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 by thelittlevoice
The bus was OK. There was no air conditioning but the weather was good during that time so I never felt hot. One thing I didn't like about it is that the driver stopped at the gas station for us to go to the toilet too late. I think it should be like every 3 hours but it was like 5 hours so it was quite torturing because I usually drink a hell lot of water. He also stopped at a place where you can buy something to eat but I didn't try anything. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 rwandaair express by husain
The flight was late in taking off from nairobi, but the service etc was fairly decent. I was somewhat puzzled to note that half the crew were Romanian...?? Leave a Comment
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 childrens playground by Bonobo2005
Just take care to take express buses if you travel between towns. They charge the same price as the -in East Africa at least- more usual unbelievably packed minibuses that don't leave until full and stop in every tiny little village.
At least 2 companies are serving the expressmarket, Okapi and Actuel Punctuel (something like that). The departure is on fixed time no matter how many passengers. And they don't stop inbetween. They don't allow more passengers than seats available. Isn't that unique service?
In towns you can use motorbike or ordinary bike taxis. Is cheap and creates many jobs. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 by Maggus
Not only the rebels use these pierogi to cross borders at nighttime; since it is used by fishers and small traders to ship their belongings. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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I had real trouble with my travel agent - he had very little idea where the country was and no idea which airlines to fly so here is a list of airlines to try: South African, Kenya, Alliance and Sabena, Ethiopian
The best (and cheapest) way around is a taxi bus. They are safer and less crowded than some of the other African countries. The country is very small and many roads of good quality, within a few hours you can get anywhere.
Bicycles are probably not that safe.
To hire a car (sedan) with a driver will set you back about US$100/day Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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If you are heading for Ruhengeri (Kinigi) and Guisenyi the best bus company to use is Virunga and especially their Virunga Business Class coaches.
They are a little more expensive than their other coaches but absolutely worth it. New Mercedes coaches, a real treat.
Their station and offices are right in the center so you cannot miss them. Unfortunately, like everywhere else in Rwanda there is no left luggage facility Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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My friend and I went to Rwanda for a week last December and discovered the best way to get around was on motorcycle! After paying for cabs we stopped at a cafe and our waiter recommended that we take motorcycle taxis instead. We're used to being in Kenya and Tanzania where it would be totally unsafe to do this but decided to give it a go to save money. What fun! We took them all over Kigali, all times of the day and night. It's an inexpensive and great way to see the city. They're all licensed by the government and wear a vest so you know they're the real deal. They'll give you a helmet and then off you go! They didn't tend to speak much English so if you know French or Kiswahili it will be helpful. If not, you can usually find someone to translate for you. Ask a local for acceptable rates because the drivers will bargain with you.
We also did the gorilla climb without hiring a safari company to take us. We took a bus, to a matatu and then hopped on motorcycle taxis (with our luggage!) and went to our guesthouse. The looks we received upon arrival from the tourists already there were classic! Leave a Comment Theme: Motorcycle
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If you are using Impala Express to visit Nuyngwe Rain Forest note that you may be charged a whole seat for your luggage if it cannot fit at the tiny luggage department at the back of the bus. Tickets cost 4000 rwandan franks, a little less than ten US $. In that case you must pay 8000 franks to accomodate your luggage.
Book early so that your luggage can be next to you on the seat. Otherwise you will pay the ticket and your bag will be placed on the floor. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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If you wish to travel between Rwanda and Uganda by bus do not make the same mistake I did and use Gasco bus company. Their coaches are old, they are overcrowded, (even people standing up for a 9 hour trip), you are like a sardine and if you sit at the back you will end up with a wound on your bum from the pot holes and the crazy speed these buses are driven. I had to ask the driver to slow down and bring us safely to Campala. The guy thought he was driving a Formula one car on one of the worst and most dangerous roads that I have ever encountered in my life.
I used Jaguar for the trip between Uganda and Rwanda and it was just slightly better.
Warning! This is a difficult and long trip. It is good for the experience but it is very dangerous too. The part of the road between Kigali (Rwanda) and the border is full of turns and the road between the border and Campala (Uganda) is full of potholes. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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Air Sabena Airlines out of Belguim there maybe more now.
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