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 Rwanda is a landlocked country in central/east Africa. It is recovering from a civil war and genocide in which as many as one million Tutsis and Hutus were killed. Hotels and guest houses are adequate in Kigali, the capital, Rwanda Luxury Vacations & Tours and in major towns, but they are limited in remote areas.
Rwanda, situated at the heart of Africa, is the bridge between the eco-systems of the Congo Basin and the Great Rift Valley of Eastern Africa and thus shares the natural riches of both worlds, resulting in a country of exquisite beauty and unsurpassed bio-diversity. Among its many and enduring attractions are the primates, in particular the mountain gorillas: "One of the most awesome wildlife interactions in the world".
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A passport and evidence of yellow fever immunization are required. Visas are not required for American citizens entering Rwanda for less than 90 days. U.S. citizens planning on working in Rwanda should apply for a work permit at the Department of Immigration as soon as possible after arrival in Rwanda. Detailed entry information may be obtained from the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda, 1714 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington D.C. 20009, telephone 202-232-2882, fax 202-232-4544, Internet site: http://www.rwandaemb.org/rwanda/. Overseas inquiries may be made at the nearest Rwandan embassy or consulate.
Travelers who wish to travel to the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DROC) with visas and/or entry/exit stamps from Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda or Zimbabwe may experience difficulties at the DROC airport or other ports of entry. Some travelers with those visas or exit/entry stamps have been detained for questioning in DROC.
REGISTRATION/EMBASSY LOCATION: U.S. citizens who plan to travel to Rwanda are urged to register with the U.S. Embassy and to obtain updated information on travel and security in Rwanda. The U.S. Embassy is located at Boulevard de la Revolution; the mailing address is B.P. 28, Kigali, Rwanda, telephone 250-75601/75602, fax 250-72128. |
