FAQ's Rwanda

Head of State      President Paul Kagame (since 2000, elected in 2003)
Government        The Government of National Unity
Capital City          Kigali
Population           Approx 10.5 million
Language            English, Kinyarwanda and French are the official languages.
                          Kiswahili widely used commercially and by the Army.
Religion               Roman Catholic - over 40%, Protestant, Muslim and Indigenous
                          beliefs
Currency             Rwandan Franc. 1 franc = 100 centimes
Electricity            230v


Time Difference
UK  -  The UK is in the Western European Time Zone which is the same as  Greenwich Mean Time - GMT.  During the summer, the UK observes Daylight-Saving and the time advances by 1 hour - GMT +1.  In the winter, the time reverts to GMT.

2010  At 01.00am on Sunday 28th March the time goes forward 1 hour - GMT +1
         At 01.00am on Sunday 31st October the time goes back 1 hour   - GMT
2011  At 01.00am on Sunday 27th March the time goes forward 1 hour - GMT +1
         At 01.00am on Sunday 30th October the time goes back 1 hour   - GMT

Rwanda - is 2 hours ahead of GMT and does not observe Daylight-Saving.

Currency Exchange
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Photography
There are wonderful photographic opportunities in Rwanda, BUT we do have guidelines when it comes to photographing people and wildlife.

• There are official restrictions on professional photography, the use of pro videos and filming. Permits are required. Please check with us if you have any concerns over the equipment you plan to take with you.
• PLEASE bear in mind that photographing the gorillas, or any primate, is not easy and can be extremely frustrating, especially if you need to get that little bit closer to get your shot and can't. Flash photography is not permitted.  There's lots of vegetation, it might be raining or often it is dark because of the overhead canopy. As we've mentioned before on this website, sometimes the best memories are those we can't capture on camera.
• We recommend a zoom lens with a minimum range of 18-200mm
  
• Before photographing people, please ask and please respect their answer.  We also ask you to consider where and how you use your photographs when you return home.