Review
"As a guide to getting around Rwanda and seeing the beauty as well as the sorrow, the hope as well as the history, this is an important and timely book. It is packed with essential information for the traveler."
--Fergal Keane
Review
"As a guide to getting around Rwanda and seeing the beauty as well as the sorrow, the hope as well as the history, this is an important and timely book. It is packed with essential information for the traveler."
--Fergal Keane
Review
"As a guide to getting around Rwanda and seeing the beauty as well as the sorrow, the hope as well as the history, this is an important and timely book. It is packed with essential information for the traveler."
--Fergal Keane
Book Description
A comprehensive guide for ecotourists, gorilla trackers, and all visitors to this troubled but beautiful African nation.
From the Back Cover
Rwanda - the stunning backdrop to Gorillas in the Mist - has come far in rebuilding its infrastructure since Bradt published the first dedicated travel guide in 2001. A decade since the genocide, this new edition reveals that the "Land of a Thousand Hills" is not only one of the world's finest and friendliest ecotourism destinations, but is also peaceful, accessible, and safe.
Look inside for: The Rwandan people: their history and culture; when and where to see mountain gorillas; conservation areas and national parks; detailed coverage of the capital, Kigali; thoroughly updated practical information.
About the Author
Philip Briggs is author and coauthor of seven other acclaimed Bradt guides on African countries, and a specialist in natural history.
Prize-winning author Janice Booth has been involved with Rwanda since the 1970s, and now leads tours there.
Rwanda: The Bradt Travel Guide FROM THE PUBLISHER
Rwanda -- the stunning backdrop to Gorillas in the Mist -- has come far in rebuilding its infrastructure since Bradt published the first dedicated travel guide in 2001. A decade since the genocide, this new edition reveals that the 'Land of a Thousand Hills' is not only one of the world's finest and friendliest ecotourism destinations, but is also peaceful, accessible and safe.
SYNOPSIS
Two veterans of Bradt travel guides explore the land-locked central African country. After general information on the country's history and background, planning and preparing, health and safety, travelling, and culture and people, they describe tours of Kigali and the southwest, northwest, and eastern regions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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