Simba Safaris Travel Tips:

Rwanda visas:

Rwanda visas may be obtained from Rwandan Embassies abroad, or at any immigration entry point to Rwanda.

Heath precautions:

Please ask your personal Doctor to prescribe for you the necessary anti-malarial medicaments and treatment procedures.

In the low altitude regions, like Kigali, Butare and Kibuye, always sleep under the mosquito net as an extra precaution health measure.

Money:

The use of International Credit Cards for financial and commercial transactions in Rwanda is almost non-existent, and you are advised to come with US- Dollars in cash that can be easily converted into Rwanda Francs at the numerous Bureax de Change in Kigali.

Dress Code:

The climate in Rwanda is generally comfortably warm, but it may be chilly and relatively cold in the Volcanoes national park and Nyungwe Forest national park.

Accordingly a light Jacket, a Pullover/Sweeter may be handy in the evenings.

Otherwise, light walking shoes, light cotton Shirts, Blouses, T- Shirts, and pairs of Trousers is all you need as your daily dress/wear.

Photographing:

You may take photographs any where in Rwanda except military installations, and police barracks.

If you want to take photos of the people in towns or in the countryside, the normal courtesy requires that you first ask for their permission and consent.

Whenever you are not sure of what to do, and not to do, please ask your Tour Guide for his/her advice.

Gorilla/Chimpanzee tracking dress:

For the visitors who come to Rwanda for gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, it is recommended that you have comfortable water-proof hiking shoes, a light raincoat, a Cap/Hat, a pair of binoculars, a camera with zoom lenses, a water-proof bag for your photographic equipments, comfortable pair of trousers, and long sleeved Shirts/Blouses.