List of hotels around the workshop venue
| Hotel | Address/webpage | Distance to Camp Kigali (in km) | Rate (USD) from |
| Serena Hotel | KN 3 Ave, Kigali Tel.: +250 788 184500, +250 252 597100 http://www.serenahotels.com/serenakigali/defaulten.html |
0.2 | 275 |
| Hotel Isimbi | KN 78 St, Kigali Tel: +250 786090557, (+250)252 572578, +250 252 572581 [email protected] |
1.9 | 50 |
| Gloria Hotel | 25 KN 59 st, Kigali Tel.: +250 788 930 233 www.gloriahotelrwanda.com |
1.2 | 70 |
| Hôtel des Mille Collines (the legendary Hotel Rwanda) | 2 KN 6th Ave, Kigali Tel: +250 788 192 530 http://h-rzn.com/a371881/index.htm?lbl=ggl |
1.4 | 190 |
| 5 Swiss Hotel | KN 25 Street 2, Kigali Tel: +250 (0)785511155 www.5swisshotel.com |
1.6 | 100 |
| Hill View Hotel | KN 25 St, Kigali Tel.: +250 783 462 500, +250 252 576 642 www.hillviewhotelrwanda.com |
1.7 | 80 |
| Hotel Okapi | KN 87 St, Kigali Tel: +250 252 571 667, +250 787 335 162, +250 728 335 162 www.okapihotelrwanda.com |
2 | 60 |
| Iris guest house | 9 KN 33 St, Kigali Tel.: +250 785806300, +250 788465282 or +250 728501181 www.irisguesthouse-rw.com |
2 | 100 |
| Hotel Karisimbi | 5 KN 41 St, Kigali Tel: +250 733335551, +250 783357561 +250 788599816 www.hotelkarisimbi.com |
2.5 | 130 |
| Urban by CityBlue | KN 51 St, Kigali Tel: +250 7878 11111 www.citybluehotels.com |
2.5 | 130 |
| Step Town Motel | KN 54 St, Kigali Tel.: +250 252500275, +250 252500277 www.stipphotelrwanda.com |
2.6 | 100 |
| Stipp Hotel Kiyovu | KN 54 St, Kigali +250 252 500 277 www.stipphotelrwanda.com |
4 | 100 |
| Top Tower Hotel | KG 7 Ave, Kigali Tel.: +250 252 553100 or 250 788 301225 www.toptowerhotel.com |
7 | 100 |
| Lemigo Hotel | KG 624 St, Kigali Tel: +250 784 040 924 http://www.lemigohotel.com |
7.5 | 180 |
| Ninzi Hotel | KG 543 St, Kigali Tel: +250 788 759 357, +250 252587711, +250 252587714 |
7.5 | 60 |
| Umubano Hotel | 4 KG 7 Ave, Kigali Tel: +250 252 59 35 00 www.umubanohotel.rw |
8 | 135 |
| Alpha Palace Hotel | KN 3 Rd, Kigali Tel.: +250 788304947 (or) +250 788535981 www.alphapalacehotel.com |
9.4 | 60 |
| Five to Five Hotel | KG 213 St, Kigali Tel.: +250 784 936 392 www.fivetofivehotel.com |
9.5 | 90 |
| Sportsview hotel | KG 17 Ave, Kigali Tel.: +250 280 900 514, +250 788 301 003, +250 788 301 109, +250 783 900 514 |
9.5 | 100 |
TRANSPORTATION
Kigali International Airport is located about 7 miles east of the city center in the suburb of Kanombe. There are taxis and airport transfers can also be arranged with the hotels.
In Kigali, short distances can be travelled either on foot, or by taxi-velo (bicycle taxi). Taxi-velos are widespread, and are relatively inexpensive but not allowed in urban areas. A taxi-velo driver will cycle, and the passenger will sit rather precariously on the back.
Motorcycle taxis (taxi-moto) are also popular, especially in Kigali, a normal journey will cost up to $2. If you look like a foreigner and are walking on the main road, drivers will probably come up to you to offer a ride. Most of the drivers speak basic English or French, some do not.
Taxis are less common, and are best found at taxi stations, by waiting at the taxi sign at bus stops, or by calling them. They are significantly more expensive, even short rides cost 2000 francs, almost $3, and longer rides can be 5,000 or more (almost $10).
Slightly longer distances, indeed the whole country, can be travelled by Twegerane (literaly let's get closer) buses. Rwanda has a good local transportation system for inter-region connectivity, good road system, and has plenty of well- maintained and modern buses and minibuses, some of which have WI-FI. Cars and drivers can be hired from Kigali, and most of the roads are well maintained.
While leaving Rwanda, avoid waiting in cafes for your flight - some flights are often overbooked and may start boarding early without announcement, and you could miss your flight.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
With respect to health requirements and precautions to be taken by participants travelling to Rwanda, all participants should consult and seek medical advice from their physicians/doctors and take medical precautions as advised.
There are certain diseases and illnesses that can be dangerous in Rwanda. Make sure to consult a doctor before departing to ensure having gotten the proper vaccinations and immunizations. Vaccination against yellow fever is required for all travelers who are 9 months or older before entering Rwanda. It is also recommended to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A which can be contaminated through 4 food or water, regardless where you are eating or staying. Vaccination against Typhoid is also recommended especially if you plan visiting smaller cities or rural areas.
Malaria: Prophylaxis is also recommended for all areas in Rwanda.
You are strongly advised to obtain international travel and medical insurance to cover the period of your departure for the meeting until the time of your return as indicated above.
The UNFCCC Secretariat disclaim all responsibility for medical accident and travel insurance, for compensation, death or disability, loss or damage to personal property and for any other costs or losses that may be incurred during travel time or the period of participation in the workshop.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON DURING YOUR STAY IN RWANDA Respect:
Rwanda is a conservative society; most people dress modestly, especially women. Greetings are extremely important in Rwanda. It is impolite not to return a greeting or to start a conversation without a proper greeting.
Currency: The currency is the Rwandan Franc (RWF). As of April 2016, 1 US Dollar (USD) is equivalent to 760 RWF's. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport and at various foreign currency bureaus; a positive identification travel document is required. The bank exchange rate varies on a daily basis.
ATMs: There are ATMs all over Kigali, in every bank branch. Depending on your bank, this can be a much cheaper way to get francs because the ATMs use a much better exchange rate than currency exchanges. There are banks in Kigali with counter service for withdrawals.
Credit cards: Use of credit cards in Rwanda is limited. Some national Banks, Restaurant/Bar and hotels accept visa and master cards.
Cash: The legal tender in Rwanda is the Rwandan franc (RWF). US Dollars are NOT accepted for purchases.
Drinking Water: The quality of tap water is good in most places, although taste may vary. Bottled water is recommended for foreign visitors.
Security: Security is guarantee 24 hrs in Kigali.
Electricity: 220V/50Hz (European plug).
Language: Kinyarwanda is the chief spoken language in Rwanda.
English and French are also official languages, and many residents will speak one or the other in addition to Kinyarwanda. A good number of People also speak Swahili.
Telephone country code: +250
Temperature/Weather: Although Rwanda is located only at two degrees south of the equator, its high elevation makes the climate temperate. Rwanda has two rainy seasons (February to April and November to January). The annual rainfall averages is 800 mm but it is generally more in the western and north-western mountains than in the eastern savannas. During July and August, average temperatures vary between 25 and 29°C.
Time zone: GMT/UTC + 02:00 hour
Business Hours: 24hrs/24
Business offices: 07:00 PM to 05:00 AM
Banks: 08:00 PM to 08:00 AM
Shops: 24 hrs for various Big supermarkets (NAKUMAT, SIMBA …)
INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT IN RWANDA
Kigali City, Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe National Park, Akagera National Park, Lake Kivu (Rubavu, Karongi), Lake Muhazi. For more details for each destination please follow this link: http://rwandatourism.com/destinations
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