Driving yourself around Rwanda is one of the best ways to see the country. However, a few avoidable slips can turn a great trip into an expensive or stressful one. This post walks through five common driving errors in Rwanda that visitors make, and exactly how to avoid each one. None of them needs special … Read more
Renting a vehicle in Rwanda is a big part of your trip budget, and the company behind it matters as much as the car. A well established car rental company has the fleet, the back-up and the track record to keep your journey on schedule. This guide shows you what “established” actually looks like and … Read more
Before you sign a rental agreement in Rwanda, it pays to weigh the car hire pros and cons honestly. A rental can turn a rushed bus itinerary into a relaxed road trip, but only if you check a few points first. Here is what to note before booking, and the rewards you can expect once … Read more
Reserving a rental car in Rwanda is simple once you know the steps. The trick is to sort out a few details before you send your first message, so the quote you receive actually fits your trip. This guide walks you through the process from first enquiry to confirmed booking. A rental car gives you … Read more
A short conversation before you book tells you a lot about a Rwanda car rental provider. The way a company answers your questions shows how it will treat you when something goes wrong on a muddy road far from Kigali. Here are the questions worth asking, and what a good answer sounds like. Copy them … Read more
If this is your first time hiring a car in Rwanda, four things deserve most of your attention: comfort extras, safety equipment, the rental rate and the insurance cover. Get these right at booking, and the rest of your trip runs smoothly. This guide turns each one into a simple checklist you can use before … Read more
A self-drive safari in Rwanda can mean around 200 kilometres and five hours on the road each day. That’s hard work for any vehicle, especially on hilly, dusty and sometimes muddy routes. Good car servicing for a self drive trip, both before you leave and after you return, keeps the car safe and your holiday … Read more
The twenty minutes you spend checking your rental at handover can save you a breakdown on a mountain road or a dispute over a scratch you never made. This guide walks you through a practical vehicle inspection self drive routine for Rwanda, in the order you would do it in the car park. Print it, … Read more
Hiring a car is the easiest way to see Rwanda on your own schedule. However, not every rental deal gives you the safety, comfort and reliability you expect. These four checks before renting a car take less than an hour and can save you days of trouble on the road. Work through them in order: … Read more
More airlines now route through Kigali, and many travellers find themselves with a few spare hours between flights. The good news is that a stopover in Kigali is easy to enjoy. The airport sits close to the city, and the main sights are a short drive away. This guide shows you where to go, matched … Read more
