VISA:

 

A passport and a certificate of vaccination for yellow fever are required to enter Rwanda. Nationals of the following countries may visit Rwanda without visa for a period up to 90 days: USA, Germany, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),Uganda, Mauritius, South Africa, Kenya, Great Britain, Sweden, Singapore, Hong Kong and Burundi. A visa application can easily be made at the Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration. You will within a few days receive an entry visa acceptance by e-mail. Bring this acceptance letter, the visa will be issued at the border. The US$30 visa fee is paid at the border.

 

MONEY:

 

Make sure you bring enough cash with you (preferably $100 bills dated from 2006 onwards) and any credit cards or travellers cheques you may want to use or need. There are hardly any international ATM’s in Rwanda and in those that do exist, only VISA cards can draw out cash.

 

SAFETY:

 

Tourists are usually welcomed warmly in Rwanda, and the country is largely considered safe for visitors. Exceptions are certain places along borders of the DRC and Burundi, although gorilla trekking, usually done through tour and safari groups near the DRC border, is generally considered safe, due to the large and continuous Rwandan army presence - check re: recent security alerts.

 

While travelling in twegerane (taxis) in the countryside, don't be surprised if the twegerane is stopped at several police/military check-points. This is done to check IDs, car registration and insurance, so it would be wise to bring at least a photocopy of your passport with you everywhere you go in Rwanda.

 

Boda boda (motorcycles) are a common means of transport and it is recommended to bring a helmet with you from home so as to reduce the risk of getting injured in an accident.

 

 

HEALTH:

 

Medical and dental facilities are limited, and some medicines are in short supply or unavailable. Travelers should bring their own supplies of prescription drugs and preventive medicines. It is recommended to take malaria pills during your stay in Rwanda.

 

Information taken from: http://wikitravel.org/en/Rwanda