Rwanda / Repubulika y’u Rwanda / République du Rwanda / Jamhuri ya Rwanda – Let’s explore here
Rwanda is a small, mainly mountainous, landlocked country in Central Africa – about one tenth of the size of the UK. The entire country is at a high altitude, the lowest point being 3,117 feet above sea level. It has a long and troubled history. It shares land borders with Burundi, DRC, Uganda and Tanzania.
What currency do they use in Rwanda?
In Rwanda they use the Rwandan Franc, although US dollars are widely accepted. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards becoming more widely accepted outside of the capital and tourist areas. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are some ATMs in cities throughout the country.
You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.
What language do they speak in Rwanda?
They mainly speak Kinyarwanda in Rwanda. Although English, French and Swahili are also official languages, the number of speakers is low.
What time zone is Rwanda in?
Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.
Do I need a visa to visit Rwanda?
We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!
What’s it like to drive in Rwanda?
We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂
Current travels
Our current planned route takes us from Burundi towards the capital, Kigali, before moving onto Uganda. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂
Is wild camping legal in Rwanda?
Yes, wild camping is fine in Rwanda.
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