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Staying safe

• •Rwanda is generally a safe country for visitors.
• •The possible exceptions are certain places along the Congolese and Burundian borders, where the security situation can change.
• •Visitors should follow typical precautions: avoid flaunting expensive jewellery, keep a close eye on wallets and bags in crowded markets and bus stations.
• •Begging and aggressive panhandling is fairly rare.
• •When travelling by bus or car in the countryside, expect to pass through several police checkpoints.
• •Photography near certain high-level government buildings such as the President's office and military installations is not permitted. Signs are posted where restrictions apply.

Staying healthy

• •Despite being close to the equator, Rwanda's high altitude (Kigali sits at around 1,500 m) keeps the climate temperate rather than tropical hot.
• •Tap water is not drinkable.
• •Pharmacies stocked with over-the-counter medications, Band-Aids, etc.
• •If you do need medical attention, Kigali has decent facilities.
• •Malaria risk in Kigali is low thanks to the altitude, but increases in lower lying areas like Akagera National Park and the Lake Kivu shoreline.
• •HIV/AIDS prevalence among adults is approximately 3%. Practice safe sex. Avoid intravenous drug use.