4 Days Unmatched Rwandan Culture And Wildlife Experience

In case of non-availability, we may have to re-route and provide alternative accommodation of similar category.
All the passengers must have Identification Card/valid Passport with them throughout their travel.

RULES & REGULATIONS IN THE PARKS
• Never walk alone in the park, always take a guide and listen to him/her
• Keep your voice low so that you don’t frighten the wildlife
• When you are with Gorillas/Chimpanzees keep your distance (7m minimum/23ft), no smoking, eating or drinking, no cell phones, if you must sneeze or cough always cover your face and turn away from gorillas. Visits are limited to 1 Hour per gorilla group per day.
• If you’re to take pictures don’t put the flash ON.
• Don’t drop litter, take it home or in your car (or carry them till you reach the reception where there is bins)
• It is prohibited to pick or remove any plans or other wildlife in the park

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TRAVEL TO RWANDA

• VISA: In Rwanda visas can be obtained on arrival. All African nationals are either visa exempt or get their visa on arrival Rwanda, a member of East African community allows citizens of all countries that are not visa exempt to obtain visa on arrival. In additional they may also obtain an e-visa online before departure. All visitor must hold a valid passport for at least 6 months with at least one empty page.

Rwanda is the safest country in Africa!

• Credit cards: the official currency in Rwanda is Rwandan Franc (RWF), the US dollar is widely accepted.
• Dollar bills issued before 2006 are not accepted in most shops, banks and more

places.

• When packing: do not forget a light rain coat, good hiking/walking shoes or boots, when tracking you will be in rain forests and it is more likely to rain anytime. Bring also an insect repellent, light clothes if you’re going on a safari, long sleeve clothes, hat/cap if you’re doing safaris plus sunglasses, swimming costumes if you like swimming, main hotels in Kigali or Parks have swimming pools. Swimming at Lake Kivu (Karongi or Rubavu) follow the advice of the guide.
• Drinking water: it is not advisable to drink water from the taps, you will be able to get bottled water whenever you go.
• We recommend you to carry large dollar bills and of recent series – 2009 and above.
• An East Africa tourist visa is recommended for those visiting Rwanda Uganda and Kenya – US$100 PP

• Vaccination: A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is only required for travelers 1 year of age and older coming from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. Malaria vaccine is not compulsory but advisable.
• Health: In Rwanda you can find hospitals whenever you are, pharmacies on the same lines with shops in cities/towns plus small villages. Rwanda is strictly a polythene free country. For environmental reasons, plastic bags are not allowed!

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NOTE: Before setting out; coughs and sneezes spread diseases and can kill gorillas. If you have a cold or flu or other infectious illness, do not visit Gorillas! Get a doctor’s note and your permit fee will be refunded or you trek when you’re fine.

Rwanda is strictly a polythene free country. For environmental reasons, plastic bags are not allowed!
Thank you for choosing us!