The rebuilding of Rwanda--stunning backdrop to "Gorillas in the Mist"--represents a remarkable success story. Since the genocide of the early 1990s, the "Land of a Thousand Hills" has risen to become one of Africa's leading centers of ecotourism. The third edition of this definitive guidebook includes all you need to guarantee an unforgettable trip. Hike through lush rainforests, go gorilla trekking, and feel the beat of the "intore "dancers' drums. Rwanda's future is as bright as the smiling faces of its welcoming people. *Mountain gorillas: Permits, visits and conservation *Activities: from volcano treks to boating on Lake Kivu *History and culture of the Rwandan people *Kigali: the vibrant capital *French and Kinyarwanda phrases
The rebuilding of Rwanda--stunning backdrop to "Gorillas in the Mist"--represents a remarkable success story. Since the genocide of the early 1990s, the "Land of a Thousand Hills" has risen to become one of Africa's leading centers of ecotourism. The third edition of this definitive guidebook includes all you need to guarantee an unforgettable trip. Hike through lush rainforests, go gorilla trekking, and feel the beat of the "intore "dancers' drums. Rwanda's future is as bright as the smiling faces of its welcoming people. *Mountain gorillas: Permits, visits and conservation *Activities: from volcano treks to boating on Lake Kivu *History and culture of the Rwandan people *Kigali: the vibrant capital *French and Kinyarwanda phrases
Philip Briggs is author and coauthor of seven other acclaimed Bradt guides on African countries and is a specialist in natural history. Prize-winning author Janice Booth has been involved with Rwanda since the 1970s and now leads tours there.
"Rwanda is excellent; it captures the mood of the place and gives a positive and accurate account of a fantastic country." Art of Travel "Every now and again you come across a guidebook which goes far above and beyond the humdrum list of exchange rates, visa requirements and one-line descriptions of sights and amenities. This guide is just such a book. It gives the prospective visitor real and detailed insights into the country, its people, history, flora and fauna. Even if you end up never going to Rwanda, you will feel you know the place quite intimately by the time you get to the final page." Wildside "At last, a well-written and dedicated guide to Rwanda." Footprints "Rwanda is an excellent book that I have recommended to all the visitors who come to Rwanda and who want to know more than just the superficial accounts from the press. This guide presents a clear and balanced overview of events in Rwanda's recent past, considered by many Rwandans to be one of the fairest representations. The book also describes the charm and attraction that make this country so different." Dr Annette Lanjouw, Director of the International Gorilla Conservation Programme
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