Rwanda

Chimpanzee permit note: Once permit is bought, it cannot be refunded or inter-changed. Before confirming the tour, please ensure that you request for availability of permits based on the number of participants. There are only 16 permits available per day in at Nyungwe .

We are not holding any accommodation or permits. Permits can only be secured if purchased.

Passenger Information:-

• In case of non-availability, we may have to reroute and provide alternative accommodation at lodges of similar category.
• Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris as our vehicles have limited luggage space
• All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them throughout their travel.

Tipping:

Tipping is not compulsory but always enthusiastically received if you are happy with the service and would like to tip.

There are no set percentages for tips. Local culture believes the level of tips should be at the discretion of the client and any token of appreciation is gladly received.
These are our suggestions: We recommend that you tip your guide direct at the end of your stay in camp; as a rough guideline you might
want to tip from US$5-10 per person/ day.

Wildlife Photography

● Animals don’t stop for selfies, so be quick on the finger!

● Avoid getting too close, some animals are dangerous and in the wild – uncontrollable.

● Experiment at home in the garden and with the cat or dog to learn how your camera works and perfect your technique.

● For instance which is the anti-motion, or motion button? Does it have a landscape function? What sort of zoom range does it have? How do you set it to manual and change the aperture and shutter speed?

● Observe the animals silently and with a minimum of disturbance – loud talking on game drives or treks can frighten the wildlife away.

● Early morning and evening game drives offer exceptional lighting opportunities.

● don’t be in a hurry to cover the most distance, stay in a well set up position for a while – you’ll be amazed by what may enter your frame.

● most importantly, be sure to enjoy the whole view – not just the one from behind your lens. Stop and look around every once in a while!

Safety

Most areas are as safe as any other destination in the world, however, basic common-sense precautions should be used:

● Ask the concierge at your hotel which areas are safe to walk around in and when

● Travel in groups or pairs and always choose well-lit areas

● Carry only as much cash as necessary

● Don’t leave your property unattended

● Don’t draw attention to yourself by flaunting valuables around openly or counting your cash at the ATM

● Carry a copy of your passport/ ID in a separate section of your luggage

What to Bring on Safari

● Sunscreen

● Toiletries

● Insect repellent

● Sunglasses

● Camera (with extra memory card and batteries)

● Binoculars

● Lip balm

● Hand wipes

● Wildlife checklist (or just paper) & a pen