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Rwanda Safe and Responsible Travel

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Responsible Travel Tips

Traveller posing infront of lazing Gorilla in Jungle of Volcanoes National Park
 
Rwanda is considered the lightning capital of the world due to intense thunderstorms during the rainy season
 

Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.

Top responsible travel tips for Rwanda


  1. Be considerate of Rwanda’s customs, traditions, religion and culture.
  2. Dress modestly and respectfully. Shoulders to knees should be covered, especially when entering places of worship.
  3. Ask permission, remove your shoes and cover your shoulders with a jacket or wrap before entering a place of worship.
  4. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water instead.
  5. Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.
  6. Learn some local language and don't be afraid to use it - simple greetings will help break the ice.
  7. Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.
  8. Refrain from supporting businesses that exploit or abuse endangered animals.
  9. Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.
  10. When on community visits or homestays, refrain from giving gifts or money to locals.
  11. Be respectful of Rwanda’s recent history. It's best to avoid discussing politics, ethnicity or genocide.
  12. When visiting the mountain gorillas or trekking in national parks, always follow the instructions of your guide and/or leader.

Health and Safety

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously, and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:

From Australia?
Go to: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
From New Zealand?
Go to: http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/
From Canada?
Go to: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/
From the US?
Go to: http://travel.state.gov/
From the UK?
Go to: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/
The World Health Organisation
also provides useful health information:
Go to: http://www.who.int/en/

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Rwanda at a glance

  • 22
  • Kigali (population 851,000)
  • 11.3 million
  • Kinyarwanda, French, English
  • RWF
  • (GMT+02:00) Windhoek
  • Type C (European 2-pin), Type J (Swiss 3-pin)
  • +250

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