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Rwanda Travel Tips and Information

Rwanda Travel Tips and Information

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Official NameRepublic of Rwanda
Population11.9 million
CapitalKigali
Country CodeRW
LanguageFrench, English, Kinyarwanda
Country Code (international calls)250

The flight time to Rwanda is approximately ---- hours. Check the climate, currency, religion, manners, other information of Rwanda below. Wishing you pleasant travels to Rwanda.


Rwanda is an East African country. Rwanda is known for its beautiful green landscapes and the Volcanoes National Park.

Visa and Immigration Procedures to Rwanda

All visitors who wish to visit Rwanda must have a passport valid for at least 6 months. The Republic of Rwanda, a member of the East African Community, allows citizens of all African countries to obtain a visa on arrival. Citizens of most other countries must obtain an e-Visa online before departure. The following countries may visit in Rwanda up to six months visa-free: Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda. Citizens of all other countries must obtain a visa before arrival, either online or at a Rwandan diplomatic mission.

Things/Items Allowed into Rwanda

Passengers 18 years of age or older are allowed to bring in 250 grams of tobacco products, 1 liter of spirits, 2 liters of wine, 0,5 liters of perfume, personal effects and other goods up to a maximum of USD 500. Dogs and cats in Rwanda must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued at the point of origin. Pets may enter Rwanda as checked baggage, in the cabin or as cargo.

Things/Items Forbidden out of Rwanda

• Narcotics • Arms and Ammunition • Pornography

Things/Items Forbidden into Rwanda

•Narcotic Drugs •Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives •Pornography

Voice of Travelers to Rwanda

Lovely Holiday In Rwanda

Last year me and my family decided to go to Rwanda. We saw a good ticket deal and thought we should use it. We quickly booked our tickets with Turkish Airlines and got a great ticket deal. We had a lovely flight and our tickets paid off. We got tickets to the museums and had fun exploring all of Rwanda's national parks. We had never seen such beautiful parks and enjoyed the peace and quiet. We had a lovely holiday.

Best Ticket Deal

Last summer looking through the paper I saw an advert in which low price tickets to destinations were offered including Rwanda, and without even thinking twice I called Turkish Airlines and immediatelly booked my tickets to Rwanda. It was a long flight to Rwanda but it was worth it. We got to our hotel in Rwanda where the staff were very friendly and let us in on all the events going around that time and even helped us get tickets to a local concert. An amazing experience with Turkish Airlines to Rwanda and I would always book my tickets with this airline.

Rwanda Travel FAQs

Q. Where should I visit in Rwanda?

A. Rwanda has several natural attractions that all offer a unique experience to interact with nature. Lake Kivu, Parc National des Volcans and the Nyungwe Forest are the top 3 popular destinations. Lake Kivu is a large lake that is close to the DRC border. It is perfect for relaxing and enjoying outdoor activities such as bird watching and kayaking. The Parc National des Volcans is home to mountain gorillas. The Nyungwe Forest is one of Africa's oldest rainforests. It is also home to one of the largest concentration of chimpanzees and 12 other primate species.

Rwanda - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights toKigali International Airport・Fiumicino Airport ・Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport ・Istanbul Ataturk Airport etc.

Flight Routes to Rwanda

Popular airlines that offer tickets to Rwanda include Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Delta, Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and United. Direct flights for Rwanda are available from Cairo, Istanbul, Rome and many other major cities. RwandAir is the national airline of Rwanda and flies Dubai, Uganda and Nairobi.