Rwanda

Rwanda may have a troubled past, but at present Rwanda is a country of surprising unity and stability. The country is small and landlocked, bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Despite its size, Rwanda has an abundance of natural beauty, and is famous for its variety of ecotourism ventures and conservation projects, which have revolutionised the future of this nation.

Travel Health Information

Highly recommended
vaccinations for travelling here

Diphtheria Tetanus Polio (DTP) Vaccination Hepatitis A Vaccination Typhoid Vaccination

Advisory
vaccinations for travelling here

Cholera Vaccination Hepatitis B Vaccination Meningitis ACWY Vaccination Rabies Vaccination Tuberculosis and TB (BCG) Vaccines Yellow Fever Vaccination Mantoux & Tuberculosis (TB) Testing

These frequently change across all destinations. To get the most up to date clinic and safety advice, book in to speak to our team of specialist who’ll be happy to help. This information will often include aspects such as:

Malaria

There is a risk of Malaria in Rwanda. Book in for a pre-travel consultation and our specialist team can advise you on a range of antimalarials to keep you protected whilst travelling.

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Destination Information for Rwanda

Home to a population of rare silverback mountain gorillas, Rwanda is also a top destination for monkey lovers. Not only are there gorillas, but visitors can see 12 more species of primates, including chimpanzees and colobus monkeys.

You wouldn’t expect a landlocked country like Rwanda to have any coastal like areas, but the large Lake Kivu, which borders the west of the country, offers just that. With both beaches and coves, there’s plenty for sun seekers to enjoy.

The capital city Kigali is up and coming, with a nice selection of hotels, bars, clubs and restaurants for tourists to enjoy. Outside of the cosmopolitan city, there are three national park which are highly recommended, with stunning wildlife a safari tour is a must.

Rwanda might not be the first destination that comes to mind when planning a trip to Africa, but that has started to change over recent years. This country is both beautiful and generally safe and welcoming to tourists.