Rwanda: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

~ Janice Booth (Author) "Even back in the ice age, Rwanda was showing its typically green and fertile face; a part of the Nyungwe Forest remained uncovered by ice,..." (more)
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"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
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"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

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Product Details Paperback: 248 pages Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 1st edition (September 1, 2001) Language: English ISBN-10: 1841620343 ISBN-13: 978-1841620343 Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 11 ounces Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,452,970 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #25 in  Books > Travel > Africa > Rwanda & Uganda

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• My Life by A.F. Carr on page 127
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars an enriching guide to Rwanda, June 11, 2003 By  dave stamboulis (Bellingham, WA United States) - See all my reviews Janice Booth's Rwanda guide not only is the most updated travel guidebook on Rwanda, but it also goes culturally/historically where the other guidebooks do not go. I spent several weeks in Rwanda in 2003, finding almost all the information in other guidebooks almost completely useless or irrelevant. Due to the genocide, and subsequent arrival of international aid, the entire infrastructure of the country, especially Kigali, had changed, and so the nuts and bolts information of hotels, transport, and other practicalities found in the Bradt guide were of great use. The personal relationship of the author with Rwandans made it easier for a post-war visitor to understand what the average Rwandan had been through, and the section on "giving back," and what a traveller who had been affected by the country and people could do AFTER visiting the country is something that should be included in a lot of guidebooks. The only bit of impractical information was that regarding traveller's checks. They are not accepted in banks unless one has an account there, and this is a bit of an obstacle to be surmounted (the national parks office does, and can help with other needs). 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars For all going to Rwanda this guide is a must have!, May 27, 2002 By  Allan M. Gathercoal "fdoamerica" (Norcross, GA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    To travel to Africa without a guide, paper or flesh, is a bit looney. But, this month, I found myself in Rwanda in said (and sad) condition. For the first few days I managed to blunder along, until I found and bought this great guide at a hotel side store (of course at a significant mark up). For the next two weeks Briggs and Booth did a superb job of guiding me along the dirt roads and winding byways (This is the "Land of a thousand hills"). They always explained clearly the world where I wandered. They consistently helped me uncover destination gems that I would have surely overlooked. Most impressive were their cultural, economic and ecological commentaries. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to traveling with the Office of Tourism across this country while I was working on a medical project for the President's office. I can say that the insights and comments of Briggs and Booth regarding Rwanda are extremely competent and on the mark. Their insight alone makes this book a needed purchase for those that will visit or work in Rwanda. The 1994 genocide is, of course, briefly covered and the history, heath, culture, people, planning and preparing sections are all informative and full of needed information. Also, for an outstanding book on the 1994 genocide do read; 'We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families' by Philip Gourvitch. I found Janice Booth's caring and engaging story of her friendship over the years with Peter - a Rwandan Tutsi a wonderful and caring addition. This story is found in the preface and concluded in the epilogue. The only notable shortcomings are the maps. In today's competitive world of travel guides, good maps are essential. The maps are very basic on only fair. That said this guide is a 'must have' for all who journey to this beautiful and bewildering destination. Highly Recommended. 4.5 stars. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide to Rwanda, August 5, 2002 By A Customer The Bradt Guide is by far the most comprehensive guide to Rwanda that I was able to find. I don't know what I would have done on my trip without it. The book is a mix of background info and travel tips. One good thing to know is that Kigali has added a "5" in front of all the phone numbers since the guide was published.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but vague on details Bradt guides are generally reliable, but this one gets some details wrong that can confuse the traveller. Read more Published 5 months ago by C. B. Gurney 4.0 out of 5 stars Comprensive travel guide Well done travel guide and very helpful during my travels. Guide has all the essentials plus more interesting information. Published 7 months ago by K. Mitchell 4.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended If you are traveling to Rwanda for business or pleasure I definitely recommend this book one of the few travel guides written on Rwanda it does a good job of introducing you to... Read more Published 8 months ago by M. Brand 4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide book The only one on the market and needs an update. Since 2006 some things have changed, some prices are up, some are down (yes, true), some places are closed, some reopened and some... Read more Published 18 months ago by Vesna Marinic 5.0 out of 5 stars great guide book Gave more information than my local guide had on many subjects. I gave her the book when I left Rwanda. Published 22 months ago by Allen H. Wellons 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent travel guide for an undervisited country Comprehensive and interesting. Also seems to be the only one on the market. Published on January 11, 2007 by maggie 5.0 out of 5 stars Adventures in Rwanda Having lived in Rwanda for three years, I found Rwanda: the Bradt Travel Guide to be the most comprehensive travel guide available for Rwanda. Read more Published on February 24, 2002 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 1st edition (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841620343
• ISBN-13: 978-1841620343
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,452,970 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars an enriching guide to Rwanda, June 11, 2003

By	dave stamboulis (Bellingham, WA United States) - See all my reviews

Janice Booth's Rwanda guide not only is the most updated travel guidebook on Rwanda, but it also goes culturally/historically where the other guidebooks do not go. I spent several weeks in Rwanda in 2003, finding almost all the information in other guidebooks almost completely useless or irrelevant. Due to the genocide, and subsequent arrival of international aid, the entire infrastructure of the country, especially Kigali, had changed, and so the nuts and bolts information of hotels, transport, and other practicalities found in the Bradt guide were of great use.
The personal relationship of the author with Rwandans made it easier for a post-war visitor to understand what the average Rwandan had been through, and the section on "giving back," and what a traveller who had been affected by the country and people could do AFTER visiting the country is something that should be included in a lot of guidebooks.
The only bit of impractical information was that regarding traveller's checks. They are not accepted in banks unless one has an account there, and this is a bit of an obstacle to be surmounted (the national parks office does, and can help with other needs).

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For all going to Rwanda this guide is a must have!, May 27, 2002

By	Allan M. Gathercoal "fdoamerica" (Norcross, GA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

To travel to Africa without a guide, paper or flesh, is a bit looney. But, this month, I found myself in Rwanda in said (and sad) condition. For the first few days I managed to blunder along, until I found and bought this great guide at a hotel side store (of course at a significant mark up).

For the next two weeks Briggs and Booth did a superb job of guiding me along the dirt roads and winding byways (This is the "Land of a thousand hills"). They always explained clearly the world where I wandered. They consistently helped me uncover destination gems that I would have surely overlooked.

Most impressive were their cultural, economic and ecological commentaries. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to traveling with the Office of Tourism across this country while I was working on a medical project for the President's office. I can say that the insights and comments of Briggs and Booth regarding Rwanda are extremely competent and on the mark. Their insight alone makes this book a needed purchase for those that will visit or work in Rwanda.

The 1994 genocide is, of course, briefly covered and the history, heath, culture, people, planning and preparing sections are all informative and full of needed information. Also, for an outstanding book on the 1994 genocide do read; 'We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families' by Philip Gourvitch.

I found Janice Booth's caring and engaging story of her friendship over the years with Peter - a Rwandan Tutsi a wonderful and caring addition. This story is found in the preface and concluded in the epilogue.

The only notable shortcomings are the maps. In today's competitive world of travel guides, good maps are essential. The maps are very basic on only fair. That said this guide is a 'must have' for all who journey to this beautiful and bewildering destination. Highly Recommended. 4.5 stars.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide to Rwanda, August 5, 2002

By A Customer

The Bradt Guide is by far the most comprehensive guide to Rwanda that I was able to find. I don't know what I would have done on my trip without it. The book is a mix of background info and travel tips. One good thing to know is that Kigali has added a "5" in front of all the phone numbers since the guide was published.