Uganda-Africa has one of the best reputations for safety and with a low crime rate there’s a good reason why and most of the crime takes place within the townships. The tourist areas are much safer but it’s still like other African countries care is needed in especially travelling solo. Uganda attracts from teen to...Read More

Uganda driving distances in (Kilometers) and Time (hours) in a country that has a road network best described as average, Distance Between Uganda safari destination and distance between cities listed on map, are in kilometers and hours/Min UGANDA DRIVING DISTANCE IN KILOMETERS (KM)  KampalaEntebbeLake MburoLake BunyonyiBwindi BuhomaSouth BwindiQueen ElizabethKibale NPMurchison FallsJinjaSipi FallsSemlikiKidepoKampala0044 min (47.1 km)4...Read More

From a tourist’s perspective, Rwanda ranks as one of the most crime-free countries in Africa. Kigali is a very safe city, even at night, provided you follow the same kind of commonsense rules – avoid walking alone in unlit dark alleys, or overt displays of wealth – you would in any large city. Ideally you...Read More

Unusually for Africa, Rwanda is essentially a mono-linguistic state, with the first language of practically all citizens being Kinyarwanda. In addition, most Rwandans speak a little of at least one international language. Historically, French was the most widely recognised European language, thanks to almost 50 years of Belgian colonisation. These days, however, English probably has...Read More

Kigali is equipped with a fair selection of well-stocked (but often quite pricey) western-style supermarkets and malls. Shops in smaller towns are less varied and more poorly stocked, but most everyday goods likely to be required by tourists will be available. A wide range of handicrafts is sold countrywide and there’s great scope for browsing,...Read More

 Kigali Serena Hotel Tipping is not standard at eateries or bars catering mainly to a local clientele, but that doesn’t mean a small something won’t be appreciated by the recipient. Tourist-oriented restaurants operate on a similar basis to those in Europe. A 10% tip to the waiter is standard, depending on the quality of service....Read More

 Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Akagera National Park Never walk unaccompanied after dark in the bush or an unfenced camp or lodge.Don’t feed the wildlife – not only does it encourage it to become dependent on handouts to survive, but it may also foster problem animals.Don’t leave cash or other valuables lying around in the room.Do cover...Read More

Options for budget travellers are limited. Rwanda has consciously implemented attract a low-volume, high-cost tourism strategy that reflects the scarcity value of its main attraction: mountain gorillas. Tracking gorillas in Rwanda costs more than twice as much as it does in neighbouring Uganda, and other activities in Volcanoes and Nyungwe National Parks are also relatively...Read More

Rwanda now offers good amenities to people seeking a luxury holiday. The three main national parks are al serviced by exclusive world-class lodges and/or tented camps comparable to the very best in the likes of Kenya and Tanzania. There are also rather luxurious hotels in the capital Kigali and the popular lake port of Rubavu....Read More