Rwanda

by Philip Briggs

Entering its sixth edition, the Bradt guide to Rwanda continues to provide the most comprehensive coverage of any English-language guidebook on the market. Bradt Rwanda has long been the go-to guide for visitors to this historical and resurgent land of a thousand hills, and it continues to be in a class of its own when it comes to in-depth information on this emerald slice of Central Africa. With freshly researched and updated information on developments across the country, this new edition includes information on the ongoing revival & repopulation of Akagera National Park, up-to-date maps of rapidly modernising Kigali, and the latest on excursions into the neighbouring DRC. Written in an engaging and colourful style, Bradt's Rwanda is packed with personal anecdotes of people and places met across the country. With an emphasis on eco-tourism, there is a dedicated chapter to each of the national parks outlining all the practicalities: how to get there; how to obtain a permit; where to spot wildlife; how to identify flora; and how to identify the best trips offered by tour operators.

The land of a thousand hills comes with surprises over every ridge; trek the dew-laden forests searching for mountain gorillas, swim on the dramatic shores of Lake Kivu, and stop to contemplate the despair from which this country has so magnificently risen at one of the poignant genocide memorials. There is much to see besides gorillas: the mountain-ringed inland sea; the immense Nyungwe Forest National Park with its chimpanzees, monkeys, and rare birds; the wild savannah of Akagera National Park; and, perhaps above all, the endless succession of steep cultivated mountains.

Genres: Africa, Nonfiction, Travel

631 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2001

Reviews

[Jean Baptiste]

The country is safe to visitors and many things have been done to improve Hospitality and Tourism Sector in Rwanda. I am a tour guide in Rwanda and no even single visitor get a problem while he/she is on our land. Feel free to visit and for sure the best things wait you.
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[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

Generally useful though now a bit outdated. I would have liked it if the guide mentioned that Rwanda is currently run via dictatorship and has been for awhile, however. Generally this means the country is very safe for tourists - the level of violent crime is very low - but it also means you should try to remember that open criticism of the government is something that can get you deported if you're a foreigner and I didn't ask what becomes of citizens.

[Celine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great resource if you're planning a trip to Rwanda - I usually choose LP over any other travel guide book, but LP's coverage of Rwanda is short and within it's full length Africa travel book. I was happy with the Philip, Briggs guide. Really helpful in learning about gorilla trekking (what to expect, what to wear, descriptions of gorilla groups and hikes, cost, etc).

[Lashelle Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Janice Booth does an excellent job with this guide. Her personal experience with the country is evidence throughout the book.