Resort manager Jean Nepomuscene Bazimaziki has written to let is know that the former Lake Ruhondo Lodge and Tented Camp is now called Ruhondo Beach Resort Contact details have also changed and are as follows: Tel: +250788356603 Email: manager@ruhondoresort.com Website: http://www.ruhondoresort.com
Jeanne of the Ubushobozi Project writes: The Ubushobozi Project (Musanze; p. 230 in 6th Edition) has updated some of our information. The mobile listed in the 6th Edition is no longer in use and has been changed to the following number: +250 784755712. We would also like to direct your readers to our social media streams … Continue reading Ubushobozi Project updates
Many thanks to Collette for this very detailed trip report: This information is from our trip in July 2016. We travelled for 2 weeks, the first week by local buses, the second week we rented a car. We were very pleased with the Bradt guide (as always!) It covered all aspects of the trip, was … Continue reading July 2016 trip report
Jon writes: The Musanze Caves can now only be visited on a guided tour with the RDB, and a passport is now absolutely required in order to book a visit. We didn't realise this but were saved by the fact that we had done gorilla tracking the day before, and they found our passport copies. A lot … Continue reading Musanze Caves
A new 'gorilla exhibit' at Karisoke Research Centre, which was founded by Dr. Dian Fossey almost 50 years ago and is currently located in Musanze town, is now open to the public. It provides a variety of information, photographs, videos, historic objects and interactive activities about gorilla conservation and the centre's work, and is designed to complement … Continue reading Karisoke Exhibit, Musanze
Steve Venton, Director of Kingfisher Journeys, writes: I recently established Kingfisher Journeys, which offers travellers a range of kayaking adventures on Lake Kivu, departing from Gisenyi and Kibuye, and allows them to explore the impressive lakeshore scenery, to discover birds and wildlife, to see traditional fishing boats in use, and to interact with local communities. With plans to expand all over Rwanda, we already offer: … Continue reading Kayaking and canoeing trips on Lake Kivu
Thanks to Lisa Marsden for alerting us to the fact the Rwandan government has introduced new speed limits on several roads. The Kigali-Musanze/Ruhengeri Road, for instance, has a maximum speed limit of 60km/hour while Kigali-Huye/Butare is 80km/hour. While this is a welcome development in terms of road safety, and it remains to be seen how strictly these … Continue reading Speed limits & no-car days
Goran writes: Trip report Jan 2014 Places visited Huye, Nyanza, Kigali, Rubavu, Rubona, Musanze, Lake Burera, Volcanoes NP (NB: some practical info may be outdated as the report is more than a year old). Exchange rate: USD1=RWF670 I was planning to stay in Rwanda for three weeks maybe, but had to cut my visit short as … Continue reading 2014 trip report
Robin Crowell writes: I just returned from taking seven students to Rwanda for university business. We stayed at Fido's Guesthouse, in Musanze, for most of our trip. This is my third time to Rwanda and second time at Fido's. I like staying there because you meet many Rwandans (as it is a local hangout too) … Continue reading Fido’s Guesthouse, Musanze
Marc writes: We completed 7 days trip in Rwanda with E&C Tour and Safari, The trip was fantastic, Visiting Akagera national park, gorillas and Nyungwe forest was a fantastic experience, Below is some input for those who want to visit the country, I would highly recommend it. One primary reasons to visit the country, our … Continue reading 2015 trip report
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