What do I need to legally film Big cats in Rwanda? The requirements for filming big cats in Rwanda include; applying & securing a Rwanda Media/filming permit for Rwanda Media High Council, and thereafter, you will need to secure additional location permits & permission from relevant authorities. You will need to contact Rwanda Development Board for special permission to film in Akagera National park – the only place in Rwanda where you can film Big cats in the Wild. East Africa Film Fixers™ – a sister company specialised in film crew fixing across Uganda, Rwanda Kenya & Tanzania can upon request assist you to process all relevant permits for your next Big Cat filming Project.
Requirements to film Big Cats in Rwanda
- Rwanda Media/Filming Permits (Press Accreditation)
Rwanda Media/Filming permits are issued by Rwanda Media High Council. For crew to apply for Media Permits (press accreditation) in Rwanda you will be required to fill in the Rwanda Press Accreditation Application Form (click the link to download form) attach the following; Requirements for filming big cats in Rwanda
- Official letter requesting for accreditation addressed to the Executive Secretary.
- Scan and send a recent coloured passport size photograph.
- Scan & send a copy of your passport.
- Scan & Send a copy of your visa except for those who come from countries that benefit from the Rwanda Visa Waiver For example From the East African Community member states, USA, COMESA Member states among others contact us here for more details.
- Scan & Send a copy of a Media/press card from your country of origin.
- Scan & Send a receipt of Payment from the Rwanda Revenue Authority.
- Scan & send a list of Filming equipment and kits to be used during your shoot.
All the above should be accompanied by a synopsis with details on when, where, why and for what reasons they are specifically interested in filming the Big cats in Rwanda. Don’t forget to list the crew (names, occupation or role). We will then forward this to our sister company East Africa Film fixers™ to start the process of securing your Media permits. This typically takes us between 2 -7 working days depending on the nature of the project.
Rwanda Media/Filming Permit Fees
- $30 Press Accreditation Card valid for 01 to 15 days
- $50 Press Accreditation Card valid for 15 days to 30 days
- $100 Press Accreditation Card valid for 1 to 3 months
- $200 Press Accreditation Card valid for 3 to 6 months
- $300 Press Accreditation Card valid for 6 months to 1 year
We humbly remind you to treat the above rates as a guide and know that they can change from time to time. Contact Us for the latest Rwanda Media Permit fees.
- Location Permit:
Permits & permission to film inside Rwanda’s National park is issued by the Rwanda Development Board – a government body charged with the role of managing all wildlife protected areas (national parks & reserves) in Rwanda. We will then process your permission to film inside Akagera national park.
