Rwanda Insider


Daily insights from Rwanda's tourism insider.



Rwanda Insider: The Stories Behind Rwanda's Greatest Experiences


Welcome to Rwanda's most consistent travel resource, written by Richard Rwabutogo - Rwanda's former destination manager, tourism consultant, and the expert behind many of Rwanda's most popular experiences.


This isn't another generic travel blog copying the same tired "Top 10" lists. As a descendant of Rwanda's royal family and a heritage custodian who has trained guides across the country, I share the real stories, hidden gems, and insider knowledge that transform ordinary trips into extraordinary journeys.


From community tourism experiences that change lives to the historical context that makes Rwanda's attractions meaningful, discover the Rwanda that guidebooks miss. Whether you're planning cultural tours, safaris, or heritage experiences, get the insider perspective that only comes from someone who helped build Rwanda's modern tourism landscape.


Because the best travel experiences happen when you know the real stories.

Visitor on Cultural Tour at Nyanza's Village of Hope
By Richard Rwabutogo September 28, 2025
Discover why travelers in the know skip Nyanza's much-hyped Royal Palace for the Village of Hope - where genocide survivors transformed waste into wonder.