- "A thousand" mountains of volcanic

, Lake Kivu and its picturesque beaches

Rain-forests inhabited by gorillas

-Des Volcans National Park

-Conflict between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes

Rwanda is in the zone of equatorial climate, modified by the amount of. The average temperature during the day is 24 º C, but in the mountains that cover most of the country ranges between 10 º C and 15 ° C. There are two rainy seasons a January to April and the second from mid-October to December. Much more rain appears in the south east of the country, where the volcanoes are covered with rainforests. Karisimbi (4507m.npm) is the highest peak in Rwanda, always with a visible snow cover.

Rwanda can visit at any time of year. If you care about followers of mountain gorillas in the footsteps of better select the dry season between mid-May and mid-October, then unfortunately I do not see the vibrant colors of beautiful landscape of Rwanda, because the hills are then dried. So if you're interested in green and the beauty of the view, select the rainy season. In Rwanda, there are two rainy seasons: one from the middle of January to April and the second from mid-October to December. Peak season, when it comes to follow the footsteps of gorillas is the period of July and August, but after the season easier to obtain a permit.

Music and dance play a large role in the life Ruandyjczyków. Accompaniment to traditional songs is "lulunga" - a traditional harp like instrument with eight strings.

More festive dances are held in the rhythm band consisting of drums.

"Intore Dance Troupe - dance group, founded several centuries ago, initially appeared only at the royal court, out of her performances are held at the National Museum in Butare.

Ruandyjczycy famous for its traditional crafts, ie. ceramics, basket-making, sculpture but also with contemporary painting.

Especially characteristic of these products are "images" from cow dung.

Approximately 50% mainly Catholics, Protestants, Muslims and a small number of followers of indigenous religions.

Horror and the memory of the war, which survived a dozen years ago is still visible on the faces Ruandyjczyków. Although it officially declare that all Rwandans are closer on the occasion of his conversations indicate tribal affiliation. Not allowed to speak openly about these differences. There are no people in Rwanda, which does not lose a loved one, and many are those where the entire family slain during the massacre in 1994. In schools children do not learn the history of his country, since the government banned the speaking of the events of that time.

Currently, despite the fact that officially there is no distinction between Tutsi and Hutu in a much better position to deal with the Tutsi work.

Kiswahili (Swahili) - often used

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Ok. 40% of the population has no access to education or their access is limited.

Literacy ok. 52% of the population aged 15 and older

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Mandatory passport valid for at least 6 months ahead.

A visa is necessary for all citizens except:

• Kenya
• Uganda
• Tanzania
• Burundi
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• USA
• Canada
• Sweden
• UK
• German
• Hong Kong
• South Africa
• Mauritius

- No visa is necessary also for tourists traveling through Rwanda, where it takes no longer than 24 hours., It is a transit and if they will not leave the airport

You have to have a return ticket with him.

Rwandan Office of Tourism and National Parks, BP. 905 Kigali, Rwanda,

tel. (250) 76514

Fax: (250) 76512th

No embassy in Poland, the closest is located in Germany:

Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda

Beethovenallee 72, D-53173 Bonn

tel. (0-0 49 228) 36 70 236;

Fax: (0-0 49 228) 35 19 22

E-mail: ambabonn@minaffet.gov.rw, info@rwanda-botschaft.de

None of the Polish Embassy in Rwanda, but the Polish Ambassador in Nairobi is also accredited to Rwanda.

Embassy

Kabarnet Road, Nairobi, P. About. Box 30086 Kenya

tel. (0-02542) 566-288/9

Fax:. 562-588, 574-572

E-mail: ambnairo@kenyaweb.com, polambnairobi@form-net.com

Honorary Consul: Charles Ngarambe

(Do not speak Polish)

BP. 3246, Kigali, Rwanda

tel. (+250) 513066, 08300340

fax: (+250) 577669

E-mail: c_ngarabe@hotmail.com

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Surely you can not have souvenirs with each other no wykonach the gorillas.

The visa allows entry to Rwanda may not allow entry into the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the same passport.

Health care is very limited in facilities often lack basic medicines.

Good medical service providers are only available in private clinics.

Before leaving, buy the best international health insurance with a wide range.

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It is recommended before traveling to Rwanda to ensure a malarial prophylaxis, as this is a common disease in this region.

You should also obtain in their own medicines.

Cities in Rwanda is now one of the safest places in Africa, excluding Kigali, which, like every capital is a little more dangerous. Outside the cities and rural areas should be kept busy roads just because there are still mines there.

It is recommended that tourists avoid the border with Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, since these are areas of military action.

The risk is meeting rebel groups in Rwanda, thus caution is advised.

The roads are often the lock, but tourists are usually bleed without any control.

Be careful of pickpockets. In the hotels and there are thefts.

Better not walk after dark throughout Rwanda.

Conflicts between Hutu and Tutsi (led to civil war in 1994 and the extermination of about 800 000 Tutsis) in Rwanda now you can still meet the Hutu extremists

The armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo between government forces and extremists, who have contributed to the massacre in 1994.

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For Rwanda, you can enter from any of the four states bordering it:

-From Burundi

-From the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the crossing points are located on the shores of Lake Kivu)

-Uganda

-From Tanzania

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There are no trains in Rwanda.

Every day, runs a few buses between Kigali (Rwanda) and Kampala (Uganda), the journey takes about 8 hours.

Operate bus service between Bujumbura (Burundi) and Kigali (Rwanda).

Lack of good bus connections with Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Because of foreign capital, "pumping" in the State infrastructure between major cities, and in the cities is really good

The most famous route is the road known as the Kigali-Bujumbura via Butare (Rwanda) and via Kayanza (Burundi), maintained in good condition.

There is also a road from Cyangugu (Rwanda) is the Bujumbura (Burundi), but it is not in good condition.

Uganda and Rwanda-Kigali route connects the Kabbala, which are called via species (Rwanda) and Katun (Uganda). There is also a second connection between Ruhengeri (Rwanda) and Kisoro (Uganda), and the road is called Via Cyanika.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo are two crossing points on the shore of Lake Kivu, but their crossing can be dangerous.

In Tanzania the best cross the border at Rusumo

More and better looking water transport on Lake Kivu between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but now for security reasons it does not get better with use.

Not recommended for crossing the border with Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi, because of the prevailing conflicts there.

National airlines are Rwandair Express, and planes run between major towns, namely: between Kigali, Ruhengeri and Gisenyi.

There are no trains in Rwanda

There are bus and minibus service between major cities in the country. They run relatively frequently. Most travel in the morning, either in the early afternoon, he goes out at night transport.

Major roads are in good condition and only when these roads are service stations. During the rains it is better not to ride on side roads, unless there is a car with four-wheel drive. The movement is right, and the driving is pretty dangerous because of the daring ride Ruandyjczyków, and the large number of pedestrians and animals often appear on the roads.

Well-organized network of minibuses. Depart when all seats are occupied. It is better to choose minibuses private companies, because they are safer, more spacious, but also more expensive.

In Kigali, the best move motorcycles taxis as soon as it's needed and are relatively cheap. (See Kigali)

In Kigali, and the larger cities there is Internet connectivity, eg. are Internet cafes, including one at the airport.

Air Shipment to Western Europe takes a week oko.dwa

Travelling by public transport can be dangerous due to poor vehicle condition, and a large congestion.

Rwandan franc (RFR) = 100 centimes

The main method of payment is cash. ATMs do not respect Western papers.

Only some hotels and restaurants in Kigali you can pay by credit card.

Traveler's checks are carried out only in banks.

Prices in Rwanda are incredibly low compared with Western standards. Products more expensive goods are exported tj.alkohol, food, and dinner at good restaurants in Kigali

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Locally grown tea and coffee

Honey, especially those originating from Nyungwe Highlands

A person who has completed 16 years of age may wwieść to Rwanda two cartons of cigarettes and alcohol without customs 2l

Best to bring U.S. dollars or euros in cash and exchange the exchange office in Kigali, as exchange offices offer a better price than the bank. In the center of Kigali also go the people who exchange money at a relatively lower rate than in exchange bureaus and banks, but by using their services need to convert the money well.

All banks and some offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Most hotels in Kigali, among other famous hotel from the movie "Hotel Rwanda" (currently under renovation), but they are very expensive.

It is now more and more new hotels, the price is already lower

Of course there are hotels in other cities tj.Ruhengeri, Gisenyi and Butare.

Hostels are not working, at least not met with such offers, but they are so. "Guest house", which are cheaper than hotels.

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The simplest accommodation (tj.niehotel) will cost from $ 8 to $ 20

In Kigali, the hotel typically costs approximately 50 $, but I found an offer in a decent hotel for $ 28.

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Kitchen Ruandyjska is based primarily on manioc, sweet potatoes, Sorge, corn, bananas, potatoes and peanuts. All of this comes from crops grown by native tribes, before all Hutu.

Ruandyjczycy also famous for the delicious honey, honey requires special command from the Nyungwe Highlands.

Must try tamtejszych fruits and vegetables, which can be found in Rwanda, an enormous range.

Must try locally grown coffee and tea.

In Kigali, Foreign alcohols are available: including good wines and beer.

You should also try the local beer.

The hotel restaurants serve European food, but there are also restaurants in Kigali, Chinese, Italian, Greek, Indian and of course with native African food.

Normally 10%

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• Park National des Volcans, which is famous for its mountain gorillas found there, you can visit only under the protection of guards.
• Gisenyii all tours depart from here to the Park des Volcans
• Admission to the park is possible only after obtaining permission Ruandyjskiego Bureau of Tourism and National Parks.
• Reservations must be made months in advance of the.
• Admission costs about. $ 500 per person

• Nyamata Church, thousands of people found refuge there during the war, but all were killed,

• Kibungu (Umutara) - in the east, the valley of lakes and waterfalls

• Lake Kivu, in the north of the lake water sports and trips into the lake

• Nyakabuye-there are thermal

• National Park A'Kagera

• Kabarando-place, where you can see min.lwy, zebras, hippos, etc.

• Near Cyangugu can see the caves and Nyenji Kaboza

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• Kigali Memorial Centre-Museum commemorating the massacre of 1994 located in Kigali

• Royal Palace in Nyanza

• Nyamata Church, thousands of people found refuge there during the war, but they were all murdered

• Butare-intellectual capital of the country

The National Museum in Butare

Rwanda National Ballet is famous for its traditional dance and singing.

The film "Hotel Rwanda" - which describes the history and course of the war in 1994, and showing the role of Western countries in this conflict.

Rwanda's most famous for its mountain gorillas trail hikes, and other representatives of the great apes. In the area of Rwanda can meet 13 representatives of non-human primates.

Nyungwe National Park can be found over 300 species of birds, of which 27 are endemic. This park is also famous for over 100 species of butterflies and about 125 different types of wild orchids.

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• 1 February - Heroes' Day,
• April 7 - National Holocaust Memorial Day,
• May 1 - Labor Day,
• July 1 - National Day,
• July 4 - Freedom Day,
• August 15 - Assumption
• September 25 - Republic Day,
• Nov. 1 - All Saints
• 25 December - Christmas Day, as well as
• Eid al-Fitr at the end of Ramadan.

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The Rwanda Mini Film Festival

In Kigali a few nightclubów that offer African and Western music. You can also use a few bars with music and dance live.

The French Cultural Centre has a very wide range of attractions.

Anti-malaria medication, light clothes for the day but at night can be chilly, so surely a jacket.

Do not buy souvenirs made from gorilla skins or their hands, since they are protected animals (it was suddenly about 300 representatives of this genre) and such dealings are prohibited. For possession of this type of memorabilia can threaten sanctions.