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A shattered country slowly letting the world back in.

Rwanda once evoked images of gorillas and breathtaking mountain views, until the country was devastated by the attempted genocide of the Tutsi tribe in 1994. These days, much of the country is rebuilt, the economy resurrected, and travellers can move around much more safely. Read the overview
Small farms on hill, not far from Lake Burera, near Ugandan border

Climate

Overview

There are four discernible seasons: the long rains from mid-March to mid-May; the long dry from mid-May to mid-October; the short rains from mid-October to mid-December; and the short dry from mid-December to mid-March. At medium altitudes, temperatures are consistent with little seasonal change for most of the year.

The average daytime temperature is 24°C (75°F), except in the mountainous regions where the daytime range is kept down by the altitude to between 12°C (54°F) and 15°C (59°F). Rainfall is moderate but frequent between September and June. It rains more frequently and heavily in the northeast, where the volcanoes are blanketed by rainforest.

Communication

Dial Code: 250

Currency

NameRwandan Franc
SymbolRF
CodeRWF
Unitfranc

Typical accomodation Costs

Low End Mid Range High End Deluxe
RF 2-15RF 15-45RF 45-75RF 75+

Typical meal costs

Low End Mid Range High End Deluxe
US$ 0.50-3US$ 3-15US$ 15-30US$ 30+

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