Rwanda

ContentsIntroduction viiPART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Natural history and conservation, History, People, Language, Religion,Education, CultureChapter 2 Practical InformationWhen to visit, Tourist information and services, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Safety, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and events, Shopping, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Becominginvolved, Investing in RwandaChapter 3 HealthBefore you go, On the ground, Animals, Useful contacts in Kigali PART TWO THE GUIDEChapter 4 KigaliGetting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Arts and entertainment, Sport, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Excursions further afieldChapter 5 The Road to Huye (Butare) Muhanga (Gitarama), Ruhango, NyanzaChapter 6 Huye (Butare)Getting there and away, Getting around, Security, Where to stay, Where to eat anddrink, Nightlife , Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Excursionsfrom HuyeChapter 7 Nyungwe Forest National ParkOrientation, Park fees, Natural history, Getting there and away, Where to stay and eat, Trails and activitiesChapter 8 Lake KivuRusizi (Cyangugu), Karongi (Kibuye), Rubavu (Gisenyi)Chapter 9 Musanze (Ruhengeri) and SurroundsGetting there and away, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Tourist information, Other practicalities, Excursions from MusanzeChapter 10 Volcanoes National ParkWildlife, History, conservation and ecotourism, Getting there and away, Where to stay and eat, Gorilla tracking, Golden monkey tracking, Other hikes, Iby'Iwacu Cultural VillageChapter 11 Eastern Rwanda"e Gicumbi (Byumba) Road, "e Nyagatare Road, "e Rusumo RoadChapter 12 Akagera National ParkNatural history, Getting there and away, Park fees, Where to stay and eat, Activities Chapter 13 Goma and Virunga National Park (DRC)Entrance and border formalities, Security, Goma, Virunga National Park, Bukavu,Kahuzi-Biega National Park Appendix 1 LanguageAppendix 2 Further InformationIndex