The Rwanda Uganda Land border point finally to re-open on 31st

The Rwanda Uganda Land border point finally to re-open on 31^st January 2022: It’s with great joy and enthusiasm to bring the most exciting news to the tourism industry and the word at large as Rwanda finally agrees to reopen the land border with Uganda. This was agreed upon after the Uganda’s first son General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s visit to Rwanda on to meet with the President of Rwanda president Paul Kagame and came out with the news of reopening the borders that have been in closure for 3 years since February 2019. The News were confirmed by the ministry of foreign affairs for Rwanda who issued a statement that shows that at the end of the month on 31^st January 2022, the Gatuna/ Katuna border point that links Rwanda to Uganda will be open. The closure of the Rwanda – Uganda border has been devastating in terms of trade between these two beautiful neighboring countries but with the news of reopening, we are hopeful that trade will resume and obviously tourism will boast as most travelers enjoy combining an adventure to two neighboring countries to explore the best of East Africa. tourists will now be able to land in Kigali Rwanda and trek Gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi impenetrable national park or Mgahinga Gorilla national park and as well visit the other wildlife parks in Uganda the pearl of Africa and vice versa. We thank both the government of Uganda and Rwanda for restoring this bilateral tie between the pearl of Africa and the land of a thousand hills. This will ease both the movement of good and people and for us in tourism industry this brings smiles on our faces with hopes of welcoming lots of tourists to both countries due to ease of movement from one country to another. The reason behind this 3 years closure of the Rwanda –Uganda border point by the president of Rwanda arose as a result of accusation between the 2 countries that is Uganda and Rwanda as they accused themselves of political assassination and spying which led to the president of Rwanda to put a closure to the border between Uganda and Rwanda. However, we are now delighted and excited that the ties are somewhat resolved and there is hope that all the remaining issues will as well be resolved for the peaceful trade across the two countries in East Africa.

You may now plan your next adventure to these 2 countries of Uganda the pearl of Africa and Rwanda the land of a thousand hills any time any day and here at Focus East Africa Tours, Achieve Global Safaris and Explore Rwanda Tours are readily available to take you on your next dream safari destinations hustle free. Just get in touch and let’s know how best you wish to have your Gorilla Trekking safari.

However much Rwanda agreed to open its land border point with Uganda, the country still has its requirements for entry, staying and exiting of passengers as well as covid19 prevention measure are still to be adhered to at all the time.

Some of the requirements include;

All arriving passengers MUST present negative PCR test results obtained within 72 hours except for children below the age of 5.
Taking another PCR test upon arrival in Rwanda and after 3 days in Rwanda
Mandatory quarantine for arriving passengers for 24 hours in designated hotels as you wait for your test results.
Wearing of face masks at all the time
Observing Curfew at all the time while in Kigali and any other place in Rwanda
Only fully vaccinated travelers are allowed to visit the restaurants and bars
Following the advices given by the local authorities and as well taking maximum caution always.
For departing passengers, just like arriving passengers, are as well required to present a negative PCR test results done within 72 hours before departure.

Note: The PCR tests and the quarantine are at your own expense.

More about travelling to Rwanda;

Rwanda the land of a thousand hills such a beautiful and one of the highly visited country in East Africa known for having the cleanest city (Kigali) on African continent. Rwanda borders with Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi. All the international travelers to Rwanda land at Kigali international airport which is the country’s international airport.

Rwanda has 3 national parks including Volcanoes national park the major attraction of the country where one is able to encounter with mountain gorilla in their nature habitat, Golden monkeys and as well hike up different volcanoes including Mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke. Other parks include Nyungwe forest national park a home to the primates including chimpanzees, monkeys and many more without forgetting the one of the best canopy amidst the dense forest. And finally Akagera national park the only savanna park in Rwanda for those who wish to spit the big 5 game, then Akagera national park is the way to go.

Apart from national park, Rwanda is as well blessed many more attractions including the Genocide memorial sites best for tourist who enjoy dark tourism. One may as well take on a city tour to explore different people, cultures, foods and many more.

On the other hand, Uganda the pearl of Africa is as well amongst the top safari destinations to visit any time any day and now that the land border between Rwanda and Uganda is open, you can plan to visit Uganda from Rwanda. Uganda have lots of attractions including 10 national parks that is Bwindi impenetrable national park a home to the largest number of Mountain Gorillas in the entire world, Mgahinga gorilla national park that also harbors Mountain gorillas, Golden monkeys and volcano mountains just like Volcanoes national park in Rwanda and Virunga national park that are all situated in the virunga massif. Uganda as well has Kibale forest national park a home to more than 13 primate species equivalent to Nyungwe forest national park in Rwanda. Other parks in Uganda include the best savanna parks such as Kidepo valley national park, Murchison falls national park a place to find the world’s most powerful waterfall, Lake Mburo national park, Queen Elizabeth national park, Semliki national park, Rwenzori mountains national park and Mount Elgon national park.

Conclusion: Get your passport ready, pack your travel bag and let’s explore both Rwanda the land of a thousand hills and Uganda the pearl of Africa in style.