{"id":1310594,"date":"2026-10-22T14:07:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T14:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?page_id=1310594"},"modified":"2026-10-23T19:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T19:00:58","slug":"rwanda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/africa\/rwanda\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":200,"featured_media":1315017,"parent":1302039,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"hw-hub-country","meta":{"footnotes":"","hw_hub_hero_eyebrow":"","hw_hub_hero_h1":"","hw_hub_hero_intro":"","hw_hub_hero_image":"","hw_hub_hero_overlay":"","hw_hub_hero_cta":"","hw_hub_why_title":"","hw_hub_why_body":"","hw_hub_why_link_label":"","hw_hub_why_link_url":"","hw_hub_why_cards":"","hw_hub_stats":"","hw_hub_countries_title":"","hw_hub_countries_intro":"","hw_hub_featured":"","hw_hub_regions":"","hw_hub_hostels_title":"","hw_hub_hostels_intro":"","hw_hub_hostels_cta_label":"","hw_hub_hostels_cta_url":"","hw_hub_hostels_source":"","hw_hub_hostels_location_type":"","hw_hub_hostels_location_id":"","hw_hub_hostels_currency":"","hw_hub_hostels_count":"","hw_hub_hostels_cache":"","hw_hub_hostels":"","hw_hub_when_title":"","hw_hub_when_intro":"","hw_hub_seasons":"","hw_hub_costs_title":"","hw_hub_costs_body":"","hw_hub_cost_rows":"","hw_hub_cost_note":"","hw_hub_money_reads":"","hw_hub_rail_title":"","hw_hub_rail_body":"","hw_hub_rail_link_label":"","hw_hub_rail_link_url":"","hw_hub_rail_image":"","hw_hub_routes":"","hw_hub_events_title":"","hw_hub_events_intro":"","hw_hub_events_source":"","hw_hub_events_continent":"","hw_hub_events_count":"","hw_hub_events_cache":"","hw_hub_events_cta_label":"","hw_hub_events_cta_url":"","hw_hub_events":"","hw_hub_events_pills":"","hw_hub_reads_intro":"","hw_hub_article_rows":"","hw_hub_show_read_time":"","hw_hub_all_title":"","hw_hub_all_body":"","hw_hub_all_cta":"","hw_hub_trips_title":"","hw_hub_trips_note":"","hw_hub_trips":"","hw_hub_faq_title":"","hw_hub_faq_note":"","hw_hub_faqs":"","hw_hub_cta_title":"","hw_hub_cta_body":"","hw_hub_cta_buttons":"","hw_hub_newsletter_title":"","hw_hub_newsletter_body":"","hw_hub_newsletter_shortcode":"","hw_hub_hub_term":"","hw_hub_scope_rows":"","hw_hub_country_hero_eyebrow":"Rwanda country guide","hw_hub_country_hero_h1":"Rwanda Travel Guide","hw_hub_country_hero_intro":"Rwanda is small, green, hilly and remarkably easy to travel: smooth roads, cheap buses, clean streets and a capital that feels safe at night. Track mountain gorillas on the Virunga volcanoes, walk the Congo Nile Trail along Lake Kivu and learn the country's history in Kigali. Ten days covers the highlights.","hw_hub_country_hero_image":"1315017","hw_hub_country_hero_overlay":"medium","hw_hub_country_hero_cta":"Where to go | #cities\r\nWhat it costs | #budget","hw_hub_country_stats":"US$1,500 | Gorilla trekking permit\r\n\u20ac30\u201345 | A backpacker day, before permits\r\nAbout 2\u00bd hours | Kigali to the volcanoes\r\nJun\u2013Sep | Best months, with Dec\u2013Feb","hw_hub_country_intro_title":"What travelling Rwanda is actually like","hw_hub_country_intro_body":"Rwanda is known as the land of a thousand hills, and almost every road winds through terraced slopes of tea, bananas and beans. It is one of the smallest countries in Africa, so distances are short: you can reach the volcanoes, Lake Kivu or the southern forests from Kigali in a few hours on good paved roads.\r\n\r\nIt is also one of the most organised countries in the region. Buses run on time from Kigali's Nyabugogo terminal, plastic bags are banned, the streets are spotless, and on the last Saturday of every month the whole country stops for umuganda, a morning of community work. Kigali is one of the safest capitals in Africa to walk around.\r\n\r\nThe reason most people come is the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park, near Musanze. Rwanda has positioned itself as a high-end destination, and at US$1,500 a gorilla permit is the most expensive in Africa. But the rest of the country is good value, and backpackers can travel cheaply between the parks, the lake and the capital.\r\n\r\nYou cannot understand Rwanda without its history. In 1994, around a million people, most of them Tutsi, were killed in the genocide against the Tutsi in about 100 days. The memorials in Kigali and around the country are a central and moving part of any visit, and Rwandans speak about the past and the reconciliation that followed with remarkable openness.\r\n\r\nTen days to two weeks covers Kigali, the gorillas and volcanoes around Musanze, Lake Kivu and either Nyungwe Forest or Akagera's savannah. Hostelworld lists hostels in Kigali and Musanze, and guesthouses fill the gaps elsewhere.","hw_hub_country_facts":"Capital | Kigali\r\nCurrency | Rwandan franc (RWF), about 1,660 RWF to \u20ac1 (Oct 2026). Permits and many hotels are priced in US dollars\r\nLanguages | Kinyarwanda, English, French and Swahili\r\nVisa | Free 30-day visa on arrival for Commonwealth citizens (UK); US$50 on arrival for US citizens; East Africa Tourist Visa US$100\r\nPassport | Valid 6 months beyond arrival, with a blank page\r\nTime zone | Central Africa Time (UTC+2) all year\r\nPlugs and voltage | Type C and J, 230 V\r\nEmergency numbers | 112; ambulance 912\r\nTap water | Not safe to drink\r\nSIM and eSIM | MTN and Airtel; passport needed. Mobile money is widely used\r\nRide-hailing | Yego cars and motos in Kigali\r\nBanned items | Plastic bags, vapes and e-cigarettes\r\nBest time to go | June to September and December to February","hw_hub_country_cities_title":"Where to go in Rwanda","hw_hub_country_cities_intro":"Most routes start in Kigali, head north-west to the volcanoes, follow Lake Kivu south and loop back via Nyungwe or east to Akagera. These are the stops that earn their place, with live hostel counts and dorm prices from Hostelworld.","hw_hub_country_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_country_cities":"Kigali | Clean, green, safe capital on a dozen hills, with the Genocide Memorial, markets, craft centres and a growing food and nightlife scene. Most of Rwanda's hostels are here. |  | 1315014 | Kigali is wonderful! It is green, clean, super safe and it is developing very fast. Also, easy to navigate and get around. There's plenty of things to do from the Genocide Memorial to various parks, markets, restaurants and clubs. | \nMusanze | Busy town at the foot of the Virunga volcanoes and the base for gorilla trekking, golden monkeys and volcano hikes. About 2\u00bd hours from Kigali. |  | 1315015 |  | \nRubavu | Lakeside town on Lake Kivu with sandy beaches, a palm-lined promenade and the start of the Congo Nile Trail. Right on the DRC border, so check the latest advice. |  | 1315016 |  | ","hw_hub_country_trips_title":"Pick your kind of Rwanda trip","hw_hub_country_trips_intro":"Rwanda is small but varied. Choose one or two of these and build the route around them, booking any permits first.","hw_hub_country_trip_types":"Gorillas and primates | green | mountain | Trek to mountain gorillas on the Virunga volcanoes, track golden monkeys and follow chimpanzees in Nyungwe. | Gorilla trekking;Golden monkey tracking;Chimpanzee tracking;Dian Fossey hike;Canopy walkway | Volcanoes National Park;Nyungwe Forest;Gishwati-Mukura | Musanze;Kigali | wildlife\nLake Kivu and the Congo Nile Trail | blue | beach | Walk, cycle or paddle down the shores of Lake Kivu between Rubavu and Karongi, past coffee farms and fishing villages. | Congo Nile Trail;Kayaking;Island boat trips;Coffee tours;Beach days | Lake Kivu;Rubavu beach;Karongi islands;Napoleon Island | Rubavu | hiking\nHistory and remembrance | purple | camera | Understand the 1994 genocide and Rwanda's recovery at the memorials and museums, and learn about the kingdom that came before. | Kigali Genocide Memorial;Murambi and Nyamata memorials;King's Palace in Nyanza;Ethnographic Museum;Campaign Against Genocide Museum | Kigali Genocide Memorial;Nyamata;Murambi;Nyanza;Huye | Kigali | culture\nSavannah safari | sunset | sun | Self-drive or join a tour in Akagera for lions, rhinos, elephants and hippos, just a few hours from Kigali. | Game drives;Lake Ihema boat trip;Night drives;Rhino spotting;Birdwatching | Akagera National Park;Lake Ihema | Kigali | safari\nHiking and volcanoes | teal | train | Climb Mount Bisoke to its crater lake, tackle Karisimbi or walk the hills and tea plantations of the south-west. | Mount Bisoke day hike;Karisimbi two-day climb;Twin Lakes walk;Tea estate walks;Musanze caves | Mount Bisoke;Karisimbi;Twin Lakes;Gisakura tea estate | Musanze;Rubavu | hiking\nKigali food and culture | orange | food | Eat brochettes and m\u00e9lange buffets, drink some of Africa's best coffee and explore Kigali's markets, galleries and nightlife. | M\u00e9lange lunch;Coffee tasting;Kimironko market;Art galleries;Rooftop bars | Kimironko;Nyamirambo;Kimihurura;Kiyovu | Kigali | food","hw_hub_country_do_title":"Gorillas, volcanoes and a thousand hills","hw_hub_country_do_body":"Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park is the big one. Rangers lead small groups up the bamboo-covered slopes of the Virunga volcanoes to spend an hour with a habituated family. Permits cost US$1,500, are limited each day and should be booked months ahead through the Rwanda Development Board's online system or a tour operator. In the low season, from November to May, a 30% discount applies if you also visit Nyungwe and Akagera. The park also has golden monkey tracking, the hike to Dian Fossey's grave and research camp, and day climbs up Mount Bisoke to its crater lake.\r\n\r\nIn Kigali, start at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where more than 250,000 victims are buried. Entry is free, with donations welcome, and the exhibition is essential and harrowing. Then explore the city's markets, craft centres and galleries, and its growing restaurant and caf\u00e9 scene.\r\n\r\nLake Kivu, on the western border, is the place to slow down. Rubavu has a lakeside promenade and beaches, Karongi and Rusizi further south are quieter, and the Congo Nile Trail follows the shore for over 200 km through hills and coffee farms, on foot, by bike or by boat.\r\n\r\nIn the south-west, Nyungwe Forest National Park is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa, with chimpanzee tracking, colobus monkeys and a canopy walkway high above the trees. In the east, Akagera National Park is Rwanda's savannah, with the Big Five, boat trips on Lake Ihema and self-drive game drives.\r\n\r\nOn the way, Huye has the Ethnographic Museum, one of the best in East Africa, and Nyanza the reconstructed royal palace of the Rwandan kings.","hw_hub_country_do_points":"Gorilla trekking | US$1,500; 30% off in the low season with Nyungwe and Akagera\r\nKigali Genocide Memorial | Free; donations welcome\r\nMount Bisoke | Day hike to a crater lake in Volcanoes National Park\r\nCongo Nile Trail | Walk or cycle along Lake Kivu\r\nNyungwe Forest | Chimps, colobus and the canopy walkway\r\nAkagera | Big Five savannah safari in the east","hw_hub_country_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_country_do_more":"All things to do guides for Rwanda","hw_hub_country_food_title":"Brochettes, buffets and excellent coffee","hw_hub_country_food_body":"Rwandan food is simple and filling. The everyday lunch is the m\u00e9lange, a buffet of beans, rice, matoke (cooked plantain), sweet potatoes, cassava leaves (isombe) and stews, where you pay one price and fill your plate. It is the best value in the country, and most local restaurants serve one at lunchtime.\r\n\r\nBrochettes, skewers of goat, beef or fish, are the classic evening food, grilled at bars and served with chips or grilled plantain and a dash of pili-pili, the hot chilli oil. Tilapia from the lakes, often grilled whole, is another favourite, and Lake Kivu sambaza, tiny fried fish, are a snack to try in Rubavu.\r\n\r\nRwanda grows some of the best coffee and tea in Africa. Kigali has excellent caf\u00e9s, and coffee tours near Lake Kivu and Huye show the whole process from cherry to cup.\r\n\r\nKigali has a surprisingly varied food scene, with Indian, Ethiopian, Italian and Asian restaurants, many in Kimihurura and Kiyovu.\r\n\r\nA m\u00e9lange lunch costs a few euros, and brochettes a little more. Primus and M\u00fctzig are the local beers, and urwagwa is a traditional banana beer. Tap water is not safe to drink, so stick to bottled or filtered water.","hw_hub_country_food_points":"M\u00e9lange | Lunch buffet of beans, rice, plantain and stews\r\nBrochettes | Grilled goat or beef skewers at bars\r\nIsombe | Cassava leaves cooked with peanuts\r\nSambaza | Tiny fried fish from Lake Kivu\r\nCoffee | Some of Africa's best; tours near Lake Kivu\r\nWater | Bottled or filtered only","hw_hub_country_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_country_food_more":"All food guides for Rwanda","hw_hub_country_nightlife_title":"Kigali rooftops and Lake Kivu sunsets","hw_hub_country_nightlife_body":"Kigali has a lively nightlife that is easy to enjoy because the city is so safe. Kimihurura and Kiyovu have bars, lounges and rooftop terraces with views over the hills, Nyamirambo has local bars and late-night street food, and clubs get busy on Friday and Saturday nights.\r\n\r\nLive music is common, from Rwandan pop and Afrobeats to jazz nights, and Kigali hosts concerts and festivals through the year.\r\n\r\nOutside the capital, nights are quieter. Rubavu has lakeside bars and beach parties at weekends, Musanze has a few bars where gorilla trekkers swap stories, and most other towns have local bars that close early.\r\n\r\nPrimus, M\u00fctzig and Skol are the beers, and brochettes are the standard bar food.\r\n\r\nA few rules to know: vapes and e-cigarettes are banned and will be confiscated, illegal drugs carry severe penalties, and the week after 7 April is an official week of mourning, when parties and loud music are inappropriate.","hw_hub_country_nightlife_points":"Kimihurura and Kiyovu | Bars, lounges and rooftops in Kigali\r\nNyamirambo | Local bars and late street food\r\nRubavu | Lakeside bars and weekend beach parties\r\nBeer | Primus, M\u00fctzig and Skol\r\nVapes | Banned and confiscated\r\nMourning week | From 7 April; no parties","hw_hub_country_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_country_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Rwanda","hw_hub_country_transport_title":"Buses from Nyabugogo and motos everywhere","hw_hub_country_transport_body":"Rwanda is easy to get around by bus. Minibuses and express coaches run from Kigali's Nyabugogo terminal to every town, with fixed fares and frequent departures. Fares are low: Kigali to Musanze costs about 2,500 RWF by minibus or 3,500 RWF on Volcano Express and takes about 2\u00bd hours, Kigali to Rubavu about 3,500 to 4,000 RWF and 3\u00bd hours, and Kigali to Huye about 2,500 to 3,000 RWF and 2 hours. Arrive early in the morning for the widest choice.\r\n\r\nWithin Kigali, city buses use the Tap&Go card, available for a small deposit at stations and kiosks, with rides costing 200 to 500 RWF. Motos, motorbike taxis, are everywhere and cheap: a short ride costs 500 to 1,000 RWF. Drivers carry a spare helmet, which you must wear. The UK warns that motos are very vulnerable to accidents, so use them for short hops rather than long trips.\r\n\r\nRide-hailing apps such as Yego show fares upfront, and a car from Kigali airport into town costs about 4,000 to 7,000 RWF.\r\n\r\nFor the national parks, you usually need your own transport or a tour. Hiring a car with a driver is common, and self-drive 4x4 rental is possible. Many roads are paved and in good condition, but they are unlit at night and landslides can close them in the rainy season.\r\n\r\nRwanda borders Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the DRC. Buses run from Kigali to Kampala and beyond, and the East Africa Tourist Visa covers Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya. Don't cross into the DRC: governments advise against all travel there.","hw_hub_country_transport_points":"Nyabugogo | Kigali's intercity bus terminal\r\nTo Musanze | About 2\u00bd hours, 2,500\u20133,500 RWF\r\nTo Rubavu | About 3\u00bd hours, 3,500\u20134,000 RWF\r\nCity buses | Tap&Go card, 200\u2013500 RWF a ride\r\nMotos | 500\u20131,000 RWF a short ride; wear the helmet\r\nParks | Car with driver or a tour","hw_hub_country_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_country_transport_more":"All transport guides for Rwanda","hw_hub_country_money_title":"What Rwanda costs in 2026","hw_hub_country_money_body":"Rwanda uses the Rwandan franc (RWF). In October 2026, \u20ac1 buys about 1,660 RWF, so 10,000 RWF is roughly \u20ac6. Many tourist prices, including permits, park fees and many hotels, are quoted in US dollars.\r\n\r\nDay-to-day travel is cheap. Hostelworld lists dorm beds in Kigali from about US$6 to US$23, a m\u00e9lange lunch costs a few euros, buses between towns cost \u20ac2 to \u20ac3, and moto rides cost under \u20ac1.\r\n\r\nThe big costs are the parks. A gorilla permit costs US$1,500, discounted to US$1,050 in the low season if you also visit Nyungwe and Akagera. Other park activities, such as golden monkey tracking, the Bisoke hike, Nyungwe's chimps and canopy walk, and Akagera entry, cost much less but add up. Getting to the parks without a car is the other challenge, so many travellers join a tour or share a driver.\r\n\r\nRwanda is largely a cash economy outside Kigali. ATMs are easy to find in towns, and mobile money is used everywhere. If you bring US dollars, the US says only notes printed after 2009 are accepted, and smaller notes may be refused or get a worse rate.\r\n\r\nOn a budget, backpackers spend about \u20ac30 to \u20ac45 a day, before permits.","hw_hub_country_money_points":"Exchange rate | About 1,660 RWF to \u20ac1 (October 2026)\r\nDorm bed | About US$6\u201323 in Kigali\r\nM\u00e9lange lunch | A few euros\r\nIntercity bus | About \u20ac2\u20133\r\nGorilla permit | US$1,500 (US$1,050 low-season deal)\r\nDollars | Post-2009 notes only","hw_hub_country_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_country_money_more":"All budget guides for Rwanda","hw_hub_country_safety_title":"Staying safe in Rwanda","hw_hub_country_safety_body":"Rwanda is one of the safest countries in Africa to travel in, and most visitors have no problems. Crime is relatively low, but the UK reports burglary, theft, bag snatching and mugging in Kigali, so take normal precautions, don't carry large amounts of cash and arrange transport at night.\r\n\r\nThe main concern is the border with the DRC, where conflict continues. The UK advises against all but essential travel to parts of Rusizi District within 10 km of the DRC border, including the Rwandan islands in Lake Kivu and Kamembe Airport, and warns that border crossings can close at short notice. The US, which rates Rwanda at Level 3, \"Reconsider travel\", asks visitors not to travel within 10 km of the DRC border at all, which includes Rubavu. Check the latest advice before you go, especially if you plan to visit Lake Kivu.\r\n\r\nThere is an Ebola outbreak in the DRC, and Rwanda has border health measures in place. Some countries screen travellers arriving from the region.\r\n\r\nKnow the rules. Plastic bags are banned and will be confiscated on arrival. Vapes and e-cigarettes are banned. Drug penalties are severe. It is illegal to photograph some government buildings, and drones need a permit. Some unlit military zones in Kigali are off-limits.\r\n\r\nSame-sex relations are not illegal and the constitution bans discrimination, but attitudes are conservative, so be discreet.\r\n\r\nOn the roads, driving standards are poor and motos are accident-prone. Wear a helmet and avoid driving at night.","hw_hub_country_safety_points":"Overall | One of Africa's safest countries; low crime\r\nDRC border | UK: avoid parts of Rusizi; US: avoid within 10 km\r\nEbola | Outbreak in the DRC; border health checks\r\nPlastic and vapes | Banned; confiscated on arrival\r\nMotos | Accident-prone; helmet on\r\nPhotos | No government buildings; drones need a permit","hw_hub_country_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_country_safety_more":"All safety guides for Rwanda","hw_hub_country_entry_title":"Visas, passports and paperwork","hw_hub_country_entry_body":"Rwanda is one of the easiest countries in Africa to enter. Citizens of Commonwealth countries, including the UK, Canada and Australia, can get a free 30-day visa on arrival, according to the UK government. US citizens can get a 30-day visa on arrival for US$50 single entry or US$70 multiple entry; cards are usually accepted at Kigali airport, but bring dollars in cash for land borders. EU citizens generally get a visa on arrival too; check the fee for your nationality before you travel.\r\n\r\nIf you are also visiting Uganda or Kenya, the East Africa Tourist Visa costs US$100 and allows multiple entries to all three countries over 90 days.\r\n\r\nYour passport must be valid for at least six months after you arrive, with at least one blank page. You need a yellow fever certificate if you are arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever, which includes most neighbouring countries.\r\n\r\nPlastic bags are banned, so leave them at home: they will be confiscated at the airport. Vapes and e-cigarettes are also banned.\r\n\r\nGorilla and park permits are booked separately through the Rwanda Development Board, so sort those out early.","hw_hub_country_entry_points":"Commonwealth | Free 30-day visa on arrival (UK guidance)\r\nUS citizens | US$50 single or US$70 multiple entry on arrival\r\nEast Africa Tourist Visa | US$100, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya\r\nPassport | 6 months' validity and a blank page\r\nYellow fever | Needed if arriving from a risk country\r\nPlastic bags | Leave them at home","hw_hub_country_entry_tag":"travel-tips","hw_hub_country_entry_more":"All travel tips guides for Rwanda","hw_hub_country_season_title":"When to go to Rwanda","hw_hub_country_season_intro":"Rwanda has two dry seasons, June to September and December to February, which are the best months for gorilla trekking and hiking. The main rains fall from March to May and again in October and November, when trails are muddy but permits are discounted and parks quieter.","hw_hub_country_season_note":"Temperatures are average daily highs in Kigali (weather2travel climate data), which barely change through the year. Musanze and the volcanoes are several degrees cooler. Crowd levels are our own rough estimate.","hw_hub_country_season_rows":"January | 26 | 4 | Dry season; great for trekking\r\nFebruary | 26 | 4 | Dry; Heroes Day, 1 Feb\r\nMarch | 26 | 2 | Rains begin; permit discounts\r\nApril | 25 | 1 | Wettest; mourning week from 7 April\r\nMay | 25 | 2 | Rainy; quiet parks\r\nJune | 26 | 4 | Dry season starts\r\nJuly | 26 | 5 | Peak season; Liberation Day, 4 July\r\nAugust | 26 | 5 | Peak gorilla season\r\nSeptember | 26 | 4 | Kwita Izina gorilla naming\r\nOctober | 26 | 3 | Short rains begin\r\nNovember | 25 | 2 | Wet; low-season discounts\r\nDecember | 25 | 4 | Drier; holiday visitors","hw_hub_country_budget_title":"How much a day in Rwanda costs","hw_hub_country_budget_intro":"Pick a travel style and the number of nights to see a rough total. Figures are per person per day in euros, based on hostel dorms or guesthouse rooms, local food and buses, and cheaper activities. Gorilla permits are not included.","hw_hub_country_budget_note":"Rough figures for 2026, converted at about \u20ac1 = 1,660 RWF. Gorilla permits (US$1,500), park activities and a car with driver are paid separately and can multiply the cost of a trip.","hw_hub_country_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 12 | 7 | 4 | 5\r\nMiddle of the road | 25 | 15 | 8 | 12\r\nComfortable | 60 | 30 | 25 | 25","hw_hub_country_budget_currency":"\u20ac","hw_hub_country_events_title":"Festivals and events in Rwanda","hw_hub_country_events_intro":"Remembrance, national days and the gorilla-naming ceremony shape the Rwandan calendar. The 100 days after 7 April are a period of commemoration, starting with a national week of mourning.","hw_hub_country_events_source":"api","hw_hub_country_events_country":"rwanda","hw_hub_country_events_count":"8","hw_hub_country_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_country_events_cta_label":"All events in Rwanda","hw_hub_country_events_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/events\/africa\/rwanda\/","hw_hub_country_events":"Kwibuka | 7 April, then 100 days of commemoration | Nationwide | Remembrance of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, beginning with a week of national mourning. |  | \nIndependence Day | 1 July | Nationwide | Public holiday marking independence from Belgium in 1962. |  | \nLiberation Day | 4 July | Nationwide | Public holiday marking the end of the genocide in 1994. |  | \nKwita Izina | Usually September | Kinigi, Volcanoes National Park | Ceremony to name the baby gorillas born in the past year, with music and dance. |  | \nUmuganda | Last Saturday of every month, 7\u201311am | Nationwide | National community work morning; most businesses close and traffic is limited. |  | \nTour du Rwanda | February | Nationwide | Africa's biggest professional cycling race, through the hills and up the climbs. |  | ","hw_hub_country_hostels_title":"Top-rated hostels in Rwanda","hw_hub_country_hostels_intro":"Rwandan hostels are small, friendly and mostly in Kigali, with gardens, city views and staff who can help with permits and transport. 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Take normal precautions in Kigali, wear a helmet on motos and check the latest advice on the DRC border, which the UK and US flag differently.\r\nDo I need a visa for Rwanda? | Most travellers get a visa on arrival. UK government guidance says Commonwealth citizens get a free 30-day visa on arrival, and US citizens pay US$50 (single) or US$70 (multiple). The East Africa Tourist Visa (US$100) covers Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya for 90 days. Your passport needs six months' validity.\r\nHow much is a gorilla permit in Rwanda? | US$1,500 per person. In the low season, from November to May, there is a 30% discount, bringing it to US$1,050, if you also visit Nyungwe and Akagera. Permits are booked through the Rwanda Development Board or a tour operator, ideally three to six months ahead.\r\nHow many days do I need in Rwanda? | Ten days covers Kigali, the gorillas and volcanoes around Musanze and Lake Kivu. Two weeks lets you add Nyungwe or Akagera. 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