I wonder if anyone can help me.
I am looking at doing some travelling i Africa starting around October, would also love to do some volunteer work, either with children or adults, I do not mind getting my hands dirty, have looked into going with a company but I think they charge a large amount and would rather spend that towards where I am volunteering.
Was also wondering how safe do people think it is to travel around Rwanda as a lone female, have some travel experience already on my own.
Thanks in advance.
kez82
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pandorables
Hi,
I backpacked from Kenya to South Africa last year for three months mainly on my own (and I'm female as well). I was in Rwanda for about a week and it was my favourite country. I never felt unsafe. Make sure you feel comfortable in the place you're staying in though.
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lukeyb
Whilst I travelled alone as a male, I didn't find anything unsafe about Rwanda. In fact, I found the people to be lovely and always welcoming, and I liked the fact that things seemed to have a price rather than the more usual practice in Africa of haggling for everything. It's also worth bearing in mind that Rwanda isn't the cheapest country to travel around.
Cheers.
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lkwalker44
Pandorables,
I sent you a message with my contact info as I'd love to hear more about your trip. Thanks!
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coco222
Rwanda is safe,
you can go and volunteer there in gisenyi town at Give hope to children for only 15USD per day. the price includes bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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jeannevoigt
A few thoughts. I volunteered in Kenya in November 2010 through WInrock International. They pay expenses. I will be applying to more NGO's like Winrock where they look to match skills to the jobs at hand, much of which is farmer to farmer USAID funded work. I too want to get to Rwanda but safely. Women for Women International hosts a donor trip in June which I am considering although it will be expensive. Good luck!
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