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-Akagera is a national park on the North Eastern side of Rwanda, bordering Tanzania.
- It is know for it's varied terrain: hills, savannahs, marshes, and woodlands.
- The park is home to many species of animals such as giraffes, zibras, lions, and the rare shoebill stork.
-Many tour companies run from Kigali and offer various levels of service and quality.
- There are one day trips, overnight trips, or multifamily options.
-Private drivers can be arranged by most hotels costing $150-200 for a day trip.
- Car rentals (without a driver) cost around $100 per day, but note that gas prices are around $4/gallon.
-DriversThere are public busses that pass near the park on NR3 and NR5.
- They cost around 5000RWF from Kigali.
-Entrance:$100 per person per night (November 2022).
- The period is not 24 hours (like in Tanzania), but rather your ticket is good until 6pm the following day.
-Guide: $40 per groupCar: There is a $10 per vehicle feeYou are advised to be accompanied by a guide, which costs $40 per day, per group.
- Guides can be picked up day of at the South Entrance  which opens at 6am.
-If you wish to rent a car/driver/guide at the South Entrance the cost for all three is $280 per day.
- That does not include the $50 per person entrance fee.
-Akagera is home to the rare Shoebill Stork.
- But in many years of work, guides say they have seen very few.
-100 elephants,22 lions, 50 leopard, over 2000 zebra, around 70 giraffeBoat Tours $35It's a good idea to bring a pack lunch.
- You are not allowed to get out of the vehicle while on Safari.
-If you are not returning to Kigali you can catch a bus going towards Tanzania from anywhere along the NR5.

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-Cyangugu is a city in Western Rwanda.
-Pronounced something like "Tchangugu", this is a city right on the southern tip of lake Kivu, as well as Changugu proper the term also refers to Kamembe, a town a few km away just up a hill overlooking the lake.
-  Primarily this town is used as a stopover to or from Bukavu in southern DRC, however it is a pleasant place to spend a few days.
-There are regular buses and minibuses to Butare and Kigali in Rwanda.
-  The town is right on the boarder with Bukavu and DRC.
-  There is also a road south to Bugarama and from there to either DRC or Burundi.
-  This is less frequented than the route east to Butare but it should be possible to arrange transport.
-Taxi-moto (motorbike Taxis) are the main form of transport within Cyangugu (and between Cyangugu and Kamembe).
-Nyungwe National Park is 54 km along the Butare road (not 20km as the sign in town says).
-Cyangugu is a useful place to stock up if you're heading to Nyungwe National Park.
-All the usual Rwandan fare is easily available from lunchtime buffets to brochettes.
-There is a range of guest houses and hotels from around 3'000Francs upwards.

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-Amsterdam East is a residential district in Amsterdam.
- It lies between the Amstel River in the west and the IJ in the east.
- It should not be regarded as a homogeneous area, as there are many different neighbourhoods with their own culture and identity.
- The Eastern Docklands and IJburg stand out as lively areas with modern architecture that show a completely different side of Amsterdam.
-The Eastern Docklands (Oostelijk Havengebied) date from the nineteenth century, and as the name suggests, used to be a port that served the growing trade with the Dutch East Indies.
- In the first half of the twentieth century, this area was in full development as warehouses were constructed to facilitate the trade with the colonies.
- After the Great Depression, World War II and the subsequent decolonization, the area fell in decay.
- It was only in the 1990s that this area was reconstructed, turned into a hip and going residential area modeled after the Docklands in London.
- There are some truly stunning examples of modern architecture to be found here.
- Following this project, IJburg [2] is a new middle-class neigbourhood on artificial islands reclaimed from the IJ in the early 2000s.
- More islands are currently being reclaimed to build the Amsterdam of the future.
-Directly south of the Plantage is the Oosterpark, the first large park financed by the municipality of Amsterdam as it dates from 1891.
- The Vondelpark is older and larger, but that initially was a private project.
- Activities can be undertaken in the park, and a visit to the Tropenmuseum shouldn't be missed.
- South of the Oosterpark are some ethnically mixed working class neighbourhoods that originate from the late nineteenth century.
- The Dapperbuurt is known for the Dappermarkt, the second largest market of Amsterdam after the Albert Cuyp Market.
- It has been a designated market street since 1910.
- Products for sale aim to a Dutch Antillean, Moroccan, Surinamese and Turkish clientele, reflecting the ethnic make-up of the area.
- Other working class neighbourhoods with a large immigrant population are the Indische Buurt and the Transvaalbuurt; urban renewal projects are underway to improve the living conditions in these neighbourhoods.
-Going further south is the Amsterdam Amstel railway station, an emerging business district.
- In 1994 the Rembrandt Tower was completed, with 135 metres the tallest skyscraper of Amsterdam and the first in a series of towers named after famous Dutch painters.
- In 2001, the tower was accompanied by the Breitner Tower and the Mondriaan Tower, both located in the same area.
- East of these lies the Watergraafsmeer, formerly a polder that has been incorporated in Amsterdam in 1921.
- It was home to Stadium De Meer, the home of Ajax football club until its destruction in 1996.
- It is a green neighbourhood with many trees and sport facilities, as it used to be a popular getaway for affluent citizens of Amsterdam.
- Now it is becoming Amsterdam's knowledge centre due to the development of the Amsterdam Science Park.
- This science complex is home to the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX), the second largest Internet exchange point in the world.
-You can reach most of the East easily by public transport.
- For IJburg, take tram 26 from Amsterdam Central Station.
- You can also get on bus 66 from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA to Vennepluimstraat.
-You can also reach IJburg by car.
- Take Amsterdam's city ring A10 exit S114 (Zeeburg/IJburg), take highway A1 exit 3 (Muiden) or take Piet Heintunnel from the centre of Amsterdam.
- And you can reach IJburg by bike.
- Take one of the two bridges: the Nesciobrug or the Enneüs Heermabrug.
-Tram "9" will get you to Watergraafsmeer.
-  The stops "Pretoriusstraat", "Hogeweg", and "Hugo de Vrieslaan" are in the heart of the neighbourhood.
-Metro lines 51, 53 and 54 follow the Amstel River along the western part of Amsterdam East.
- If you're coming from Centraal Station, you can just hop on any train as they are all going in the same direction (at least until 2017, when the North-South Line is completed).
- the first useful stop is Weesperplein, which technically is just over the edge in Plantage, but only is a short walk to the Oosterpark.
- The metro lines then head southwards passing Wibautstraat, Amsterdam Amstel station, Spaklerweg and Overamstel, before heading to the South.
-There were plans to connect IJburg with a metro line, but all these plans were scrapped.
- After three years of delay, tram line 26 to IJburg finally opened as a replacement.
- This is the only tram in Amsterdam in which it is allowed to bring your bicycle along.
- Due to population increases, the tram's frequency keeps boosting up, as it now goes 10 times per hour during rush hour.
-A plethora of tram lines connect the rest of Amsterdam East with other districts in the city.
- Tram 9 starts at Central Station and passes by Dam Square in the Old centre.
- From there, it goes right through Amsterdam East.
- The stop Eerste van Swindenstraat is close to Oosterpark, the Tropenmuseum and the Dappermarkt.
-There are plenty of bus connections to the East, but it is better to take the metro or tram as they are less confusing.
- Bus line 357 from Central Station follows tram line 9 through the Linnaeusstraat and the Middenweg.
- It goes right through the middle of the district.
- An important stop is the Eerste van Swindenstraat close to the Oosterpark, but you might as well take the tram.
-Most locals get around by bicycle, and so should you.
- Most arterial roads have bicycle paths attached to them.
- IJburg is hard to access by bike, because it is an island.
- It is connected to the city centre by the Piet Hein Tunnel, but it is not allowed to traverse it by bicycle.
- You can take tram 26 to IJburg as you are allowed to bring bicycles on board for exactly this reason.
- If you're coming from Plantage, you can cycle through the Zeeburgerdijk and cross the water using the bridges of the Zuiderzeeweg.
-The architecture at IJburg is worth seeing.
- The first island you reach by tram is Steigereiland.
- At Steigereiland South many residents got the chance to design their houses themselves.
- Steigereiland North is all about water and air, with a basin full of floating homes.
- Haveneiland is the main island, and called after its harbour.
- Many buildings here are modern interpretations of the old city centre.
- Blijburg beach is on the main island.
-Going out at Blijburg beach, harbour club The Lighthouse, cool restaurant and bar N.
-A.
-P.
- or Dok48.
- Enjoying the water, the architecture, the nice shops and restaurants.
-IJburg has a lot of interesting shops, especially about design, home decoration and boutiques.
-IJburg is a favourite among Amsterdam's locals.
- There are some special food shops and deli shops in IJburg and it further has about 25 restaurants and lunchrooms.

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-Eastern Rwanda is a region of Rwanda.

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-Gabiro is a city in Eastern Rwanda.

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-Gako is a city in Eastern Rwanda.

wikitravel_rwanda/Gisenyi.txt

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-Gisenyi is a city in Rubavu district in Western Rwanda on Lake Kivu.
-Gisenyi is a town on the north shore of Lake Kivu on the border with DR Congo (Goma).
- Gisenyi is coterminous with Goma, the city across the border in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
-Buses run many times a day between Kigali and Gisenyi (2h30 to 3h) and at least once a day between Kibuye and Gisenyi.
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-Minibuses from Gisenyi to Musanze take about 2h, departing when full unless they have a fixed schedule.
- Gisenyi Bus Station is located near the Petite Barriere border crossing on the main road and has bank/ATM services next to it.
-Gisenyi is a small town and can easily be gotten around on foot or bike, alternatively there are hundreds of motorbike taxis around.
- From rubavu to Gisenyi expect to pay 1000 rwf.
- To rent a bike or tour guide, you can visit a tourist office (Green Hills Ecotours) or book them for other tour activities such as: kayak; boat trip; pottery experience; coffee and tea experience.
-Lake Kivu and beaches.
- Amazing bird life.
-Situated on the north of Lake Kivu, it also offers many opportunities for water sports or for excursions on the lake.
- The northern shore of the lake on which Goma and Gisenyi lie is a flat plain featuring lava formations from the eruptions of nearby Nyiragongo Volcano.
-Gisenyi town features a resort on the shores of Lake Kivu, with the best hotels and beaches.
-volunteering, walking & trekking, kayaking & boat trips, community-based tours, sightseeing tours.
-While traveling in Gisenyi you can visit the tourist office of Green Hills Ecotours, they provide space to local artists to sell their arts & crafts from their office and prices are reasonable.
-You can also ask for Kivu Art Gallery has a varied and colourful collection of handicrafts from the DRC, Uganda and Rwanda, including lots of Congolese masks and other wooden items as well as necklaces, paintings and basketware.
-Visit the gisenyi market for fresh vegetables and fruit, fabrics, clothes.
- It is a market frequented by locals.
-Calafia Cafe is located on the lakefront road in town near the Big Border crossing.
- Exquisite coffee and gourmet sandwiches, salads, smoothies, toast, tapas, baked goods, and cocktails.
- Great for dining in or grabbing a packed lunch for your car ride, trek up Nyiragongo, or hike.
-Other good restaurants include Thai Jazz, Super Five, Paradis Malahide, Palm garden Resort, Palm Beach Hotel and Inzu Lodge.
-Ask around for the locally made banana and sorghum beers.
- Some restaurants will assist with sourcing this.
-The town has a brewery.
- Try the home made banana beersGisenyi is right on the border of DRC and you can easily walk there; however, you should check what visa requirements are needed for the DRC as the rules have recently gotten much tougher.
- Plane trips can be made from here to view the Nyiragongo volcano craters.
- To get more information; process your visa and book your trip, visit office of Green Hills Ecotours in Gisenyi or go to virunga website.
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-There are several buses that travel from gisenyi to other towns in Rwanda.
- Ritco buses have air conditioning and free WiFi, with one every half hour to Kigali.
- You can purchase your ticket directly from the driver/ conductor.
- If travelling during Umuganda then expect delays for up to 2 hours.

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-Gitarama is a city in Southern Rwanda.
-Gitarama means in Spanish "Guitarra en una rama" or Guitar on a tree branchThere are 2 musical schools in Gitarama.
- You can learn how to play all guitar like musical instruments in there.
-You can learn how to play the guitar in GitaramaYou can buy lots of guitars at cheap prices in Gitarama

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-Huye is the third city of Rwanda, located in the south.
- It was formerly known as Butare and many maps and official documents still refer to Butare.
-  Huye is the capital of Huye district, which was again Butare district prior to its dissolution in 2006.
-  It is said to have about 80,000 inhabitants.
- It is famous for hosting the National University, the National Museum (unique in Africa) and being near to Nyanza, where the palace of the former king (the so-called mwami) is.
-There are several minibus companies that make their way from Kigali to Huye.
- One of them recommended is Volcano.
- It easy to find in the Kigali domestic bus station.
- The fee is 2500 RFr one way.
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-Another option is the Ritco bus, it leaves every 30 min from nyabugogo bus station, costs 2770Rfr and has usb charging ports in the seats.
-Huye has plenty of taxis, motorcycle taxis, and bicycle taxis, all of which will be eager to serve you.
-  Also, you can walk from the northernmost part of Huye (the bus station) to the southernmost (the University of Rwanda) in about 20 minutes.
-  (The taxis exist mainly to take Rwandans to their homes farther outside the city).
-The most reliable restaurant in Huye is the restaurant at the Hotel Ibis on the main street.
-  However, much of the Ibis's fare is Belgian instead of Rwandan.
-  For Rwandan fare, try the Restaurant Macrobiotique, which is located on the same side of the main road as the Hotel Ibis, but closer to the university.
- It is popular with students.
-For lunch, try the nameless lunch restaurant located across the street from the Ibis and a little to the right (as you face away from Ibis).
-  It is to the right of the craft store.
-  For lunch they offer classic Rwandan comfort food: brochettes (goat kabobs), plantains, sweet potatoes, boiled cassava, beans, and rice.
-  It is excellent.
-An excellent place for dinner is the Chinese restaurant located across the street from the market, behind the gas station.
-  Chinese workers built most of the paved roads in Rwanda, and a few Chinese restaurants survived their departure.
-  This one serves a variety of chicken, pork, vegetarian, and beef dishes.
-NZOZI NZIZA
-The first and probably the best place to get ice cream in Rwanda.
- It is run by a local women's cooperative and offers fresh omlettes, sandwiches and milkshakes apart from their frozen specialties.
- Located on the mainstreet near the university, it is a favorite spot for local families and students as well as expats.
-Amafu
-Opposite Hotel Ibis, you have to pass left to enter stairs which lead you to this 1st floor restaurant.
- The buffet is one of the best in town and the place on the balcony outstanding.
-Shekina
-Again on the right side of the main street coming from Kigali.
- Inside it looks quite shabby, it is dark and nobody could call it cozy.
- But it is always stuffed with locals, most of them students or moto-drivers which come here to have lunch.
- The buffet is cheap and good, the chapati are amazing!Hotel Foucon has its own nightclub, opend Fridays and Saturdays.
-There is a nameless dance club in Huye that is open on Friday and Saturday nights.
- It is located on the right side of the road which leads to the market from the main road (a quick inquiry at the Hotel Ibis can yield more specific directions).
- The club serves beer and liquor.
-CxC Cafe ConneXion
-On the main street towards the university, opposite the Anglican Church.
- Delicious, freshly roasted, organic local coffee.
- Despite it's misleading name - no, there is no internet available, this is the right place to get truly delicious espresso and buy roasted coffee beans to take home.
-By far the best hotel in Huye is the Hotel Ibis, which has been a Huye (Butare) landmark since the 1940s.
-  Run by a Belgian family for several decades, the Ibis is the only hotel in Huye that has a reliable restaurant open every day of the week, as well as hot water and electricity virtually 24/7.
-  A large patio with outdoor seating is ideal for consumption of Mutzig or Primus (popular beers in Rwanda) or the occasional sorghum beer.
-Of course, one popular strategy is to stay at another (cheaper) hotel and eat at the Ibis restaurant, which is open to everyone.
-The concierge at the Hotel Ibis is usually an excellent source of information.
-Wikipedia:Butare

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-Kibungo is a city in Eastern Rwanda.

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-Kibuye is a city in Western Rwanda.
-  Located on the shore of Lake Kivu, the surrounding area offers some stunning views of the lake.
- Kibuye is also a major stop on the Congo-Nile Trail, which is a popular route for hiking or bicycling that extends from Gisenyi to Kamembe.
-1.
- A couple of express bus companies, including Capital, run from Kigali to Kibuye and back every hour on the hour.
-  As of August 2017, the cost is 2500 RWF.
-  The trip will take you about two hours and forty-five minutes- leave at least three hours.
-2.
- A second option is to take a local bus (matatu) which costs slightly less, but will feel more cramped.
- Look for the 'Kibye' signs at Nyabugogo taxi park.
-1.
- Onatracom runs a bus from Gisenyi to Kibuye most everyday.
-  The bus is extremely crowded and you often won't get a seat.
-  However, with a price of only 2000 RWF it is great deal.
-  The ride takes around 5 hours.
-  From Gisenyi, the bus leaves at around 730 AM.
-  Get there well ahead of time if you want to have a seat.
-2.
- A second bus line, Zam Zamu, runs a camper-bus service between Gisenyi and Kibuye.
-  This bus leaves at around 11/12 o'clock and costs 3000RWF.
-  It is smaller and more comfortable than the Onatracom.
-  The trip takes roughly the same amount of time.
-It is supposedly possible to catch a ride from Gisenyi to Kibuye on the boat (Primus boat).
-  This fleet of boats will run whenever there is a need to transport beverages from the Bralirwa bottling facility in La Brasserie (Gisenyi) to either Kibuye or Cyangugu.
-Frequent busses travel to/from Kigali.
-3 hours to Gisenyi.
- You can get an Express bus with Kivu Belt bus company for 2500RWF.
- From Gisenyi you can transfer to Ruhengeri, 1.
-5 hrs, 1300RWF with Virunga or RitCo bus companies.
-Walking or taking a moto (motorcycle or scooter) are your options.
-Moto prices:From Kibuye town to most of the hotels listed should cost around 500RWF.
-From Kibuye town to KHI Nyamishaba - college campus with good internet and computers - 400 RWF.
-Visit the Genocide Memorial and Catholic Church at Home Saint Jean.
-Take an hour boat ride around Lake Kivu for 15,000 RWF.
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-Go swimming at the very small beach at the Moriah Hotel or across the street from Golf Eden Rock Hotel.
-The Kigali Health Institute (KHI) has its smaller campus located in a part of Kibuye called Nyamishaba.
-  The school offers the best internet access in town and the computers and internet are available for a nominal fee.
-As of late June 2010, the price from Kibuye town to KHI/Nyamishaba is currently 400 RWF and will take approximately 5 minutes.
-There is a local market everyday in Kibuye town.
-  You can find local produce, used clothing, and lots of things from China.
-If you are looking for more exotic (expensive) things - bread, spices, snickers, potato chips, etc.
-, - go to the shops at the two gas stations in town.
-  It is assumed that people who can pay for gas can also pay for expensive things.
-All hotels have a restaurant with decent food.
-  Again, eating at the hotels will be more expensive than eating in Kibuye town at a local establishment.
-  Prices range from 2,000 to 10,000 RWFThe following prices are for most Rwandan bars around Kibuye town (as of late June 2010)-Goat brochettes will cost 300-400 RWF-Cooked potato will cost 100 RWF-Plate of fries will cost 400-500 RWFNormally there is a lunch buffet available at some restaurants in town.
-  Generally speaking, they cost around 800 RWF or around 1000 RWF if you chose to get a piece of meat with your meal.
-All hotels listed under the hotel section (minus Saint Marie) offer drinks at a slightly elevated rate and with a slightly better selection or variety than you'll find in Kibuye town.
-  If you go into town you can find a number of local bars offering local prices for local beers - mainly Primus, Mutzig, Skoal and Turbo King.
-A list of prices at local bars, shops and restaurants as of late June 2010:-Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, etc.
-, costs 250 or 300 RWF-Small bottle of water: 300 RWF-Large bottle of water: 600 RWFBeers:-Mutzig: 800RWF-Primus: 600RWF-Skoal: 800RWF-Turbo King: 1000RWFSaint Marie offers rooms from 3500 RWF a night.
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-250 08742303 or 250 030195261.
- Home St.
- Jean  A basic hotel/guest house.
-  Hot water, electricity in clean rooms with double beds.
- They have (slow) WiFi and stunning views over the lake.
- Rooms cost 11-20,000 RWF depending on bed size and quality.
- The more expensive ones have a better lake view.
- They do have dorm rooms, which are not advertised on the website, for 8000 RWF including breakfast.
-2.
- Golf Eden Rock3.
- Bethanie A beautiful setting on the water with mediocre, inflexible service and decent food but poor wine selection.
- Swimming is possible directly from the hotel.
- There is no beach, only slimy rocks.
- Terraced rows of rooms with nice gardens and trees everywhere.
- Single room, self-contained, as of May 2012 is 15000Rfr -- or $28US, which is a terrible exchange rate of around 535 (whereas the hotel's exchange rate is 570 so just change your dollars first then pay for the room).
-4.
- Holiday Inn (not affiliated with the chain)5.
- Moriah Hill Resort, ☎ +250 (0) 252 56 86 67, [x].
- Probably the nicest (and most expensive) place to stay in Kibuye.
- $100.
-  editAs of June 2010 you could get a room at most of these hotels - excluding the Moriah and Holiday Inn - starting at around 10 to 12,000 RWF.
-  All hotels have a view of Lake Kivu, with Bethanie, Moriah and Holiday Inn being directly on the water.
-English/French language broadcasts are available from BBC World Service in Kibuye/Karongi on 93.
-3MHz.
-wikipedia:Kibuye

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-Kigali is the capital of Rwanda.
-The centre of political and commercial life, Kigali dominates Rwanda and few visit the country without passing through.
-  The city is developing fast and is very much a modern showpiece capital designed to impress visitors: from the humble tourist to foreign investors and visiting dignitaries.
-With a population topping 1 million, the city spreads out over several hills and valleys, with many of the better restaurants and hotels at a distance from the traditional downtown area.
-  The Kigali City Masterplan outlines the future for this burgeoning metropolis – with plans for a new city to be built south of the current city centre.
-As a clean, comfortable and ordered city, Kigali is very popular with long term expats, and the city is teeming with westerners, from young church or NGO volunteers having their first experience of Africa to career development workers enjoying a relaxed lifestyle where it is safe to bring up young children.
- This in turn means the city supports numerous restaurants, coffee shops and supermarkets that cater to this demographic.
- The country is also rapidly developing, with huge infrastructure and construction projects expanding rapidly, taking advantage of the country's stable peace period.
- Residents are quite openly proud of the progress the country has made and are widely supportive of it.
- New, well-maintained roads have been extended throughout the country and you'd be hard pressed to find a single piece of litter.
- Schools, clean energy projects, water services, and cellular and broadband connectivity are all being rapidly developed nation-wide.
-However, visitors are cautioned to be respectful on matters related to ethnic / tribal affiliation and the genocide in the 1990s.
- While tribal / ethnic affiliation in other countries in the region is commonly discussed, it is not appropriate to ask or refer to individuals what their ethnicity or tribal affiliation is in Rwanda.
- Rwanda has gone to great lengths to preserve and remember the tragedy of the genocide - with it frequently held in schools and memorials as a call to ensure such tragedy and atrocity can never happen again.
- However, it remains a sensitive topic and should not be raised as light conversation with Rwandans.
- Certainly take time to pay your respects at one of the many memorials in country, but do not expect this to be a topic for small talk with Rwandans.
- Also when referred to in appropriate settings, the generally accepted terminology is 'genocide against the Tutsis', and not 'Rwandan genocide'.
-Dinky Kigali International is a delightful airport - small and organised, it is rare to encounter any problems.
- Be aware that plastic bags are illegal in Rwanda, so please pack using a different material.
- Security and check in also often operate differently here.
- When driving into the airport, you'll be stopped and asked to exit your vehicle with all of your bags.
- You'll go through an airport scanner at this road block and your bags and car will be checked by a security team independently, likely with a K9 unit.
- You'll then load your bags back in and continue on to the airport.
- Check-in times are more tightly scheduled, so you won't be able to enter the airport until around 2-3 hours before your flight time.
- Once you do, all airlines are served by AirRwanda staff for check-in.
- You'll then go through passport control and then security again before arriving at the 6 available gates.
-Plans are in progress to transition to the larger airport outside of Kigali as the primary airport - construction has begun to expand that airport and will eventually transition most international flights there.
-KLM [1] started flights to Kigali from Amsterdam on 31 October 2010.
-Brussels Airlines [2] flies to Kigali from Brussels in Belgium.
-Kenya Airways [3] also has frequent flights from Nairobi.
-Ethiopian Airlines [4] has daily flights between Addis Ababa and Kigali.
-Rwandair  [5] the national carrier, has several flights a day to other African destinations, as well as Dubai, Brussels, London, Mumbai and Guangzhou.
- It's a modern affair, with ticket sales and online check-in available.
-South African Airways [6] will resume flights to Kigali from Johannesburg in 2012.
-Air Uganda [7] flies six times a week to Kampala.
-Turkish Airlines [8] started flights to Kigali from Istanbul in May 2012.
-On flying out of Kigali airport keep in mind the need for a Yellow Fever Certificate at your destination (eg South Africa) - Airport officials will ask for this.
- Also be careful of waiting in the cafe for your flight - some flights (eg Kenya Airways to Nairobi) are often overbooked and you won't hear any announcement when they decide to start boarding early, and you could miss your flight.
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-Also be prepared for at least 2-3 security checks before the departure.
- Checks are pretty thorough.
-Alternative Entebbe, Uganda
-Some international fliers find it much cheaper to fly into Entebbe in Uganda and then take the bus to Kigali.
- Depending an how long they stop you at the border, the bus trip takes about 9 hours.
- Try to get a seat on a Jaguar bus, on which WiFi is currently being introduced.
- The seats should be booked a day or two in advance in order to get seats #1 to #4.
- Actual (06/13) prices: Kampala - Kigali: UGX 45,000.
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-Roads in Rwanda are famously well-paved and clean, thanks to huge investments in infrastructure over the past decade.
- However, rules are strictly enforced.
- Speed traffic cameras are commonplace on roads through Rwanda - from small streets to larger intercity roads.
- Police presence is also extensive - and regular roadchecks are commonplace - often with police officers setting up in the middle of a street and having each driver pull to the side while their licence plates are run.
- Corruption in these cases isn't a real concern so these stops shouldn't be equated with similar exercises in other countries where police may be looking for a bribe.
- Just follow their directions and it should move along quickly (a bribe offer will likely instead get you in a world of trouble).
-Buses arrive and depart to many parts of Rwanda regularly.
-For buses around Kigali, there are several companies that have each won contracts for separate lines in the city.
- These are identifiable by their bus line number (for example 300 series which includes bus lines 302, 304, 305, etc, and are usually white with a dark green stripe).
- Buses can either be minibuses like matatus, or quite standard looking municipal city buses.
- Most Rwandans will have a contactless card that can be loaded with funds and tap in on entry.
- If you don't have one, you can pay the driver in cash - though won't get exact change (while there are technically smaller coins in circulation, most transactions in Rwanda round to 100 francs - so for example, while the fare on the 305 bus is 264 Rwf as of Nov 2021, if you give the driver 300, don't expect change).
- You'll need to flag down the bus if you're waiting - don't expect it to stop at every stop.
- Similarly if you're on the bus, you need to request the stop.
- This is easier on minibuses / matatus, but on the larger city buses, even if there is a call button, this is usually done by banging the plastic handholds on the safety rail against the rail repeatedly.
- Also don't be surprised to see people with big luggage, huge sacks of grains, or large bags of fruit and vegetables.
- These will usually be stowed in the front by the driver.
-There is an e-hailing app called Move which is run by VW.
- The app doesn't function well but you can phone the driver up directly to arrange a pick up.
- Payment is cash or card and at a fraction of the price of other taxis depending on the type of vehicle you choose.
- For airport trips expect to pay an extra 3000rwf for airport parking.
-Take a trip to a craft centre, like the Dancing Pots Craft Centre or the Cards for Africa workshop and sales room in Kigali.
-Learn a bit of French, maybe even a bit of Swahili and Kinyarwanda, all three are extremely useful here.
- English is also widely spoken, at least in Kigali.
- A useful Kinyarwanda vocabulary cheat sheet is available hereKinyarwanda is most widely spoken, though English is increasingly important and a mandatory part of the curriculum as an official language - supplanting the traditional role of French.
- French still has a clear presence though is largely only used by older, well-educated Rwandans.
- Most Rwandans, especially younger Rwandans and those in client service jobs, will speak English quite well.
- Swahili was more recently included alongside English and Kinyarwanda as a mandatory part of the school curriculum as part of the wider East African Community integration.
- While most Rwandans will understand and speak enough of it, most of it regularly manifests as loan words and phrases in day to day use.
-English will likely be the easiest and most widely understood lingua franca for most visitors - though it's still well-appreciated to learn at least a few of the basics in Kinyarwanda (hello - muraho, goodbye - murabeho, thank you - murakoze).
-Your best bet would be with an aid organization or NGO.
-  If you are a resident of the US or EU, keep in mind that you can avoid paying for an expensive residency permit simply by declaring yourself a tourist upon arrival and then traveling outside of Rwanda once every 90 days for the length of your stay.
-  Your 90-day tourist visa (automatically granted upon entry) will be renewed each time you leave and reenter the country (and it's a convenient excuse to go on vacation!).
-The first thing to be aware of is that Kigali is expensive.
- As a cash strapped landlocked country costs of imported goods are high and import duties and VAT considerable.
- Foreigners often complain that wine, olive oil, breakfast cereals, kettle chips and other mundane foodstuffs cost a fortune, so beware.
- Costs can be lowered considerably by buying Rwandan or East African Community goods - Kenya in particular produces a wide range of produce that often cost half the imported European equivalent.
-Outside of supermarkets and restaurants most venders are used to a bit of haggling (even over fruit and veg) although as always keep things in perspective - but don't let storekeepers charge you double what you think you should be paying.
-When changing money at a forex bureau or on the street, be aware that only US dollar bills dated Series 2009 or newer will be accepted.
-What to buy
-Rwandan coffee is generally very good (although stay away from the cheapest stuff, which will be the sweepings from the grinding factory floor).
-  Expect to pay around Rwf 4,000 per 500g.
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-Rwandan honey is great, especially the Nyungwe Highlands type.
- Around Rwf 1,750 per 500g.
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-Rwandan tea (both black and green) is also pretty good.
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-Rwandan handicrafts and kitenge products can be found almost everywhere, but Tubahumurize Association is a unique spot that uses the profits from their sales to fuel their trauma counselling, vocational training, micro-credit loans, sewing school and cooperative programs.
- The prices are affordable and you'll find everything from yoga bags and circle scarves to agaseke baskets and gorgeous quilts.
-Local markets are stocked with Rwandan handicrafts, clothing, fabulous colourful fabric from West Africa and just about anything else.
-The large market in Kimironko is a good place for fruit, veg, rice and other basic foodstuffs - and it can be good fun looking through the secondhand clothes section.
- Kimironko is organised with food up front - with butchers and fishmongers lining much of the outer edge, and on the inside square, there's eggs and nuts, followed by fruits and vegetables, and then grains and flours.
- After food, the outer edge shops change to luggage, phone accessory, and housewares shops.
- The inside square changes to hardware (hammers, nails, picture frames, buckets) to shoes, then tourist / souvenir items, and then finally fabric stalls where you can have clothes, bags, or shoes custom made.
- Kimironko is smaller than it looks and often involves squeezing tightly through spaces.
- The shops are all 'booths' so you can pass from one to the other.
- If you are visibly foreign, expect to be called after and followed for business, but if you give a firm no - you're more easily left alone than in some other markets.
- As always, everything is a negotiation and they'll often high-ball you on prices with an expectation to negotiate down, especially if you're buying a lot.
- You're expected to negotiate but don't be too ruthless if you can - if you can afford to pay some of the 'foreigner tax' on products, a lot of these resellers are making pennies on the margin - for most travellers, a couple hundred francs is negligible but makes a big difference to them.
- For the woven baskets, as of 2021, you can probably expect to pay pretty fairly pay around 4,000 - 5,000 Rwf for large ones, 2,000 Rwf for the smaller ones.
- Amahoro baskets (famous from Rwanda and a national symbol) usually come in 'nesting' sets of 5 - and will usually go for around 8,000 - 10,000 Rwf depending on quality.
- Gorilla staffs will usually be around 17,000 - 22,000 Rwf.
- Custom clothing often won't be the most careful stitch-work but if you offer a bit of a tip upfront, you'll usually get a better product.
- A custom dress usually runs around 45,000 Rwf for a rather simple design.
-Cash machines / ATMs-  More and more bank ATMs are starting to accept Visa cards, including the Bank of Kigali and Ecobank.
- Ecobank's headquarters are located in the center of town next to CNLS and near UTC / Nakumatt.
- There is a Visa ATM at the airport too.
-There are banks in Kigali with counter service for withdrawals (and Ecobank can do MasterCard withdrawals at a price).
-Note that most shops are closed on Sundays.
-By any standards Kigali is an excellent city in which to dine.
- A combination of Belgian culinary influence, plenty of cows, plenty of freshwater fish, and plenty of fresh vegetables equates to some of the best eating in the region.
- And it's all pretty affordable.
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-Note that Kigali restaurants and bars go in and out of fashion, not to mention close down, quite frequently.
- Check for the latest once you are in town and be aware that some places mentioned in some print guidebooks no longer exist.
- (The oft-mentioned Turtle Cafe has been closed since 2003!)
-Finally note that as with the rest of the region restaurants take their time – with a usual 45 minutes to 1 hour wait between ordering and your food arriving, especially for dinner.
- If you are after a quick eat at lunchtime there are several ‘African buffets’ dotted around where you pile your plate high and are out the door in 30 minutes.
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-As Kigali is quite a sprawling city eateries are organised by suburb.
- The local corner cafes serve decent quality food at excellent prices.
-Bottled water is recommended for foreign visitors.
-Accommodation in Kigali is noticeably more expensive than neighboring capitals like Kampala and Nairobi.
-Kigali has three international class hotels.
-English/French language broadcasts are available from BBC World Service in Kigali on 93.
-9MHz.
-Kigali is relatively safe and friendly as far as African capitals go.
- Keep your eyes open and your wallet out of the reach of pickpockets, especially in crowded areas.
- Avoid walking after dark if possible, especially alone.
- Take extra precaution in the area between New Cadilac Nightclub and Carwash bar.
-Police officers are generally helpful if you're in a bind, but don't expect speedy results.
-Fun outdoor activitiesFurther along the wayTo Uganda
-As of Jan 2019 it was possible to get a VOA into Uganda for $50.
- To get from Kigali to Uganda is very easy.
- There are many buses to Ruhengeri for around 5000rwf, 3+hours.
- From there take a Moto or matatu (500rwf) to Cyanika.
- Cross at the Cyanika border, take another Moto (4000USH) or Matatu to Kisoro.
- In Kisoro, change for other buses onto the country.
-To Tanzania
-The Visa requirements for Tanzania are a little fuzzy (January 2019).
- Online the embassy says that some nationalities can get visas at some ports of entry, but it is strongly advised to get a Visa in advance, especially if doing a land crossing.
- At the Embassy/High Commission for Tanzania in Kigali, their exact words were "Is possible, but things could go wrong and they could run out of visas".
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- So best to be safe and get one ahead of time.
- $50 for most countries, $100 for US residents; good for 90 days.
- The Tanzanian High Commission is open for visa applications M-F from 8am-12pm.
- Pick up the following day between 2:30-3:30pm.
- No appointment needed.
- They only accept USD.
-To get to Tanzania from Kigali, there are buses to the border town of Rusumo, or directly to Nyakanazi (which leave at 4am).
-WikiPedia:Kigali
-World66:africa/rwanda/kigali

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-The North of Amsterdam is the area north of the river IJ.
- It is residential district, and with about 86,000 inhabitants, it has the size of a medium-sized city (and it is growing at a rapid pace — three new neighborhoods are currently in construction).
-This district has remained well off the radar among tourists visiting Amsterdam, so amenities are not well-developed.
- It looks strikingly different from the city center, so get in with an open mind.
- Yet, there is more to see than you might think.
- The ferry to it in itself is a breeze, crossing the river IJ and showing the urban landscape of the North.
- Get off at the NDSM shipyard, that functioned as a shipyard as recently as the 1980s, but now boasts a lively art scene.
- Urban culture comes alive in its large skate park.
- Then patch up your bicycle, and ride it through the rural farmland in the east.
- The picturesque villages Ransdorp and Zunderdorp are favorites among the locals for their traditional Dutch farmhouses.
-The north lies fairly isolated from the rest of Amsterdam, but luckily, there are three free GVB ferrys from Central Station in the Old Center, one of them 24h a day.
- Instead of just being a way to get in, the ferry ride is an attraction in itself.
- It gives a great view over the urban harbor-front, and shows the diversity of the north's residents.
- Large signs show when the next boat is departing, and when it does, expect masses of locals getting on with their bicycles.
- Getting on just before the boat leaves seems to have turned into a sport here.
- You can take off at different piers, the NDSM shipyard being the most notable.
- If you want to do some further exploring, be sure to bring a bicycle and a decent map.
- Cars and motorbikes can also use two tunnels and on the east side of the city North is connected by a bridge for cars, bikes and pedestrians.
-Bike around the Waterland area.
- This is the beautiful polder landscape just north from the city.
- It includes nice small villages like Holysloot, Durgerdam and Ransdorp.
- The former Zuiderzee, which is nowadays a lake called Markermeer, is at the eastside of this area.
- You've got a gorgeous sight from the dyke that protects the land from flooding.
-The 'TOP of Amsterdam' foundation maintains a website with all the travel providers, funded by the council and maintained by the companies themselves.
- They can help you with advice via their contact page.

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-Northern Rwanda is most famous for being the home to Rwanda's mountain gorillas.
-Most sites in the region are within a few hours drive of Kigali, and can be visited on day trips if time is limited.

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-Nyungwe National Park is in Western Rwanda.
-Nyungwe rainforest is in southwestern Rwanda bordering Burundi along the south with Lake Kivu and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west.
- It is probably the best preserved rainforest in the mountains throughout Central Africa.
- It is located in the watershed between the basin of the river Congo to the west and the basin of the river Nile to the east.
- From the east side of the Nyungwe forest is one of the sources of the Nile.
-The National Park was established in 2004 and covers an area of approximately 970 km² of rainforest, bamboo, grassland, swamps, and bogs.
- The nearest town is Cyangugu, 54 km to the west.
- Mount Bigugu is located within the park boundaries.
-Important to Rwanda and the world for its biodiversity, beauty, and natural resources, today Nyungwe is officially recognized as a protected area.
-Nyungwe forest is hundreds of thousands of years old.
- People’s presence in Nyungwe dates back at least 50,000 years.
-1903 Colonial Crown Land
-Nyungwe is declared a forest reserve, first by the German colonial government then by the Belgians, with restrictions on clearing.
- Protection is not consistently enforced.
-1958-1973 Forest Lost
-Nyungwe is reduced by over 150 km2 due to fires, woodcutting, hunting of animals, and small-scale agriculture.
- Nearby Gishwati and Virunga forests are cut in half at this time.
-1969
-Elephants still number in the hundreds in Nyungwe.
-1974 
-The last buffalo is killed in Nyungwe by hunters.
-1984
-Nyungwe is divided into areas that allow for sustainable use and harvesting of timber.
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-The Government of Rwanda develops a plan for a buffer zone that can still be seen today.
-1984 Wildlife Revealed
-Biodiversity surveys conducted by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) with RDB document colobus in groups of up to 400 members—an unheard of phenomenon.
-1987
-Trail system begins to be formed at Uwinka.
-1994 War and Genocide
-War and genocide devastate the country and destroy many of the research and tourist facilities in Uwinka.
- Most senior staff are forced to flee, but many junior staff members at Nyungwe stay on to protect the park.
-1995
-The park begins to rebuild, but security and stability are still uncertain.
-1999
-The last elephant in Nyungwe is killed in the swamp by poachers.
-2005 Officially ProtectedThe Rwandan Government makes Nyungwe an official National Park, giving it protected status, the highest level of protection in the country.
-Revenue Sharing and Outreach projects
-Bee-Keeping Associations
-Handicraft Associations
-Rural Electrification Project
-Community Tourism Project
-Community Tourist Lodge Project
-Energy Efficient Stoves
-Benefits from TourismHandicrafts and beverages purchased by tourists create local income and the Rwanda Development Board gives a portion of park revenue to surrounding communities, who help protect the forest.
-Community Tourism at Banda Village“When tourists come to Banda, they pay to watch dancers and purchase handicrafts.
- Tourists buy food, water, and soda.
- This began as a nature conservation club.
- The objective was to transmit messages, and people used dancing.
- In 2003, the community got a permit to be a cooperative with the general aim of ecotourism development of Nyungwe National Park using Banda culture and handicrafts.
- The objective is to reduce poverty in the cooperative and in the general population while promoting nature conservation.
-” (Nyanwi Fidele, VP Banda cooperative).
-Teaching kids about the forest through nature clubs will protect the park for generations to come.
-Nyungwe Communities Depend on the Forest
-Rwandans depend on Nyungwe as a source of natural resources and water, and protection from erosion.
-A Source of Income
-People depend on Nyungwe to make a living—it provides jobs for guides and trackers, and opportunities for the local economy, like the selling of handicrafts.
-Environmental ServicesNyungwe forest provides estimated hundreds of millions of US dollars (billions of RFW) worth of “ecological services” to surrounding communities, Rwanda and the entire planet every year—such as slowing global warming and watershed protection.
-Natural Resources
-Rope, bamboo, and other traditionally used forest plants are still important to people for weaving, medicines, building and more.
- They must be harvested sustainably to protect the forest’s integrity.
-Local LoreThe bark of the umugote tree makes a good cough medicine.
-Medicinal plants in Nyungwe National Park: Several plants found in Nyungwe have important medicinal value.
- A list of these can be see by clicking here.
- Some medicines have yet to be discovered!Animal life
-Nyungwe forest has a wide diversity of animal species, making it a priority for conservation in Africa.
- The forest is situated in a region where several large-scale biogeographical zones meet and the variety of terrestrial biomes provide a great span of microhabitats for many different species of plants and animals.
-The park contains 13 different primate species (25% of Africa's total), 275 bird species, 1068 plant species, 85 mammal species, 32 amphibian and 38 reptile species.
- Many of these animals are restricted-range species that are only found in the Albertine Rift montane forests ecoregion in Africa.
- In fact, the number of endemic species found here is greater than in any other forest in the Albertine Rift Mountains that has been surveyed.
- The forest, which reaches its maximum altitude of 3000 meters above sea level, is of particular interest for the presence of colonies of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes - Blumenbach, 1775) and Angola colobus (Colobus angolensis - Sclater 1860), the latter now extinct in Angola for the intense hunt for which they were subjected.
-Primate species
-Nyungwe is home to 13 species of primates.
-Nyungwe Forest
-Common Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes)
-The only ape in Nyungwe, 500 live in this park.
- Your guide can help you spot them and their signs: calls, nests, or scat.
-Adolf Friedrich's Angolan Colobus (Colobus angolensis ruwenzori)
-Nyungwe is the only forest in Africa where these monkeys form large “supergroups” of over 350 individuals.
-L'Hoest's Monkey (Cercopithecus l'hoesti)/Sun-tailed Gabon/Preuss’ Cameroon
-These three monkeys were most likely one species that lived in a continuous larger forest before the last ice age.
- Over time the forest split into fragments and each monkey adapted to its own forest.
- Today they are separate species.
-Blue Monkey ( Cercopithecus mitis doggetti)
-These tree-dwelling guenons can be found around Uwinka.
-Silver Monkey (Cercopithecus doggetti)
-Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus kandti)
-Hamlyn's Monkey (Cercopithecus hamlyni)
-Red-tailed Monkey (Cercopithecus ascanius)
-Dent's Mona Monkey (Cercopithecus denti)
-Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)
-Olive Baboon (Papio anubis)
-Grey-cheeked Mangabey (Lophocebus albigena)Birds of Nyungwe
-Nyungwe is classified by BirdLife International as an “Important Bird Area” (IBA), which means that the park has “true significance” for the international conservation of bird populations…”  In their fact sheet, they say that Nyungwe is one of the most important forests for conservation of montane birds in the region.
-A birder’s paradise, Nyungwe is home to 278 species of birds—26 of those are found only in the few forests of the Albertine Rift.
-Grauer’s Rush Warbler is an Albertine Rift endemic that thrives in isolated mountain swamps, such as Kamiranzovou.
-Turacos such as this Ruwenzori Turaco are rare elsewhere but abundant in Nyungwe.
- You are likely to hear their loud repetitive call resonate in the forest.
-Spectacular and rare sunbirds, such as the endemic Purple-breasted and Blue-headed can be seen feeding in flowering trees.
-The Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill, one of two hornbill species in the park, is known by its huge bill and honking call.
-Some Albertine Rift Endemics Found in Nyungwe:Red-throated Alethe
-Alehe poliophrysKungwe Apalis
-Apalis argenteaRuwenzori Apalis
-Apalis ruwenzoriiRuwenzori Batis
-Batis diopsStripe-breasted Tit
-Parus fasciiventerRuwenzori Nightjar
-Caprimulgus ruwenzoriiArcher’s Robin-chat
-Cossypha archeriDusky Crimson Wing
-Cryptospiza jacksoniShelley’s Crimsonwing
-Cryptospiza shelleyiHandsome Francolin
-Francolinus nobilisNeumann’s Warbler
-Hemitesia neumanniRed-collared Babbler
-Kupeornis rufocinctusYellow-eyed Black Flycatcher
-Melaenornis ardesiacusRegal Sunbird
-Cinnyris regiusVegetation zones of the park:2950 m Subalpine – bamboo, shrubs
-Species present: Podocarpus, Phillipia, bamboo, Erica johnstonii
-2500 m: High elevation – upland trees
-Species present:  Podocarpus, Syzygium, Macaranga, Balthacaria, Hagenia
-2250 m: Middle elevation – tree ferns, tall trees
-Species present:  Carapa, Entandophragma, Newtonia, Polycscias, Symphonia, Cyathea manniana
-1900 m: Low elevation – taller trees
-Species present:  Carapa, Newtonia, Engtandophragma, Prinaria exelsium,    Cyathea manniana, etc.
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-Epiphytes are mosses, ferns, orchids and other plants that live high in trees without needing soil.
-  These “air plants” are characteristic of moist mountain rainforests.
-This fruit is from a Carapa grandiflora, a tree commonly found in Nyungwe.
-  Monkeys and squirrels eat the large round seeds, while chimps, monkeys and people eat the young fruits.
-Entandrophragma excelsum, or African mahogany (locally called “umuyove”) is one of the largest trees in the forest!As altitude changes, so does vegetation.
- Nyungwe’s varied vegetation provides a diversity of habitats for its many species.
-  Nyungwe has over 1000 different kinds of plants, many of which you will only find in the Albertine Rift.
-The western part of Nyungwe was refugium for rare forest species and still has richer, taller forest with more biodiversity today.
-The eastern part of Nyungwe forest was grasslands and shrub during the last ice age, about 10,000 years ago.
-Only in NyungweNyungwe’s great variety of plants and animals, some found nowhere else, makes it one of the most important protected places in all of Africa.
-This impatiens is named in honor of President Kagame for his efforts in environmental protection.
-  It is endemic to the Albertine Rift and found in Cyamudongo and parts of Congo.
-  (Impatiens kagamei)This impatiens is endemic to Nyungwe, found only on Mt.
- Bigugu—it grows nowhere else in the world!  (Impatiens nyungwensis)This begonia is found only in western Nyungwe.
-  (Begonia pulcherrima).
-Abundant Plant Species
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-Don’t let all the green fool you, Nyungwe forest is comprised of over 1,000 different kinds of plants, many of which you’ll only see in the Albertine Rift.
-Medicinal plants
-Nyungwe National Park is home to many medicinal plants.
- The following list includes some of the plants that can be found in the Park.
- Descriptions of some of these plants can be found in the Handbook of African Medicinal Plants by Maurice M.
- Iwu.
- Another book that might be of interest is Medicinal Plants of East Africa by John O.
- Kokwaro.
-Scientific name / English name / Kinyarwanda name / Traditional UsesErythrina abyssinica/ Lucky bean tree/Flame tree /Umuko
-Gonorrhea, Burns, Joint pain, Fresh cuts/wounds, Backache, Syphilis.
- According to the World Agroforestry Centre, it is also “used in Kenya to treat diseases such as anthrax, and the bark is boiled with goat meat for treating gonorrhoea.
-The bark of the green stem may also be pounded and then tied into a fine piece of cloth and the liquid from it squeezed into the eyes to cure inflammation of the lids.
-”Zanthoxylum gilletii/ East African satinwood/ Umuturirwa
-Cold and fever, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Ulcers, ToothacheVernonia amygdalina/ Bitter leaf/ Umubirizi
-Malaria, Fever, Worms, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, AsthmaCrassocephalum vitellium/ Isununu/
-Sterility in men, High blood pressurePrunus African/ Bitter almond/ Umwumba
-Fever, Stomachache, Benign prostate cancer, Diabetes, CoughFicus natalensis/ Bark-cloth fig/ Imvuvumu
-Stimulation of pregnancy, Cold, Cough, Wounds, Bed wettingSyzygium guinense/ Waterberry/ Umugote
-Amoebas, PoisonCarapa grandflora/ Bitter Oil/ Umushwati
-AmoebasMyrica californica/ California Bayberry/ Umusengesi
-Poison, Stomach acheOrchidsIf you visit at the right time and you look closely, you can see lots of these in the park.
-  How many kinds can you find in Nyungwe?  Nyungwe has over 140 species of orchids!The main entrance is at Uwinka on the main Cyangugu - Huye road.
-  It's about 55km from Cyangugu and 90km from Huye.
-  The road is mostly in good condition.
-  There are regular buses along the route and hitching is also an option.
-  Buses are often full when they reach here so if you're getting a bus out it may be best to try to book your ticket in advance.
-If travelling from Cyangugu ignore the sign in town that says it's 20km and further ignore the sign 15km from Cyangugu directing you right up a dirt track.
-  These refer to a small offshoot of the park, not the park proper.
-From Kigali to the Uwinka the bus costs around 5000 RWF and takes over 5 hours.
- There is also a park office in Kitabi.
-There are no "park fees" as such but you must be accompanied by a guide on all of the walking trails.
-  The costs vary depending on the length of the trail and what your immigration status in Rwanda is (Tourist, National, Resident or EAC Resident).
-  If you are a tourist expect to pay around $40 - $60 per trail.
-Camping fees are pretty high ($50 if you don't do any other activities, (I think) $35 if you do) but the camp site is well situated in the jungle, there are European toilets and a cold shower.
-Other than the main road through the forest there are no (public) roads or vehicle tracks in the park, everything is on foot (see do).
-A whole host of different primate species, a few other mammals including leopard and duiker (which you're unlikely to see) and a phenomenal array of birds and plants.
- For the best experience, most tourists tend to combine chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe with a gorilla tour in the nearby Volcanoes National Park.
-There are a number of trails ranging from the very easy to the reasonably challenging.
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- their "strenuous" guide is based on the assumption that you are not a regular walker.
-  Any hiker would not find their "very strenuous" trails particularly challenging.
-Canopy Walk - In October 2010, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB)  launched canopy walk tourism in Nyungwe National Park as part of a strategy to diversify tourism attractions.
- Canopy tourism is also aimed at encouraging tourists to spend a longer time in Rwanda.
- The Canopy Walk is the only attraction of its kind in East Africa.
-This is the first ever hanging platform that allows tourists to view different animal species in Nyungwe Forest.
- The dizzying platform is above a steep and deep valley stretching across the massive forest.
-John Gara, CEO of the RDB, said the platform is 50 meters above ground level and 90 meters long.
- It allows tourists to view butterflies, birds and blue monkeys that dwell in the upper levels of the forest.
- The forest has 13 rare primate species, the world’s largest ever recorded arboreal troop of black/white colobus monkeys, and nearly 300 species of birds and 154 types of orchids.
-There are also a couple of multi day trails such as the Nile-Congo divide trail (which is the only way of reaching the longest source of the Nile).
-  These must be booked at least seven days in advance (they will not negotiate this).
-Chimpanzee tracking is available and there are two groups habituated to human contact.
-  In principle, Colobus monkey tracking is also available but they may have moved too far away from the trail head to be tracked.
-  Should they move back this may be possible again in the future.
-There is a small kiosk selling basics, but if you are camping bring whatever food you will need.
-Water, Soft drinks and Primus (beer) is available.
-There are guest houses on either side of the park on the main road.
-  In Kitabi (on the Huye side) the guest house is situated in the school of wildlife management.
-  Coming from Huye take the left turn marked 'tea factory' about 200m before the park entrance.
- There is then a right turn about 500m further on, this is the guest house.
-  The reception is is l'Hoests monkey house.
-At the upper end is the Nyungwe Forest Lodge, which is a luxurious eco-lodge surrounded by tea fields and at the edge of Nyungwe Forest.
-There is camping at the Uwinka head quarters, it's a bit pricey (see fees and permits) but you do get a guy who lights your fire for you.
-  This may sound a bit unnecessary but after a cold night (apparently it can get down to 0C here due to the altitude), waking up to a roaring fire is heaven!The NR10 highway passed through the park.
- It's easy to catch a bus to/from any locations along it.
- That means the park, and lodges near it, are well connected to Huye or Kigali.
- If you are heading the other direction, it's just as easy to get to Kibuye, where you can connect to Gisenyi or Ruhengeri.
- Just make sure to start early if you are going far because the buses are slow.

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-Ruhengeri is a city in northern Rwanda's Musanze district.
- It is the port of call for tourists heading up the hills to Kinigi and Parc National des Volcans.
-There several bus companies who serve Kigali-Musanze direction every half hour for 1,750 rwf (September 2017).
- The journey takes 2 hours.
-Buy your ticket at the main bus station in Nyabugogo - each bus company has their own little office, look for the signs that say "Kigali-Musanze.
-"  Don't buy your ticket in advance - go to the bus station and expect to leave in roughly 30 minutes (or less).
-  There will always be spaces, and you can wait for the next departure if you want a better seat.
-Recommended bus companies: Virunga Express [1];  Kigali Bus Service (http://www.
-kigalibusservices.
-com/Pages/Home.
-aspx).
-Musanze is a small town, you can walk from one end to the other along the main road in 30-40 minutes.
-The best way to get around is foot or moto-taxi.
- Prices are negotiable with the moto drivers, but a typical ride across town is 300-400 rwf (July 2012.
-)Volcanoes National Park offers several attractions.
-  Tickets must be booked in advance through tour companies or the Rwanda Tourism Board (ORTPN).
-The majority of revenue from tourism goes towards maintaining the park and conserving the wildlife.
- The remainder goes to the government and (around 10%) to local projects in the area to help local people benefit from the large revenue stream generated by the park.
-Visit Lakes Burera and Ruhondo.
-Visit the lava caves and tunnels.
-There are a number of guest houses.
- You find some of them along the main road.
- You find places for <10.
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-The South is a district of Amsterdam.
-The South includes a number of interesting neighborhoods, such as the Museum Quarter, home to some of the best museums in the world; De Pijp, a typical Dutch working class area with a lively street market; the Zuidas, Amsterdam's central business district with plenty of modern architecture; the Rivierenbuurt, a middle-class area composed of Amsterdam School-style buildings; and Buitenveldert, a leafy middle-class district.
-The South is a vast district and just viewing a map of all the tram lines that go through it can make you dazzle.
- But it's not that complicated if you know the few lines that are interesting for visitors.
- From Central Station, the fastest tram to the Museum Quarter (and the Vondelpark) is line 5, get out at either Hobbemastraat, Van Baerlestraat or Museum Square (Museumplein).
- For De Pijp, take either tram line 16 or 24 (stops: Stadhouderskade and Albert Cuypmarkt).
- After a while they will also reach the Museum Square, but they are noticeably slower.
-The Museum Quarter boasts some of the best museums of the world, notably the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum.
- A trip to Amsterdam is not complete if you haven't been to at least one of these museums.
- Are you visiting several museums? Consider buying a Museumkaart for €65, valid for a whole year for most museums in the whole country.
-In the South, only the Molen van Sloten [1] is open for visitors.
- The Molen van Sloten at Akersluis 10, about 10 minutes walk from the terminus of tram line 2, open daily from 10:00AM to 4PM.
-Other windmills:The population of the South is a mixed bag and that becomes most apparent when you're going shopping.
- Most visitors to the area at least head out for the Albert Cuyp Markt, a typical street market that is iconic for the "De Pijp" area and its lower-class inhabitants.
- It is touted as the largest and busiest street market in Europe.
- There is something for everyone here, whether you're looking for delicious Dutch treats, clothes or second-hand cameras.
- There's also a wide array of stores that cater for the city's Surinamese, Antillean, Turkish and Moroccan inhabitants, giving the market and neighbourhood a strong multicultural feel.
-The other end is the P.
-C.
- Hooftstraat, the wealthiest street of the country where Dutch celebrities from the Grachtengordel go to find a new pair of designer shoes.
- Better bring a filled wallet if you're planning on buying something here.
-The Beethovenstraat is voted as one of the top five shopping streets in The Netherlands.
-De Pijp is an excellent area for getting ethnic food that belongs to former Dutch colonies, such as Indonesian or Surinamese cuisine.
- Koreans have congregated in the area known as Buitenveldert, so that's an excellent location for Korean cuisine.
-Due to the area being cheaper than the center, the South has become the most popular location for budget and mid-range hotels.
-Stayokay Vondelpark, Zandpad 5 (Tram Stadhouderskade), ☎ +31 20 589 8996 ([email protected], fax: +31 20 589 8955), [x].
- checkin: early check-in begins at 7:30AM, rooms available at 2PM; checkout: 10:30AM.
- Fairly large youth hostel, very clean and professional, operated by the Dutch affiliate of Hostelling International.
- Credit cards are accepted.
- Next to the pleasant Vondelpark, puts you on the southern side of downtown and just a few blocks from the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum.
- Also a short stumble away from the partying Leidiesplien.
-The breakfast is filling and has a social atmosphere.
- This location is popular with school groups.
- Bring a padlock for your locker, or purchase one at the desk.
- Also available are bath towels and shower shoes.
- Wifi and internet kiosks are available.
- Musuem tickets available at the desk.
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- Free city maps available at the desk.
- All in all a safe, clean place to stay.
- Dorms €17+, privates €50+.
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-Southern Rwanda is a region of Rwanda.

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-Virunga National Park is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, but was labelled a site in danger in 1994 due to political conflict and poaching.
-Virunga National Park is a 7800 square kilometer World Heritage Site that lies on the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it borders Uganda as well as Rwanda.
- It is the oldest national park in Africa and the second oldest in the world (after Yellowstone).
- It is named after the Virunga Mountain (volcanoes) range that lie in the south of the park.
- the park however is much larger and stretches all the way north to envelop Lake Edward as well as the Rwenzori Mountains.
-The history of the park is deeply affected by the country of which it is part.
- For much of its long history, Virunga National Park has struggled to survive through many of Congo's troubled times.
- Thanks to the dedication of certain politicians, conservationists, park rangers and wardens, the park not only has survived, but is currently experiencing a dramatic renewal.
-
-The park was founded in 1925 by King Albert I of Belgium and originally known as Albert National Park, the first national park on the continent of Africa.
- It was founded primarily to protect the gorillas living in the forests of the Virunga Mountains controlled by the Belgian Congo, but later expanded north to include the Rwindi Plains, Lake Edward and the Rwenzori Mountains in the far north.
-In the first 35 years, the boundary of the park took shape, poaching was kept to a minimum and sustainable tourism thrived due to the work of a large body of hand-picked Congolese rangers and dedicated wardens.
- Land remuneration and the use of park resources such as fishing and hunting by the local population became an on-going problem and attempts were made to solve these issues.
-When the Belgians granted Congo independence in 1960 the new state deteriorated rapidly, and so did the park.
- It was only in 1969 when President Mobutu began to take a personal interest in conservation, that the park was revived.
- In the process it was renamed Virunga National Park, and the first Congolese Wildlife Authority was established (now called ICCN).
-
-Virunga fared well for the better part of the 1970s.
- Foreign investment helped to improve the park's infrastructure and training facilities, and the park became a popular destination for tourists, receiving on average 6500 visitors a year.
- In 1979 UNESCO designated the park as a World Heritage Site.
-
-In the mid 1980s the Mobutu regime began to lose its hold on power and the country began a long slide into chaos.
- The park suffered terribly.
- Poaching depleted Virunga's large mammal populations, infrastructure was destroyed, and many rangers were killed.
- The Congolese Wildlife Authority slowly lost control of Virunga and UNESCO changed the World Heritage Site status to "endangered.
-"Over the twenty-five years that followed, the park staff endured an almost uninterrupted series of trials that included a refugee crisis from the Rwandan Genocide that contributed to the severe destruction of park forests, and armed militia penetration throughout the park.
- The Kivu War, the most recent of Congo's conflicts, centered exactly on the park, with rebel forces occupying the park headquarters and evicting the park's staff.
- By the end of 2008 it seemed as if Virunga was finished.
-The political situation in the DRC has changed exponentially since then.
- The park is back in the hands of the ICCN and enjoying the greatest resurgence of tourism and development in its history.
- International donors are investing in the development of the park's infrastructure at unprecedented levels.
- Virunga's management is efficient and transparent, and morale among the rangers is at an all time high.
-Tourism has increased from zero in 2008, to approximately 2000 in 2010 with numbers growing steadily.
- New tourist activities are being developed in the park, including the habituation of chimpanzees in the Tongo forest and a high-end lodge conveniently located near the center of the three main tourist attractions in the southern sector, north of Goma.
-Africa's first national park survived decades of chaos against all the odds, not because of circumstance but because of the dedication of the rangers and staff who believe in the value of saving Virunga National Park and its wildlife.
-The nightly glow from the lava lake within the Nyiragongo volcano can be seen from miles away
-Virunga National Park is unrivalled in its diversity of landscapes and ecosystems.
- The parks bounderies envelop low land tropical forest in the north; high alpine forest in the Rwenzori Mountains; riverine forest around the Semliki and Rutshuru rivers; swamplands around lake Edward, savannah north and south of the lake; montane forest on the hills of the Virunga volcanoes and old (and new) lava flow landscapes.
-The park boasts an astounding biodiversity due to the large variety of habitats it offers.
- In the southern sector the Mountain Gorillas attract most attention but the montane forests are also home to other primates such as Chimpanzees, Golden monkeys, Blue monkeys and black and white colobus.
- Forest Elephants and Buffalo are also found in this area as is the very shy Golden Cat.
-The central area of the park consists mostly of savannah with species such as Lion, Leopard, Kob, Hyena, Topi, warthog etc.
- The lake, once containing the largest population of Hippo's (over 20.
-000), is now slowly regenerating after many troubled years and Hippo's and Crocodiles are once again a common sight.
-In the North of the park in the deep Congolese forest the most elusive of African creatures is found: the Okapi.
-The southern sector (Gorillas and Volcano) of Virunga National Park is easily accessible in a number of different ways the most common are:Virunga National Park Park Permits:Other campsites at Jomba (another gorilla site) and Tongo are expected at the time of writing but not yet active/safeCongo Travel and Tours supplies bilingual guides and personnel directly to tourists as well as to operators that can bring you on budget tours and camping kits into the park, in tandem with the Virunga Authority and ICCN who chiefly benefits from the tourism.
- They can also arrange the luxury lodges like Mikeno and Bukima on tour with Virunga Park.
-Virunga National Park is located in a region that is often troubled by unrest.
- In the last three years, the southern sector of Virunga National Park (gorillas and volcano) has been considered safe for visitors with over a 100 tourists visiting these sites every month.
- The Rwenzori mountains are also open for tourists and can be reached from Beni in the North of the park.
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-The management of Virunga National Park is emphasize the importance that all visitors be aware of current security issues at the time of their visit.
- 
-Before organizing a trip to Virunga National Park it is wise to inform yourself on the security situation, check [5] for the latest independent news feeds on this region, as well as detailed information on the parks activities outside tourism.
-Virunga National Park strongly advises against the use of own transport, escorted transport can be arranged through the National Park or via CTT or other tour operators, more information about this can be found on Virunga National Parks tourism website [6] please use park transport or the transport supplied by trusted tour operators.
- All visitors using our transportation are automatically escorted by our rangers.
- Escorts for people using their own vehicules can be arranged.
-WikiPedia:Virunga National Park

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-The West of Amsterdam is a vast suburban area, generally off the beaten track for most travellers.
-This district can be split in West, a modern neighborhood built in the first half of the twentieth century, and New West, a multicultural area built after World War II and generally off-the-beaten path to tourists.
- The heart of West is (confusingly enough) the neighborhood of Old West proper, the area closest to the city center, bordered to the south by Overtoom and the Vondelpark and in the west by the Rembrandt Park.
- Other areas in West are Westerpark, a large park bordering the center with some interesting nightlife; De Baarsjes, a neighborhood built in Amsterdam School and New Objectivity architectural styles; and Bos en Lommer, most similar to New West with some remarkable buildings.
-New West has often dominated the headlines for social and ethnic tensions, crime, urban decay.
- Most infamous is Slotervaart, bordering West to the east; other districts are Geuzenveld/Slotermeer and Osdorp.
- A special district is the vast area of Westpoort, a harbor occupying a large area to the north of Amsterdam West, but not of much interest to most visitors.
-Scattered over the district are five windmills.
- Only one is open to the public (but all look good on pictures).
-The Ten Kate markt is a day market on the Ten Kate straat, open Monday - Saturday, 9:00-18:00.
- It's crossed by shopping street Kinkerstraat.
-Many bars and coffee places offer free wifi.

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-Western Rwanda is a region of Rwanda, centered around Lake Kivu.