Travel Update: Rwanda Remains Safe While Regional Ebola Precautions Continue
Rwanda remains a safe and welcoming destination for safari travel and gorilla trekking. The country has recorded no Ebola cases, and tourism activities continue uninterrupted. The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has confirmed that national parks, luxury lodges, tourism services, and domestic flights are operating as normal while enhanced precautionary measures remain in place.
Our Commitment to Your Peace of Mind
At Gorille Africain Tours, the wellbeing of our guests remains our highest priority. We continue to monitor regional public health developments in close coordination with local authorities and trusted partners. To provide confidence when planning your journey, we offer flexible travel arrangements, including date-change options and clear cancellation terms designed to support our guests should circumstances change.
Regional Health Situation Context
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in specific areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. In response, governments across the region have implemented swift containment measures aimed at limiting further transmission.
Key measures currently in place across the region include:
- Uganda has restricted border movement with the DRC as part of its containment strategy.
- Authorities in both Uganda and the DRC are concentrating response efforts within affected localities, including Ituri Province and designated transit corridors.
- Rwanda has introduced a 30-day entry restriction for foreign nationals who have recently travelled through or visited the DRC to proactively protect its borders.
Why Travel in Rwanda Remains Safe
Rwanda is internationally recognized for its strong public health systems and proactive approach to disease prevention. The country has successfully maintained high standards of preparedness during previous regional health alerts.
- No Reported Cases: Rwanda has not recorded any active Ebola cases.
- Enhanced Screening Measures: Health monitoring systems, including thermal screening, health declarations, and surveillance procedures, are in operation at Kigali International Airport and all official border entry points.
- Protection of Visitors and Wildlife: Existing conservation protocols for gorilla trekking, including mandatory hygiene practices and regulated viewing distances, continue to safeguard both guests and mountain gorillas from potential disease transmission.
Travel with Confidence
We understand that flexibility is an important consideration when planning international travel. To support our guests, Gorille Africain Tours offers the following assurances:
Flexible Travel Dates
Guests who prefer to postpone travel due to regional concerns may request alternative dates for their safari, subject to supplier conditions and availability.
Clear Cancellation Terms
For guests who decide not to travel, our standard cancellation policies remain in place and are applied transparently.
Ongoing Monitoring and Support: Our team remains in regular contact with health authorities and tourism stakeholders, ensuring that itineraries are continuously reviewed and adjusted whenever necessary.
As Rwanda's trusted safari specialists, Gorille Africain Tours remains committed to providing safe, professionally managed, and memorable journeys throughout Rwanda and East Africa. We look forward to welcoming you to the Land of a Thousand Hills and sharing a safe, memorable, and exceptional safari experience.
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