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by Miranda Santiago Although many initially associate Rwanda with the horrific genocide that occurred there in the 1990’s, the country has become a stronghold of stability in the region, as well as a growing tourism destination. Rwanda is a wildlife lover’s dream come true; visitors can track wild mountain gorillas living in Volcanoes National Park and hike the Nyungwe Forest to search for chimpanzees. Tourists can also pay tribute to the past at impressive museums like Kigali Memorial Centre and the National Museum of Rwanda. Rwandans are rightly proud of their nation and eager to show visitors how far the country has come in the past twenty years. Climate in Rwanda Although Rwanda is close to the equator, it’s known as the Land of a Thousand Hills for good reason: many of the places you’ll visit are at elevation. Click here to view the chart in millimeters. While you should be prepared for frequent rains and humid weather, mornings and evenings can be cold. Mid-March to June is Rwanda’s heavy rainy season. There is a long dry season from June to September and a brief rainy season between mid-September through December. I visited in early November, and it rained briefly several times every day with long stretches of sunshine in between. Click here to view the chart in Celsius. Temperatures in Kigali, Ruhengeri, and Volcanoes National Park ranged from 75F and humid to 50F overnight. I strongly recommend bringing rain gear no matter when you visit, as there are often brief showers even in the dry season. Despite the mountainous terrain, visitors to Rwanda do not usually need to worry about elevation sickness unless planning on climbing Mount Karisimbi, which tops 14,000 feet. The gorillas in Volcanoes National Park are almost never found above 8,500 feet. Backpacks and Luggage You would do well to travel as lightly as possible in Rwanda. Many accommodations outside the capital city of Kigali have dirt or garden-type paths, do not offer elevator access, or require a long walk to access rooms. It’s easiest to travel with either a travel backpack or a carry-on size luggage that you’re comfortable carrying. Getting up to one of my accommodations required a 10 minute uphill walk, and it paid off to have light luggage! This is Rwanda’s “elevator alternative” for those with limited mobility. Chaos Ready Kenai Waterproof Backpack – You’ll need an additional small backpack to carry your water bottle, energy bars, moleskin, insect repellent, and camera equipment while trekking. If you have a waterproof case for your camera, a standard small backpack will work fine. I like the Kenai because of its versatility and the side pocket allowing for easy water bottle access while hiking. I also brought a small foldable, zip-top purse to use in Kigali, only because I feel more comfortable and less like an “obvious tourist” when traveling with a purse. Flight 001 F1 Go Clean Laundry Bag – Clothing worn on treks will get filthy, and it’s nice to have a bag to separate your dirty laundry. I used a priced-to-move garbage bag brought from home, but the Flight 001 F1 Go Clean Laundry Bag is more sophisticated and helps to manage odors. Flight 001 F1 Go Clean Boot Bags are heavyweight nylon that work perfectly to separate your dirty hiking shoes from the rest of your luggage. Clothing Lightweight, breathable, quick-drying clothing is critical when planning a jungle trek. Keep in mind that many trekking operators include laundry service in their overnight rate, so you can pack lighter than you might otherwise do. Here is a list of what I brought to Rwanda on a visit focusing on jungle trekking to see wildlife and which also included a few days in the capital city of Kigali. 1 Rain Jacket with effective ventilation. I wore my Marmot PreCip Jacket every day while visiting Rwanda and appreciated the zippers under the armpits for enhanced ventilation. The NanoPro technology also encourages breathability despite being waterproof. The hood allowed me to forgo a hat and worked perfectly to keep insects from slipping down my back while hiking through dense jungle. 2 Pairs of Full-Length Pants. You’ll have one pair to wear while laundering the other. Due to thorny brush and insects, you won’t want to wear shorts while trekking through the jungle, no matter how hot it is. I like to wear athletic pants when trekking, which are designed to wick away moisture, dry quickly, and allow me to move easily. I wore pants very similar to Lululemon Jet Crop Slim pants. They’re durable athletic pants that easily transition to city wear without looking like obvious “hiking” clothing. You might also bring one pair of more technical pants (Kuhl brand is one of my favorites). I’d recommend against traditional khaki “safari” colors, as the trails are muddy, and you will get filthy. Jeans aren’t a great option during the rainy season, but they’ll work during the dry season to protect you from stinging nettles on the trails. For male readers, my husband swears by his REI Adventures Pants; he found them comfortable, cool, and durable on our trekking days, and he wore them to nice dinners out in Kigali. 1 Pair of Gaiters to keep biting ants out of your pants and socks. The Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain Low Gaiters are a great investment if you plan on doing any serious trekking, especially in Southeast Asia or tropical South America. If you don’t foresee yourself using them again, simply tuck your pants into long wool socks to keep the ants out. I’d recommend doing this under your gaiters anyway. 1 Skirt, cut below the knee for women who don’t mind wearing skirts. Rwanda is a very conservative country, and local women do not wear pants (and especially not shorts) outside of Kigali. Our driver was really impressed that I wore a skirt “like the Rwandans” and told me I was the first foreign visitor he’d seen conform to local customs in that way. Pants are obviously essential for trekking, but if you’re visiting a town, a long skirt or dress will endear you to the locals. I brought a polyester blend midi-length dark skirt that resisted dirt and wrinkles well. I didn’t feel the need to dress up beyond my long skirt and waterproof sandals, even for dinner out in Kigali. Skirts are also much easier for using squat toilets, which you will likely encounter in smaller villages. Note that tank tops are acceptable, but make sure they’re not overly revealing or low-cut. 1 Pair of Long Shorts (optional) for relaxing at your hotel. Note that local men typically only wear shorts while playing sports, so long pants are best for blending in. You could also choose to bring one pair of convertible pants. 2 Long-Sleeve, Lightweight Trekking Shirts. My husband is all about the Kuhl Clothing Wunderer Long-Sleeve Shirt, which also offers UV protection and sleeves that roll up to convert to a short sleeve. I like bringing one technical trekking shirt and one cotton long sleeve that can double as a pajama top. I found the Lululemon Yogi Everyday Long Sleeve perfect for transitioning from a light hike to dinner to bedtime. 3 T-Shirts that can be layered under rain gear. Again, I prefer shirts designed for athletic wear, as they’re great for wicking away sweat and moisture and extremely easy to launder on the go. Old Navy makes inexpensive, modestly-fitting short-sleeve shirts, which are important in a conservative country like Rwanda. The Royal Robbins Noe Shirt pulls double-duty as a nice blouse when you’re in the city and has button tabs that allow you to convert the cap sleeves to a tank top when it gets muggy. 4 Pairs of Undergarments. There’s no need to bring too many undergarments, as you’ll need to be doing laundry frequently after trekking anyway. The hiking was fairly vigorous, and I found it helpful to bring 1 athletic sports bra. 1 Swimsuit, only if your hotel has a pool that you plan on visiting 1 Fleece Jacket for cool mornings and evenings. You’ll be at elevation near Volcanoes National Park, and it will get chilly at night. The North Face Mezzaluna Hoodie was super-warm worn over one of my long-sleeve shirts in the evenings and thin enough to be layered comfortably under my rain gear. 1 Pair of Long Pajama Bottoms and 1 Pair of Warm Socks for sleeping (again, it gets chilly overnight). 1 Large Scarf. My must-bring on every trip! In Rwanda, it kept me warm in constantly variable temperatures, served as a blanket on the plane, and could work as a privacy screen should nature call while you’re trekking! 1 Pair Lightweight Gloves to protect from stinging nettles while hiking. Garden gloves should work fine. Footwear 1 pair of Lightweight Hiking Boots or Trail-Running Sneakers. The hiking in Volcanoes National Park was fairly vigorous and included a number of different terrains: mud, steep slopes, bamboo forest, and volcanic rock. I wore my Brooks Cascadia Trail-Running Shoes and loved that they were ultra-light, provided great traction, and cleaned and dried easily for use the following day. If you require more ankle support, don’t hesitate to go for a more traditional hiking boot. Wear this pair of shoes on the plane to save space in your pack. Many of the local guides wear Wellington-type rubber boots, but I would’ve had a very hard time navigating the terrain in those. Before visiting Rwanda, I thought hiking boots might be a necessity for gorilla tracking. Happily, these Brooks trail-runners did the job perfectly. 1 Pair of Waterproof Sandals, for relaxing and for wearing while drying out your hiking shoes. I rave about my Crocs sandals to anyone who’ll listen. They’ve got great traction in rainy conditions, stay securely on my feet to double as water shoes, and have more style than I traditionally associate with Crocs. The exact brand I wear is no longer made, but I’m making a beeline for the Crocs Isabella Sandal when this pair eventually wears out. 4 Pairs of Socks. I brought two pairs of long wool socks for trekking and two pairs of merino-and-nylon running socks for shorter hikes. I warn against wearing cotton socks while hiking due to wet conditions and increased risk of blisters. Toiletries and Hygiene While larger cities carry most basic toiletries, plan to bring all you need, as you’ll be based further afield while tracking gorillas. Contact lens solution, good hair conditioner, feminine hygiene items, and stick deodorant are all difficult to find anywhere in Rwanda. Anti-malarial medications. Keep in mind that most anti-malarial medications need to be started 1-2 days prior to entering affected areas and continued 7 days after leaving the area. Insect repellent with DEET. Mosquitos and malaria can be found everywhere in Rwanda. Sweat-Proof, Waterproof Sunscreen with High SPF Feminine hygiene items! So important it’s worth repeating. Even in the capital city of Kigali, most stores do not carry feminine hygiene items. Packet of Tissue. Nearly everywhere we stopped had toilet paper, but you’ll want this when nature calls and you’re out trekking. Also bring a Ziploc plastic bag to carry out the aforementioned tissue- leave behind nothing but footprints! Hair Ties to pull your hair back on hot and humid hikes. Moleskin to treat blisters after hiking Motion Sickness Medication like Dramamine, if you’re prone to motion sickness. Some of the roads outside Kigali can be bumpy and windy. Electronics Wifi is very slow throughout the country. Don’t expect to be able to upload photos while in Rwanda, so bring plenty of storage to back up your images. While Rwanda felt extremely safe, it is also a developing country, and many Rwandans live in poverty. Be cognizant about using electronics like iPhones and iPads out and about. I felt safe using my large DSLR camera, but I stored it in my purse while walking around (rather than wearing or holding it) in order to avoid being a target. Voltage Converter (possibly), as Rwanda’s voltage is 230V and standard US voltage is 120V. Check the electronics you’ll be bringing, though; most will list the range of voltages they accept, and most camera and laptop chargers come with a built-in voltage converter. Camera(s), Charger, Lens, Lens Hood, and more SD Cards than you think you’ll need, especially if shooting in RAW. Keep in mind that you may have to trek over difficult terrain for many hours to get to the gorillas and will need to carry your equipment. (A side note: I recommend hiring a porter for $10-20 to carry your pack, if only to help stimulate the local economy!) I shot with a Nikon D5300 and used a 70-200mm f/2.8L lens. Operation was quiet enough not to disturb the gorillas, the f/2.8 aperture did well in low-light conditions, and it wasn’t too bulky a zoom lens to lug around. I would recommend sticking to one lens. You’ll have a maximum of one hour to spend with the gorillas, and I promise you won’t want to waste a single second fuddling with your lenses. Bring your lens hood to protect your equipment in wet conditions. Tripods aren’t permitted near the gorillas. I also stashed a waterproof point-and-shoot (a Sony DSC-TX30) in my pocket for quick operation while hiking. Waterproof Camera Case (or a plastic bag, if you’re like me). In all fairness, I should have sprung for a waterproof case and would do so if I were headed back to Rwanda in the rainy season. I got lucky in that it did not rain during our hour with the gorillas, but it would’ve been cumbersome and noisy to deal with a plastic bag “waterproof case” if I’d been caught in a downpour. Flashlight or Headlamp. Power outages can be common, and there’s little outdoor light outside city centers. Tablet or laptop to use when the wifi actually cooperates, to connect with others back home. Hard Drive to back up your amazing images. Binoculars are only worth the space if you’ll be birding. Food Energy bars to take trekking. I found vegetarian options everywhere we went; vegans might want to bring extra energy bars, just in case. Other Sunglasses Money belt Travel clothesline to dry out your clothing after laundering. Money. Everywhere I went in Rwanda, vendors were more than happy to do business in US dollars. Make sure to collect crisp bills dated 2006 or newer from your bank back in the U.S., as many places will give you a worse exchange rate (or not accept) older bills. Credit cards are generally only accepted in Kigali and at luxury hotels outside the city center. Bring enough cash to tip the guides, porters, and security personnel on your trek! Our group of two tourists had six guides traveling with us, some of whom had been poachers years earlier; I tried to tip very well in order to encourage responsible ecotourism as a responsible and lucrative alternative to poaching. Water bottle. This is essential for staying hydrated while trekking. Dry bag, if you’re not planning on bringing a waterproof backpack. Travel-sized umbrella (optional). I skipped this and relied on my excellent rain gear to keep me dry. Walking Stick or Trekking Poles (optional). I am hideously uncoordinated and find it easier to just use my hands when traversing difficult terrain (this is where the lightweight gloves came in handy!), but if you’re used to trekking with a walking stick, bring one that can be telescoped down to fit in your carry-on. Animal and bird guide books (optional). These can also be downloaded onto your ereader, so you can refer to pictures when you return from trekking. If you’re traveling with an outfit that can give back to locals and have extra space in your pack, these items are most appreciated in Rwanda: English dictionaries, soccer balls, and children’s backpacks. Enjoy your trip to Rwanda! Top image photo credit: unsplash.com
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ag Miranda Santiago Cé go leor chomhlachú ar dtús Ruanda leis an cinedhíothú horrific a tharla ann sna 1990idí, tá an tír a bheith ina dhaingean a bhaineann le cobhsaíocht sa réigiún, mar aon cheann scríbe turasóireachta atá ag fás. Ruanda ina leannán i bhfiadhúlra bhrionglóid fíor; Is féidir le cuairteoirí a rianú gorillas sliabh fiáin ina gcónaí i Volcanoes Páirc Náisiúnta agus siúlfaidh an Foraoise Nyungwe chun cuardach chimpanzees. Is féidir le turasóirí a íoc freisin ómós an am atá caite ag músaeim suntasach cosúil le Ionad Cuimhneacháin Kigali agus Ard-Mhúsaem na Ruanda. Tá Rwandans bródúil as a n-náisiún agus fonn do chuairteoirí chomh fada chun an tír a thagann i le fiche bliain anuas a thaispeáint. Aeráide i Ruanda Cé go bhfuil Ruanda in aice leis an meánchiorcal, sé ar a dtugtar an Talún ar Hills Míle ar chúis mhaith: tá cuid mhaith de na háiteanna go mbainfidh tú cuairt ar ingearchló. Cliceáil anseo chun féachaint ar an chairt i milliméadair. Cé gur chóir duit a bheith ullamh le haghaidh bháisteach go minic agus aimsir humid, Is féidir le maidin agus um thráthnóna fuar. Is Mheán-Márta-Meith séasúr na báistí trom Ruanda. Tá séasúr fada tirim ó Mheitheamh go Meán Fómhair agus a séasúr na báistí gearr idir lár mhí Mheán Fómhair trí Nollaig. Thug mé cuairt go luath i Samhain, agus fearadh sé arís agus arís eile ar feadh tamaill gach lá le stráicí fada de Sunshine i idir. Cliceáil anseo chun féachaint ar an chairt i Celsius. Teochtaí i Kigali, Ruhengeri, agus Volcanoes Páirc Náisiúnta sa raon ó 75F agus tais go 50F thar oíche. molaim go láidir ag tabhairt éadaí báistí is cuma cén uair a thugann tú cuairt, mar tá ceathanna minic gearr fiú sa séasúr tirim. In ainneoin an tír-raon sléibhtiúil, nach bhfuil cuairteoirí chuig Ruanda Ní mór de ghnáth a bheith buartha faoi breoiteachta airde mura phleanáil ar dreapadóireachta Mount Karisimbi, a bairr 14,000 cosa. Na gorillas i Volcanoes Páirc Náisiúnta beagnach riamh le fáil thuas 8,500 cosa. Backpacks agus Bagáiste Ba mhaith leat a dhéanamh go maith chun taisteal chomh héadrom agus is féidir i Ruanda. Tá go leor socruithe lasmuigh den phríomhchathair na Kigali DIRT nó gairdín-cineál cosáin, ná thairgíonn rochtain ardaitheoir, nó a cheangal ar shiúlóid fada chun seomraí rochtain. Is éasca chun taisteal le ceachtar backpack taistil nó bagáiste méid dhéanamh-ar a bhfuil tú iompar compordach. Dul suas go dtí ceann de mo socruithe is gá a 10 siúlóid suas an cnoc nóiméad, agus d'íoc sé amach go bhfuil bagáiste solais! Tá sé seo Ruanda "eile ardaitheoir" dóibh siúd a bhfuil a soghluaisteacht teoranta. Chaos Réidh Kenai uiscedhíonach Backpack – Beidh ort ar backpack beag breise a dhéanamh do buidéal uisce, barraí fuinnimh, moleskin, feithidí repellent, agus trealamh ceamara agus trekking. Má tá tú cás uiscedhíonach do do ceamara, Beidh backpack beag caighdeánach obair fíneáil. Is maith liom an Kenai mar gheall ar a solúbthacht agus an póca taobh lena gceadaítear rochtain buidéal uisce éasca agus hiking. Thug mé chomh maith le foldable beag, zip-top sparán a úsáid i Kigali, ach mar is dóigh liom níos compordaí agus níos lú cosúil le "turasóireachta soiléir" agus iad ag taisteal le sparán. Eitilte 001 F1 Téigh Clean Níocháin Mála – Beidh Éadaí caite ar treks a fháil salach, agus tá sé deas go bhfuil mála a scaradh do níocháin salach. Bhain mé úsáid as mála truflais phraghas-le-bogadh thabhairt ón mbaile, ach na nIarlaí 001 Is F1 Téigh Clean Níocháin Mála níos sofaisticiúla agus cabhraíonn sé chun odors bhainistiú. Eitilte 001 Málaí Tosaithe F1 Téigh Glan Tá níolón trom go n-oibríonn breá a scaradh do bróga hiking salach ón gcuid eile de do bhagáiste. Éadaí Lightweight, breathable, Tá éadaí mear-thriomú criticiúil nuair a phleanáil a trek jungle. Coinnigh i gcuimhne go n-áiríonn oibreoirí trekking leor Níocháin i n-ráta thar oíche, ionas gur féidir leat an pacáiste níos éadroime ná mar a dhéanamh ar shlí eile. Seo liosta de na rudaí a thug mé le Ruanda ar cuairt ag díriú ar fálróid jungle a fheiceáil fiadhúlra agus lena n-áirítear chomh maith le cúpla lá sa chathair caipitil de Kigali. 1 Báisteach Jacket le aerála éifeachtach. Chaith mé mo Marmot Deascadh Jacket gach lá agus iad ar cuairt Ruanda agus meas na zippers faoi na armpits do aerála níos fearr. Spreagann an teicneolaíocht NanoPro freisin breathability ainneoin uiscedhíonach. An cochall cead dom a forgo hata agus d'oibrigh go foirfe chun feithidí a choinneáil ó slipping síos mo chúl agus hiking trí jungle dlúth. 2 Péirí de Full-Fad Pants. Feicfidh tú péire amháin a chaitheamh ag sciúradh an ceann eile. Mar gheall ar Scuab íogair agus feithidí, Ní bheidh tú ag iarraidh a shorts chaitheamh agus trekking tríd an jungle, is cuma cé chomh te is. Is maith liom a chaitheamh pants Lúthchleas Gael nuair fálróid, atá deartha chun wick ar shiúl taise, tirim go tapa, agus deis dom chun bogadh go héasca. Chaith mé pants an-chosúil leis Lululemon Scaird Barraí pants caol. Tá siad pants Lúthchleas Gael durable a aistriú go héasca go dtí na cathrach chaitheamh gan breathnú cosúil le soiléir "hiking" éadaí. D'fhéadfá a thabhairt freisin ar cheann péire pants níos teicniúla (branda Kuhl Is é ceann de mo rogha). Ba mhaith liom a mholadh in aghaidh khaki traidisiúnta "Safari" dathanna, toisc go bhfuil na cosáin muddy, agus gheobhaidh tú salach. Nach bhfuil Jeans ina rogha iontach le linn an tséasúir na coise tinne, ach beidh siad ag obair le linn an tséasúir tirim chun tú a chosaint ó neantóga cliseadh ar na cosáin. Maidir le léitheoirí fireann, swears m'fhear céile ag a Pants Eachtraí REI; fuair sé compordach dóibh, fionnuar, agus durable ar ár laethanta trekking, agus chaith sé iad a dinnéir deas amach i Kigali. 1 Péire Loirgneáin a choinneáil ants biting as do pants agus stocaí. An Allamuigh Taighde Rocky Mountain Low Loirgneáin Tá infheistíocht mhór má ar intinn agat ar a dhéanamh le haon trekking tromchúiseach, go háirithe in Oirdheisceart na hÁise nó trópaiceach Mheiriceá Theas. Mura bhfuil tú thuar féin iad a úsáid arís, ach Tuck do pants i stocaí olann fada a choinneáil ar an seangáin amach. Ba mhaith liom a mholadh seo a dhéanamh faoi do lóipéisí aon nós. 1 sciorta, gearrtha faoi bhun na glúine do mhná nach bhfuil intinn sciortaí ag caitheamh. Is Ruanda tír an-coimeádach, agus ní dhéanann na mná áitiúla a chaitheamh pants (agus go háirithe nach shorts) taobh amuigh de Kigali. Bhí ár tiománaí i ndáiríre tógtha a chaith mé sciorta "cosúil leis an Rwandans" agus dúirt sé liom go raibh mé an chéad cuairteoir eachtrach mhaith feicthe aige i gcomhréir le custaim áitiúil sa tslí. Tá Pants léir riachtanach do trekking, ach má tá tú ag tabhairt cuairte baile, Beidh skirt fada nó gúna tú endear an muintir na háite. Thug mé sciorta chumasc poileistear MIDI-fhad dorcha a resisted DIRT agus roic maith. Níor bhraith mé an gá a gúna suas thar mo sciorta fada agus sandals uiscedhíonach, fiú don dinnéar amach i Kigali. Tá Sciortaí freisin i bhfad níos éasca le haghaidh úsáid leithris squat, a bheidh tú bhíonn dócha i sráidbhailte. Tabhair faoi deara go bhfuil bairr umar inghlactha, ach déan cinnte nach bhfuil siad ró-nochtadh nó íseal-gearrtha. 1 Péire Shorts Long (roghnach) do relaxing ar do óstán. Tabhair faoi deara go fir logánta go hiondúil a chaitheamh ach shorts agus iad ag imirt spóirt, Tá pants fad is fearr le cumasc in. D'fhéadfá a roghnú freisin a thabhairt ar cheann péire de pants inchomhshóite. 2 Long-Sleeve, Léinte Trekking Lightweight. Is é mo fear céile ar fad mar gheall ar an Kuhl Éadaí Wunderer Long-Sleeve Shirt, a thairgeann freisin cosaint UV agus sleeves a rolladh suas a thiontú go sleeve gearr. Is maith liom ag tabhairt léine fálróid amháin teicniúla agus chum cadás amháin fhad is féidir a dúbailte mar barr pajama. Fuair mé an Lululemon Yogi Laethúil Long Sleeve foirfe do transitioning ó hike éadrom le dinnéar a am codlata. 3 T-Léinte is féidir iad a layered faoi éadaí báistí. Arís, Is fearr liom léinte atá deartha le haghaidh chaitheamh Lúthchleas Gael, mar tá siad iontach do wicking shiúl allais agus taise agus thar a bheith éasca a sciúradh ar an dul. Sean Navy Déanann saor, modestly-fheistiú léinte gearr-sleeve, atá tábhachtach i dtír coimeádach cosúil Ruanda. An Tá Ríoga Robbins Rud pulls double-dualgas mar blús deas nuair a bhíonn tú sa chathair agus tá tabs cnaipe a ligfidh tú chun an sleeves caipín thiontú go barr umar nuair a fhaigheann sé muggy. 4 Péirí Fo-éadaí. Níl aon ghá a thabhairt iomarca undergarments, mar beidh ort a bheith ag déanamh níocháin minic tar éis trekking ar aon nós. Ba é an hiking measartha vigorous, agus fuair mé chuidiú é a thabhairt 1 bra spóirt lúthchleasa. 1 swimsuit, ach amháin má tá do óstán linn go bhfuil ar intinn agat ar cuairt 1 lomra Jacket do maidin fuaraigh agus thráthnóna. Feicfidh tú a bheith ag ingearchló aice Volcanoes Páirc Náisiúnta, agus beidh sé a fháil fuar san oíche. An Aghaidh Thuaidh Mezzaluna Hoodie Bhí Super-te caite thar ceann de mo léinte fada-sleeve sa tráthnóna agus tanaí go leor chun a layered go compordach faoi mo éadaí báistí. 1 Péire de Long Pajama Bottoms agus 1 Péire Stocaí Te le haghaidh codlata (arís, Faigheann sé thar oíche fuar). 1 scarf Móra. Mo mór-a thabhairt ar gach turas! i Ruanda, choinnigh sé te dom i teochtaí de shíor athróg, sheirbheáil mar brat ar an eitleán, agus d'fhéadfadh sé ag obair mar scáileán príobháideachta chóir glaoch dúlra agus tú trekking! 1 Péire Lámhainní Lightweight a chosaint ó neantóga cliseadh agus hiking. Ba chóir lámhainní Garden obair bhreá. Coisbheart 1 péire buataisí Hiking Lightweight nó Trail-Rith Sneakers. Ba é an hiking in Volcanoes Páirc Náisiúnta cothrom bríomhar agus bhí roinnt terrains éagsúla: láib, fánaí géara, foraoise bambú, agus carraig volcanic. Chaith mé mo Brooks Cascadia Trail-Rith Bróga agus grá go raibh siad ultra-éadrom, tarraingt mhór ar fáil, agus ghlanadh agus a thriomú go héasca lena n-úsáid ar an lá dár gcionn. Má theastaíonn tacaíocht rúitín níos, ná bíodh aon leisce ort dul chun níos tosaithe hiking traidisiúnta. Caith an péire bróg ar an eitleán spás a shábháil i do phacáiste. Go leor de na treoracha áitiúla chaitheamh buataisí rubair Wellington de chineál, ach ba mhaith mé go raibh tréimhse an-deacair nascleanúna an tír-raon sna. Roimh cuairt Ruanda, Shíl mé buataisí hiking d'fhéadfadh a bheith ina riachtanas do rianú gorilla. thugann, Rinne na Brooks rian-dara háit an post breá. 1 Péire Sandals uiscedhíonach, chun scíth a ligean agus le haghaidh caitheamh agus triomú do bhróga hiking. rave mé faoi mo sandals Crocs do dhuine ar bith a bheas ag éisteacht. Tá siad fuair tarraingt mór i gcoinníollacha na coise tinne, fanacht go daingean ar mo chosa a dhúbailt mar bróga uisce, agus tá stíl níos mó ná mé chomhlachú go traidisiúnta le Crocs. Tá an branda cruinn chaitheamh mé a thuilleadh a rinneadh, ach tá mé ag déanamh beeline don Crocs Isabella Sandal nuair Caitheann an péire amach sa deireadh. 4 Péirí Stocaí. Thug mé dhá phéire stocaí olann fada do trekking agus dhá phéire stocaí reatha merino-agus-níolón do hikes níos giorra. Rabhadh mé in aghaidh caitheamh stocaí cadás agus hiking mar gheall ar choinníollacha fliuch agus baol méadaithe blisters. Maisíochta agus Sláinteachas Cé iompar cathracha móra maisíochta is bunúsaí, plean a thabhairt go léir is gá duit, mar beidh tú a bheith bunaithe níos faide ó bhaile agus gorillas rianú. Réiteach teagmháil lionsa, oiriúntóir gruaige maith, Míreanna sláinteachas baininscneach, agus go bhfuil siad bata deodorant gach deacair a fháil in aon áit i Ruanda. míochainí frith-maláire. Coinnigh i gcuimhne gur gá an chuid is mó míochainí frith-maláire a thosú 1-2 lá roimh dhul isteach ceantair atá i gceist agus lean 7 lá tar éis a fhágáil an limistéir. feithidí repellent le DEET. Mosquitos agus maláire a fháil i ngach áit i Ruanda. Sweat-Cruthúnas, Grianscéithe uiscedhíonach le High SPF Míreanna sláinteachas Baininscneach! Chomh tábhachtach sin is fiú athrá. Fiú sa chathair caipitil de Kigali, Ní gá an chuid is mó siopaí a iompar míreanna sláinteachas baininscneach. Paicéad Fíocháin. Beagnach i ngach áit stop muid go raibh páipéar leithris, ach beidh tú ag iarraidh seo nuair a iarrann an dúlra agus an bhfuil tú amach trekking. Freisin a thabhairt mála Ziploc plaisteacha chun an fíochán thuasluaite- fhágáil taobh thiar aon rud ach footprints! Carbhait Gruaige a tharraingt le do chuid gruaige ar ais ar hikes te agus tais. Moleskin chun cóir leighis blisters tar éis hiking Motion Breoiteachta cógais cosúil Dramamine, má tá tú seans maith go breoiteachta tairiscint. Is féidir roinnt de na bóithre lasmuigh de Kigali bheith bumpy agus gaofar. Leictreonaic Is Wifi-mhall ar fud na tíre. Ná bí ag súil a bheith in ann a grianghraif a uaslódáil agus i Ruanda, mar sin a thabhairt neart stórála chun cúltaca do chuid íomhánna. Cé gur cheap Ruanda thar a bheith sábháilte, tá sé chomh maith dtír i mbéal forbartha, agus tá go leor Rwandans beo bocht. Bí eolach faoi úsáid a bhaint leictreonaic iPhones agus iPads amach agus faoi. Bhraith mé slán ag baint úsáide as mo cheamara DSLR mór, ach a stóráil mé é i mo sparán agus ag siúl timpeall (in áit ag caitheamh nó a bhfuil sé) d'fhonn a sheachaint a bheith ina sprioc. Tiontaire Voltage (b'fhéidir), mar voltas Ruanda 230V agus tá sé caighdeánach voltas Poist 120V. Seiceáil na leictreonaic go mbainfidh tú a bheith ag tabhairt, cé go; Beidh an chuid is mó liosta an raon voltais glacadh siad, agus an chuid is mó ceamara agus ríomhaire glúine chargers teacht le tógtha i tiontaire voltas. Ceamara(s), charger, Lionsa, Lionsa Hood, agus Cártaí SD níos ná mar a cheapann tú go mbainfidh tú gá, go háirithe má lámhach i RAW. Coinnigh i gcuimhne gur féidir leat a spaisteoireacht thar tír-raon deacair do go leor uair an chloig a fháil chun an gorillas agus beidh gá a dhéanamh do threalamh. (Tá nóta taobh: Molaim a fhostú leann do $10-20 a dhéanamh do phacáiste, más rud é amháin chun cabhrú le spreagadh an eacnamaíocht áitiúil!) lámhaigh mé le nikon D5300 agus d'úsáid a 70-200mm f / 2.8L lionsa. Bhí Oibríocht ciúin go leor gan cur isteach ar gorillas, Rinne an f / 2.8 Cró go maith i gcoinníollacha íseal-éadrom, agus ní raibh sé bulky ró lionsa súmáil a lug timpeall. Ba mhaith liom a mholadh sticking le lionsa amháin. Feicfidh tú ar a mhéad de uair an chloig a chaitheamh leis na gorillas, agus geallaim agam nach mbeidh tú ag iarraidh le dramhaíl an dara fuddling amháin le do lionsaí. Beir leat do cochall lionsa a chosaint do threalamh i coinníollacha fliuch. Níl tripods cheadaítear in aice leis an gorillas. bhí coigilte mé chomh maith le uiscedhíonach pointe-agus-shoot (a Sony DSC-TX30) i mo phóca ar mhaithe le hoibriú tapaidh agus hiking. Uiscedhíonach Ceamara Cás (nó mála plaisteach, má tá tú cosúil liomsa). I ngach cothroime, Ba chóir dom a sprung feadh cás uiscedhíonach agus ba é sin a dá chuaigh mé ar ais go dtí Ruanda sa séasúr na báistí. Fuair mé an t-ádh sa mhéid is nach raibh sé cur báistí le linn ár chloig leis na gorillas, ach bheadh sé Bainim cumbersome agus noisy chun déileáil le mála plaisteach "cás uiscedhíonach" má iarr mé gafa i downpour. Flashlight nó Ceannlampa. Is féidir le outages chumhacht a bheith coitianta, agus níl solas beag amuigh faoin aer taobh amuigh ionaid na cathrach. Tablet nó ar ríomhaire glúine a úsáid nuair gcomhoibríonn an wifi iarbhír, chun teagmháil a dhéanamh le daoine eile ar ais sa bhaile. Hard Drive chun cúltaca do chuid íomhánna iontach. binoculars ach is fiú an spás má beidh tú in birding. Bia barraí fuinnimh trekking a ghlacadh. Fuair mé roghanna vegetarian i ngach áit chuaigh muid; b'fhéidir gur mhaith vegans a thabhairt barraí fuinneamh breise, ar eagla na heagla. Eile Sunglasses Crios airgead clothesline Taisteal a thriomú amach do chuid éadaigh i ndiaidh sciúradh. Airgead. I ngach áit chuaigh mé i Ruanda, Bhí díoltóirí níos mó ná sásta gnó a dhéanamh i ndollair SAM. Bí cinnte a bhailiú billí crisp dar dáta 2006 nó níos nuaí ó do bhanc ar ais sa SAM, mar go mbeidh go leor áiteanna a thabhairt duit ráta malairte níos measa (nó nach bhfuil glacadh) billí níos sine. Cártaí creidmheasa i gcoitinne ghlacfar ach i Kigali agus ag óstán só taobh amuigh de lár na cathrach. Tabhair go leor airgid go barr na treoracha, póirtéirí, agus pearsanra slándála ar do trek! Ár ngrúpa dhá turasóirí a bhí sé treoracha taisteal le linn, cuid acu a bhí poachers blianta roimhe sin; Rinne mé chun barr go han-mhaith chun éiceathurasóireacht freagrach mar rogha freagrach agus brabúsaí do póitseáil spreagadh. Buidéal uisce. Tá sé seo riachtanach chun fanacht hydrated agus trekking. mála tirim, mura bhfuil tú ag pleanáil ar a thabhairt backpack uiscedhíonach. scáth Taisteal-iarrachtaí (roghnach). ndearna mé seo agus ag brath ar mo éadaí báistí den scoth a choinneáil tirim dom. Ag siúl bata nó Polannaigh Trekking (roghnach). Tá mé hideously neamh-chomhordaithe agus go mbíonn sé níos éasca le húsáid díreach tar éis mo lámha nuair a thrasnaíonn raon deacair (is é seo nuair a tháinig an lámhainní lightweight i handy!), ach má tá tú ag úsáid chun trekking le maide siúil, ceann ar féidir a telescoped síos a d'oirfeadh i do chur-ar thabhairt. Ainmhithe agus éin leabhair treoir (roghnach). Is féidir iad seo a íoslódáil chuig do eReader, ionas gur féidir leat tagairt a dhéanamh pictiúir nuair a fhilleann tú ó trekking. Má tá tú ag taisteal le outfit is féidir a thabhairt ar ais go dtí muintir na háite agus tá spás breise i do phacáiste, na nithe is mó meas i Ruanda: foclóirí Béarla, liathróid sacair, agus backpacks leanaí. Bain sult as do turas chuig Ruanda! creidmheas grianghraf Barr image: unsplash.com