Rwanda, The Land Of A Thousand Hills

[info_list style=”circle with_bg” icon_color=”#5b941b” font_size_icon=”26″ icon_border_style=”solid” icon_border_size=”2″ border_color=”#5b941b” eg_br_style=”dotted” eg_br_width=”2″ connector_color=”#e6a226″ el_class=”.info_list_wrap”][info_list_item list_title=”Rwanda Visa Requirements and How to Obtain Them” heading_tag=”h2″ list_icon=”Defaults-cc-visa” title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” title_font_size=”desktop:24px;” title_font_color=”#5b941b”]We understand that travelers of all nationalities need to purchase a visa when traveling to Rwanda; currently (Feb 2019), this costs USD 30 and can be obtained on arrival. However, always check with your local Rwandan Embassy for the latest regulations; UK nationals will find details on the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in London website.

All non-Rwandan Foreign Non-Residents, except the nationals of a few exempted countries, require a visa to enter Rwanda. Nationals of Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Hong Kong, Kenya, Mauritius, Philippines, Tanzania, Uganda, and Singapore are allowed to enter Rwanda without a visa for a period not exceeding 90 days. [/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Rwanda Climate: What’s the weather like in Rwanda?” heading_tag=”h2″ list_icon=”Defaults-cloud” title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” title_font_size=”desktop:24px;” title_font_color=”#5b941b”]Blessed with a combination of tropical location and high altitude, Rwanda has a widely temperate year-round climate. Throughout the year, daily temperatures rarely stray above 30 degrees Celsius during the day and 15 degrees Celsius at night. Notable exceptions being chilly upper slopes of the Virunga high altitude mountains, in the northern part of the country and the hot low-lying Tanzania border, protected by Akagera national park in the eastern side. Nerveless, seasonal variations in temperatures are relatively insignificant and Rwanda is an ideal all-year-round tourist destination.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Communication: Official languages used in Rwanda” heading_tag=”h2″ list_icon=”Defaults-language” title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” title_font_size=”desktop:25px;” title_font_color=”#5b941b”]The local and native language is Kinyarwanda, spoken by all Rwandans. The official languages are French, English, and Kiswahili, spoken throughout East Africa. It should be emphasized that not all locals can express themselves in foreign languages, though a considerable number of hotels staff, airport officials, tour and travel agents, destination guides, shop attendants speak very well either English or French.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Health Requirements and Tips to Stay Safe in Rwanda” heading_tag=”h2″ list_icon=”Defaults-user-md” title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” title_font_size=”desktop:25px;” title_font_color=”#5b941b”]The yellow-fever certificate is a must to all visitors to Rwanda. Malaria is not a major concern due to the fact that most of the country lies at too high elevation. The following vaccinations are recommended, but not required when visiting Rwanda:

• Hepatitis A
• Malaria
• Typhoid
• Hepatitis B
• Rabies

Bottled mineral drinking water is advised. Hospitals are available in all important towns. In collaboration with Akagera Aviation, the air ambulance is available for Emergency medical evacuations.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Power and Electricity: What you Need to know” heading_tag=”h2″ list_icon=”Defaults-bolt flash” title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” title_font_size=”desktop:25px;” title_font_color=”#5b941b”]Electricity is available in various corners and all tourist destinations of Rwanda. The county utilizes 230 volts. If you have a device that does not accept 230 volts at 50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter. Plugs have two round pins.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Getting There: Which transport means you ca use!” heading_tag=”h2″ list_icon=”Defaults-plane” title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” title_font_size=”desktop:25px;” title_font_color=”#5b941b”]Rwanda is well served and connected regionally and internationally by a number of airlines, including the national carrier; Rwandair, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. 

All international flights arrive at Kigali international airport, 10km from the city center. One of Rwanda’s assets is the ease of travel from place to place. With short distances and a good road network, it’s an obvious choice for the holiday of a lifetime.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”When to Visit: Best Time of the Year to go to Rwanda” heading_tag=”h2″ list_icon=”Defaults-calendar-o” title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” title_font_size=”desktop:25px;” title_font_color=”#5b941b”]Rwanda can be visited throughout the year. Gorilla tours and forest hikes are less demanding during the drier months. The European winter is the best time for birds, as Palaearctic migrants supplement resident bird species.[/info_list_item][/info_list]

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