Same Rwanda Travel Tips

Money and currency: Rwanda’s unit of currency is the Rwandese Franc (RWF): Notes are RWF 500, 1,000, 2000, and 5000, while coins are RWF 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100. It is recommended to travel with US dollars as most banks and Forex Bureaus do not accept traveler’s cheques in exchange for cash. Only banks, Forex Bureaus, hotels and lodges are authorized dealers as recommended by the company to change money. US$ bills produced before 2000 are not mostly accepted, while those produced between 2001 – 2009 will fetch a lower exchange rate same as small bills (5, 10, 20). Credit cards are usually accepted at hotels, souvenirs shops and shopping malls in Rwanda. (Except local markets.) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi currency is not accepted here, but can be exchanged only in local banks, at the airport and Forex Bureaus. Visitors may import an unlimited amount of foreign exchange. Language: Kinyarwanda is the only one National language, while French, English and Swahili are official languages. English is widely spoken throughout the country. Mountain Gorilla, Golden Monkeys, Chimpanzees and Angolan Colobus Monkeys Permits needs to be arranged well in advance through your local tour operator like us ( Real Life Safaris,...). The Single sales agent for permits is at the Rwanda Development Board Office at the Kigali headquarters. General Clothing: Informal and casual dress in comfortable lightweight cottons is appropriate. A hat and a pair of sunglasses are advisable for protection against the sun Laundry can be done at most lodges, but please make sure you hand in you laundry requirement at least a day before departure. Note: express laundry facilities might not be available in all hotels/lodges. Light comfortable shoes such as lightweight hiking boots are recommended. Be prepared for cool evenings at higher altitudes of Volcanoes and Nyungwe national parks where you may need a pullover and trousers/jeans. For more information, contact us as our guiding team are always ready for you.