sarah1968

If you are going to Cyangugu your best place for crafts is Butare. Far cheaper than Kigali and there are a couple of excellent craft...

Rwanda has just changed the rules for Canadian citizens, You now need to apply for your visa in advance.

No need to prebook Nyungwe. You can book everything you need when you get there at Uwinke - the park HQ. FYI they charge for everything,...

No they are all airside.

MGVL reasonably new, local style (roundavels bungalows), mid range accommodation in the Park. You will still need transport for the trek.

UK passport holders do not need a visa, you just fill in the landing card on arrival at Kigali and get your passport stamped by immigration...

Both Rwanda and Burundi issue visas at the border for UK citizens. 3 months for Rwanda but only 3 days for Burundi if arriving by land....

What is your definition of 'budget'?

Ecobank now has a very small number of international ATMs in Rwanda that accept visa. They are in Butare, Kigali and Ruhengeri. They are...

Rwanda joined the Commonwealth this year. English is the language of choice in Kigali and compulsory in schools.

It's available OTC in Ruhengeri.

You will be able to get your Burundi visa at the border, but they will only issue you with a 3 day visa if coming overland. If you intend...

You may struggle to find a sleeping bag in Kigali. Nakumatt in the UTC has a small selection of camping equipment....

Agree with BB no need to fly to Entebbe. Cyanika border is 20 minutes from Ruhengeri and SW Uganda is beauitiful. You could easily cross...

Ecobank has international ATMs (only bank that does) which you can use, but don't rely on them, they are few and far between and not always...