Rwanda is fast growing as one of the continent’s travel destinations. This is due to the rapid development taking place in the country as well as the favorable policies geared towards drawing more visitors to this country.
Rwanda is a destination that is well known for primate tours Rwanda, Various Safari packages are available to travelers to visit the mountain gorillas in Volcanoes national park & Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe forest national park
Traveling is pretty simple. But people normally do not plan adequately in advance something that increases ones expenses and at other times it ruins the overall experience. And in some worse cases, it doesn’t even let you get out there into the world of travel.
So this article is intended to provide some of the ways through which one can travel safely in this country for a memorable experience. These travel tips are based on the writer’s wide experience and expertise in organizing mouthwatering safaris for a couple of years now. This article is prepared with an aim to simplify your holiday. The idea is to reduce your cost burden while improving your holiday experience.
These tips have been categorized under different headers to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for. You will find answers to many of your travel questions as well as the top things to do, top things to see, top things to eat, top things to experience, etc.
You shouldn’t be nervous about travelling, but you should definitely be careful to help avoid problems as best as possible. Here are some of the important tips for a safe travel in Rwanda;
Make several copies of your travel documents
Take copies of your important documents Scan and as well make photocopies of every important document like your passport, your travel documents, all your booking information for various services like car hiring, hotel bookings, Safari Company and visa information. Keep one in your hand luggage and one in each suitcase/holding bag you have. Make sure someone at home has access to the files should you need them.
Don’t keep all of your money sources in one place
In your home country, you would tend to keep your bank cards and your cash together in one place. It’s not the best idea to do that while you’re travelling in Africa. Rwanda is not one of those countries with a high crime rate but you should not take it granted that it does not exist. Instead, keep a source of cash in a few different places, so that if one should go missing or get stolen, you won’t be completely stuck without cash.
Don’t forget your travel insurance and vaccinations
It’s so vital that you have substantial travel insurance that will cover you for any problem that might occur when on your vacation in Rwanda.Morestill, this is one of the countries where you are supposed to present your yellow fever vaccination before being allowed entry into its the moment you are found without it, you will have a heavy fine imposed onto you on top of wasting a lot of your time.
Stick to the safest forms of transport
Though there is a lot and safe public transport system in Rwanda, it is not advisable to use them on your first entry into this country. Though it is safe, it can leave you more vulnerable than others; whether you’re alone or not. If possible, why not consider renting a car? This will not only make your travels safer, but also you’ll have the convenience factor and comfort too. Rwanda has a lot of cheap, convenient and reliable car hiring companies whose vehicles can be hired at relatively cheap prices.
Try to blend in as much as possible
Tourists are easy targets for opportunist criminals as they will be more vulnerable than local people, usually, and tend to carry most of their important and valuable belongings with them at all times. Therefore, it’s advisable to not stick out like a tourist would – don’t carry your camera around your neck all the time even in the city Centre. Please keep that for the forest during your expedition. It is also not advisable to consult a map in public which shows every one that you are really a tourist thus becoming prone to theft and be wary about who you ask for advice or help.
If you’re traveling with someone or in a group, it’s important that you all have similar ideas when it comes to staying safe and it is not good for one of you to isolate him/her self. Even though you’re concerned that they’re putting you in danger or at risk, it is better to be in each other’s company in order to be safe.
Primate Safaris to Rwanda are offered by Various companies like ultimate gorilla safaris that has been leading safaris to Mountain Gorillas, Golden monkey in Volcanoes National Park & Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest national park.