Rwanda

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Rwanda is tiny, and a leisurely safari- Holiday around the entire country will not take more than 10 days. For all its small size, the country has a lot more to offer than one looking at it on a Map would rather imagine.

The main attraction is the mountains of the iconic Volcanoes National Park, a line of mesmerizing peaks that are the home of mountain gorillas and other highly endangered animals. In the southern part is the biological hotspot of the Nyungwe Forest, and in the East, almost at the border with Tanzania lie the savannas and lakes of the Akagera National Park. For loads of interaction with Rwandan people and a glimpse into how Rwanda aims to face the future, Kigali and Lake Kivu are a perfect counterpoint to each other.

Accommodation in Rwanda varies from Budget, midrange to sheer Luxury. Rwanda’s paved roads make travel around Rwanda a pleasure and the network of helicopter routes turn inter-park transfers into delightful scenic flights that we often like to consider if time is a constraint for our client.

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The best time to visit 

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The best wildlife-viewing months in Rwanda are during the Dry season, from June to September. Primate walks in the forest are a big part of any safari in Rwanda. The habitat of rainforests is, by default, very wet and one can’t avoid rain completely. Walking in the forest is easier in the Dry season and that is also the recommended time for most primate walks, including gorilla trekking.

Learn more about the best time to go

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Things to See & Do 

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• Gorilla trekking.
• Chimpanzee Tracking.
• Golden Monkey tracking.
• Bird Watching.
• Cultural experiences.

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Passport & Visa Requirements

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Rwanda entry requirements can change, so please contact your local Rwandan embassy to verify that the information below is current.

• A passport is required for all foreign visitors and has to be valid for at least six months.
• Passports must have a clean and full visa page for endorsement.
• When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
• As of 1st January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
• For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three (03) countries with an advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.

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Getting to Rwanda

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From your home country, you will fly into Kigali International Airport (KGL). The airport is about 10km/6mi from the capital, Kigali.

Rwanda is very compact, and transportation within the country is usually done by vehicle. Alternatively, Akagera Aviation offers charter helicopter transfers to anywhere in the country.

Realm Africa Safaris™ will collect you from the airport or hotel and will arrange further transportation as per the agreed safari itinerary or package pre-purchased.