Rwanda safari

Safari destinations in Rwanda: 2 places, the best time for each and travel basics.

Across Rwanda, the strongest months overall are January and June to August.

Destinations

• Akagera Best: July to August
• Volcanoes Best: June to August and December to February

Travel basics

Currency

RWF

Languages

Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili

Time zone

UTC+02:00

Plug types

C, J

Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration states that visas on arrival are available to all nationalities, and applications can be made in advance through the government's Irembo platform. Fees and exemptions vary by nationality, so check official sources before travel.

Official visa portal

A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if arriving from a yellow-fever-risk country. Malaria is present throughout the country. Consult a doctor or travel clinic before your trip, especially before gorilla trekking.

Sources: Irembo – Government of Rwanda e-services · Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration – Visa on arrival · Visit Rwanda · CDC Travelers' Health – Rwanda
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.