Rwanda: The Don'ts of Visiting Rwanda

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  • čas přidán 18. 05. 2021
  • 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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  • @joepalooka2145
    @joepalooka2145 Před 2 lety +940

    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
      @callistoindustrial2516 Před 2 lety +9

      True.

    • @abdinour8606
      @abdinour8606 Před 2 lety +25

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

    • @lolaispure4296
      @lolaispure4296 Před 2 lety +7

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

    • @nikkonikko8684
      @nikkonikko8684 Před 2 lety +16

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

    • @toboruvuge3612
      @toboruvuge3612 Před 2 lety +5

      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 CZcams : "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.

  • @nomadiceastafrican6039
    @nomadiceastafrican6039 Před 2 lety +1507

    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
      @_trust9994 Před 2 lety +85

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

    • @tribequest9
      @tribequest9 Před 2 lety +58

      why is that considered rude?

    • @AlexDaGame
      @AlexDaGame Před 2 lety +173

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

    • @thandasibisi7534
      @thandasibisi7534 Před 2 lety +41

      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
      @eacoincmubiru5894 Před 2 lety +26

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

  • @krunoslavkovacec1842
    @krunoslavkovacec1842 Před 3 lety +376

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

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  Před 3 lety +148

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

    • @ericmutabazi1845
      @ericmutabazi1845 Před 3 lety +10

      @@woltersworld that is true

    • @RUTHLESSambition5
      @RUTHLESSambition5 Před 3 lety +18

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

    • @AlexRod9646
      @AlexRod9646 Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @uwinezashyakatherese6181
      @uwinezashyakatherese6181 Před 2 lety +6

      Absolutely 😊🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼

  • @Cinjma
    @Cinjma Před rokem +191

    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
    @tessy4018 Před rokem +167

    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
      @ramdas363 Před rokem +4

      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
      @abhi739 Před rokem

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

    • @tessy4018
      @tessy4018 Před rokem +12

      ​@@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
      @nightnyungwe5945 Před rokem +1

      @@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
      @carlosatuya2851 Před rokem

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

  • @box5319
    @box5319 Před 3 lety +159

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

  • @prospektarty1513
    @prospektarty1513 Před 2 lety +390

    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
      @meetus260 Před 2 lety +12

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

    • @toboruvuge3612
      @toboruvuge3612 Před 2 lety +6

      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 CZcams : "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
      @truethots3088 Před 2 lety +7

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

    • @toboruvuge3612
      @toboruvuge3612 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @fideleamani4767
      @fideleamani4767 Před 2 lety +2

      @@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
    @TheAmtwhite Před 3 lety +231

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

    • @paulkenneally789
      @paulkenneally789 Před 3 lety

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

    • @newlinnerevents9864
      @newlinnerevents9864 Před 2 lety +15

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

  • @AlexRod9646
    @AlexRod9646 Před 3 lety +180

    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
      @snapsorfly Před 2 lety +19

      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
      @dodgeballface3663 Před 2 lety

      Rawanda 1994

  • @newlinnerevents9864
    @newlinnerevents9864 Před 2 lety +268

    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
      @Tvtardy Před 2 lety +11

      I love your country

    • @fasimbasafrikanvanguarddub7635
      @fasimbasafrikanvanguarddub7635 Před 2 lety +9

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

    • @luiseneimer7219
      @luiseneimer7219 Před 2 lety +4

      I love your country

    • @princemwamilee86
      @princemwamilee86 Před 2 lety +4

      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
      @toboruvuge3612 Před 2 lety +5

      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 CZcams : "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.

  • @w.worldwide9473
    @w.worldwide9473 Před 2 lety +170

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

    • @olgamogotsi283
      @olgamogotsi283 Před 2 lety +13

      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
      @omphemetsechake2839 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @lelanicampher4813
      @lelanicampher4813 Před 2 lety +5

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

    • @samsam_sa
      @samsam_sa Před 2 lety +19

      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
      @katlehomahlae6415 Před 2 lety

      Same😭😭

  • @giseleuwabo7721
    @giseleuwabo7721 Před 2 lety +252

    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
      @crustyolcoot6646 Před 2 lety +9

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

    • @frankaaron119
      @frankaaron119 Před 2 lety +5

      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
      @IWACUIRWANDAKIGALIRWANDA Před 2 lety +3

      Mukomeze kuduhagararira neza iyo mutarame uRwanda

    • @kathyohara6658
      @kathyohara6658 Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @princegeorgekagara6429
      @princegeorgekagara6429 Před rokem +2

      So amazing to hear the truth from outside

  • @LearnToReadThai
    @LearnToReadThai Před 3 lety +216

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

    • @woltersworld
      @woltersworld  Před 3 lety +25

      It really was beautiful

    • @RUTHLESSambition5
      @RUTHLESSambition5 Před 3 lety +34

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

    • @shalbec3232
      @shalbec3232 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @HGsoul4ever
      @HGsoul4ever Před rokem +2

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

  • @Theking-hy2nx
    @Theking-hy2nx Před 2 lety +188

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

    • @keiraishimwe7174
      @keiraishimwe7174 Před 2 lety +7

      Am Rwandan too living in senegal

    • @ebukanelson9122
      @ebukanelson9122 Před 2 lety

      @@keiraishimwe7174 number and turning

    • @JC-ks9pd
      @JC-ks9pd Před 2 lety

      No. Liberia is

    • @toboruvuge3612
      @toboruvuge3612 Před 2 lety +1

      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 CZcams : "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
      @larryboone5865 Před rokem

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

  • @ntr2802
    @ntr2802 Před rokem +22

    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.❤❤❤❤❤

  • @air_kene3419
    @air_kene3419 Před 2 lety +81

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

    • @shafi_kay
      @shafi_kay Před 2 lety +2

      ✌️❤️ bro, visit Rwanda

    • @toboreyalaju9660
      @toboreyalaju9660 Před 2 lety +5

      If only nigeria could be this clean.

    • @iyiolaabosede9500
      @iyiolaabosede9500 Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @lucyakwa8202
      @lucyakwa8202 Před 6 měsíci

      AKWA IBOM state in Nigeria cleanest in Africa

  • @AMM0beatz
    @AMM0beatz Před 2 lety +119

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

  • @ethnicproof1073
    @ethnicproof1073 Před 2 lety +56

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

  • @kingdoc3262
    @kingdoc3262 Před 2 lety +155

    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
      @suspiciousbird487 Před 2 lety +9

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

    • @nsanzuredgers3105
      @nsanzuredgers3105 Před 2 lety +5

      @@suspiciousbird487 most welcome we are waiting for you

    • @nsanzuredgers3105
      @nsanzuredgers3105 Před 2 lety +3

      Welcome to my matherland happy to see people like you

    • @kingdoc3262
      @kingdoc3262 Před 2 lety +1

      @@nsanzuredgers3105 Thank You 😊

    • @creativefantasybox2462
      @creativefantasybox2462 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @LysergikFuneral
    @LysergikFuneral Před 3 lety +216

    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!

  • @mauvegrace3317
    @mauvegrace3317 Před 3 lety +21

    this man is so knowledgable and has a fantastic vibe

  • @htarlaim1063
    @htarlaim1063 Před rokem +14

    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 🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼

  • @alexcochrane1156
    @alexcochrane1156 Před rokem +30

    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
      @nightnyungwe5945 Před rokem +1

      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
      @Frivals Před 3 měsíci

      What's wrong with using cash?

  • @jamalk3567
    @jamalk3567 Před 2 lety +26

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

  • @andrewegan4199
    @andrewegan4199 Před rokem +15

    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 👍

  • @victor.kopsch
    @victor.kopsch Před 3 lety +48

    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!

  • @PedroGarcia-uv6zv
    @PedroGarcia-uv6zv Před 2 lety +53

    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
      @kekin7691 Před 2 lety

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

  • @benman1577
    @benman1577 Před 3 lety +149

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

    • @makreacts8045
      @makreacts8045 Před 3 lety +7

      Same

    • @patiencekeza7132
      @patiencekeza7132 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @toboruvuge3612
      @toboruvuge3612 Před 2 lety +1

      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 CZcams : "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.

  • @oliviaagen-davis2485
    @oliviaagen-davis2485 Před 2 lety +68

    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.

  • @tuyishimesonia8950
    @tuyishimesonia8950 Před 2 lety +27

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

  • @Whatsyournarrative
    @Whatsyournarrative Před rokem +9

    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!

  • @TresorChun
    @TresorChun Před 3 lety +79

    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
      @kamvazenani4153 Před 2 lety +1

      What is wrong with the tap water?

    • @TresorChun
      @TresorChun Před 2 lety +1

      @@kamvazenani4153 nothing at all

    • @lakewood145
      @lakewood145 Před 2 lety +7

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

    • @TresorChun
      @TresorChun Před 2 lety +5

      @@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
      @TresorChun Před 2 lety +9

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

  • @tonydelamotte1408
    @tonydelamotte1408 Před 3 lety +57

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

    • @raisengoldwig7848
      @raisengoldwig7848 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @dianalove2014
      @dianalove2014 Před 2 lety

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

    • @raisengoldwig7848
      @raisengoldwig7848 Před 2 lety +8

      @@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
      @dianalove2014 Před 2 lety

      @@raisengoldwig7848 okay.. thank you

    • @nezaridhwazineelabidine7008
      @nezaridhwazineelabidine7008 Před 2 lety +1

      @@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

  • @charlesking7331
    @charlesking7331 Před 3 lety +29

    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.

  • @TahirGuzel
    @TahirGuzel Před 3 lety +18

    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....

  • @loveminky
    @loveminky Před 2 lety +7

    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.

  • @belisebibi2399
    @belisebibi2399 Před 2 lety +60

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

    • @kathyohara6658
      @kathyohara6658 Před 2 lety +2

      You have much to be proud of. Its awesome.

    • @carlosatuya2851
      @carlosatuya2851 Před rokem

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

  • @steveedwards8490
    @steveedwards8490 Před rokem +26

    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.

  • @BB-re6nz
    @BB-re6nz Před 3 lety +12

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

  • @ceeemm1901
    @ceeemm1901 Před 2 lety +2

    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

  • @thierrymazimpaka8311
    @thierrymazimpaka8311 Před 2 lety +25

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

  • @ajanakuadewunmi
    @ajanakuadewunmi Před 3 lety +31

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

  • @jerusalemcoach
    @jerusalemcoach Před 2 lety +50

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

  • @aberum1798
    @aberum1798 Před 2 lety +8

    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
    @mamigagi Před 3 lety +7

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

  • @peterthrupp3133
    @peterthrupp3133 Před 3 lety +35

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

  • @marcelotoniolo4434
    @marcelotoniolo4434 Před 2 lety +2

    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 !!

  • @phantomvideowatcher
    @phantomvideowatcher Před 3 lety +49

    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
      @patrickverified Před 3 lety +4

      Welcome to Rwanda, we love visitors😍😍

    • @theahazazachannel5409
      @theahazazachannel5409 Před 2 lety

      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
      @toboruvuge3612 Před 2 lety

      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 CZcams : "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
    @datgal5359 Před 2 lety +7

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

  • @perfectishimwe6159
    @perfectishimwe6159 Před 2 lety +31

    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!

  • @xolelwakali4556
    @xolelwakali4556 Před rokem +5

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

  • @Ramon51650
    @Ramon51650 Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @theahazazachannel5409
      @theahazazachannel5409 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @rontsang4308
    @rontsang4308 Před rokem +6

    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
      @AM-lx3eq Před 7 měsíci

      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
      @rontsang4308 Před 7 měsíci

      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
      @rontsang4308 Před 7 měsíci

      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
    @chrisc1881 Před rokem +3

    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.

  • @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
    @teremoanatuau8837 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @norcalpinoy9618
    @norcalpinoy9618 Před 2 lety +9

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

  • @ezanampoza7559
    @ezanampoza7559 Před 2 lety +3

    You absolutely did a great and honest review 🙌

  • @michaelrutazigwa9285
    @michaelrutazigwa9285 Před 2 lety +7

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

  • @GlobalNiko
    @GlobalNiko Před 3 lety +118

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

  • @Michaelkaydee
    @Michaelkaydee Před 2 lety +8

    Love ♥️ for Rwanda 🇷🇼 from Kenya 🇰🇪

  • @ezekielkayanja7692
    @ezekielkayanja7692 Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @veeek8
    @veeek8 Před rokem +2

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

  • @w1lf1ewoo
    @w1lf1ewoo Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @ilBUZZo
    @ilBUZZo Před 3 lety +27

    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
      @woltersworld  Před 3 lety +8

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

  • @skiddlydiddlydoo4893
    @skiddlydiddlydoo4893 Před 3 lety +15

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

  • @AnomalyBelleza
    @AnomalyBelleza Před 2 lety

    Great video Wolters World! I watched every second of it. Newly subscribed!

  • @bubblegum1948
    @bubblegum1948 Před rokem

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

  • @GgAmble
    @GgAmble Před 2 lety +8

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

  • @Nate_Vee
    @Nate_Vee Před 2 lety +16

    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.

  • @litgirl32
    @litgirl32 Před rokem +2

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

  • @lady33357
    @lady33357 Před 2 lety

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

  • @luumaven
    @luumaven Před 2 lety +48

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

    • @DigitalMindQuest
      @DigitalMindQuest Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @damanibaraka7896
      @damanibaraka7896 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @theahazazachannel5409
      @theahazazachannel5409 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @deusruzima218
      @deusruzima218 Před 2 lety

      Most welcome

  • @kingsolomoncapital
    @kingsolomoncapital Před 2 lety +3

    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!

  • @shunwilliams6180
    @shunwilliams6180 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @ntirenganyakabayiza2387

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

  • @lizzyetemike7673
    @lizzyetemike7673 Před 2 lety +4

    Rwanda Rwanda, my beautiful Africa. Love from Nigeria.

  • @Jaja_nsh
    @Jaja_nsh Před 2 lety +14

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

  • @DJ-ld6um
    @DJ-ld6um Před rokem

    This was an awesome piece. Keep up the good work.

  • @worldview2888
    @worldview2888 Před rokem

    Love this video and cheers to finding this channel!!

  • @nava8529
    @nava8529 Před 2 lety +7

    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
      @theahazazachannel5409 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @jflatley38
    @jflatley38 Před 3 lety +8

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

    • @clairenash4463
      @clairenash4463 Před 3 lety

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

  • @TheMolabola
    @TheMolabola Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @lexsocrateselmido6099
    @lexsocrateselmido6099 Před 7 měsíci +2

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

  • @AfricaWall
    @AfricaWall Před 3 lety +62

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

    • @al3xa723
      @al3xa723 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @TheMoe2310
      @TheMoe2310 Před 3 lety +3

      They boil the water!

    • @b.w.9244
      @b.w.9244 Před 3 lety +15

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

    • @untouchedissues1517
      @untouchedissues1517 Před 3 lety +11

      Most of Rwandans boil water before drinking

    • @nonnoyobisnis8705
      @nonnoyobisnis8705 Před 2 lety

      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.

  • @GeneralHensaleey
    @GeneralHensaleey Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @cheng-tsohsieh9990
    @cheng-tsohsieh9990 Před rokem +2

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

  • @Thomas-eu6fj
    @Thomas-eu6fj Před 2 lety

    Nicely presented ! Very informative !

  • @TourifiqueTravel
    @TourifiqueTravel Před 3 lety +4

    Hi Mark. this was insightful!

  • @TheHset
    @TheHset Před rokem +3

    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.

  • @flomiller6175
    @flomiller6175 Před rokem

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

  • @parniyankarimi9952
    @parniyankarimi9952 Před rokem

    what a comprehensive review! thanks man!

  • @bookwormer9130
    @bookwormer9130 Před 2 lety +6

    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.

  • @aviscouncil8767
    @aviscouncil8767 Před rokem +4

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

  • @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
      @cardinbrooks7256 Před 2 lety

      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 👍🏿

  • @sgidaphi96
    @sgidaphi96 Před 9 měsíci +1

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

  • @tonyafrica7085
    @tonyafrica7085 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @Jenniferspace
    @Jenniferspace Před 2 lety +19

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

  • @abigalisonnie2384
    @abigalisonnie2384 Před 2 lety

    thank you sooooo much for the information really helpful for planning

  • @jojocluddy2534
    @jojocluddy2534 Před 2 lety

    Wow this is a great video, thank you!