Virunga National Park
Home to endangered mountain gorillas.
~4 h ~US$35
Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Most Nationalities; Check Specific Requirements.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application form, Health declaration
Cash Declaration Limit
$5000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Advises against travel to some areas
Pickpocketing Risk
High
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Taxi scams
- Fake tour guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
101
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Rare
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Poor
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Cash Essential
Mobile Payments
Local Mobile Payment Apps
ATM Availability
Low
Tipping
Tipping Is Expected But Not Mandatory.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $70
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsEthnic tensions
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Bonjour
Bohn-zhoor
Goodbye
Au revoir
Oh ruh-vwahr
Please
S'il vous plaît
Seel voo pleh
Thank you
Merci
Mehr-see
Sorry
Désolé
Day-zoh-lay
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Parlez-vous anglais?
Par-lay voo ahn-glay?
I don’t understand
Je ne comprends pas
Zhuh nuh kom-prahn pah
Can you speak slowly, please?
Pouvez-vous parler lentement, s'il vous plaît?
Poo-vay voo par-lay lahnt-mahn, seel voo pleh?
Can you help me, please?
Pouvez-vous m'aider, s'il vous plaît?
Poo-vay voo meh-day, seel voo pleh?
What does this mean?
Que signifie cela?
Kuh sig-nee-fee suh-lah?
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