PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Natural history and conservation, History, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture Chapter 2 Practical information When to visit, Itinerary planning, Tourist information and services, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Safety, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and events, Shopping, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Becoming involved, Investing in Rwanda Chapter 3 Health Before you go, Common medical problems, Ebola, Animals, Useful contacts in Kigali PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 4 Kigali Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Arts and entertainment, Sport, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Excursions further afield Chapter 5 The Road to Butare (Huye) Gitarama (Muhanga), Ruhango, Nyanza Chapter 6 Butare (Huye) Getting there and away, Getting around, Security, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Excursions from Butare Chapter 7 Nyungwe Forest National Park Natural history, Getting there and away, Park fee, Where to stay and eat, Trails and activities Chapter 8 Lake Kivu Cyangugu (Rusizi), Kibuye (Karongi), Gisenyi (Rubavu) Chapter 9 Ruhengeri (Musanze) and Surrounds Getting there and away, Tourist information, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Shopping, Other practicalities, Excursions from Ruhengeri Chapter 10 Vocanoes National Park History, conservation and tourism, Getting there and away, Where to stay and eat, Gorilla tracking, Golden monkey tracking, Other hikes, Iby'iwacu Cultural Village Chapter 11 Eastern Rwanda The Byumba (Gicumbi) road, The Nyagatare road, The Rusumo Road Chapter 12 Akagera National Park Natural history, Getting there and away, Park fees, Where to stay, Activities Appendix I Language Appendix 2 Further information Appendix 3 Further Reading Index