Not all camps and lodges in Rwanda have mosquito nets. It all depends on their individual location, e.g. the altitude, distance from open water, and so on. Much of the accommodations are tented camps which are sealed tightly and zipped up, avoiding the need for mosquito netting. In the lodges, while you enjoy your dinner, housekeeping will complete a turn-down service and spray the rooms with mosquito repellent. Regardless of mosquito netting, you should always bring insect repellent with DEET, trousers/slacks, sports/long-sleeved shirts, and/or blouse and dress/skirt for ladies. Keeping your skin covered will reduce your risk of being bitten.
We recommend that you dress modestly whenever traveling abroad; it is always better to blend in with the local population rather than sticking out like a sore thumb, for safety reasons and so you can truly appreciate the people and culture that you are part of during your journey.
When tracking the gorillas you will be located within easy access of the park headquarters, but the distance will depend on which accommodation you opt for. The distance to the headquarters will vary from a 1-minute walk to an hour’s drive.
In Rwanda, the mid-range lodges of Gorilla’s Nest and Mountain Gorilla View Lodge are a 10-minute drive while the luxury Sabinyio Silverback Lodge is situated 3 kilometers from the main entrance to the park, strategically located to offer spectacular views. From here, you will have to walk a tough 15 minutes to the park headquarters. The eco-lodge comfort of Virunga Lodge is a 45-minute drive to the park headquarters.
Laundry service is available at hotels, camps, and lodges throughout RWANDA. However in most camps/game lodges throughout RWANDA the washing is done by hand and sun-dried so please allow between 24-48 hours for completion.
Rwanda welcomes all people. While the rest of the world is blocking people out, Rwanda is opening its doors. Travelers do not need to apply for a visa; they are issued upon arrival at the airport. If you’re a fellow African traveler, your visa is valid for 90 days and if you’re an international guest, your visa is valid from between 30 to 60 days, more than enough time to experience the best that Rwanda has to offer. Visas for internationals only cost about $30 (as of 2018).
Yes, you need to take anti-malaria medication before and during your trip to Rwanda. The rainy season (between October and November) is a higher risk period. You should not go gorilla trekking if you’re ill as you can infect the gorillas (they do not have immunity to our diseases). Other than this, there are no particular vaccinations you will require unless you have spent time in another African country that has a yellow-fever risk. You’ll be asked to present your yellow fever vaccination documents upon arrival at the airport.
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