Kigali - Post Report Question and Answers

But don't forget your:

sunscreen, mosquito repellant, hiking shoes. - Oct 2023


mosquito repellant and camping equipment (if you're into that kind of thing). - Aug 2023


Umbrella, rain boots, sunscreen, trampoline for kids, exercise equipment if COVID keeps gyms closed, bike, and a TV (super expensive locally). - Jan 2022


Sense of adventure, mozzie repellant (especially for Akagera; the tse-tse flies can be horrendous there), quality binoculars/camera, and good beer. - Jul 2020


Sunscreen, mosquito repellent. Surprisingly thought you are on the equator, you might still occasionally need a jacket for high elevation trips to the Western part of the country. - Sep 2019


Patience. Sunscreen. - Dec 2017


Hiking boots, camping gear (if you do that kind of thing), shopping bags, and hammock (great for patio especially on lazy mornings when the air is cool and lovely). - Jan 2017


Sunscreen & bug spray. - Apr 2016


Sunscreen and bug spray. Also olive oil - it's quite expensive locally! - Oct 2014


Sunscreen! - Jul 2014


Pet grooming tools. - Sep 2013


Hiking boots, umbrella, and patience. - May 2012


Sunscreen, bug spray and DVDs. Anything with a lithium battery (can't send these through the dip pouch). - Apr 2012


sense of adventure, irony, and humor. - Jul 2011


Hiking shoes, bug spray, outdoor equipment, and a nice inflatable boat - if you have one. People will kill you for it. Those are hard to find and very coveted. - Oct 2010


Patience, Sense of Humor, Movies, Books - especially the guide book, Maps, Sense of Adventure, and soft toilet paper. The stuff they sell here is like newspaper! - Jan 2010


Bike. - Sep 2008


Toilet paper and personal hygiene products. - Aug 2008


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