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Explore Ruhengeri

Ruhengeri (Musanze) is a city and capital of the Musanze district in northern Rwanda.The volcanoes National Park is home to more than just the golden monkeys and mountain gorillas, 5 local volcanoes are found within, the city had seen to making the stay of any visitor a welcome one with it,s many hotels and restaurants, making the area ripe for tourism.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Rwanda) Kinyarwanda; English; French and Swahili are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Rwandan franc (RWF)
UTC+00:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 1 000 RWF, Mid-range Restaurant meal 20 000 RWF
Drinks
Coke/Pepsi 500 RWF, Water 300 - 550 RWF, Cappuccino 1 000 RWF, Bottle of Wine 2 000 RWF, Beer 1 000 RWF
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 10 000 RWF, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 2000 RWF, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 15 000 RWF
General Transport
You can walk the length of the town inside of 1 hour.The moto-taxi,s can be bargained with but a normal ride across town amounts to 300 - 400 RWF, but it can start from as low as 200 RWF.An Imodoca is a local transport used for long and short distances.Taxis are common but always necessary and a trip from Kigali to Musanze might cost you about 30 000 - 35 000 RWF, but you can haggle with the driver over the price.

Things to do in Ruhengeri

Immerse yourself in the culture and activities of Nkotsi Village, or explore the lava-formed Musanze Caves.For an introduction on gorillas, visit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International – Karisoke Research Centre.La Pailotte is a dazzling restaurant in terms of atmosphere, interior and food, drop by when you have the chance.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Rwanda) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Rwanda:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Yellow Fever
  • Rabies and Meningitis.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Rwanda: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Rwanda) Shirts with long sleeves
  • Jeans
  • A jacket or sweater
  • Hat
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable and durable shoes and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Rwanda) Citizens of the following countries are visa exempt for 90 days: Angola; Benin; Burundi; Central African Republic; Chad; Côte d,Ivoire; DR Congo; Ghana; Guinea; Haiti; Indonesia; Kenya; Mauritius; Philippines; Saint Kitts and Nevis; São Tomé and Príncipe; Senegal; Seychelles; Singapore; South Sudan; Tanzania and Uganda.