Tour Guide, Kigali, Rwanda
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Where is Rwanda Located?
The Great Lakes region of Central Africa, bordered by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, and Burundi. Rwanda is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and breathtaking scenery.
How safe am I in Rwanda?
Rwanda enjoys the best security in the region, but clients must take the same precautions as they would anywhere else in the world. It is recommended that you make use of taxis rather than walking around at night. There is a safety deposit facility provided by hotels and lodges. Never leave money and/or valuables in the vehicles or rooms unattended; keep them in a safe place.
Don’t carry large sums of cash in your purse or pocket, or display expensive jewelry. Make photocopies of the first few pages of your passport, air ticket and other important travel documents. Keep this separate from the originals. Ensure that you have adequate insurance coverage before leaving home.
How is the weather and Climate in Rwanda?
Rwanda’s relatively high altitude provides it with a remarkably pleasant tropical highland climate, albeit also with plenty of rain. Temperatures vary considerably between locations depending on their altitude, but very little from month to month in the same place.
In the capital, Kigali, the average daily temperature is about 21°C. Virunga’s Mountains & Nyungwe Forest high altitude occasionally brings light rain showers even in the dry season. There are lots of water masses (lakes & rivers) and therefore high humidity is generally the whole country.
When is the best time to visit Rwanda?
Across most of the country, rainfall is strongly seasonal, although its pattern, timing and extent vary greatly from place to place. There are two rainy seasons, the short rains are in Mid-October – November and the long rains start Mid- March to the end of May. Mid-June to August and October is the dry season and also referred to as the high season in Rwanda.