Natural and Maritime Experience Park & Family Village – Lake Kivu, Rwanda
This project successfully delivered a comprehensive master plan and strategic development framework for a Natural and Maritime Experience Park & Family Village on an island in Lake Kivu, Rwanda. The initiative aimed to blend eco-tourism, cultural storytelling, and sustainable leisure development into a unique destination that respects and enhances the natural and cultural heritage of the region.
The Challenge
How do you develop a large-scale tourism and leisure project within an ambitious international investment plan while managing a diverse consortium of international experts? This project required aligning visions across disciplines—landscape architects, urban planners, marketers, healthy water experts, and experience designers—while integrating sustainable tourism and cultural storytelling into a cohesive, future-ready destination.
Project Achievements & Deliverables:
- Strategic Master Planning & Feasibility Study
- Developed a detailed master plan integrating eco-tourism with the natural landscape
- Conducted a strategic feasibility study in collaboration with the Nederlands/Rwandese consortium and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
- Aligned spatial planning with sustainable land use and cultural heritage conservation
- Cultural Storytelling & Experience Design
- Crafted immersive brand narratives inspired by local traditions and indigenous knowledge
- Designed a storytelling-driven leisure concept to educate and engage visitors
- Created a framework for integrating cultural heritage into tourism development
- Applied imagineering to create engaging, interactive visitor experiences
- Sustainability & Social Innovation
- Outlined eco-friendly infrastructure solutions with minimal environmental impact
- Proposed sustainable energy, water conservation, and responsible material use
- Included strategies for local employment, skills development, and community involvement
- Legacy & Future Implementation
- Although the investment climate changed, the project remains a shelf-ready concept that can be reactivated under the right conditions
- The extensive groundwork provides a valuable foundation for future eco-tourism initiatives in the region
- The insights and methodologies developed continue to inform similar projects
This project exemplifies GreenDreamCompany’s expertise in crafting sustainable and meaningful tourism experiences, combining spatial planning, cultural storytelling, and strategic development to create lasting impact.
