Table of Contents
Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography, Natural history and conservation, History, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Tourist information and services, Tour operators and travel agents, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Budgeting,
Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and events, Shopping, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Becoming involved
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 3 Kigali
History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Arts and entertainment, Sports, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 4 Around Kigali
Bugesera District , Gitarama (Muhanga), Kabgayi and surrounds, The highlands north of Kigali,
Lake Muhazi
Chapter 5 Akagera National Park
History, Natural history, Getting there and away, Park fees, Where to stay and eat, Activities
Chapter 6 Ruhengeri (Musanze), Kinigi and the Virunga Foothills
Getting there and away, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Useful information, What to see and do
Chapter 7 Volcanoes National Park
Wildlife, History, conservation and ecotourism, Getting there and away, Where to stay and eat,
Gorilla tracking, Golden monkey tracking, Other hikes and activities
Chapter 8 The Lake Kivu Belt and Congo Nile Trail
Gisenyi (Rubavu) and Rubona, Gishwati-Mukura National Park, Kivu Belt from Rubona to Kibuye, Kibuye (Karongi), Kivu Belt from Kibuye to Cyangugu, Cyangugu (Rusizi)
Chapter 9 Nyungwe National Park
Orientation, Park fees, Natural history, Getting there and away, Where to stay and eat, Trails and activities
Chapter 10 Nyanza, Butare (Huye) and the Heritage Corridor
Nyanza, Butare (Huye)
Chapter 11 Virunga and Kahuzi-Biega National Parks (Eastern DRC)
Entrance and border formalities, Security, Goma, Virunga National Park, Bukavu, Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Idjwi Island
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Further Information
Index