| Town: | Ruhengeri |
| Location: | Africa > Rwanda |
What’s Plugged?
Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| If it weren’t for those mountain gorillas in nearby Volcanoes National Park, would many people visit Ruhengeri? This may be a question you find yourself asking while here. It’s location is good, that’s for sure, with quick connections to Kigali and even the Ugandan border. The restaurants and eateries are also of a slightly higher standard here to cater for the higher standard of clientele. Indeed, there is some serious money being thrown about here, but is any of it actually reaching the town and the people of Ruhengeri? Walk the streets a little, hike up to the Town Viewpoint, and get approached by the town’s familiar hawkers and beggars, and you might just wander where all those greenbacks go. Truthfully, if you don’t have the kind of money necessary to go Gorilla Tracking or do the Bisoke Volcano Hike, you might just want to pass the town quickly by. You can always return when you’re old and rich, right? |
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Top Tips
| As many moneyed tourists come here to go Gorilla Tracking in the Volcanoes National Park, Ruhengeri (Musanze) has a better range of accommodations and attached eateries than most other places in Rwanda. Unfortunately, this also increases the hassle factor somewhat and lowers the general value for money. |
| Don’t plan on spending too long here unless you’re exploring the national park as there’s very little to do, especially for free. |
| Though you may be approached around town by students/guides, unlike other places in East Africa they’re fairly easy to shake off. |
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The Location
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Add Data |
| Also known as: | Add Data |
| Tour operator(s): | Add Data |
| Rental operator(s): | Add Data |
| Port(s): | Add Data |
| Station(s): | Ruhengeri Bus Station |
| Terminal(s): | Add Data |
| Environment type: | forest, hill, volcano |
| Location type: | rural, town |
| Religion type: | Roman Catholocism, Protestantism |
What can we see or do there?
| Events: | Add Data |
| Services: | RDB Tourist Information Office |
| Shops: | Add Data |
| Animals: | chameleons, mountain gorillas |
| Birds: | Add Data |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Rwandan Frank (RWF) |
| Average daily budget: | RWF22,125 |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 4 nights |
| High season: | June to September |
| Low season: | March to May |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | English, French, Kinyarwanda |
| Timezone: | UTC+02:00 |
| Country calling code: | 250 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | -1.50375, 29.6351 |
| Geographical feature: | Volcanoes National Park |
The Directions
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The Directions
| If you know how to get to Ruhengeri (Musanze) and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
The Directions
| If you know how to get to Ruhengeri (Musanze) and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
What are the numbers and averages?
| Number of attractions visited: | 3 |
| Travel time to attractions: | 45 minutes |
| Travel time to next location: | 1 hour, 15 minutes |
| Size: | Add Data |
| Altitude: | 1,860m |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Ruhengeri |
| Wikitravel: | Ruhengeri |
| Tripadvisor: | Add Data |
| Local tourism: | Musanze |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | Add Data |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Weather: | AccuWeather |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | Office Holidays |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | Add Data |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | Add Data |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | RWF2,000 |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Milk | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Oil | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | RWF20,000 |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Water | 1 litre | RWF250 |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | RWF20,000 |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Wine | 1 bottle | RWF10,000 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | Add Data |
| Apples | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bananas | 1kg | RWF500 |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bread | 1 loaf | Add Data |
| Carrots | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chillies | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | Add Data |
| Cucumber | 1kg | Add Data |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | Add Data |
| Garlic | 1kg | Add Data |
| Ginger | 1kg | Add Data |
| Honey | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Jam | 1 jar | RWF4,000 |
| Onions | 1kg | Add Data |
| Oranges | 1kg | Add Data |
| Pasta | 1kg | RWF3,400 |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | RWF4,500 |
| Peanuts | 100g | Add Data |
| Potatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Raisins | 100g | Add Data |
| Rice | 1kg | RWF2,400 |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | RWF5,400 |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Condoms | 1 pack | RWF200 |
| Deodorant | 1 can | RWF3,500 |
| Floss | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | RWF2,500 |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | RWF700 |
| Razors | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | RWF800 |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Soap | 1 bar | RWF5,000 |
| Tampons | 1 box | Add Data |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | RWF2,000 |
| Washing powder | 1 box | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Bandages | 1 pack | RWF1,000 |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | RWF200 |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | RWF600 |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | RWF1,000 |
| Plasters | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | Add Data |
| Chilli powder | 100g | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | RWF1,500 |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | RWF1,000 |
| Coriander | 100g | Add Data |
| Cumin | 100g | Add Data |
| Fuel | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Internet | 1 hour | RWF300 |
| Lighter | 1 unit | RWF500 |
| Matches | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Paprika | 100g | Add Data |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Turmeric | 100g | Add Data |
| Stock | 1 pack | Add Data |
Local Cuisine
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast (continental) | RWF3,833 | |
| Breakfast (cooked) | RWF5,333 | |
| Buffet | RWF1,550 | |
| Buffet (vegetarian) | RWF1,250 | |
| Burger | RWF4,833 | |
| Burger (cheese) | RWF5,167 | |
| Cake (slice) | RWF3,500 | |
| Carbonara | RWF5,500 | |
| Chicken wings | RWF5,000 | |
| Chocolate mousse | RWF3,250 | |
| Cordon bleu | RWF7,500 | |
| Curry (generic – meat) | RWF5,500 | |
| Curry (generic – vegetable) | RWF5,250 | |
| Curry (South Asia – meat) | RWF8,000 | |
| Cutlet (beef/chicken) | RWF6,000 | |
| Eggs (how you like) | RWF2,000 | |
| Fillet (beef) | RWF5,667 | |
| Fillet (fish) | RWF6,833 | |
| Fish fingers | RWF3,500 | |
| Fried (chicken) | RWF6,000 | |
| Fried (fish) | RWF5,667 | |
| Fruit salad | RWF2,500 | |
| Grilled (chicken) | RWF6,500 | |
| Grilled (fish) | RWF6,000 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ice cream (scoop) | RWF3,000 | |
| Lasagna | RWF7,000 | |
| Meat balls | RWF1,833 | |
| Omelette | RWF1,667 | |
| Pancake (simple) | RWF2,667 | |
| Pasta (meat) | RWF4,833 | |
| Pasta (vegetable) | RWF4,000 | |
| Pizza (loaded) | RWF6,000 | |
| Pizza (simple) | RWF5,000 | |
| Pork chops | RWF5,000 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ribs | RWF5,000 | |
| Rice (meat) | RWF5,000 | |
| Rice (vegetable) | RWF4,000 | |
| Roasted (pork) | RWF5,000 | |
| Roasted (vegetable) | RWF3,000 | |
| Salad | RWF3,167 | |
| Salad (meat) | RWF3,667 | |
| Sandwich (basic) | RWF3,000 | |
| Sandwich (loaded) | RWF4,750 | |
| Samosas (vegetable) | RWF500 | |
| Skewers (meat) | RWF1,233 | |
| Skewers (vegetable) | RWF2,000 | |
| Soup (meat) | RWF3,500 | |
| Soup (vegetarian) | RWF2,667 | |
| Steak | RWF5,500 | |
| Stew (meat) | RWF5,500 | |
| Stir fry (meat) | RWF7,000 | |
| Stroganoff (meat) | RWF6,000 | |
| Whole (chicken) | RWF14,333 | |
| Whole (fish) | RWF13,500 |
| Beverage | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey’s (shot) | RWF40,000 | |
| Bailey’s (bottle) | RWF1,500 | |
| Beer (multinational) | RWF1,050 | |
| Beer (national) | RWF800 | |
| Cappuccino | RWF2,500 | |
| Coffee | RWF1,500 | |
| Champagne (bottle) | RWF80,000 | |
| Cognac (bottle) | RWF75,000 | |
| Cognac (shot) | RWF2,250 | |
| Cointreau (bottle) | RWF80,000 | |
| Cointreau (shot) | RWF2,500 | |
| Fruit juice (fresh) | RWF2,500 | |
| Gin (bottle) | RWF40,000 | |
| Gin (shot) | RWF1,500 | |
| Hot chocolate | RWF2,000 | |
| Malibu (bottle) | RWF40,000 | |
| Malibu (shot) | RWF1,500 | |
| Red Bull | RWF2,500 | |
| Rum (bottle) | RWF50,000 | |
| Rum (shot) | RWF1,750 | |
| Soft drink | RWF575 | |
| Tea | RWF1,400 | |
| Tea (African) | RWF1,700 | |
| Tea (herbal) | RWF3,000 | |
| Tequila (bottle) | RWF40,000 | |
| Tequila (shot) | RWF1,500 | |
| Vodka (bottle) | RWF40,000 | |
| Vodka (shot) | RWF1,500 | |
| Waragi (shot) | RWF5,000 | |
| Water (2L) | RWF1,650 | |
| Whisky (bottle) | RWF40,000 | |
| Whisky (shot) | RWF1,500 | |
| Wine (bottle) | RWF30,000 | |
| Wine (glass) | RWF2,500 |
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