About Rwanda.
Rwanda is a land locked country with a population of 11,689,696 and its Located in the continent of Africa. Rwanda covers 24,668 square kilometers of land and 1,670 square kilometers of water, making it the 150th largest nation in the world with a total area of 26,338 square kilometers.
Its capital is Kigali which means ‘big’ in the native Kinyarwanda. Has a population of 745,261, and is located on a latitude of -1.95 and longitude of 30.06?
Kigali is also the political center of Rwanda, which is considered a Republic, and home to its Executive head of state.
The currency
Rwandan francs is the mainly used currency in the country but dollars too are accepted.
The value of US$1 is currently equal to 907$
It is very reliable and possible to use the cards (Master card or ATM card) all over the country, as many banks introduced the use of ATM Machines by adapting to the high technological progress of the country as there are many ATMs all over Kigali, in every bank branch, this is the cheaper way of getting francs use because the ATMs use a much better exchange rate than currency exchanges.
these banks have many Branches all over the country, even in the rural areas, this make money withdrawal easier anytime.
The Countries boarding Rwanda
Uganda north
Tanzania east
Burundi south
Democratic republic of Congo in west
Tourist Attractions of Rwanda
Akagera national park
Nyungwe national park
Volcanoe national park
Rivers and lakes
Cultural sites
Memorial sites
Museums
Rocks and hot springs
Historical sites and caves
Mountain hikes and biking
Bird watching
Boat ride and kayaking
Golden monkey trekking
Gorilla trekking
Chimpanzee trekking
Canopy walk.
What to carry
It is advisable to bring all you need with you, however there are some necessary items to carry along with including:
A pair of binoculars for Game drive, Bird watching and other Forest walks.
Bring a camera for photo shooting the beautiful sceneries of Rwanda, wild life and other events that take place during your stay in the country.
Accommodation
International business hotels exist in throughout the country especially in Kigali city.
Many hotels, lodges and guest houses are available around the main attractions, and connected by well paved roads. The hotels range within Luxury, Mid-range and Budget.
Food and Beverages
The Rwandans have their favorite foods including: goat kebabs, cooked banana (Igitoki), Irish potatoes (ibirayi) and sweet potatoes (ibijumba). While the favorite beverages including: Alcoholic drinks such as Urwagwa (local banana beer), Ikigage (sorghum beer), local industrial made breweries like Primus, Mutzig, Skol. And Nonalcoholic drinks like Umutobe (local banana juice), and sodas. You can get in touch with our tour consultants for more Rwanda travel tips and guidelines by emailing or calling us.
How to reach Rwanda
Rwanda is a fast growing country with an international airport and an airline called Rwanda air which connects to the following countries
Visa and passport
You need to have a valid passport in order to enter Rwanda and the following countries are exempted without a visa for 90days
Angola, Benin, Burundi, Central Africa Republic, Chad, DR Congo, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Mauritius, Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sao tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
An entry visa is valid for a single entry for a period not exceeding 30 days and is processed within three working days.
Banking and business hours
The working hours are 8 am to 5pm weekdays but the banks open 24hrs daily. Big Shops and hotels, open 24hours every day of the week.
When to visit
Rwanda can be visited throughout the year.
Gorilla trekking and other forest walk are less demanding during the drier months.
The European winter is the best time for bird watching, as Palearctic migrants supplement residents’ species.
Languages spoken in Rwanda
The mainly spoken language nation wide is Kiyarwanda with french and Swahili and right now English is also being spoken widely allover the country.
