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   RE: Rwanda

   by bigal1 30 May 2012

   Low budget does not sit comfortably with trip to see gorillas and chimpanses. Geting around Rwanda is very easy and cheap on public trans…

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   RE: IMasai Mara safari to Uganda for gorilla trekking in 10 days?

   by AjabuAfricaSafaris 30 May 2012

   If you want to do Maasai Mara and gorilla in 7 days its possible but will be tight and all these can be under one roof through a tour…

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   RE: Independent/alternative traveling in Rwanda

   by kigalilongwe 29 May 2012

   *"what are the cheapest (can be dirty and with bugs) options of sleeping in Rwanda"* do you know couchsurfing? few people are registered…

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   Re: Transit visa (airport)

   by Najamburi 26 May 2012

   Hi if it helps I know that visas can be issued at the airport but may set you back by 50$ not sure if you want to spend that much for…

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   Re: Gorilla trekking in Rwanda - independently / on the cheap

   by sjetha 25 May 2012

   sarahjlow, Thanks so much for posting the information about doing the gorilla trek independently- I basically followed your plan to the…

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   Long Term Travel and Visa Issued in Home Country

   by mcbane 23 May 2012

   Considering a trip to Virunga for gorilla trek and Nyiragongo. I'm traveling long term. The embassy in US (home country) advised initial…

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   RE: Gorrillas in Uganda and then travelling on to Rwanda

   by danotoole86 22 May 2012

   Hi kollap Thanks for the advice, much appreciated. I was wondering if I could run a few more quick queries past you? - Did you orga…

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   RE: Gorrillas in Uganda and then travelling on to Rwanda

   by kollap 22 May 2012

   I went from Kampala to Gorilla trecking and from there to Kigali in Ruwanda last November. In november it is low season so you only pay…

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   Gorrillas in Uganda and then travelling on to Rwanda

   by danotoole86 22 May 2012

   Hi I am planning a short trip to Africa in November this year and am trying to fit a fairly extensive itinerary into a short enough…

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    Transit visa (airport)

    by Sucuri 21 May 2012

    Hi everybody, I’ve just booked a flight to Rwanda from Nairobi. This flight has 1 stop in Bujumbura and continues to Kigali. I would…

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    Re: Independent/alternative traveling in Rwanda

    by donbigosso 21 May 2012

    Thanks again. And one more question, which was rised here many times. I will be in Kigali at night between wednesday and thursday... The…

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    Itinerary help: where to see chimps and how to get to Rwanda from Bwindi

    by due_passi 20 May 2012

    Hi guys, I'm hoping you can help me putting together an itinerary for Uganda for +/- 10 days. We fly into Entebbe, and fly out from…

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    RE: Changing USD in Kigali

    by jjsg 20 May 2012

    Rwanda is more strict / paranoid than most when it comes to US dollars. You should be fine with 2003 bills, and 2006 are accepted everywher…

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    RE: Independent/alternative traveling in Rwanda

    by Tella_t 19 May 2012

    Have you considered Couch Surfing? That is really the most budget friendly way to go, and while staying with locals, you can see things…

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    RE: Beach in Rwanda

    by jjsg 19 May 2012

    I guessed that all the replies would be lampooning the poster with smug 'Rwanda is landlocked...' replies. However there are of course…

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    RE: Questions about Uganda game parks and Rwanda flights to Zanzibar

    by anillos_de_saturno 15 May 2012

    Regarding flights from Kigali to Zanzibar, you could take a look at the fares of Kenya Airways from Kigali to Zanzibar changing planes…

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    Questions about Uganda game parks and Rwanda flights to Zanzibar

    by due_passi 15 May 2012

    Hi fellow travelers, I am planning my first trip to sub-saharan Africa in January of next year. The idea is to visit Uganda and/or Rwa…

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    RE: Independent/alternative traveling in Rwanda

    by bigal1 15 May 2012

    Check out the Bradt guide - rooms are not that cheap in Rwanda compared to some countries and you may need to budget at least $US10 in…

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    RE: 12 days Rwanda in august 2012

    by asiatraveler2012 15 May 2012

    I definitely agree with gagalichen - there's a lot more in Uganda and much nicer people, and it's way cheaper. Rwanda is a fine holiday…

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    RE: Changing USD in Kigali

    by asiatraveler2012 15 May 2012

    In my experience, they'll only give the best exchange rate for newer bills in really good condition. For wrinkled bills and especially…

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    RE: Looking for Safari Buddies for Rwanda/Uganda - June 2012

    by Kibo1224 15 May 2012

    I agree that Queen Elizabeth NP in Uganda isn't worth the cost or effort from Kigali. In my opinion Nyiragongo/Virunga National Park…

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    RE: Gorillas & Kilamanjaro - Suggestions please

    by gozone 11 May 2012

    check www.rwandair.com for direct flights between Kigali and Kilimanjaro Airport (between Moshi and Arusha), takes less than 1,5 hours!…

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    RE: Changing USD in Kigali

    by Euridice 11 May 2012

    Well these bills came from the bank in West Africa and I've had no problem using them anywhere in W. Africa. I wouldn't classify those…

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    Rwanda June 1-10

    by wanderingrachel 11 May 2012

    Hi all, I'm heading to Kigali on June 1, staying until June 10. My only plans thus far are a gorilla trek on June 5th, but otherwise…

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    Rwanda Independence Day? Umuganda?

    by Beck1112 10 May 2012

    I'm planning out my trip to Rwanda the first week of July and realized that July 1 is independence day. Does anyone know how the country…