Rwanda is the Sixth-Safest Country in the World for Solo Travelers

Traveling solo is truly one of the most amazing experiences a traveler can have. Visiting places without having to worry about the needs of fellow travelers and designing your journey yourself are some of the advantages that only a solo traveler can have. However, it is important to be careful about the location you choose, especially when it comes to safety. And in this regard, Rwanda stands out as one of the safest countries for solo travelers in the world.

Located in the East African region and known worldwide for the 1994 genocide against the ethnic Tutsi population, Rwanda has long been considered a country to be avoided. However, in the last ten years, the country has shown that it has managed to overcome this serious humanitarian crisis and has become the safest nation on the African continent. Recently, Rwanda has been named the sixth safest country in the world for solo travelers, according to a study recently published by Usebounce, which elaborates a ranking that combines crime and safety to assess where individual travelers can travel and feel safe.

“Rwanda has invested a lot of effort in its national security, building competent and professional security bodies,” the survey noted.

According to the research, Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, has very low crime rates, which makes tourists not worry about their safety when visiting the place. In 2018, a Gallup Global Law and Order study revealed that 88% of Rwandans say they are safe to walk alone at night. This African country is positioned behind Switzerland, Japan, Slovenia, Georgia and Iceland as the best nations for solo travelers.

Another figure published by Numbeo, a company that provides a database of cities and countries worldwide, the crime index in Rwanda achieved 22.38 points (very low). Rwanda was second only to Singapore, Norway and Hong Kong.

Rwanda is the smallest country in East Africa. However, this African nation can offer a rich and diverse flora and fauna, which visitors can explore by visiting the stunning rainforests of Nyungwe National Park and Akagera National Park. These parks are home to various wildlife including the Big Five of Africa, countless species of primates and hundreds of species of birds. Gorilla trekking is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Rwanda, which attracts thousands of tourists a year to have this unique experience, in addition to enjoying the hospitality of the Rwandan people.

From its 23 sparkling blue lakes and rivers to the beautiful and imposing Virunga Mountains and its eight volcanoes, Rwanda has it all.

Despite being a country with remarkable natural beauty, the capital of Rwanda, Kigali, can offer vibrant nightlife with good restaurants with local food, which consists mainly of sweet potatoes, beans, corn, peas, millet, plantains, cassava, and fruit. However, visitors can try Rwanda’s national dishes such as Ugali, a paste made from maize and water, to form a porridge-like consistency, Isombe, made from mashed cassava leaves and served with meat or fish, or Matoke; a dish made from baked or steamed bananas. https://travelnoire.com/rwanda-is-the-sixthsafest-country-in-the-world-for-solo-travelers Image credit: TravelPulse

Rwanda is the SixthSafest Country in the World for Solo Travelers

By Brunno Braga

By Parke

In Ghana’s Eastern region of Nkwatia in the city of Kwahu sits Rock City Hotel: Africa’s Largest Resort.

The hotel, located in the Nkwatia Mountains is Black-owned and the architects behind the design are Black women.

“We have 880 hotel rooms currently under construction, a conference room with a capacity of 2,200 people as well as 45 meeting rooms for smaller groups,” one of the residential architects told Ghanian-based travel infl uencer and vlogger Wode Maya in an interview.

Bryan Acheampong’s vision for what he reportedly calls Ghana’s Golden Castle began more than a decade ago. The foundation for the resort was laid in 2008 and once construction is complete by Acheampong’s 2025 goal, it will have a total of 2,700 rooms, a world-class aquarium and water park, a zoo, an 18 and nine-hole course, and more.

The good news is you don’t have to wait to experience such luxury as the hotel partially

opened in November 2019 with limited

services.

One thing you will love about Rock City is that you don’t have to break the bank to experience such luxury. One of two residential architects interviewed by Wode Maya revealed that it costs about 650 Ghanaian Cedis or $112 per night for a standard deluxe room.

The architect goes on to explain that more aff ordable rooms will make their way to the booking site once construction is complete.

Another thing you will love is the resort is that it’s reportedly built by locals, with a majority of the materials sourced from the region.

When it fully opens, Rock City will be the largest hotel on the continent and the fi fth largest in the world.

For more information or to book a night at Rock City, click here. www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/rock-city-hotelafrica-s-largest-resort-is-black-owned-designed-bywomen/ar-AATdiqs Image credit: https://rockcityhotelgh.com/gallery/