Rwanda, 2nd; The Bradt Travel Guide

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Edition: 2nd
Format: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 2004-04-01
Publisher(s): Bradt Travel Guides
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Summary

Rwanda - the stunning backdrop to Gorillas in the Mist - has come far in rebuilding its infrastructure since Bradt published the first dedicated travel guide in 2001. A decade since the genocide, this new edition reveals that the 'Land of a Thousand Hills' is not only one of the world's finest and friendliest ecotourism destinations, but is also peaceful, accessible and safe.

Author Biography

Philip Briggs is author and coauthor of seven other acclaimed Bradt guides on African countries, and a specialist in natural history.

Prize-winning author Janice Booth has been involved with Rwanda since the 1970s, and now leads tours there.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vi
Introduction vii
PART ONE PRACTICAL INFORMATION 1(90)
Chapter 1 Background Information
3(22)
Natural history
3(2)
History
5(20)
Chapter 2 Planning and Preparation
25(12)
When to visit
25(1)
Getting there and away
25(5)
Red tape
30(1)
Packing
31(4)
Money
35(1)
Itinerary planning
36(1)
Chapter 3 Health and Safety
37(16)
Health
37(13)
Safety
50(3)
Chapter 4 Travelling in Rwanda
53(20)
Tourist information and services
53(1)
Public holidays
53(1)
Money
54(1)
Getting around
55(3)
Local tour operators
58(1)
Accommodation
58(1)
Eating and drinking
58(4)
Language
62(2)
Hassles
64(2)
Foreign representation in Rwanda
66(1)
Media and communications
67(2)
Shopping
69(1)
Arts and entertainment
69(4)
Chapter 5 Culture and People
73(18)
Religion
73(1)
The arts
74(2)
People
76(7)
Becoming involved
83(7)
Investing in Rwanda
90(1)
PART TWO THE GUIDE 91(138)
Chapter 6 Kigali
93(32)
Getting there and away
94(1)
Getting around
94(1)
Where to stay
95(9)
Where to eat and drink
104(4)
Nightlife
108(1)
Practical information
109(2)
What to see and do in Kigali
111(9)
Excursions from Kigali
120(5)
Chapter 7 Southwest Rwanda
125(40)
The road from Kigali to Butare
125(6)
Butare
131(8)
Butare to Nyungwe Forest
139(1)
Nyungwe Forest National Park
139(14)
The southern Lake Kivu shore
153(12)
Chapter 8 Northwest Rwanda
165(42)
Ruhengeri
165(12)
The Volcanoes National Park
177(18)
Byumba
195(1)
Gisenyi
196(11)
Chapter 9 Eastern Rwanda
207(22)
Eastern Rwanda via the Byumba road
209(1)
Lake Muhazi
210(1)
Rwamagana
210(2)
Kayonza
212(1)
Nyagatare
212(1)
Kibungo
213(1)
Rusumo Falls
214(2)
Akagera National Park
216(13)
Appendix 1 Language 229(6)
Appendix 2 Websites and Contact Details 235(2)
Appendix 3 Further Reading 237(9)
Index 246

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