Car Travel Advice
Please take a look at some of the travel advice and maybe one or two can be helpful information in deciding your car rental travel to Rwanda.
When to go
Car Travel Advice in Rwanda from 4×4 Car Rental Rwanda helps you understand Rwanda and Africa as completely an immense continent with safari and great apes encounter opportunities available across thousands of miles, so the best time to travel in Rwanda is all year around, depending on your specific destination. It’s best to travel in the dry season, since safari destinations are in the regions with not very good roads that may be slippery in the rainy seasons. However the rainy season, which is also the low season gives you a totally different experience on its own. Cool weather, clear air and have the most incredible discounts on self drive car hire and gorilla tracking permits.
Visas and Vaccines
Of course, you’ll need a passport to travel to Rwanda, you will need a visa too; the visa can be obtained from here at the airport or obtained in your home country. Apply for a visa at least two months before your departure date. For a self drive in Rwanda an international driving license is also needed for you to access the roads. A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required when issuing you the visa.
Accommodation and roads
Our well pre – arranged self-drive trips give you the freedom of a road trip without the frustrating uncertainties, like getting lost or spending precious time trying to finding a place to sleep each night.. There are many lodges almost every where around the country even in the designated game parks that offer a wide range of prices. From budget, mid range and high end accommodations. Whichever your choice will be. Our well selected lodges under the pre arranged tour packages give you the true essence of adventure.
Medications for Travel
Find a doctor who specializes in travel health care and tell him or her about your Rwandan travel plans, you’ll need to get certain immunization before heading to,Rwanda like yellow fever which is compulsory. Malaria is common here, but there is no vaccine for the disease. You can protect yourself from malaria by taking an anti-malaria treatment or avoiding mosquitoes or use a mosquito-repellent spray and mosquito nets. Other vaccinations you may need include hepatitis A, hepatitis B and typhoid.
Staying Safe
You may imagine that hungry crocodiles or parks of tree climbing lions of ishasha. It is much safer to follow the guidelines of the park rangers on when and what to do while there. To be on a safe side. Most danger zones are marked with signs.
Staying Healthy
Safaris can be physically strenuous and mentally taxing. Travelers to Rwanda are not at risk for dehydration while on safari because it’s not too hot , your body may not be accustomed to the hot sun and dry air of the bush and you may not even realize that you’re becoming dehydrated. Drink lots of water and make sure it is bottled and not tap water.
Insurance
Since you will be in a remote location and will probably be spending a significant amount of money on a safari; travel insurance is virtually a necessity on a Rwandan safari. Though, not compulsory. Be sure to look for emergency medical coverage and financial protection when booking your policy.
Tipping culture
Tipping in Rwanda is not a standard practice at local hotels and restaurants, however if you decide to, it will always be much appreciated. Its normal to tip 5-10% at tourist oriented restaurants. Guides and drivers should always be tipped.
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