyizeremartin2464 thank you my Dear

[@uwiragiyepeter9365]

You are most welcome

[@michaelrutazigwa9285]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Dr.Wilson.Christson.Ph.D]

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!

[@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😅

[@FredBKagame]

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

[@ishimirwemariemercie9123]

I’m Rwandan who lives in poland and still people ask you what is exactly your ethnicity But so far this video is so beautiful and hope it helps so many people before traveling to Rwanda cause we don’t want any Karen coming to my home country 😁😁

[@BB-re6nz]

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

[@datBoondockingdiva]

Love this! I spent over 3 weeks in Rwanda for the holidays & met some wonderful expats who moved there, as well as the locals. Its all true... Not only is Kigali, Rwanda clean, beautiful & safe, but there are lots of investment opportunities as well. So sad my visit had to end, but I'm extremely glad that I got a chance to see it all for myself 🌍🧡✈ Hope to try a short Van Life trip there some day!

[@theahazazachannel5409]

That’s awesome! Did you explore some places outside of Kigali? If you want to pick up some essential Kinyarwanda before your next trip, check us out!

[@albacan]

Very helpful, especially for the refugees from the UK

[@murenzifrank3326]

Tap water is actually clean since it’s well treated before it’s distributed to end users.

[@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 !!

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

This video needs to be an illustration of the word fun in the dictionary.......great job guys,keep going!!!!

[@kigali_shoes_stor4163]

[phone]

[@PrestonRickett]

I also need to comment on the Genocide Memorial. I knew it would be tough but I had no idea what an emotional toll it would take on me. As I went through I kept getting more and more sad. I was there with my Rwandan friend. One of the last rooms we saw was full of human skulls with machete cuts (most of the killing was done with machetes). This pushed me completely over the edge and I had to sit down because I was crying so hard. Once I composed myself I was ready to continue. This is most certainly not a place for children! There are 250,000 Rwandans buried at the memorial. Please be respectful in this place! Most Rwandans like my friend, have family buried in these mass graves. Remember that this all happened just 30 years ago.

[@ralphnoyes4366]

Paul Kagame has proven his competence as a military and political leader for decades.

[@eveningstar1]

Thank you! Can't wait to be there in February. Thanks for pointing out the tip box at the hotel! What I learnt? Rwanda is right hand drive. Also, no plastic, but lots of plastic water bottles.

[@MoreBestEverFoodReviewShow]

Oh no way!! I listened to all your don’ts for the USA but I didn’t know you went to freaking Rwanda’. Cool!

[@woltersworld]

We go all over :) 2500 travel videos over all our youtube channels. So plenty left to watch :)

[@litgirl32]

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