Table of Contents

PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION

Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography, Natural history and conservation, History, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture

Chapter 2 Practical information
When to visit, Itinerary planning, 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, Becoming involved, Investing in Rwanda

Chapter 3 Health
Before you go, Common medical problems, Ebola, Animals, Useful contacts in Kigali

PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 4 Kigali
Getting 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 afield

Chapter 5 The Road to Butare (Huye)
Gitarama (Muhanga), Ruhango, Nyanza

Chapter 6 Butare (Huye)
Getting there and away, Getting around, Security, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Excursions from Butare


Chapter 7 Nyungwe Forest National Park
Natural history, Getting there and away, Park fee, Where to stay and eat, Trails and activities


Chapter 8 Lake Kivu
Cyangugu (Rusizi), Kibuye (Karongi), Gisenyi (Rubavu)


Chapter 9 Ruhengeri (Musanze) and Surrounds
Getting there and away, Tourist information, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Shopping, Other practicalities, Excursions from Ruhengeri

Chapter 10 Vocanoes National Park
History, conservation and tourism, Getting there and away, Where to stay and eat, Gorilla tracking, Golden monkey tracking, Other hikes, Iby'iwacu Cultural Village

Chapter 11 Eastern Rwanda
The Byumba (Gicumbi) road, The Nyagatare road, The Rusumo Road

Chapter 12 Akagera National Park
Natural history, Getting there and away, Park fees, Where to stay, Activities


Appendix I Language

Appendix 2 Further information

Appendix 3 Further Reading

Index

About the Author

Based in South Africa, Philip Briggs has travelled extensively throughout the continent. He is the author of Bradt's Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Northern Tanzania: The Bradt Safari Guide with Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, Ethiopia and Uganda; and is the co-author of Rwanda.

Reviews

'Rwanda is excellent; it captures the mood of the place and gives a positive and accurate account of a fantastic country.'
Art of Travel

'Every now and again you come across a guidebook which goes far above and beyond the humdrum list of exchange rates, visa requirements and one-line descriptions of sights and amenities. This guide is just such a book. It gives the prospective visitor real and detailed insights into the country, its people, history, flora and fauna. Even if you end up never going to Rwanda, you will feel you know the place quite intimately by the time you get to the final page.'
Wildside

'At last, a well-written and dedicated guide to Rwanda.'
Footprints

'Rwanda is an excellent book that I have recommended to all the visitors who come to Rwanda and who want to know more than just the superficial accounts from the press. This guide presents a clear and balanced overview of events in Rwanda's recent past, considered by many Rwandans to be one of the fairest representations. The book also describes the charm and attraction that make this country so different.'
Dr Annette Lanjouw, Director of the International Gorilla Conservation Programme

'The excellent Bradt Guide to Rwanda includes detailed sections on the national parks.'
The Sunday Telegraph

'Recommended reading'
Conde Nast Traveller magazine