Africa
Rwanda
Mountain gorillas, green hills, lakes and a clean, safe capital. Say muraho, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 15:16
- Currency
- RWF
- Calling code
- +250
- Capital
- Kigali
- Languages spoken
- English, French, Kinyarwanda
Eco-friendly travel
- Gorilla trekking permits are limited and expensive: book only through official channels.
- Keep 7 m from gorillas and wear a mask if asked.
- Never buy ivory, skins, shells or wildlife products.
- Bring a refillable bottle and refill from filtered water.
- Stay on marked trails in national parks and mountains.
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