Rwanda
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Destinations in Rwanda
Practical essentials for Rwanda
Rwandan franc (RWF)
Kinyarwanda, English, French and Swahili are official; English is the language of business and is widely spoken in Kigali.
Type C/E/G, 230V 50Hz
Shared minibuses are the everyday transport, Kigali's buses take the Tap&Go smartcard, moto-taxis are everywhere, and most visitors hire a car with a driver for the parks.
Not traditional but appreciated - around 5-10% in restaurants, and considerably more for gorilla-trekking guides and trackers.
Tap water is not safe to drink; use bottled or filtered water.
Right-hand side; carry the 1949 International Driving Permit together with your national licence.
112; 912 for an ambulance
Country-level guidance, checked against official sources. Currency, fares and entry rules change — confirm anything time-critical before you travel.
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