REMA Conducts Field Assessment of Inyambo Heritage Resort Site

REMA Conducts Field Assessment of Inyambo Heritage Resort Site

From February 6th to 8th, 2025, a verification team from the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) visited the proposed site for the Inyambo Heritage Resort project in Murundi Sector, Kayonza District. The visit marked a key milestone in our journey toward building a resort that not only celebrates Rwanda’s cultural heritage but also aligns with the highest standards of environmental sustainability.

Strategically located just 1.7 km from the Mutumba Northern Gate of Akagera National Park, the site offers a prime gateway for eco-tourism — ensuring easy access for park visitors, enhancing guest convenience, and creating strong potential for integrated tourism experiences.
Positioned atop Mucucu Mountain, the expansive 12-hectare site offers panoramic views and a serene natural setting — an exceptional location for eco-tourism that blends elevation, tranquility, and immersive visitor experiences.

The area poses no threat to critical ecosystems such as wetlands, rivers, or water sources, making it an environmentally suitable and secure site for the development of Inyambo Heritage Resort.

The REMA team during their site visit to Inyambo Heritage Resort, providing valuable environmental insights and guidance to support sustainable development and eco-tourism planning.

Led by Mr. Theogene Ngaboyamahina (ECCMO/REMA), the assessment team included conservation interns from the University of Rwanda and Adolphe Tuyisenge, our own on-site Engineer. Their insights and recommendations are already shaping the next steps of the project.

REMA provided key recommendations to ensure the resort contributes positively to environmental restoration. Chief among them is a reforestation initiative using native tree species to stabilize the soil, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen ecological connectivity with Akagera National Park.

Further recommendations included adopting eco-friendly construction methods, establishing effective stormwater and waste management systems, utilizing climate-resilient materials, and implementing a rainwater harvesting system.

At Inyambo Heritage Resort, we fully embrace these recommendations. We see them not merely as compliance measures, but as integral components of our commitment to responsible development and environmental stewardship.

We are grateful to REMA for their partnership and technical guidance, and we look forward to continued collaboration as we move forward with the implementation phase.

The site is easily accessible via a direct road from the city of Kayonza, providing a seamless connection to the Mutumba Northern Gate of Akagera National Park and ensuring convenient access for visitors while supporting efficient project logistics.

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