Rwanda Travel Guide 🇷🇼
Complete travel guide to Rwanda — Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, gorilla trekking, lakes & the land of a thousand hills
🌤 Live Weather — Kigali
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Kigali
🌍 Geography Hills · Volcanoes · Lakes
💱 Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF)
🗣 Language Kinyarwanda · English · French
⏱ Time Zone GMT +2
🔌 Plug Type Type C · J — 230V
Rwanda is one of Africa’s cleanest and safest countries.
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa on arrival E-visa available Passport valid 6+ months- Visa on arrival for all nationalities
- E-visa available online
- Yellow fever certificate required
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Jun–Sep Dry season — best time
🌤 Dec–Feb Short dry season
🌧 Mar–May Long rains
🦍 Gorilla trekking Best in dry months
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $45–65 / ₹3,800–₹5,400
- 🏨 Mid-range — $90–140 / ₹7,500–₹11,500
- 🦍 Gorilla permits — $1,500+
Gorilla trekking permits must be booked in advance.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Kigali Volcanoes National Park Lake Kivu Nyungwe Forest Akagera National Park Gisenyi🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Well-maintained roads
- Motorbike taxis common
- Private cars for safaris
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Providers — MTN · Airtel
- Excellent 4G coverage
- Affordable data plans
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards accepted in cities
- Mobile payments common
- Cash useful in rural areas
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Ugali & beans
- Brochettes
- Plantain dishes
- Fresh lake fish
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Very safe destination
- Strict laws & regulations
- Plastic bag ban enforced
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Arrive in Kigali
- Day 2 — City tour & memorials
- Day 3 — Volcanoes National Park
- Day 4 — Gorilla trekking
- Day 5 — Lake Kivu relaxation
❓ FAQs
Is Rwanda safe for tourists?
Yes, Rwanda is one of Africa’s safest countries.
Is English spoken?
Yes, English is widely spoken.
Do I need a gorilla permit?
Yes, permits are mandatory and limited.
What is Rwanda best known for?
Gorilla trekking, safety, and cleanliness.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
👮 Police 112
🚑 Ambulance 912
🔥 Fire 111
🩺 Tourist Help Rwanda Development Board