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September - November 2014

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Featured BORN IN RWANDA: Africa’s fastest growing hotel chain, CityBlue Hotels

Chobe Safari Lodge This Five Star lodge is the gem in Uganda’s tourism crown, with breath-taking panoramic views of the Nile at its doorstep Mweya Safari Lodge Located on a peninsula linking Lake Edward with Lake George within the heart of the Queen Elizabeth National Park you are sure to enjoy its amazing sweeping views.

Paraa Safari Lodge Overlooking one of nature’s best kept secrets, the River Nile, Paraa Safari Lodge, located in the North West of Uganda offers a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and old world charm.

Silverback Lodge Located in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in western Uganda, Silverback Lodge is known for its Mountain Gorilla treks and its magnificent views.

Marasa Africa Central Reservations Office Plot 96-98, 5th Street Industrial Area | Ph: +256 (0) 312 260260/1, | +256 (0) 414 255992 Email: reservations@marasa.net | www.marasa.net

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Welcome to Ruzizi Tented Lodge Tucked away in the riverine forest on the edge of Lake Ihema this small, private lodge offers seven spacious, en-suite tents, dotted along the forested lakes’ edge. Sheltered by large trees and swaying palms, the lodge is a cool, calm and quiet retreat in the spectacular setting of Akagera National Park.

The tents are located along a boardwalk stretching either side of a thatched central lounge, bar, and dining area. A deck along a short boardwalk overlooks the lake; an ideal place to sit with a sundowner, around a cosy campfire.

Inside each tent is a comfortable queen or large twin beds and a private bathroom with hot and cold running water. The camp has been designed to sit gracefully within its natural surroundings, and is entirely powered by solar.

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Editorial Hundreds of new contacts, a cleaner layout and many more interesting articles. Welcome to another issue of The Eye magazine Rwanda & Burundi.

Just dive in and indulge yourself.

First, we bring you great news: Rwanda’s very own Urban by CityBlue was nominated for the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards 2014! To celebrate this achievement, we bring you a feature of the CityBlue Hotels chain of hotels.

Born in Rwanda barely a year ago, and with three hotels already in Rwanda, and one in Uganda, it looks like this chain is going places!

We also bring you tales of adventure in the Musanze caves. Come with us and discover this relatively unknown tourist attraction in the Northern part of Rwanda. It will intrigue and thrill you in a way that few places can.

In addition to our long-standing column, MEMORY MAKER, on how to improve customer satisfaction, look out for our 2

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new column called “FIT IN KIGALI”. In this and every subsequent issue, experts from WAKA Fitness, one of Kigali’s top fitness centres, will share with you what you need to do and eat in order to keep in top shape, right here in Kigali.

Do not miss our main feature on L’Hacienda, the great new eatery that has taken Buja by storm with its creative chef, as well as a touching story (in French!) of one Mzungu’s very first visit to Burundi.

Finally, make sure to carry a copy of The Eye magazine with you from wherever you find it. Let it be your constant companion as you tour the beautiful countries of Rwanda & Burundi. In case you want to contact us, please write to editorial@theeye.co.rw or theeyemagrw@gmail.com and we shall be in touch quickly.

Happy reading!

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Vantage Point Experience the region from our point of view

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Welcome to

...the land of beauty

ABOUT RWANDA Facts Rwanda, popularly known as a land of a thousand hills is a stable East African country, easily accessible from Kenya and Uganda. It is relatively easy, safe and simple to travel around. It is landlocked, surrounded by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west. It has five volcanoes, twenty-three lakes and numerous rivers, some forming the source of the River Nile.

The country lays 75miles south of the Equator, 880miles west of the Indian Ocean and 1250miles east of the Atlantic Ocean-literally in the heart of Africa.

Government Rwanda is a Presidential unitary Republic that is based upon a multiparty system governed under the constitution that was adopted in 2003 replacing the transitional constitution that was put in place in 1994. The President of Rwanda is the Head of State and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. Among his other responsibilities are powers to create policy, administer government agencies, exercise the prerogative of mercy, negotiate and ratify treaties, etc. The President is elected by popular vote every seven years, and appoints the Prime Minister and members of Cabinet. The Rwandan Parliament is composed of two chambers, namely the Senate and the lower chamber-the Chamber of Deputies serving 5 year terms. The members of the Senate are selected by a variety of bodies and they serve eight-year terms. Rwanda has low corruption levels and the constitution provides for an Ombudsman whose duties include prevention and fighting of corruption.

There is an existing policy of zero tolerance for corruption and any corrupt tendencies are handled seriously. The current constitution divides Rwanda into provinces, districts, cities, municipalities, towns, sectors and cells with each subdivision and its borders established by Parliament. The five provinces act as intermediaries between the national government and their constituent districts to ensure that national policies are implemented at the district level.

Geography and Climate Mountains dominate central and western Rwanda; these mountains are part of the East African Rift Valley. The highest peak which is also Rwanda’s highest point is Mount Karisimbi. The temperature average 24-27° C (generally 30° C in the daytime and minimum 15° C at night, though often much colder in the mountains where snow and frost occur). Visit Nyungwe Forest if you would like to experience “winter” in tropical Africa. The rainfall averages 900-1,600 mm per pa. Rainy seasons are normally February to April, November to January although there have been some weather pattern changes recently. The vegetation ranges from dense equatorial forest in the Southwest to tropical savannah in the east. Economically Rwanda largely produces tea, coffee, sugar, fish and cut flowers. It also has natural resources of such as tin, gold, natural gas and Tanzanite. Being in the Albertan region there is a likelihood of other natural resources that may be in the interest of investors.

Currency The national currency is Rwandan Franc (RWF).

As at the end of August 2014, 1 US Dollar (USD) was equivalent to Frw 690. The smallest-value note is a 500 RWF note, which is the smallest note in physical size, as well. There are also notes in denominations of 1,000, 2,000, and 5,000 RWF, with the larger notes becoming slightly larger in physical size. There are no notes over 5,000 RWF. Since few places in Rwanda accept credit cards, travellers need to carry cash if travelling outside of Kigali, especially if staying longer than a few days. The smallest value coin is 1 RWF. However the commonly used smallest value coin is 100 RWF. It is common for most businesses in Rwanda, including currency exchangers and gas stations, to round transactions to the nearest 100 RWF. There are ATMs all over Kigali, in every bank branch. Depending on your bank, this can be a much cheaper way to get francs because the ATMs use a much better exchange rate than currency exchanges.

DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS Belgium, Rue de Nyarugenge, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 575551-3.

Fax: +250 252 573995.

Email: Kigali@diplobel.fed.be. www.diplomatie.be/kigali

Kenya Boulevard de L’Umuganda, Kacyiru, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 583332/4-6 / +250 252 511889. Fax: +250 252 510919.

British High Commission Boulevard de l’Umuganda, Parcelle no 1131, Kacyiru Sud, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 556000.

Fax: +250 252 582044.

Email: BHC.kigali@fco.gov.uk. www.ukinrwanda.fco.gov.uk.

Libya Tel: +250 252 572294 / +250 252 572309 / +250 252 572335.

Fax: +250 252 572347.

Burundi 4 Rue de Ntararuka, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 517529-30 / +250 252 575512.

Canada 1534 Akagera Street, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 573210 / +250 252 573278. Fax: +250 252 572719.

Email: kgali@international.gc.ca.

China 44 Boulevard de la Revolution, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 575415 / +250 252 510489. www.china-embassy.org Egypt Boulevard de L’Umuganda, Kacyiru, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 87510 / +250 252 587560 / +250 252 582039.

French Ru de Depute Kamuzinzi, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 551800.

Email: ambafrance.kigali-amba@ diplomatie.gouv.fr.

Germany d’Allemagne KN 27 St/5, Kigali, Rwanda Tel.: +250 280 57 51 41, 280 57 52 22 Fax: +250 280 50 20 87, Email: zreg@kiga.diplo.de www. kigali.diplo.de Ghana Park View Hotel Nyarutarama Tel: +250 788 301 244 India Rue du Lac Ihema, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 574556 / +250 252 576472.

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Netherlands Boulevard de L’Umuganda, Kacyiru, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 584348 / +250 252 584378 / +250 252 584711.

Norwegian Consulate Plot 10, KG 625, Kimihurura.

Tel: +250 783 113 545, rwhc.mfa_no@yahoo.com, www.norway.go.ug Russia Av. de L’Armee, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 575286.

Fax: +250 252 574818.

South Africa 1370 Boulevard de L’Umuganda, Kacyiru, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 583185-8 / +250 252 551300.

Email: kigali.admin@foreign.gov.za.

Sweden 1st Floor, Aurora Building, Kacyiru, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 597400.

Fax: +250 252 597459.

Email: ambassaden.kigali@sida.se Switzerland 38 Boulevard de Revolution, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 575534.

Fax: +250 252 572461.

Email: Kigali@sdc.net. www.cooperation-suisse.admin.ch/ grandslacs Tanzania Boulevard de L`Umuganda, Telecom House, Block C 2nd Floor, Kacyiru, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 505400/403 / +250 252 585302.

Uganda Amaho Road, Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 503538.

Fax: +250 252 503537. www.ugandaembassy.rw.

USA 2657 Av. de la Gendarmerie, Kacyiru, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 596400.

Fax: +250 252 596771 / +250 252 596591.

Email: consularkigali@state.gov.

UGANDA Travellers from COMESA nations do not need visas to visit Uganda. All others need visas Fees: From USD 50 for a 3-month visa Available at entry point? Yes TANZANIA Residents of Commonwealth countries (except India, Nigeria, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK) do not require visas to Tanzania. Neither do citizens of Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Ireland, Romania, Rwanda and Hong Kong.

Fees: Visa fees begin at USD 30 Available at entry point? Yes BURUNDI Nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Rwanda do not need visas to visit Burundi. Others travellers do.

Fees: Visa prices begin at USD 80, with an added $10 fee for transit travellers.

Available at entry point? Yes KENYA Visit www.kenya-airways.com to download visa applications for processing at any of Kenya’s entry points. Lists of those who do not need visas can be found on Kenya’s government website.

Fees: Kenya offers transit (maximum of 7 days, USD 20), single entry (USD 50) and multiple entry (one year USD 110) visas.

Available at entry point? Yes DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO Visas required by all travellers except transit passengers staying up to 48 hours.

Fees: Begin at USD 70.

Available at entry point? Yes

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Useful words in French and Kinyarwanda English

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Hello Good morning Good afternoon/evening How are you?

Salut/bonjour Bonjour Bonsoir Ca va?

I am fine.

Ca va bien.

Thank you (very much) What is your name?

My name is…

Nice to meet you Enjoy your meal Good bye Yes No Foreigner Water Hot Cold Where are you?

Here Let’s go

Merci (bien) Quel est votre nom ?

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Enchanté Bon appétit Au revoir Oui Non Etranger Eau Chaud Froid Vous êtes où / tu es où ?

Ici On y va

Muraho Mwaramutse Mwiriwe Amakuru? (formal) Bite? (casual, like “hi”) Nimeza (formal) Nibyiza (casual) Murakoze (cyane) Witwande?

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Nishimiye kubamenya Muryoherwe Murabeho Yego Oya Munyamahanga Amazi Ubushyuhe Ubukonje Uri he?

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AFRICA DIALLING CODES ALGERIA ANGOLA BENIN BOTSWANA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMEROON CAPE VERDE CENTRAL AFRICAN REP CHAD CONGO D.R. CONGO DJIBOUTI

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LIBYA MADAGASCAR MALAWI MALI MAURITANIA MAURITIUS MOROCCO MOZAMBIQUE NAMIBIA NIGER NIGERIA RWANDA SENEGAL SEYCHELLES

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SIERRA LEONE SOMALIA SOUTH AFRICA SUDAN SWAZILAND TANZANIA TOGO TUNISIA UGANDA ZAMBIA ZANZIBAR ZIMBABWE

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KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIRLINES Most Airlines operating at Kigali International Airport have offices at the Passenger Terminal building.

Air Uganda, Mobile: +250 788 577926.

Brussels Airlines Phone: +250 25 25 85 210 Burundi Air Mobile: +250 788 407457 Ethiopian Airways Mobile: +250 788 426164 Kenya Airways Ltd Tel: +250 252 501652 / +250 252 577972 / +250 252 501652.

Rwandair, Email: reservations@rwandair. com. Mobile: +250 788 307982 Turkish Airlines +250 788384006 CUSTOMS Rwanda Revenue Authority Tel: +250 252 570011.

Fax: +250 252 578488.

CARGO AIRLINES BruCargo (East African Cargo Rwanda), Tel: + 250 252 576136.

Fax: +250 252 574127.

Charter & Handling Services Kigali International Airport, Cargo Terminal, 1st Floor.

Tel: +250 252 580562.

Email: info.kgl@chs-co.com / kgl@chs-co.com.

Ethiopian Airways Mobile: +250 788 426164.

Kenya Airways Ltd UTC Building, Ground Floor, Kigali. Tel: +250 252 501652 Email: reservations.kigali@ kenya-airways.com.

DUTY FREE SHOPS Flemingo Duty Free Kigali International Airport, Departures. www.flemingo-int. com.

HELICOPTER CHARTERS Akagera Aviation, Tel: +250 252 582243.

Mobile: +250 788 308382.

Fax: +250 252 580235.

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INTERNET SERVICES Bourbon Coffee Shop Free Wireless connection POST OFFICE Post Office Tel: +250 252 583441 TAXI SERVICES Airport Special Taxi Kigali International Airport, Kigali. Mobile: +250 788 303364 / +250 788 896509. Email: airptaxi@yahoo.fr.

USEFUL NUMBERS Airport Ambulance, Tel: +250 252 583441.

Flight information, Tel: 250 252 583441.

Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority Tel: +250 252 583441 (information desk) Kigali International Airport is open 24 hours.

CONTACTS YOU MIGHT NEED Embassies in Rwanda, Tel: +250 252 575386 / +250 252 575830. www.minaffet.gov.rw

National Social Security Fund, Tel: +250 252 598400.

Fax: +250 252 584445.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS AAR MTN Center, Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 308033.

Immigration, Tel: +250 252 585430. www.migration.gov.rw/services.php

RDB Tourism Information Offices Tel: +250 252 576514.

Email: reservation@rwandatourism. com

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Tel: +250 252 573541.

Red Cross Tel: +250 252 585448 / +250 252 583748.

Ministry of Health Tel: +250 252 511050

Rwanda Private Sector Federation, Tel: +250 583538 / +250 252 583541.

Police Emergency Tel: 112

Ministry of Tourism and Commerce, Tel: +250 252 575565 / +250 252 573463.

Rwanda Revenue Authority Tel: +250 252 570011 / +250 252 578488.

Traffic Police +250 252 57157

SAMU Ambulance Services Tel: 912 CHUK Hospital Tel: +250 252 575555 King Faisal Hospital Tel: +250 252 588888

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National Parks AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK.

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et at a relatively low altitude on the border with Tanzania, Akagera National Park could scarcely be more different in mood to the breezy cultivated hills that characterise much of Rwanda. Dominated scenically by the labyrinth of swamps and lakes that follow the meandering course of the Akagera River, the most remote source of the Nile, this is archetypal African savannah landscape of tangled acacia woodland interspersed with open grassland.

Akagera is, above all, big game country! Herds of elephant and buffalo emerge from the woodland to drink at the lakes, while lucky visitors might stumble across a leopard, a spotted hyena or even a stray lion. Giraffe and zebra haunt the savannah, and more than a dozen types of antelope inhabit the park, most commonly the handsome chestnut10

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coated impala, but also the diminutive oribi and secretive bushbuck, as well as the ungainly tsessebe and the world’s largest antelope, the statuesque Cape eland.

Camping alongside the picturesque lakes of Akagera is a truly mystical introduction to the wonders of the African bush. Pods of 50 hippopotami grunt and splutter throughout the day, while outsized crocodiles soak up the sun with their vast jaws menacingly agape. Magically, the air is torn apart by the unforgettable duetting of a pair of fish eagles, asserting their status as the avian monarchs of Africa’s waterways. Lining the lakes are some of the continent’s densest concentrations of waterbirds, while the connecting arshes are the haunt of the endangered and exquisite papyrus gonolek and the bizarre shoebill stork - the latter perhaps the most eagerly sought of all African birds.

All park info courtesy the Rwanda Office

NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK

Nyungwe National Park is a very rare and important habitat for many species, especially primates and birds. And at over 1000 square kilometers, Nyungwe is Africa’s largest protected mountain rainforest.

With about 310 bird species, 26 of which are endemic, Nyungwe is one of the most important and still undiscovered — bird watching destinations in Africa. Reaching to almost 3000 meters above sea level with Mount Bigugu the highest point in the Park, Nyungwe’s forests extend to altitudes occupied by few other forests in Africa.

Nyungwe is also home to one of Africa’s greatest concentrations of chimpanzees and a sometimes noisy, acrobatic combination of other primates such as Ruwenzori colobus and L’Hoest’s monkeys.

A variety of hiking and walking trails criss-cross the Park leading to a canopy walk, primate tracking adventures, the southernmost source of the Nile and ecotourism attractions. The park includes a colorful array of orchids, butterflies, moths and other insects.

The beauty cannot be fully expressed on paper; you just have to plan a trip across the majestic hills of southeast Rwanda.

VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

“In the heart of Central Africa, so high up that you shiver more than you sweat,” wrote the eminent primatologist Dian Fossey, “are great, old volcanoes towering up almost 15,000 feet, and nearly covered with rich, green rainforest - the Virungas”. Situated in the far northwest of Rwanda, the Parc des Volcans protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range home of the rare mountain gorilla - and the rich mosaic of montane ecosystems, which embrace evergreen and bamboo forest, open grassland, swamp and heath.

An exhilarating trek through the cultivated foothills of the Virungas offers stirring views in all directions. Then, abruptly, the trail enters the national park, immersing trekkers in the mysterious intimacy of the rainforest, alive with the calls of colourful birds and chattering of the rare golden monkey, and littered with fresh spoor of the mountains’ elusive populations of buffalo and elephant. Through gaps in the forest canopy, the magnificent peaks are glimpsed,

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easily accessible and among the highest in Africa, beckoning an ascent.

GOLDEN MONKEYS

In the Volcano National Park there are now fully habituated Golden Monkeys and they are accessible to tourists since June 2003

MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREKKING

A silverback (mature male) weighs nearly three times as much as the average man (up to 200kg).

The Mountain Gorilla is a distinct species from its cousin the western lowland gorilla and was unknown to western science until 1902.

Gorillas share 97% of their genes with mankind.

They are highly sociable, moving in troops of between 5 - 50 animals typically comprising a silverback, three or four wives and several young.

Females reach sexual maturity in their eighth year, males when they are around 13. Gorillas have few natural enemies and can live for up to 50 years in the wild. A female gorilla has a similar gestation period to humans, and may raise up to six offspring if she lives to old age. Gorillas spend most of their waking hours on the ground, but sleep in trees, each building itself a temporary nest.

GORILLA WATCHING ETIQUETTE

Gorillas are very susceptible to human illnesses, so always wash your hands before you visit them.

If you feel unwell or carry a contagious disease, stay behind.

• Turn your head away if you need to sneeze; never spit in the forest.

• Stay in a tight group when near the gorillas, speaking only in whispers.

• Don’t eat or drink near them, nor leave any rubbish.

• For your safety and their health keep seven metres away from the gorillas, but stay still if they approach you. Never touch a gorilla.

• Although non-aggressive, they are wild animals and can sometimes charge. If this happens, crouch down, don’t look them in the eye and wait for them to pass.

• Rash photography is forbidden. Point-andshoot cameras are inadvisable as picture quality will be poor in these conditions and the flash can go off inadvertently.

My visit is unpredictable - be prepared to be patient.

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getting around Brussels Airlines (SN) Hotel des Mille Collines, Ground Floor entrance, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 575290 / +250 252 575294.

Fax: +250 252 573082.

Email: salesrwanda@ brusselsairlines. www.brusselsairlines.com.

Ethiopian Airlines (ET) Av. de la Paix, UTC Building, Office No 25, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 570440 / +250 252 570442.

Fax: +250 252 570441.

Email: kglsm@ ethiopianairlines.com / ethiopianairlines@yahoo.com. www.ethiopianairlines.com.

Kenya Airways Ltd (KQ) Av. de la Paix, UTC Building, Ground Floor, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 501652 / +250 252 577972 / +250 252 501652.

Email: reservations.kigali@ kenya-airways.com. www.kenya-airways.com.

Qatar Airways Avenue du Commerce Kigali City Tower 11th floor P.O Box 6128, Kigali- Rwanda Tel. +250 25 2553 500/+250 786387233/34 www.qatarairways.com

KLM Kenya Airways Union Trade Center (UTC), Ground Floor.

P.O. Box 757 Kigali Rwanda, Tel: +250 (0) 252 577972/+250 (0) 252 501652 Email: reservations.kigali@ kenya-airways.com

South African Airways (SAA) Grand Pension Plaza building, lower ground floor Mobile: +250783866268.

Email: SAAKigaliEnquiries@ flysaa.com

Rwandair (Head Office) (WB) Ground Floor, UTC, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 575757.

Fax: +250 252 503691.

Email: reservations@rwandair. com. www.rwandair.com.

TURKISH AIRLINES Grand Pension Plaza, 4th floor Kigali, Rwanda Tel: +250 280 444 851/+250 786 730231 Email: kigali@thy.com www.turkishairlines.com

ON THE BUS HORIZON COACHES: Find it: Below the Gisenyi Market at the main Taxi Park.

Tel: +250 788 579 002/ +256 772 504565 Email: horizon@ymail.com Routes: Gisenyi - Cyanika, CyanikaKisoro, Kisoro- Kabale, Kabale-Mbarara, Mbarara- Kampala Departure: 4:00am and 5:00am.

STARWAYS: Find it: Nyabugogo at the main Taxi Park.

Mobile: (Rwanda) +250 788 525186.

Mobile: (Uganda) +256 772 407930.

Tel: +256 41 4233030 (Uganda).

Routes: Kigali- Kampala, KampalaNairobi ; Kigali- Kampala, Kampala-Kigali Departures: Kigali-Nairobi : 05:45Hrs Kigali-Kampala: 08:00am Kampala-Kigali :11:00am.

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KAMPALA COACH: Find it: Nyabugogo main Taxi Park Tel: +250788358161/+250783400303 Email: kampalacoach@yahoo.com.

Routes: Kigali- Kampala, KampalaNairobi, Dar es Salaam- Juba;: BujumburaKigali, Departures : Kigali-Nairobi via Kampala 5:00am Bujumbura- Kigali: 6:00am Kigali- Kampala: 13:00pm JAGUAR EXECUTIVE COACH: Find it: Nyabugogo Main Taxi Park.

Tel: +250789401499/+250731791249 Route 1: Kigali-Kampala via Katuna; Kigali- Kampala via Kagitumba.

Departures : (Via Katuna) 06:00am, 7:00am,9:00am, 8:00pm Kampala via Kagitumba at 6:30hrs

VIRUNGA EXPRESS Find it: Nyabugogo Main Taxi Park Tel: +256 788431960 (Kigali) Travels to various destinations all over Rwanda Travels daily to Bujumbura Departures: To Burundi: Every hour from 6:00am to 1:00pm Within Rwanda: Every hour from 6:00am to 7:00pm OTHER BUS COMPANIES: ATRACO EXPRESS Find it: Rue Mont Kabuye.

ONATRACOM EXPRESS Find it: Nyamirambo Street, Tel: +250 252571241 STELLA EXPRESS Tel: 0788657070/0788455906 Email:stellaexpress01@yahoo.fr

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VISIT ACCOMMODATION GUEST HOUSES, APARTMENTS, HOTELS, BED & BREAKFAST

TRAVEL & TOURISM TOUR OPERATORS, CAR HIRE, TOURISM ACTIVITIES

ACCOMMODATION (KIGALI) GIKONDO GUEST HOUSES Good News Guest House Gikondo, P.B 1668, Tel:0788524995/0786016677 Email:goodnewsguesthouse@ yahoo.fr www.gdnewsguest.com KACYIRU APARTMENTS Kacyiru Executive Apartment (K.E.A.), Tel: +250 252 587803/ 252512253 Mobile: +250 788302700, Email: keacsr@yahoo.com HOTELS CityBlue Hotel, Embassy Row, Boulevard de L’Umuganda (formerly known as Orange Courts Hotel), opposite Egyptian Embassy, Kacyiru, Kigali, Rwanda.

Tel: +250733304142 / +250787811111 Email: embassyrow.kigali@ citybluehotels.com, www.citybluehotels.com Ninzi Hill Hotel Kacyiru, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 587711-4.

Fax: +250 252 587716.

Email: ninzihill@yahoo.fr La Petit Prince “Orange Courts” Hotel Boulevard de L’Umuganda, Kacyiru Tel: +250 252 580181.

Mobile: +250 788 861479 Email: oracourts@yahoo.com.

Select Boutique Hotel Tel: +250 252 580809.

Mobile: +250 755 300331.

Email: info@selectboutiquehotel.com. www.selectboutiquehotel. com Top Tower Hotel Boulevard de L’Umuganda, Kacyiru, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 580527 / +250 252 592600.

Mobile: +250 788 304946.

Email: info@toptowerhotel.

com. www.toptowerhotel.com Umubano Hotel Kigali Umuganda Boulevard, Kacyiru Tel: +250 252 593500.

Fax: +250 252 582957.

Email: reservations@ umubanohotel.rw. www.umubanohotel.rw KANOMBE BED & BREAKFAST Martin Aviator Motel Opposite Kigali International Airport, Kanombe, Kigali, Rwanda.

Tel: +250788758068/ +250788543472 Email: martinmotel@gmail. com www.martinavihotelrwanda. com KIBAGABAGA GUEST HOUSES East African Villas, Mob+250782497865/ +250728497865 / +250738497865.

Email: info@ruhondobeach. com. www.ruhondobeach.com KIMIHURURA BED & BREAKFAST Elegancya B&B Kimihurura, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 580811.

Mobile: +250 772 2503070.

Email: guest@elegancya.com. www.elegancya.com.

GUEST HOUSES Romalo Guest House Mobile: +250 788 61900 / +250 788 301453.

HOTELS Beauséjour Hotel M: +250 788 388 885 E: info@beausejourhotel.rw Cari Hotel Kimihurura/Gishusu, KigaliRwanda Tel: +250788504660 Email: cari_hotel@yahoo.com www.carihotel.rw

Kigali Diplomat Hotel Kimihurura, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 581330.

Mobile: +250 788 2083001.

Email: reservations@kigalidiplomathotel.com. www.kigalidiplomathotel.com.

Lemigo Hotel Kimihurura Tel:+250 280 300003/5 Email: info@lemigohotel.com, www.lemigohotel.com Rubangura Luxury Apartments Corner KG 666 St & 688 Kimihurura Tel: +250255121698 Email: rubanguraapartments.booking@gmail.com www.rubanguraluxuryapartments. com KIMIRONKO HOTELS Bloom Hotel Kimironko, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 55100981-2.

Mobile: +250 750 778710 / +250 788 355014.

Email: bloomhotels@yahoo.com. www.bloomkigali.com Luxury Hotel Kimironko.

Mob: +250786501370.

Email: reservations@luxuryhotelrwanda.com KISEMENTI HOTELS Civitas Hotel Kisementi, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 887823, Email: info@civitashotelrwanda. com. www.civitashotelrwanda.com.

KIYOVU APARTMENTS Altis Apartments Boulevard de la Revolution Kiyovu , Kigali, Tel : +250 783397190/ +250 252577773, E-mail: altis@soras.co.rw Nobilis Apartment Hotel Kiyovu, Kigali.

BED & BREAKFAST Wenge B&B

Kajugwe Road, Kiyovu, Mobile: +250 788 43677.

GUEST HOUSES Banana Guest House Plot 4 Rue de Parc, Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 500154.

Mobile: + 250 788 3391165 / +250 785 0224936.

Email: fbananaguesthouse@yahoo. com.

Cozy Guest House Boulevard de l’Umuganda Mob:0788502834/0784242022, Email:cozyguesthouse@gmail.com Iris Guest House, Plot 8 Av. Kamuzinzi, Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 501172 / +250 252 501181.

Kiyovu Guest House Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 788 431960 / +250 788 168021.

La Palisse Hotel Rwamagana Road, Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 583479.

Mobile: +250 788 305505.

Email: lapalisseho@ yahoo.fr

Tel: +250 252 500154.

Email: info@bananaboutiquehotel. com. www.bananaboutiquehotel.com Cari Hotel Kimihurura/Gishusu, Kigali-Rwanda Tel: +250788504660 Email: cari_hotel@yahoo.com www.carihotel.rw Classic Hotel Kicukiro Sonatube, Kigali-Rwanda Tel: +250787554192/ +250252580590 Email: info@classichotelkigali.com www.classichotelkigali.com Common-Wealth View Tel: +250 25 512 820 Mob: +250 788 545 816, Email: commonwealthview@gmail. com commonwealthview.com Galaxy Hotel KN 25 St. Number 7 & Tel: +250252500230/ +250788389715 Email: info@galaxyhotelrwanda.com

MARTIN

HOTELS Accord Hotel KG 628 St, Kimihurura Tel: +250783419977/ +250783419978 Email: info@accordhotel.org www.accordhotel. org

AVIATOR MOTEL

An oasis of calm, right next to the airport

Bamboo Restaurant & Hotel House 2000, 5th Floor; KN82 St/1 Near KCT, next to EWASA Tel: +250786006665/3/8 Email: bamboo@ gmail.com Banana Boutique Hotel Plot 4 Rue de Parc, Kiyovu, Kigali.

• Just 100m from the airport • Great rooms at great prices • A tranquil atmosphere • Ideal for meetings and intimate parties martinmotel@gmail.com +250788758068 +250788543472

www.galaxyhotelrwanda.com Grand Legacy Hotel P.O. Box: 6555, Kigali-Rwanda Tel: (+250)-788303483/ (+250)-280408080 Email: info@grandlegacy.rw www.grandlegacy.rw Golden Hills Hotel Plot 2 Av. Ntaruka, Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 500230.

Fax: +250 252 571003.

Email: goldenhillshotel@gmail.com

+250 788 302 837 www.rohiaparthotel.co.rw Stipp Hotel Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: 0788300322 / +250 252 500277.

Mobile: +250 788 305682.

Fax: +250 252 500276.

Email: management@stipphotelrwanda.com. www.stipphotelrwanda.com.

Hotel Gorillas Rue des Parcs, Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 501717/718.

Fax: +250 252 501716. www.gorillashotels.com

The country inn Tel: +250 789 270 961, +250 280 301 966 Email: operationsmanager@thecountryinnhotel.com, reservartion@ thecountryinnhotel. com www.thecountryinnhotel.com

Hotel Des Mille Collines Av. de L’Armee / Av. de la Republique, Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 576530.

Fax: +250 252 576541.

Email: info@millecollines.net. www.millecollines.net.

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Hill View Hotel & Apartments Tel: +250) 280 501 501/ +250 252 576 642 Location: Kiyovu , Opposite St Famille Church, Kigali Email: info@hillviewhotelrwanda. com hillviewhotelrwanda.com

Infinity Hotel 100m from Mushimire stage, Kimironko Tel: +250 788 500 329 Email: info@infinityhotelrwanda1. com www.infinityhotelrwanda1.com

Highlands Suites And Hotel Plot No. 225, Nyarutarama.

Tel: +250 280580780/+250 789111451, Email: info@highlandsuiteshotel. com www.highlandsuiteshotel.com

Kigali Serena Hotel Revolution Boulevard, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 597100.

Fax: +250 252 597101. www.serenahotels.com.

Email: kigalireservations@serena. co.rw

Golden Hills Hotel Avenue Ntaruka No.6, Kiyovu Kigali Tel: +250 (252) 500 230/ +250-788 382 553 E-mail: info@goldenhillshotelrwanda.com www.goldenhillshotelrwanda.com

La Palisse Hotel B.P. 2387, Kigali Rwanda Email: palisseho@yahoo.fr Tel: +250788385505/+250788305505 www.lapalissehotel.com

Luxury Hotel P.O Box 6682, Kigali - Rwanda Tel: +250 786 501 370 Email: booking@luxuryhotelrwanda. com www.luxuryhotelrwanda.com

Legend Hotel Kigali Police Headquarters Road, Street KN 8 Ave Tel: +250788713616 Email: info@legendhotel.co.rw www.legendhotel.co.rw Nyanza Heritage Hotel Tel: 0789330702/ 0789584514, Email: lenimaheritagehotel@yahoo. fr Rohi Aparthotel KG 566 Street, Kimihurura P.O. Box 3174 Kigali.

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Labana Hotel Kimironko, Kigali, Rwanda Tel: +250 783 103 500/ +250789677479 Email: info@labanahotel.com www.labanahotel.com Nobleza Hotel Kicukiro Centre on the road to Bugesera Tel: +250784752496/+250788306217 Email: info@noblezahotel.com www.noblezahotel.com Greenwich Hotel

Remera, 2.4 Km from airport Tel: +250 785993670/+250726265377 E-mail: info@rwandagreenwichhotel.com www.rwandagreenwichhotel.com Bloomback Hotels Ltd. KG 11th Avenue No. 119, Kimironko Tel : +25078945-3025/+2507883044466 Email: bloombackhotels@gmail.com www.bloombackhotels.com Scola Hotel & Apartment Kacyiru - USA Embassy Road, P.O. Box 528 Kigali - Rwanda Tel: +250 788 301 150/ +250 788 307 630 Email: info@scolahotel.com www.scolahotel.com Bosphorus Boutique Hotel KG426 St., NO: 8, Kinyinya, Gasabo, Tel: +250 255 111 222/ +250 782 398 408 Email: bosphorusboutique@yahoo. com www.boutiquebosphorus.com Aberdeen House Hotel KG 14 Ave, Nyarutarama, Kagugu Road Tel: (+250) 789 711 344 Email: info@aberdeenrw.com www.aberdeenrw.com Urban by CityBlue Hotel Av. des parcs, Kiyovu, Kigali, Rwanda , KN 51 ST Tel: +250733510510/ +250787811111, Email: urban.kigali@citybluehotels. com www.citybluehotels.com MOTEL Kiyovu Motel 15 Rue de L’Akagera, Kiyovu, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 503695.

Fax: +250 252 578413.

Email: kiymotel@yahoo.fr.

Step Town Motel (Below St Famille church), Kiyovu-Muhima, Mobile: +250 785 005662 / +250 788460075.

Tel: +250 252 500042/56 Email: stepst22@yahoo.com www.step-town.com MUHIMA HOTELS City Garden Hotels Muhima, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 782 064330.

Email: evalinegitukui@live.com

Legacy of hospitality

European Traditions

Enjoy fascinating views from the top of Kigali and remarkable hospitality at the legendary hotel of Rwanda. Indulge yourself in culinary experiences from casual to ďŹ ne dining, from international to signature dishes, accompanied by entertaining live music. +250 788192000 | info@millecolines.net | www.millecollines.net

MOTEL Auberge La Caverne Boulevard de Nyabugogo, Muhima, Kigali. www.aubergelacaverne.com.

Dream Inn Motel Muhima, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 503988 / +250 252 502477.

Email: dreaminn7@yahoo.fr.

NYABUGOGO HOTELS City Valley Tel: +250 252 515741.

Resident Hotel Plot 68c Nyabugogo, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 783 398373 NYAMIRAMBO HOTELS Grace Apartments Av. Paul VI, Nyamirambo, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788501107.

Email: gracehotel@hotmail.com Hotel Baobab Nyamirambo, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 575633 / +250 252 516616.

Mobile: +250 788 622418.

Email: sibomana@hotmail.com.

NYARUTARAMA APARTMENTS Park View Courts Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 585 474, Mob: +250 738 407 777, +250 788 301 244 Email: info@parkviewcourtsrwanda. com BED & BREAKFAST Hill Side Blizzard Home Amohoro Street, Nyarutarama, Kigali. Email: hillside@yahoo.com.

GUEST HOUSES Golf Hills Residence Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 3016077 / +250 783 243051.

Email: golfh@yahoo.com. www.golfhillsresidence.com.

Romalo Guest House Tel: 0788301453/ 0788421208 Email: ramalo1@yahoo.com www.romaloltd.com HOTELS Aberdeen House Email: info@arberdeenhouse-rw. com / admin@abserdeenhouse-rw.

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Express by CityBlue Hotel Adjacent to the Residence of the Ambassador of Tanzania, Nyarutarama/Kagugu borders, Kigali.

Tel: +250733304143 / +250787811111.

Email: express.kigali@citybluehotels. com. www.citybluehotels.com.

GARR Hotel Nyarutarama Road, Nyarutarama, Mobile: 0783831292 / +250 788 305165.

Email: reservations@garrhotel.com. www.garrhotel.com.

Golf Hills Residence Tel: 0788301607.

Email: golfh@yahoo.com.

Lemigo Hotel Tel: +250 280 300003/5.

Park View Courts Apart-Hotel Golf Course Road No. 20, Nyarutarama.

P.O. Box 610 Kigali Rwanda Tel: +250252525474/+250738407777/ +250738520003 Email: info@parkviewcourtsrwanda. com www.parkviewcourtsrwanda.com

HOTELS Alpha Palace Hotel Remera, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 582981.

Mobile: +250 788 304947. www.alphapalacerw.com Beausejour Hotel Remera, Kigali.

Email: info@beausejourhotel.rw www.beausejourhotel.rw Five to Five Hotel Remera, KG 213 St Kigali Telephone: +250 784 936 392 Email: info@fivetofivehotel.com www.fivetofivehotel.com Hotel Hilltop & Country Club Kanombe Road, Remera, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 541409 / +250 782 556100.

Email: hilltopcountryclub@yahoo. com.

Holiday Out Guest House Remera, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 5153660.

Mobile: +250 788 43845.

Email: hawanji2000@yahoo.com.

Hotel Chez Lando Tel: +250 252 582050 / +250 252 584328.

Email: info@chezlando.com. www.hotelchezlando.com

Scenario Grand Hotel Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 783 115554 / +250 725 159800.

Email: scenario.grand@yahoo.com.

Hoteltech Remera, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 55102735 Mobile: +250 788 527771.

Email: hoteltech_rwanda@yahoo. com.

The Country Inn Nyarutarama Road, Nyarutarama, Mobile: +250 782 500850.

Email: reservations@thecountryinnhotel.com. www.thecountryinnhotel.com.

Land Star Hotel Remera, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 583158 / +250 252 581501.

Email: info@michaelsdenhotel.com. www.michaelsdenhotel.como

The Manor Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Tel: +250 727 690030.

Email: info@themanorrwanda.com. www.themanorrwanda.com

One Hill Motel Remera-Rukiri, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 35030 / +250 788 628888.

Email: onehillmotel@yahoo.fr

REMERA GUEST HOUSES Chez Rose Guest House Remera, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 505545 / +250 788 471692.

Sportsview Hotel Remera, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 3900514.

Email: bookings@sportsviewhotelrwanda.com. www.sportsviewhotelrwanda.com.

Jambo Guest House Tel: +250 252 58435.

Mobile: +250 788 323888 / +250 788 653935.

OTHERS DISTRICTS AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK Akagera Game Lodge Mobile: +250 785 201206.

Email: reservation@akageragamelo-

Fort Portal, Western Uganda :: +256 772 999750 info@kyaningalodge.com :: www.kyaningalodge.com dge.com. www.akageralodge.co.rw.

Akagera National Park South reception (main) Mobile: +250 786 182871. North reception, Mobile: +250 786 182872.

Office, Mobile: +250 782 166015.

Email: akagera@african-parks.org.

Ruzizi Tented Lodge Mobile: +250 787 113300.

Email: ruzizi@african-parks.org. www.ruzizilodge.com HUYE DISTRICT HOTELS Hotel Faucon Huye.

Tel: +250 252 500180 / +250 252 5311126.

Email: faucon@yahoo.fr.

Mobile: +250 788 8420632.

KARONGI GUEST HOUSES Centre Bethanie Tel: +250 252 568235 / +250 252 568507 Home saint jean Tel : +250 252568526 Mobile: +250 (0)788440834/252568526, Email: homesaintjean@yaghoo.fr Kibuye Guest House Tel: +250 252 568554 / +250 252 568555.

HOTELS Hotel Eden Rock Tel: +250 252 568524 / +250 252 568659.

Mobile: +250 788 302610.

Hotel Ibis Huye.

Tel: +250 252 530335 Mobile: +250 788 848480 / +250 783 23000.

Email: campionibis@hotmail.com. www.hotel-ibis-rwanda.com

LODGES Cormoran Lodge Karongi.

Mobile: +250 788 301515.

Email: info@cormoranlodge.com. www.cormoranlodge.com

Hotel Credo Huye.

Tel: +250 252 530855 / +250 252 530505.

Mobile: +250 788 302216.

Email: credohotel@yahoo.fr

RESORTS Moriah Hill Resort Lake Kivu, Rwanda.

Tel: +250 252 568667.

Mobile: +250 788 512222.

Email: info@moriah-hill.com. www.moriah-hill.com

Barthos Hotel Huye.

Tel: +250 788 460877 Email: hotelbarthos2000@yahoo.fr.

Le Petit Prince Huye.

Tel: +250 252 530764.

Mobile: +250 788 8504302 / +250 788 8496208.

Email: petitprincehotel@yahoo.fr

MUHANGA GUEST HOUSES Centre Saint Andre Muhanga.

Tel: +250 252 562812.

Mobile: +250 788 8421378.

Email: saintandrekabgayi@yahoo.fr.

La Palmier Guest house Muhanga.

Guest house gm lando Mobile: +250 (0)788512311, Email: gmlando@yahoo.fr HOTELS Hotel La Planete du Centre Muhanga.

Tel: +250 252 562905.

Hotel Tourisme et Sports Muhanga.

Tel: +250 252 562269.

Splendid hotel Tel: +250 252562344/ Mobile: +250 788301894, Email: kaynarcise@yahoo.fr/ jackytare@yahoo.fr MOTELS Real Motel Muhanga.

Mobile: +250 788 8403424 / +250 788 8610354.

Email: realmotel@gmail.com.

MUSANZE GUEST HOUSES Center Pastoral Notre Dame De Fatima Diocese de Ruhengeri Tel: +250 252 546780 /4.

Fax: +250 252 546783.

Email: cpndefatima@yahoo.fr Home d’Accueil Moderne Tel: +250 252 546525 Kinigi Guest House Mobile: +250 788 515146 www.rwanda-gorillas.com La Gazelle Guest House Musanze Road, Musanze.

Mobile: +250 788 412295 / +250 788 353320.

Village Touristique de Kinigi

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Tel: +250 252 86394.

Mobile: +250 788 533606 / +250 788 301260 HOTELS Fatima Hotel Musanze.

Tel: +250 252 546780.

Mobile: +250 788 324033.

Fax: +250 252 546783.

Email:cpndefatima@yahoo.fr.

Gorilla Volcanoes Hotel Musanze.

Tel: +250 252 546700/1.

Fax: +250 252 546750.

Mobile: +250 782 101583.

Email: gvolcanoeshotel@yahoo.fr. www.gorillashotels.com.

Muhabura Hotel (opposite Musanze District HQ), Musanze.

Tel: +250 252 546296.

Mobile: +250 788 364774.

Email: info@hotelmuhabura.com. www.hotelmuhabura.com.

Hotel Urumuli, Tel: +250 252 46702 Ishema Hotel Tel: +250 (03) 546856.

Mobile: +250 788 3641111.

Email: ishema_hotel@hotmail.com. www.shyiradiocese.org.rw La Palme Hotel Tel: +250 252 546428 / +250 252 546429.

Email: manager@lapalmehotel.net. www.lapalmehotel.net Relay’s gorilla hotel Mobile: +250 788 585628/788696444 Email: silverback@yahoo.com Sainte Anne Hotel Tel: +250 252 546461/62.

Fax: +250 252 546460.

Email: hsaintanne@yahoo.fr Virunga Hotel Musanze.

Mobile: +250 788 83439.

Fax: +250 252 54904.

Email: indor@virungahotel.com www.virungatravel.com LODGES Gorillas Nest Lodge 2174 Jacaranda South Road, Gasabo District, Gacuriro.

Tel: +250 252 5146108.

Mobile: +250 788 410738.

Email: mgorillanest@yahoo.com

Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge Musanze.

Mobile: +250 788 586515 / +250 788 307374.

Email: info@lebambougorillalodge. com. www.lebambougorillalodge.com.

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Tel: +250 252 55104544.

Mobile: +250 788305708 / +250 788 302391.

Email: info@3bhotels.com. www.3bhotels.com.

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge Tel: +254 20 2734000-5.

Fax: +254 20 2734023/4.

Email: receptionrwanda@governorscamp.com / reservations@governorscamp.com. www.governorscamp.com.

MOTELS Bamboo Inn Musanze Mobile: +250 788 414326 / +250 788 696444.

Email: aubergelebamboo8@yahoo. com.

Tourist Rest House Tel: +250 252 546635.

NGOMA GUEST HOUSES Centre St Joseph Ngoma.

Tel: +250 252 566303 Umbrella Pine Guest House Tel: +250 252 566269 / 252 572567 Seeds of peace Gahini Mobile: +250 788652792/ (0)788818018/(0)788614314, HOTELS Hotel Dereva Ngoma.

Tel: +250 252 567244

Guest House Umuco Plaza, Nyamagabe.

Tel: +250 252 577338 / +250 252 535060.

HOTELS Blue sky hotel Tel +250 252565436, Email: bskyhotel@yahoo.com Hotel Concorde Nyamagabe.

Tel: +250 252 562720 Hotel Umuco Plazza Nyamagabe.

Tel: +250 252577338 NYUNGWE FOREST NATIONAL PARK LODGES Nyungwe Forest Lodge Gisakura.

Mobile: +250 783 004914.

Email: reservations@nyungweforestlodge.com. www.nyungweforestlodge.com.

RUBAVU APARTMENTS Lake view apartment and hotel Gisenyi, Tel: + 250 255 100983 , Mobile: + 250 788 985 808, + 250 783 066025, Email: lakeviewapart@gmail.com, www.lakeviewaparthotel.com GUEST HOUSES Bella Vista Guest House Gisenyi.

Mobile: +250 722 349244 / +250 788 689783.

HOTELS Belvedere Hotel Rubavu.

Tel: +250 72 540349.

Mobile: +250 788 322777.

Email: hotellebelvedere@yahoo.fr

Hotel Rwamagana Ngari Ngoma.

Tel: +250 252 567397 / +250 252 567397

Dian Fossey Hotel Rubavu.

Mobile: +250 788 517591 / +250 788 539742.

Email: hoteldianfossey@yahoo.fr. www.ebyiza.com

MOTELS Motel Ikambere Tel: +250 252 67372

Gorillas Hotel Tel: +250 252 540600/1. www.gorillashotel.com

NYAMAGABE GUEST HOUSES Auberge Centre Saint André, Nyamagabe.

Tel: +250 252 62028 / +250 252 62475.

Hotel Ubumwe Rubavu.

Tel: +250 252 540647.

Mobile: +250 788 506647.

Email: ubumwehotel2006@yahoo. fr.

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

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At a 5 1/2 hour drive from Kigali, Katara Lodge provides a breathtaking base to explore the Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda

info@kataralodge.com Tel: +256 773011648 www.kataralodge.com

Rubavu.

Tel: +250 252 597100 / +250 252 541100.

Email: kivu@serena.co.rw. www.serenahotels.com.

Rusizi.

Tel: +250 252 55105005.

Mobile: +250 788 522727 / +250 788 480346.

Email: peaceguesthouse3@yahoo.fr.

Inganzo Art Gallery Kigali Business Centre, Kiyovu, Mobile: +250 788 530506.

Email: inganzogallery@yahoo.com / epartiste@yahoo.fr.

Lake View Apartments & Hotel Rubavu.

Tel: +250 252 55100983 / +250 252 03104656.

Fax: +250 252 540318.

Email: lakeviewapart@gmail.com. www.lakeviewaparthotel.com.

Guest House La Petite Colline Rusizi.

Mobile: +250 788 412210 / +250 783 278200.

Ivuka Arts L’Umuganda, behind Umubano Hotel Mobile: +250788620560, Email: info@ivukaarts.com www.ivukaarts.com

Mostej Hotel Tel: + 250 252 540485 / +250 252 540488.

Email: mostejhotel@yahoo.fr Musanto House Hotel Rubavu.

Tel: +250 55113953.

Mobile: +250 788 309269 / +250 788 346434.

Email: musanto10@yahoo.fr / mygah2002@yahoo.fr.

Palm Garden Resort Rubavu.

Mobile: +250 788 22563 / +250 788 306830. www.yvkebeach-resort.com.

Peace Land Hotel Rubavu Tel: +250 252 540007/ +250 252 540008.

Mobile: +250 788 511760.

Email: peacelandhotel07@yahoo.fr. www.peacelandhotel.com.

Stipp Hotels Rubavu.

Tel: 0788300322/ +250 252 540060.

Mobile: +250 788 304335 Email: management@stipphotelsrwanda.com.

Tam Tam Hotel Mobile: +250 788 500934.

MOTELS Paradis Malahide Motel Rubavu.

Mobile: +250 788 648650.

Email: parmalahide@yahoo.fr RULINDO GUEST HOUSES Sorwathe Guest House Tel: +250 252 578516, Mobile: +250 788 306673,

RUSIZI (FORMER CYANGUGU) GUEST HOUSES Peace Guest House 22

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Gisakura Guest House Rusizi.

Tel: +250 252 55100715 / +250 252 55100169.

Mobile: +250 788 537333.

HOTELS Hotel Ten to Ten Rusizi.

Tel: +250 788 475345/ +250 252 537996.

Email: tentotenparadise@yahoo.fr.

Hotel Du Lac Rusizi.

Tel: +250 252 537172.

Mobile: +250 788 304143 / +250 788 300518.

Email: hoteldulac@yahoo.fr UMUTARA (NYAGATARE DISTRICT) MOTEL Blue Sky Motel Tel: +250 252577735 VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK LODGES Volcanoes Virunga Lodge Tel: +250 252 502452.

Mobile: +250 788 302069.

Email: salesrw@volcanoessafaris. com www.volcanoessafaris.com (SEE AD ON PAGE 21) ART GALLERIES Africarte Tel: +250 252 574207.

African Art Rwanda Ave de la Paix, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 410665.

Amani ya juu / Amohoro ava hejuru, Mobile:+250 78845 6945 Chez Brigitte’s Mobile: +250 788 530518 Co-operative Artisans des Rwandais Kalisimbi Road, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 57980.

Home & Beyond Tel: +250252578831

Jojo Couture Rwandese clothing, Rue Karisimbi, Tel: +250252573893 Karibu Gift Shop Main Str Opp. Dian Fossey Office, Ruhengeri.

Email: karibu_tours@yahoo.com La Violette Boutique Hotel des Mille Collines Mona Shop, Rwandese clothing, Av. du Commerce, Tel: +250252573893 Rwanda Art & Décor gallery KBC Building, B 15 Tel: +250 78 874 68 47 Email: artjules.uwitonze1@gmail. com Rwanda Design Gacuriro near SOS Mob: +250 788649083 Rwanda Heritage Mobile: +250 788 749808. www.rwandaheritage.com Societe Rwandise des Chaussures Tel: +250 252 570675.

Secolli Artworks Mobile: +250 788620560.

Email: am_secolli@yahoo.com. www.loveyourart.com / www.ivukart.com.

The Nziza art works, Ikaze street kacyiru, Mobile: +250788653683/ +250783187646.

Email: deborahhknight@gmail.com Uburanga Arts Studio Rugando Street, Kimihurura, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 605924 / +250 722 108298.

Email: ubarangaarts@gmail.com. www.bakunziarts.com Zawadi Arts & Crafts Av. des Mille Collines, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 483555.

TRAVEL & TOURISM TOUR OPERATORS A Tours & Safaris Tel /Fax: +250 252 500241, Email: dariusnd@yahoo.com www.aasafarisrwanda.com Access Rwanda Safaris Mobile: +250 788524799, Email: info@access-rwanda-safaris.com www.access-rwanda-safaris.com Africa Business & Tourism Plot 7, Rue de Bugarama, Kiyovu, Mobile: +250 788 645630 / +250 788 301522.

Email: abtcompany@gmail.com. www.abtafrica.com African Jacana Tours and Travel Mobile: +250 788 493060 / 750 327555, Email: info@africanjacanatours.com, www.africanjacanatours.com Agence La Confiance Safari Athenee Business Centre, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 741145 / +250 788 5109283.

Email: basai@yahoo,fr / laconfiancesafaris2008@yahoo.fr Akagera Travel & Tours (ATT) Tel: +250 252 572326.

Mobile: +250 788 503697 / +250 758 309130.

Email: akageratt@gmail.com www.akageratt.com.

Albertine Safaris Mobile: +250 788 484813 Email: info@albertinesafaris.co.rw www.albertinesafaris.co.rw Amahoro Tours Mobile: +250 788 655223 / +250 788 500182.

Email: info@amahoro-tours.com www.amahoro-tours.com.

\East Africa Eco Explorer Boulevard de la revolution.

Mobile: +250 788 358982, Email: freddy@eastafricaexplorer.com www.eastafricaexplorer.com Five Worlds Travel And Tourism Agency Africa Union Road , Kicukiro Sonatube, Kigali, Rwanda.

Tel : +250782717575 / +250787830267 Email: info@fiveworldsgroup.com www.fiveworldsgroup.com Gerry Tours & Safaris Mobile: +250 788 502808 / +250 755 104600.

Email: info@gerrytours-safaris.com International Tours & Travel Ltd Soras Building, Boulevard de la Revolution, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 300256 / +250 788 732566.

Fax: +250 252 575582.

Jambo Travel & Tours Agency Av. de la Paix, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 307648 / +250 728 534094.

Email: reservations@jambotoursrwanda.com. www.jambotoursrwanda.com JK Safaris Mobile: +250 788 300649.

Email:kris@gorillasafaris.net www.gorillasafaris.net / www.jksafaris.com JN Global Tours & Safaris Mobile: +250 788 358181 +256 773 300003, Email: info@tourrwanda.net, www.tourrwanda.rbo.rw Mapendano Voyages Mobile: +250 788 761069.

Email: info@mapendanovoyages.com. www.mapendanovoyages.com.

Clarido Tours and travel Email: info@claridotours.com Concord Magic Safaris Tel: +250 252 575566, Email: info@magic-safaris.com www.magic-safaris.com

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EN M TU

Cite Tours & Travel Tel : +250 252 571277.

Fax: +250 252 571278.

BI

Bizidanny Tours & Safaris, Rue Commerciale, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 55102004.

Mobile: +250 788 501461 Email: infobizidanny@yahoo.com www.bizidanny.com.

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Attractive Safaris Mobile: +250 788 487682 / +250 750 790456. Email: info@ attractivesafaris.com. www.attractivesafaris.com.

YASH INTERNATIONAL (T) LTD

Bitumen available in Steel Drums Grades; 40/50, 60/70, 80/100, MC-30, MC-70, K1-60 and SS-60 In Transit / Cleared

Best Competitive Prices

Clearing and Transport can be arranged for deliveries within East Africa, Malawi, Zambia, D R C and S.Sudan CONTACTS: Tel: +250 783012622, +255 686 686149, +255 782 899788 Email: info@yashinternational.co.tz/yashbitumen@ gmail.com Website: www.yashinternational.co.tz

Mercator Assistance Tours & Travel Tel: +250 252 520414.

Fax: +250 252 520414.

Mobile: +250 788 306830 / +250 788 566159.

Email: info@mercatorassinstances. rw www.mercatorassinstance.rw.

New Dawn Associates UTC building Mobile +250 788 558880.

Email: info@newdawnassociates.com www.newdawnassociates.com Primate Safaris Tel: +250 252 501934.

Email: office@primatesafarisrwanda.com www.primatesafaris-rwanda.com.

Rickshaw Travel Rwanda Ltd 3rd Floor, Centenary House Kigali, Tel: +250 252 577677.

Mobile: +250 722 122223 (24/7) +250 785 475652 (24/7).

Email: rwanda@rickshawtravels. com Rwanda Discovery & Travel Agency Ltd. Kiyovu Avenue de Ntaruka Tel: +250 280 388 822/ +250 788 862 211 Email: info@rdtagency.com www.rdtagency.com Rwanda Eco-Tours Agency Tel: +250 252 500057.

Mobile: +250 788 517446 / +250 788 352009.

Email: esabuhoro@rwandaecotours. com.

Rwanda Gorilla Tours African Union Boulevard, Imprimerie Select Graph building, Mobile: +250 788 306915 / +250 788 500182.

Email: info@rwandagorillatours. rbo.rw. www.rwandagorillatours.com.

Rwanda Heritage Tours & Travel con House, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 744242 / +250 785 318150.

Email: tours@rwandaheritagetours. com/ molly@rwandaheritagetours.com. www.rwandaheritagetours.com Rwanda Safaris Mobile: +250 788 502444 Email: rwandassafaris@yahoo.com Rwanda Tours & Travel Agency Rue du Depute Kayuku, Kiyovu.

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Mobile: +250788718011, +250725362094, +250255120095 Email: connectrwanda@yahoo.com Rwandan Adventures Gisenyi, Rwanda.

Tel: +250 785 645478.

Email: tom rwandan-adventures. com. www.rwandan-adventures.com Rwanda Wilderness Safaris Mobile: +250 788 494765.

Email : info@explore-rwanda.com Silverback’s Adventures Mobile: +250 788 520103/ +250 788 483555 E-mail: info@gorillatrackers.com, www.silverbacksadventures.com Songa Africa 53 Benjamina Street Gacuriro, Mobile: +250 788 30550, Email: info@songaafrica.com, www.songaafrica.com STS Karisimbi Tel: +250 252 546496, Email: nzaugu@hotmail.com Sunshine Travel & Tour Service Av. Du Commerce, Kigali.

Tel : +250 252 571006.

Mobile: +250 755 220202.

Fax: +250 252 571002.

Email : sunstravel@yahoo.com The Far Horizons Kigali Business Centre, Airport Av., Kacyiru, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 580752.

Mobile: +250 785 658777/ +250 782 027 929.

Email: rwanda@thefarhorizons.com. www.thefarhorizons.com.

Thousand Hills Expeditions, Tel: +250 252 504330 / +250 252 501000.

Mobile: +250 788 300430.

Email: info@thousandhills.rw www.thounsandhills.rw United Travel & safaris Tel: +250 252 577522/7.

Mobile: +250 788520770.

Email: unitedtravelandsafaris@ gmail.com www.unitedtravelandsafaris.net Uzaze Travels Business Developpment Board Building, Musanze, Mobile: +250 788 490612 Email: jremezo@uzaze.com www.uzaze.com

Volcanoes Safaris Hotel Des Mille Collines, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 5022452/+250 252 576530.

Mobile: +250 788 302069.

Email:salesrw@volcanoessafaris. com. volcanoesssafaris.com.

Wildlifetours Rwanda Opposite of Bank Populaire de Kimironko, Mobile: +250 788 527049 / +250 788 357052, Fax: +250 574490, Email: mugisony@yahoo.com / david@wildlifetours-rwanda.com / info@wildlifetours-rwandacom, www.wildlifetours-rwanda.com Zebra Country Tours UTC Building, Local 1.7, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 468152.

Email: info@zebracountry.com / isabelle@zebracountry.com. www.zebracountry.com CAR HIRE Cite Tours & Travel, Tel: +250 252571277, Fax: +250 252571278, Concord Rwanda Sarl International Travel Bureau Bld de la Revolution, Tel: +250 252575566 / 252575988, Fax: +250 252574452 Europcar (A franchise of Satguru Travels) 733 Av. Des Parcs (opposite Gorilla Hotel), Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 571355.

Mobile: +250 782 800909.

Fax: +250 252 571355. www.europcar.com Green Hills Ecotours Ltd Tel: +250 788 219495, +250 722 21 9495, P.O.Box: 225 Gisenyi Email: Ecotours@gmx.com, www.greenhillsecotours.com, www.facebook.com/ greenhillsecotours, Skype: Greenhills-Ecotours Gorilland Safaris Ltd Tours, Travel & Car Rental Tel.+250 252574 565, Mobile:+250 788757069 Fax .+250 252510120, International Tours and Travel Ltd, SORAS Building, Boulevard de la Revolution, Tel: +250 252574057/252578831 / 2, Fax: +250 252575582,

Jambo Travel & Tours Agency Av. de la Paix, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 307648 / +250 728 534094.

Email: info@jambotoursrwanda. com. www.jambotoursrwanda.com Kigali Safaris S.a.r.L Mobile:+250 788500216 / 788459345 Email. kglsafaris@yahoo.fr Limoz Rwanda Boulevard de la Revolution 12 Opposite I &M bank (Umutako Plaza) Tel: +250 788307829/+250 738307829 Email:hkazora@limozrwanda.com www.limozrwanda.com Nord Sud International Travel & Tours Agency Ave. de la Paix, Tel: +250 252570449, +250 252575310, Fax: +250 252575349 Quality Travel Choice P.O. BOX 4867 Kigali - Rwanda Tel: +250 730 166 201 Email: info@qualitytravelchoicerw.com www.qualitytravelchoice-rw.com Rickshaw Travel Rwanda Ltd 3rd Floor, Centenary House Kigali, Tel: +250 252 577677.

Mobile: +250 722 122223 (24/7) +250 785 475652 (24/7).

Email: rwanda@rickshawtravels. com Rwanda Discovery and Travel Agency Ltd KN25st,KIYOVU, P.O. Box:3308 Tel:+250 280 388 822, Mobile phone:+250 788 862 211, +250 788388 822, E-mail:info@rdtagency.com, rdta180@gmail.com, bookings@ rdtagency.com www.rdtagency.com Rwanda Eco-Tours Agency Av. De La Manumental Offices, Gakingiro, Tel: +250 252500331, Mobile:+250 788352009 Email: info@rwandaecotours.com www.rwandaecotours.com Satguru Travel & Tours Service Ave. du Commerce, Tel: 0250 252572643 / 252573079, Fax: +250 252573853,

Socor Top Travel & Tours Agency 16 Boulevard de la Revoulution, Immeuble Lucullus, Tel: +250 252572552, 252578646

Gitz Destinations Tel: +250 782500850 Email: info@gitzdestinations.com, www.gitzdestinations.com

The Travel Company Tel: +250 252505151, Fax: +250 252505251, info@thetravelcompany.rw

Goal Travel Agency Athennee Building, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 303483.

Email: gotatravel@yahoo.fr

Transworld Tours and Travels, Tel: +250 252577472, Fax: +250 252577070

Rickshaw Travel Rwanda Ltd 3rd Floor, Centenary House Kigali, Tel: +250 252 577677.

Mobile: +250 722 122223 (24/7) +250 785 475652 (24/7).

Email: rwanda@rickshawtravels. com

Traser (Travel Agency Services), Tel: +250 252574990, Fax: +250 252574564, Email: tnaserw@yahoo.com United Travel & safaris Tel: +250 252 577522/7.

Mobile: +250 788520770.

Email: unitedtravelandsafaris@ gmail.com www.unitedtravelandsafaris.net Zebra Country Tours Mobile:+250 788468152, Email: info@zebracountry.rw, www.zebracountry.rw TRAVEL AGENCIES Agence La Confiance Safaris Athenee Business Center Tel: +250 08741145 / +250 252 510928, Email:Laconfiancesafaris2002@ yahoo.fr Concord Rwanda Sarl International Travel Bureau Boulevard de la Revolution SORAS Bulding, Tel: +250 252 575566 / 252 575988, Fax: + 250 252 574452 Connect Rwanda Tour & Travel Agency Ltd 428,rue du depute Kayuku, Kiyovu.

Kigali-Rwanda, Cell:+250 785367606 Tel: +250 255120095, E-mail: connectrwanda@yahoo. com Easy Travel Boulvard de la Revolution, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 577777 / +250 252 578560.

International Travel Agency (ITA), Union Trade Center Mall, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 308353 / +250 788 303598.

Email: ita1travel@yahoo.com www.ita.rw

Rwanda Travel Bureau Tel: +250 252 577777 / 252 578560, Fax: +250 252 578565 SATGURU Travel & Tours Services Av. Du Commerce, Kigali.

Tel : +250 252 572643 / +250 252 577497.

Mobile: +250 788 308925 / +250 788 528347.

Fax : +250 252 572231.

Email: mukeshsahu@satgurutravel. com/ sttskgl@yahoo.com. www.satgurutravel.com.

Top Travel Tours 10 Bd de la Revolution , Tel.: +250 252578646 / 252572552 / Mobile: +250 7885 03606 Email: bemaku63@hotmail.com.

Top Travel Trip (Division of SATGURU), Office No 26 UTC (Union Trade Building), Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 577926/28.

Fax: +250 252 572231.

Mobile: +250 788 380926.

Email: nitin.tandon@toptraveltrip. com.

United Travel & safaris Tel: +250 252 577522/7.

Mobile: +250 788520770.

Email: unitedtravelandsafaris@ gmail.com www.unitedtravelandsafaris.net TOURISM ACTIVITIES Rwandan Adventures Rubavu, Rwanda.

Mobile: +250 785 645478.

Email: info@rwandan-adventures. com. www.rwandan-adventures.com

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Musanze caves is an adventure hiding in plain sight

By Solomon Asaba

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he Musanze caves, located in Rwanda’s Northern district of Musanze, are the last place you would expect an adventure. When I took a ride to the place, the motorist used a tiny path that led through a football pitch. Abruptly, we came to the entrance to the cave. It was right at the border of the field, covered in thick green shrubs and framed by a medium sized canopy.

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concealing its treasures that very few people-even in Musanze itself- know that such an astounding physical feature sits in their own backyard.

As I bent down to enter the vast mouth of a cavern that was to take me 2km into the belly of the earth, I had no way of knowing that I was embarking on a journey that would involve 65 millionyear-old volcanic rocks, tales of ancient kings, clear pools of water and whisperings of tigers lurking in the dark corners of the caves.

A 65 million year old interior Once inside, one discovers a number of routes that lead to different parts of the caves. The most prominent ones are Nyakinama, Virunga and another that leads to Musanze town. The interior of the caves is cool and covered by thin coral, with shallow water channels beneath. The clear water that flows in these channels oozes from seemingly bottomless pools. Our guide did not help matters by warning us sternly not to go anywhere near the pools. If you fall in there, he warned, not even you

feature of the caves’ interior. But the most iconic sight for me was the rock collapses inside the cave which create a truly incredible array of coloured shafts of light during the day.

The royal hideout The Musanze caves are believed to have been historical hideouts for the King Kigeli. It is said that the king used to welcome his visitors in a spacious area inside the cave that looks a little like a living room. The numerous entrance and exits of the cave also came in handy when stealth was needed. The story goes that in times of war, when he needed to confound his enemies by moving undetected from one area to another, King Kigeli would vanish into the caves, only to appear suddenly in the middle of Musanze. This tale seems especially plausible considering that one route from the caves actually leads straight to Musanze town!

In total, the cave has 31 entrances, which makes it hard for you to use the same entrance as the exit.

Here be Tigers!

corpse will be retrieved! Yikes!

The cave itself is carved out of volcanic rock estimated to have formed 65 million years ago from lava basaltic layers of the nearby Bisoke and Sabyinyo volcanoes.

Bats and plant roots are another prominent

The ultimate, coolest part of our foray into the underbelly of Musanze was also the creepiest. At some point a colleague of mine pointed at what seemed like glowing eyes watching us furtively from a dark corner of the cave.

We asked our guide about it and he didn’t skip a beat.

“Those must be tigers,” he said nonchalantly.

Excuse me?! I swear I jumped clean out of my skin. Tigers?!

Apparently there be tigers and porcupines lurking in the depths of the caves! Of course I found this really hard to believe, but that did not make the possibility any less frightening: what if? What if? I mean we had seen the glowing eyes…

“But they cannot attack people in a group,” the guide added. I guess he meant to allay my (very obvious) terror. It didn’t work.

For the next hour we spent in the caves, the adrenaline pumping in my veins made everything seem that much more fascinating and spooky.

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Born in Rwanda

CityBlue Hotels:

Africa’s fastest growing hotel chain I

t is amazing to think that CityBlue Hotels has only been around since the start of 2013, given the impact the chain has had in the past 18 months across East Africa. Three hotels in Rwanda and one in Uganda have opened in barely a year and a half, and there are plans to set up many more across the entire African continent.

The brand is so well recognised now that in Kigali, just ask anyone about CityBlue and they will reply by saying: “Which one? There are three.”

And yet, the idea behind CityBlue Hotels was simply born out of the founder’s frustration at finding a decent hotel to stay, anywhere in East Africa, at a fair price. After doing planning and preparation work for several years, the styleconscious CityBlue Hotels were born, with a focus on providing comfortable, technology-driven bedrooms at reasonable prices- or as their motto 28

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says, “5 star locations, 3 star prices”.

CityBlue Hotels represents the new age of hospitality, suited for the modern-day traveller whose key comforts are free WI-FI (and CityBlue plans to be the first regional hotel group to upgrade its already world class internet to 4G), flat-screen TVs, brilliant beds, excellent food and

comfort; and the generic CityBlue Hotel. All three are represented in Rwanda.

Urban by CityBlue, Kigali – located on Rue des Parcs, Kiyovu

Urban by CityBlue in Kigali has become well known for its marvellous restaurant, The Bistro, on the rooftop with the most outstanding view of Kigali, sumptuous food and a distinctly high-end ambiance. This boutique hotel also has a selection of executive and standard bedrooms on par with any 5 star offering in the region, a 30-person conference room and a new bar called SKY LOUNGE which has recently taken Kigali by storm.

Visit the hotel at any time and you will enjoy its soothing feeling on entry, its buzzing atmosphere on the roof and its incredible view. Enjoy a glass of champagne while the sun sets and know that you are also at Rwanda’s only hotel nominated for the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2014.

Express by CityBlue, Kigali – located next to the Residence of the Ambassador of Tanzania

Express by CityBlue in Kigali has become well known for its comfort, service, subtle beauty and incredible mattresses that promise a perfect night’s sleep! This boutique hotel also has a wonderfully cute restaurant known as Café Bleu, which offers a selection of dishes from every continent. Every room has been meticulously designed to provide wardrobe space, ironing facilities, tea and coffee makers and all the amenities. The key with Express is the price: at a fraction of the cost of a night at Urban, clients receive the same warm welcome and an equally comfortable bedroom. What more could one ask for?

CityBlue Hotel, Embassy Row, Kigali – located on Boulevard de L’Umuganda

While most of CityBlue’s clients tend to be businesspeople, there is an eclectic mix of holiday-makers, gorilla-trekkers, corporates, NGO staff and traders also. The sign of CityBlue’s successful formula can be seen in its excellent rankings of hotels on TripAdvisor as well as its website, created with the tech-savvy traveller in mind. Bookings can be made directly onwww. citybluehotels.com, even using smartphones! No wonder the group has a full-time Chief Technology Officer!

This CityBlue Hotel in Kigali is located on what’s arguably the city’s most important street, with all the major embassies starting with the American Embassy at one end and ending with the UK High Commission on the other. Everyone knows this CityBlue: it has a magnificent garden, a superb restaurant called Harry’s known for its famous weekday buffet, its selections of wines and beers and its flat-screen TVs showing all the sports channels. Again, this CityBlue Hotel appeals to all types: the business people, the diplomats, the NGO crowd, the revellers, the sports enthusiasts and the beer garden junkies!

CityBlue Hotels has three genres of hotel: Urban

by CityBlue, the premium quality hotel; Express

by CityBlue, the limited service hotel with great

For reservations at any of CityBlue hotels, please call +250 78 78 11111 or +250 78 78 22222 or email reservations.rw@citybluehotels.com.

drink offerings and wonderfully hospitable staff.

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STAY ART GALLERIES, AUTOMOTIVE, BOOKSHOP, BOUTIQUES, BREWERIES, ETC...

AUTOMOTIVE ALIGNMENT AutoXpress Rwanda Rue De ’Lepargue, Nyarugenge Tel: +250 788 304210.

Mobile: +250 783 216959.

Email: info@auxprw.com. www.auto-xpress.com Bandag Tel: +250 252 576808 / +250 252 574498.

Email: bandag@subizo. com.

BATTERIES Akagera Motors S.A.R.L Plot 6 Av. de la Paix, Tel: +250 252 575220 / +250 252 575871 / +250 252 573013.

Fax: +250 252 573018.

AutoXpress Rwanda Rue De ’Lepargue, Nyarugenge, Tel: +250 788 304210.

Mobile: +250 783 216959.

Email: info@auxprw.com. www.auto-xpress.com AZ Impex Gikondo, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 577624 / +250 252 576594.

Mobile: +250 788 300594.

Fax: +250 252 574250.

Chez Costa Tel: +250 252 575467.

Societe Rwandaise Des Batteries (S.R.B) Tel: +250 252 573648.

Fax: +250 252 575118.

CAR SHADES Tarpo (Opp Don Bosco Epak), Kigali.

Mobile: +250 783 109183 / +250 788 502951. www.tarpo.com.

GARAGES Afrimotors Rwanda Tel: +250 252 578530.

Akagera Motors S.A.R.L Plot 6 Av. de la Paix, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 575220 / +250 252 575871 / +250 252 573013.

Fax: +250 252 573018.

A.T.C Rwanda Magerwa, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 575177 / +250 252 578844.

Email: info@atcrwanda. com Chez Gapeli Tel: +250 252 574672.

ETS Rwandais Tel: +250 252 574324 / +250 252 574323 / +250 252 576322.

Murri Freres S.A.R.L Tel: +250 252 572802.

Fax: +250 252 572803.

N.A.H.V Rwanda Tel: +250 252 575449 / +250 252 75655 / +250 252 575458.

Fax: +250 252 574337.

New Kigali Motors Tel: +250 252 570183.

Rwandamotor S.A.R.L Tel: +250 252 575452 / +250 252 575034.

Mobile: +250 788 354445.

Fax: +250 252 572249.

Email: info@rwandamotor. com. www.rwandamotor.com.

Sar Motor Tel: +250 252 85453.

Fax: +250 252 86202.

BAKERIES Brioche KBC Street 3261 Kigali Tel: +250 787 613 233 Email: info@briocherwanda.com Papyrus Bakery KG 672 St, Kimihurura Phone: +250 787 021 958 Email: info@papyrusrw.com bakery.papyrusrw.com Rz Manna Bakery KG 9, AV 10 Nyarutarama(Near R.D.B) Tel: 0789184448, Mob: 0787396613 (Catering&Cakes), Email: info@rzmanna.com BOOKSHOPS Caritas Bookshop Baka Rd near KCB Bank, Mob: +250 788 300787.

Email:sidrairecaritis1@gmail.com Drakkar Ltd Boulevard de L’umuganda (near coiab).

Mobile: +250 788 312839 Email: info@drakkarworld.com, www.drakkarworld.com.

Librairie Adventiste Av. de la Paix, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 572505.

BOUTIQUES Jojo Couture Karisimbi road, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 573893.

Julia Shop Tel: +250 252 570808.

La Comete Tel: +250 252 573101 La Violette Boutique Hotel des Mille Collines Mille Collines First Floor UTC Shopping Mall (near Rwandair Express), Kigali.

Email: info@millecollines.es. www.millecollines.es Miss Kerre Fashions Boulevard de la Revolution Tel: 0789429893, www.missmisskerrefashions.com Rwanda Design Rue des Coop, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 649083.

BREWERIES Bralirwa Tel: +250 252 54 03 45, Fax: +250 252 54 03 56 Brasserie Des Mille Collines Centre Ville, Tel: +250 788 381640, Mobile: +250 782 229526. thomas.weingarten@skol-bmc.com (SEE AD IBC) COSMETICS Neja Cosmetics Tel: +250 252 576015 Fax: +250 252 576015.

Email: nejacosmetics@yahoo.fr CRAFT SHOPS East African Heritage Boulevard de la revolution No.14, Tel: 0788558995/0788305706 Email: chenasekr@yahoo..Fr Coopar Av. de Karisimbi, Matewusi Tel: 0788428013/0726601326 Email: yanfashijeangel@gmail.com

Republika Lounge off Av. Des Grands Lacs, Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 504051.

Mobile: +250 788 513007.

Treasures & Crafts Av. des Mille Collines, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 8535686.

EDUCATION SCHOOLS B.M.P. (Business Machines & Office Prodcuts) Av. de la Justice, Tel: +250 252576749, Fax: +250 252576752, Compec Rwanda Rue Kajangwe, Tel: +250 252 82279 DOVES MONTESSORI SCHOOL KG 5050, Nyarutarama Tel: (250) 783 138 316 Email: info@doveschoolmontessori. com www.doveschoolmontessori.com Ecole belge Tel: +250 252 576635 Grenn hills Nyarutarama Tel: +250 252 514395 Hagos International School Gaculiro, Kigali, Rwanda.

Mobile: +250 784 577880 Email: hagosinternationalschool. office@gmail.com www.hagosinternationalschool.com Hope Kids Academy, Nyarutarama, Mobile: +250 786 67 56 67 Email: info@rtischool.com, www.rtischool.com

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International School of Kigali (ISK) Rugando, Tel:+250-788 302899.

Email: info@isk-rwanda.org www.isk-rwanda.org Kigali International Community School (KICS) Caisse Sociale Gaculiro Estate, Tel:+250 783307282 Email: info@kicsrw.org, www.kicsrw.org Kigali Parents School Tel: +250 252 584754 La colombiere Tel: +250 252 574485 New Times School Tel: +250 252 573776, Fax: +250 252 578174 Reviera High School Tel: +250 788 451480 The Earth School (Montessori) Kigali, Rwanda, Tel: +250 (0) 72 5479 135 UNIVERSITIES BUTARE Universite Nationale du Rwanda (UNR) Tel: +250 252530053, 252530122, 252530921, Email: rector@nyr.ac.rw, www.nur.ac.rw Carnegie Mellon University Rwanda Tel: +250788624384 KIGALI Independent Institute of Lay Adventists, Kigali.

Tel:+250 252513710, +250 252586885 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kigali Campus B.P. 3373, Kigali Rwanda, Email: info.kigalicampus@jkuat. ac.ke Tel: +250 787 888 881/2, 32

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www.jkuat.ac.ke Kigali Institute of Science & Technology and Management Av. de L’Armee, Tel: +250 252 574698, +250 252 574696, Fax: +250 252 571925.

Email: info@kist.ac.rw, www.kist.ac.rw Kigali health institute Av. de l’armee Tel: +250 252572172.

Fax: +250 252571787, Email: khi@africamail.com. www.khi.ac.rw Kigali Independent University, Tel: +250 252502416/7/8/9, +250 25250246 /7/8/9 www.ulk.ac.rw Kigali Institue Of Education, Tel:+250 252513710, +250 252586885 Nstitut Superieur D”Agriculture Et Elevage Mobile: +250 788467895, Email:isaedir@yahoo.fr School Of Finance And Banking (Sfb) Tel: +250 252574302 Universite Adventiste D’afrique Centrale (Mudende) Boulevard de l’umuganda Tel: +250 252519779 FUMIGATION Africhem Rwanda Kigali. Tel: +250 252 571536 / +250 252 578384.

Fax: +250 252 578382/ Agrotech SARL Tel: +250 252 573489.

Fax: +250 252 576511.

Balton Rwanda SARL Plot 21 Av. De La Paix, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 570053.

Email: balton@balton.co.rw. www.baltoncp.com

Trustco Rwanda Limited Tel: +250 252 576982 Email: trustcorwanda2001@yahoo. com/ sabit_hsea@yahoo.com FURNITURE REMOVAL COMPANIES AGS Frasers International Byumba Road, Gatsata, Kigali.

Tel/Fax: +250 252 576571.

Bollore Logistics Africa Rue de la Douane, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 570493.

Mobile: +250 252 785 57765.

Union Transport Rwanda S.A.R.L Tel: +250 252 572163 / +250 252 573334.

Fax: +250 252 572487.

World Freight S.A.R.L/Panalpina Plot 29, Rue de I’Akagera, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 576977 / +250 252 574131 / +250 252 573377.

Email: management@world-freight. net. www.interfreight2000.com Worldwide Movers Rwanda Le Prestige Building, Gikondo, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 574925.

Fax: +250 252 574925.

FURNITURE STORES Design Concept Limited Tel: +250 786 098 484 Email: info@designconceptafrica. com Hwan Sung (R) Ltd Le Prestige Building, Gikondo, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 570283.

Fax: 250 252 570284.

Mobile: +250 788 302778.

Email: hsr@hwansungbiz.com. www.hwansung.com Manumental Av. de la Paix, UTC Mall, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 573381/5 / +250 252 575673.

M.O.L (R) Ltd La Bonne Adresse House plot 5447 Boulevard de la Revolution, Kigali.

Fax: +250 252 571974.

Mutara Enterprise Av. de la Paix, UTC Mall, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 573530 / +250 252 5550006.

Victoria Furnitures Muhima (Next to Sadolin).

Tel: +250 782 519595, Email: victoria_furniture_rwanda@ yahoo.com.

HAIR DRESSERS / BEAUTY PARLOURS Alpha Classic Tel: +250 252 572662 Beauty Centre Tel: +250 252 578033 Beauty House Salon Tel: +250 252574426 Blessing Salon next to Okapi Hotel off the main Roundabout in Town Deux Ciseaux Tel: +250 252570282 Gorillas Hotel Salon Tel:+250 252501717 / 8 Hotel Des Mille Collines Salon Mobile: +250 788 502333.

KBC Vogue Salon Kigali Business Centre, Lower Level Keza Salon UTC Mall, Kigali.

Kigali Serena Hotel Salon Mobile: +250 788 5350070 / +250 788 524194.

Laico Umubano Salon Mobile: +250 788 5584042 / +250 788 644252.

Lezera Ltd KK8 Ave,51-Ngoma Rd, Kicukiro Tel: +250788543189, +250738006691 Email: lezerabeauty@gmail.com

Nu-Look Beauty & Spa - Massage Parlour Kigali City Tower (KCT) Commercial Avenue, Plot 6418, 3rd Floor, Kigali City Tower (KCT) Nu-Look Hair Salon Kigali City Tower (KCT) Commercial Avenue, Plot 6418 SEMITARI BARBERS 3rd Floor, Kigali City Tower (KCT), Commercial Avenue, Plot 6418.

Happy’s Beauty Hair Design Within Urban Hotel by cityBlue Rue de Parcs, Kiyovu, Kigali Tel: +250787831515 Email: happy@happysbeauty.com www.happysbeauty.com

Clinique Liberte Tel: +250 252 507063 Clinique Ophtalmologique Tel: +250 252 571143.

De la Charité Tel: +250 252 518248 Dr. Nyst Clinic Belgian Embassy, Rue de Nyarugenge, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 575874 / +250 252 575551 Ext 223.

Mobile: +250 788300353 (Dr. Vincent Large) E-Health Ministry of Health, Kigali, Rwanda.

Tel: +250 788 307320

MTN Salon MTN Centre, Top Floor, Nyarutarama, Tel: +250 252 5102323.

Mobile: +250 788 301820.

Faith Clinic Av. de la Paix, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 570296.

Premier Nails & Spa Kiyovu, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 470400 / +250 788 355633.

+250 252 85397.

Fax: +250 252 570184

Hospital Roi Faycale Tel: +250 252 82421 /

Novotel Hotel Salon Tel: 0788644252 Ntabwoba Eugéne, Tel: +250252574342 Ruth Roving Masseuse, Tel: +250 788431855 HEALTH CLINICS Bio Medical Center Tel: +250 252 577492.

Mobile: +250 788 305005 (Dr. Alphonse Karagirwa).

Clinique Le Bon Samaritain Plot 1, Rue Cyahafi (below Ecole Belge), Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 573552.

Mobile: +250 788 503434

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Kigali Medical imaging and Supplies Centre Tel: +250 252 504408.

Mobile: +250 788 520192.

Email: madesarah@yahoo.com La Croix du Sud Av. de la justice (Nyilinkwaya) Tel: +250 252 518059 Polyclinique du Plateau Boulevard de la Revolution, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 572125 / Mobile: +250 788 301630 (Dr Rose Uwicyeza).

DENTISTS Advanced Dental Centre Ground Floor, DV Apart-hotel, Kibagabaga (near Kibagabaga Hospital) Tel: 0722-012 622, 0728-013 034 Clinique Dentaire Adventiste Tel: +250 252 582431.

MTN Dental Clinic MTN Center, Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 567141 Pineda Dental Clinic Mobile: +250 788564377 / +250 722 433062.

DOCTORS A-Z DERMATOLOGISTS Dr Arjan Hogewoning Mobile: +250 788 819728.

Dr Francoise Gahongayire (King Faisal Hospital), Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 306048.

Dr Kayitesi Mobile: +250 788 307242 GYNAECOLOGISTS Dr Claude Mobile: +250 788 453932.

Dr Gaspard Ntahonkiriye (King Faisal Hospital), Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 531913.

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Dr Janvier Rwamwejo (King Faisal Hospital), Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 862736.

Dr Vyanka Mobile: +250 788 511115.

OPHTHALMOLOGISTS Dr Francoise Rwakunda Mobile: +250 788 304861.

Dr Moderva Mobile: +250 788 595668 PHYSIOTHERAPISTS Jean Damazcene Gasherebuka King Faisal Hospital (behind the Laico Hotel), Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 554526.

Email: gasherebuka@yahoo.com Sande Manix Shiatsu Av., next to Golden Hills Hotel, NtarukaKiyovu, Mobile: +250 784572192, Email: sandemanix@yahoo.co PSYCHIATRISTS Dr Chantal Rugondihene Ndera hospital, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 785 124101.

Dr Nasson Munyandamutsa Mobile: +250 788 300883.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE Anne Marie Bamukunde Mobile: +250 788 525531.

HEALTH INSURANCE AAR Health Services Rwanda Ltd MTN Center, Ground Floor, Nyarutarama Tel: +250 252 555109047 Mobile + 250 788 302920 Email: ftindyebwa@aar.co.rw. www.aarhealth.com CORAR S.A Centenary House, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 502210.

SONARWA Boulevard de la Révolution, Kigali Tel: +250 252 572101-3/ +250 252 592100 / 573350

SORAS Boulevard de la Révolution, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 573712. wwwsoras.co.rw MAIN HOSPITALS CHUK Tel: +250 575406 /+250 252 575555/ +250 252 575150 / +250 252 575462. www.chk.org.rw King Faisal Hospital Tel: +250 252 589905 / +250 252 582655 /+250 252 588888. www.kfh.rw Polyclique du Plateau Tel: +250 252 578767.

OPTICIANS Belge Av. Des Mille Collines Tel: +250 788 867121, Email: eyecareoptical.rwanda@ yahoo.com DK Optica Av. du Commerce, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 571804.

Eye Care Optical SARL Chadel Building (opp Ecole Belge, Av. Des Mille Collines), Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 571042 / +250 252 5126223.

Mobile: +250 788 867121.

Email: eyecareoptical.rwanda@ yahoo.com.

Nu Vision Optical City Plaza Av. du Commerce.

Kigaloptic Rue de Lac Ihema, (Building Ets Ndamage), Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 573041.

O.P.A Pharmacies s.a.r.l Tel: +250 252511089, 575389, PHARMACIES Kipharma (opp Kigali Community Market) Tel: +250 252 572944 / +250 252 575234.

Pharmarice Conseil Tel: +250 252 572374.

Sunshine Pharmacy MTN Centre, Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 58754 INTERIOR DESIGNERS Nina Interiors Rwanda Ltd Plot 1410, Kigali Tel: +250 252 580196/7.

Email: info@ninainteriors.co.ug www.ninainteriors.co.ug INTERNET CAFES Link City Plaza, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 502490 / +250 252 502491.

Marvel near BK bank, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 502158 / +250 252 502159.

Shokola Lite 1st floor Prester House opp. Top Tower Hotel Kacyiru Tel +250 788 350 530 INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS Altech Stream Rwanda Ltd Boulevard de l’Umuganda 1st floor, ICT park Tel: +250 0252580, Fax: +250 252 580534, www.altech.co.za

MTN Rwanda MTN Centre, 3rd Floor, Telecom House, Nyarutarama Tel: +250 252 586861 / +250 252 83456.

Fax: +250 252 573110 / +250 252 86865.

Rwandatel Tel: +250 252 575105.

Fax: +250 252 576444 Tigo Rwanda Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Tel: +250 722000100. www.tigo.co.rw JEWELLERS La Chrystale Tel: +250 252 577044 L’etoile Dior Tel: +250 252 57 42 29 Touba Bijoux Tel: +250 252 577952 Mobile: +250 788 537408 LAWYERS Caer Tel: (250) 252 51 70 82, Fax: (250) 252 51 70 84 Muhayimana Isaie Tel: (250) 252 57 29 19 & 252 57 25 64, Fax: (250) 252 57 29 19 Sans Frontieres Tel: (250) 252 51 60 08 & 252 58 98 23,

Fax: (250) 252 51 60 10 Trust Law Chambers Plot 1680 Umuganda Mobile: +250 788 307752 Email: mnkunda@trustchambers. com LOGISTICS / REMOVALS AGS Frasers International Route de Bralirwa (pres du marche Zinia), Kicukiro - Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 576571/73.

Mobile: +250 (0) 78 830 09 06 E: sales-rwanda@agsmovers.com www.agsfrasers.com

Air Transit International Hotel des Mille Collines, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 570171-3.

Fax: +250 252 570170.

East Africa Cargo Kigali - Rwanda, Hotel de mille colline(Ground floor), Tél: +250 (0)252 576 136, Mob : +250 (0)78 300 21 50, Fax: +250 (0)252 574 127, E-mail : eacexpress@brucargo.net, Website : www.ups.com (SEE AD BELOW) COIMEX Boulevard De L’Oua, Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 570132 / +250 252 570128.

Mobile: +250 788 300949.

Fax: +250 252 575036.

EAST AFRICAN CARGO

Hôtel des Mille Collines - Kigali (Rwanda)

+250 (0)252 576 136 eackgl@brucargo.net www.brucargoairfreight.be

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Freight Logistics Services Ltd Gikondo-Magerwa, Kigali.

Tel/Fax: +250 252 570339.

Email: frelogs@ freightlogisticservices.com. www.freightlogisticservices.com.

G & M Cargo Services Le Prestige House, Rue Rwandex, Kigali.

Mobile: +255 787 870383.

Email: talk2ngeorge@yahoo.com G.E.C.I. (Groupement d’Entreprises Commerciales et Industrielles) Rue des Cooperatives, Tel: +250 252 571349, Fax: +250 252 574068 Highway Carriers Tel: +250252573560, Inchcape Shipping Services Le Prestige Building, Av. De L’Oua, Route Gikondo Aeroport, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 306201.

Email: rananja.gonaduwa@issshipping.com. iss-shipping.com/ cargo International Maritime Agency Ltd Le Prestige Building, Av. De L’Oua, Route Gikondo Aeroport, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 570420.

Mobile: +250 788 308909.

Email: camarade@ima.co.rw Intraspeed SORAS Building, Boulevard de la revolution, Tel: +250252502456, Fax: +250252502455.

K.K Cargo Movers Tel: +250252576645, LogiOne Plot 3 Av. Du Commerce, Costa House, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 576437.

Email: eugenie@subizo.com.

Pan Africa express transport Ltd Plot 303, Av. de lapalx Opp mount Kenya University Tel: 0788306946 36

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Planet Air Tel: +250252570849, Fax: +250 252 570843 Rwanda Air Freight Tel: +250 75569, 575569 SDC Interlogistics Av. de la Gendarmerie, Kacyiru – Kigali Tel: +250 788 309 387, Email:Info@sdcinterlogistics.com SDV Transami Rwanda Rue de la Douane, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 570493.

Mobile: +250 785 57765.

Spedag Transclear Rwanda Ltd Tel: +250 252 518724 / +250 252 55108512.

Mobile: +250 788 301195. www.mrspedag.com.

Swift Freight International (R) S.A.R.L Plot 10 Av. de la Paix, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 504207.

Mobile: + 250 788510295.

Email: Prasad verma@swiftfreight. com. www.swiftfreight.com / www.barloworld-logistics.com Three in one- Public Customs Agency Prestige House, Africa Union Rd Magerwa, Gikondo, Tel: +250252503606, Email: onethree02@yahoo.com Transocean Tel: +250 252 570771 / +250 252 570765 / +250 252 577546.

Union Transport Rwanda S.A.R.L Kalisimbi Road, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 572163 / +250 252 573334.

Fax: +250 252 572487.

Virunga Logistics Limited Av. de l’Umuganda, Nyarutarama Road, Gishushu, Tel: (+250) 788 300201, (+250) 788 354417Email: info@virungalogistics.com/ virungalogistics@gmail.com

World Freight S.A.R.L/Panalpina Plot 29, Rue de I’Akagera, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 576977 / +250 252 574131 / +250 252 573377.

E: management@world-freight.net. www.interfreight2000.com Worldwide Movers Rwanda Le Prestige Building, Gikondo, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 574925.

Fax: +250 252 574925.

Western Cruise Agency Tel: +250 252 516039 MARKETS Nyarugenge Market Between Av. du Commerce, Rue du Marche and Rue de L’Epargne.

Nyabugogo Market Nyabugogo taxi park uphill towards the city centre.

Remera Market Use the Kimironko taxis from the central bus park.

SHOPPING MALL KCT Shopping Mall Kigali City Tower Av. du commerce Tel: +250 788 302099/ +250 788 305566, Email: info@kigalicitytower.com, www.kigalicitytower.com SOCIETIES Asoferwa ASBL Association de Solidarite des Femmes Rwandaises.

Tel: +250252586394, Mobile: +250 788533441.

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund (DFGF), Tel: +250 2525 85850.

E-mail: dianfosseyhotel1@yahoo.com www.dianfosseyhotel.com International Gorilla Conservation Programme next to Lemigo Hotel, Mobile: +250 788 304977.

Email: info @igcp.org, www.igcp.org

Rwanda Scouts Association Tel: +250 252 573091.

Mobile: +250 788 532726.

Email: rwandascoutsassociation@ yahoo.fr.

Rwanda Tourism and Travel Association (RTTA) Kigali. Centinary Building 3rd floor.

Mobile: +250 788 351830.

Email: info@rttarwanda.org. www.Rttarwanda.org Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Immeuble le prestige, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 520810/11.

Email: wesrwanda@wes.org SOLAR SYSTEMS AZ Impex Gikondo, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 577624 / +250 252 576594.

Mobile: +250 788 300594.

Fax: +250 252 574250.

Balton Rwanda S.A.R.L Plot 21 Av. De La Paix, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 570053.

Fax: +250 252 570073.

Email: balton@balton.co.rw. www.baltoncp.com.

Entregele (Entreprise Generale d’Electricite) Boulevard de I’O.U.A, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 571064.

Fax: +250 252 573996.

YET( Yellow Energy Technologies Ltd) KK8AV,51- Ngoma Rd Kicukiro, Mob: 0784006691, 0738006691, 0788769791, 0788324107, 0726686965 Email: yetwanda@gmail.com SUPERMARKETS 2000 SUPERMARKET House 2000, 2nd & 3rd Floors; KN82 St/1,Near KCT, next to EWASA Tel: +250784793330/+250784793333 Email: everlastinggrouprwanda@ gmail.com

Alimentation Rugendo Trading Opp Remera Traffic Lights, Kabeza, Remera, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 8652693.

Athenee Kalisimbi Av., Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 576843/ +250 252 575298.

BCK Av. des Mille Collines, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 572307.

Chez Venant Av. de la Justice, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 572260.

City 2 Shopping Centre Av. de Commerce, Kigali.

Economat General Tel: +250 252578584 Frulep Rwandex Road, Gikondo, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 504512 / +250 788 575705 Happy Rwanda Mobile: +250 788 661031.

K’I-Star Supermarket Remera, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 571972.

La Gardienne Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 572817.

La Sierra Revolution Boulevard, Nyarugenge District, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 575486.

Mobile: +250 788 629331 Made in Italy Kicukiro Road, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 783 430982.

Monalisa Supermarket Kicukiro, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 512049.

Mobile: +250 788 322666.

Nakumatt UTC Mall, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 500344.

Fax: +250 252 500343.

Mobile: +250 788 308055 Email: nakumattrwanda@nakumatt. net Ndoli Joint Umuganda Boulevard, Kisimenti, Tel: +250 252 582388.

Mobile: +250 788 323888.

Smart Supermarket Umuganda Boulevard, Kisimenti, Tel: +250 252 5108151.

Simba Supermarket Centenary House, Ground Floor, Mobile: +250 788 307200 / +250 788 614912.

Woodlands Nyarutarama, Kigali.

TRANSLATION SERVICES Symposia Consult S.A.R.L, Kacyiru, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 582567.

Fax: +250 252 582567.

Email: asymposia@excite.com WINES Rwanda Wines & Spirits Plot No. 1067 Av. De’La PaixB.P. 5511 Kigali,Rwanda.

Mobile: +250 78 3541888 Email: sales.rwsd@gmail.com

“Settling into a new country is like getting used to a new pair of shoes. At first they pinch a little, but you like the way they look, so you carry on. The longer you have them, the more comfortable they become...”

- Tahir Shah, In Arabian Nights: A Caravan of Moroccan Dreams

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THINGS TO DO COFFEESHOPS, RESTAURANT, OUTSIDE CATERING, FAST FOOD, BARS

EATING OUT COFFEE SHOPS AROMAS COFFEE Kimironko - Gasabo District Kigali, Rwanda Tel: +250 782716059/+250 0782 514 916 Email: info@ aromascoffeegr.com www.aromascoffeegr.com Bourbon Coffee (KCT) Physical Address: (KCT) Kigali-Down town Tel:+250 789 777 773 Email: info@ bourboncoffee.biz www.bourboncoffee.biz Bourbon Coffee (MTN Center) Physical Address: MTN Center) Nyarutarama Tel +250 789 777 771 E: info@bourboncoffee.biz www.bourboncoffee.biz BRIOCHE KACYIRU Address: KBC Street Kacyiru Tel: +250 787 613 233 Email: info@ briocherwanda.com

CAFE NEO KG 7 (Boulevard Umuganda) 7215 Kigali, Rwanda Tel : +250 789 099 683 E: cafeneokigali@gmail. com CAMELLIA TEA HOUSE Boulevard de la Paix, City center, Kigali, Rwanda Tel: +250788506645 / +250 788309808 / +250 788303164 www.camellia.rw

FELICITA CAFE (Sandwiches) Physical Address: Immeuble Aigle Blanc Kimihurura Tel +250 784 841 357 SHOKOLA LITE 1st floor Prester House opp. Top Tower Hotel Kacyiru Tel +250 788 350 530 Simba Cafe Boulevard de la Paix, Kiyovu, Kigali.

The Downtown Pizzeria & Coffee Shop Plot 1, Revolution Av. (opposite BCR), Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 301729.

Email: downtown.kigli@ yahoo.com.

RESTAURANTS AFRICAN Afrika Bite Kimihurura Tel: 0788 685 184 Email: info@afrikabite. com www.afrikabite.com Cari Hotel Kimihurura Gishushu Kigali Rwanda Tel: +250 788 504 660/ +250 730351349 Email: cari_hotel@yahoo. com www.carihotel.rw Mickey Mouse Restaurant Address: KG 639 St, Kimihurura, Kigali (Near Mamba Club) Tel: +250 788 357 600 / +250 722 998 991

Republika Lounge Rue de l’Akanyaru Kiyovu Tel: +250 788 303 030 AMERICAN Shake & Sip opposite UTC Mall, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 783 118101.

Email: jhkasguy@yahoo.co.in.

CHINESE Alink Chinese Club Rugando, Kimihurura, Kigali.

Mobile: + 250 788 625529 / +250 750 800888.

Email: qingri@sina.com.

Bamboo Restaurant & Hotel House 2000, 5th Floor; KN82 St/1 Near KCT, next to EWASA Tel: +250786006665/3/8 Email: bamboo@gmail.com Beijing Tangren Restaurant 4159, Remera, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 783 011583.

Email: tangren-restaurant@hotmail. com

hotmail.com Tangren Chinese 50m next to RDB Airport Road, Remera, Mob:+250 783011583 Email: restaurant@hotmail.com The Mickey Mouse Restaurant Kimihurura, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 722 998991 / +250 788 357600.

Email: info@ mickeymouserestaurant.com.

Zen Oriental Cuisine Nyarutarama Road, Nyarutarama, Mobile: +250 785 033494.

Email: yasiralam@zenkigali.com.

CONTINENTAL Afrikabite Kimihurura, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 685184.

Email: daph36@hotmail.com.

Aérobar Kigali International Airport, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 584500

Century Park Chinese Restaurant Nyarutarama Avenue Tel+250 738 858 888

Arada Minister’s Road, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 860968

Flamingo Chinese Restaurant Kimihurura, Kigali 4715, Rwanda Tel: +250 07883 02437 Email: sales@flamingokigali.com www.flamingokigali.com

Banana Jam Café Kigali Serena Hotel, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 597100

Silk Chinese Restaurant Manor Hotel , Nyarutarama Tel: +250 280690030 /+ 250 727 690 030 www.themanorrwanda.com

Baobab Nyamirambo Tel: +250 252 575633 Cameria Tea House Kigali, Mobile: +250 788 506645 Email: khalidnshuti@yahoo.fr

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant Mobile: +250 788 503111 Mosaic Gourmet Restaurant Tel: 0784903670 Email: eishamasuda@gmail.com

Chez John Masaka Road, Rugunga, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 571678.

Mobile: +250 758 500322 Email: restochezjohn@yahoo.fr.

Royal Garden Restaurant Opposite National Bank of Rwanda, Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 505805.

Mobile: +250 788 500073 Email: gardenroyal@yahoo.com

Chez Lando Corner of ICTR Street & Airport Road, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 582050

Shanghai Restaurant Kajangwe Av., Kiyovu, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 599995 / +250 788 905936.

Email: shanghairestaurantkigali@

Chez Robert Tel: +250722264400/ +250 783808746 Chez Venant Nyamirambo Road, Tel: +250 252 572260

Jambo Jambo Laico Hotel, Umuganda Boulevard, Tel: +250 252 593500.

Email: reservations.umubano@ laicohotels.com. www.laicohotels.com Délices Top Tower Hotel, Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 585555.

Email: info@toptowerhotel.com. www.toptowerhotel.com Diplomat Kigali Serena Hotel Tel: +250 252 597100 Down Town Restaurant Plot 1, Revolution Av., Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 841375 / +250 788 722087.

Email: downtown.kigali@gmail.com.

Gorilla (Le Dos Argenté) Next to Restaurant Karisimbi, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 501717 Grill and Barbeque Restaurant Kacyiru behind P.S.I offices Tel: +250782027579 Heaven Restaurant and Bar Tel: +250 252 500234.

Mobile: +250 788 486581 / +250 782 269333.

Email: heavenrwanda@gmail.com Iris Guest House Tel:+ 250 2520501172, Mob: +250 728501181 Kn 33 st no:9, Bp: 228, kigali-rwanda Isimbi Hotel Kalusimbi Av., Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 575109 / +250 252 572581.

Email: isimbi@hotmail.com.

Jorgyz Pub and Restaurant Kacyiru near King Faisal Hospital Tel: +250787450563 Grill and Barbeque Restaurant Kacyiru behind P.S.I offices Tel: +250782027579 Karisimbi Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 571528.

Mobile: +250 788 517073.

La Sierra Revolution Boulevard, Nyarugenge District, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 575486.

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Le Belvédére opposite BCR Bank, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 570499.

Mobile: +250 788 562226 La Vallée Douce Old Airport Road, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 582981 Le Pichet Butamwa Av., Kiyovu, Kigali.

Mobile: +25 784 343133 / +250 78 8841265.

Email: restaurantlepichet@yahoo.fr Mama Africa Restaurant Kimihurura, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 300386 / +250 788 309412.

Email: mamaafricarestaurant@ yahoo.fr. www.mamafricarestaurant.com.

Ndaru Restaurant Street Boulevard de la Revolution.

Mobile: +250 788 452220, +250 788 249486, +250 788 304466 Select Hotel Kimihurura Tel: +250 786 098 109 www.selectboutiquehotel.com CHINESE Alink Chinese Club Rugando, Kimihurura, Kigali.

Mobile: + 250 788 625529 / +250 750 800888.

Email: qingri@sina.com.

Bamboo Restaurant & Hotel House 2000, 5th Floor; KN82 St/1 Near KCT, next to EWASA Tel: +250786006665/3/8 Email: bamboo@gmail.com Beijing Tangren Restaurant 4159, Remera, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 783 011583.

E: tangren-restaurant@hotmail.com Century Park Chinese Restaurant Nyarutarama Avenue Tel+250 738 858 888 Flamingo Chinese Restaurant Kimihurura, Kigali 4715, Rwanda Tel: +250 07883 02437/+250 07846 09695/+250 07883 00333 Email: sales@flamingokigali.com www.flamingokigali.com Silk Chinese Restaurant Manor Hotel , Nyarutarama Tel: +250 280690030 / + 250 727 690 030 www.themanorrwanda.com

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Great Wall Chinese Restaurant Mobile: +250 788 503111 Mosaic Gourmet Restaurant Tel: 0784903670 Email: eishamasuda@gmail.com Royal Garden Restaurant opposite National Bank of Rwanda, Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 505805.

Email: gardenroyal@yahoo.com Shanghai Restaurant Kajangwe Av., Kiyovu, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 599995 / +250 788 905936.

Email: shanghairestaurantkigali@ hotmail.com Tangren Chinese 50m next to RDB Airport Road, Remera, Mob:+250 783011583 Email: restaurant@hotmail.com The Mickey Mouse Restaurant Kimihurura, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 722 998991 / +250 788 357600.

Email: info@ mickeymouserestaurant.com.

Zen Oriental Cuisine Nyarutarama Road, Nyarutarama, Mobile: +250 785 033494.

Email: yasiralam@zenkigali.com.

FRENCH L’Epicurien Physical Address: 56 Rue Umutekano, Kimihurura, Kigali Tel: +250 789175868 Mickey Mouse Restaurant Address: KG 639 St, Kimihurura, (Near Mamba Club) Tel: +250 788 357 600 +250 722 998 991 Stipp Hotel Physical Address: Rue de Masaka Kigali, 2834, Rwanda, Tel: +250 252 500 277 / +250 788300388 www.stipphotelrwanda.com GREEK Hellénique Kimihurura, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 512342 / +250 252 583731 INDIAN Sphere Sardar Indian Restaurant The Manor Hotel, Nyarutarama.

Tel: (+250) 280690030 / +250 727 690 030 Email: info@ themanorrwanda.com www.themanorrwanda.com

Tandoor Indian Restaurant Mtn Center Road, Nyarutarama P.O. BOX 2043, Rwanda Tel:(250)788398000/ +250 788778154 Khana Khazana - Indian Vegetarian 1st Floor, Kigali City Tower (KCT) Commercial Avenue, Plot 6418, Kigali Indian Chef Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 307876 Khana Khazana Plot 10 Kajangwe Av., Kiyovu, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 772087 / +250 758301729.

Email: khazanarwanda@yahoo.com.

Royal Garden Restaurant (opposite the National Bank of Rwanda), Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 505805.

Mobile: +250 788 500073.

Email: gardenroyal@yahoo.com Shere Sardar (The Manor), Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Mobile: 250 727 690030.

Email: info@themanorrwanda.com. www.themanorrwanda.com.

Zaaffran Restaurant Plot 737 Akagera Road, Kiyovu, Mobile: +250 750 344900 / +250 783 042504.

Email: zaaffran.rwanda@yahoo.com.

INTERNATIONAL Gorillas Golf Hotel Restaurant Kg 195 Avenue, Kg 176 Street Nyarutarama Tel: +250 788200500 / +250 788174000 www.gorillashotels.com The Bistro (Urban Boutique Hotel) Kn 51 St, Rue Des Parcs, Kiyovu Tel: +250 733 517 517 Email: Reservations.rw@ Citybluehotels.com www.citybluehotels.com Luxury Hotel Address: Kimironko Po Box 6682 Tel : +250 786 501 370 Email: Booking@ Luxuryhotelrwanda.com www.luxuryhotelrwanda.com La Fringale Restaurant / Chez Lando Grill Hotel Chez Lando P.o. Box 1519Kigali Remera Rwanda Tel: +250 252 589 804 / +250 788 385 300 Email: Info@Chezlando.com www.hotelchezlando.com

Republika Lounge Rue De L’akanyaru Kiyovu Kigali Tel : +250 788 303 030 Le Pichet Butamwa Avenue, Kiyovu, Kigali Tel: +250 788 841 265 Hotel Karisimbi Bigogwe Road, Kiyovu Street Kn41 Kigali Tel: +250 788 517 073 Email: Info@Hotelkarisimbi.com www.hotelkarisimbi.com Pascha Restaurant Aberdeen House Hotel, Gacuriro Tel: +250 728 407 779 Email:info@Aberdeenhouse-Rw.com www.aberdeenhouse-Rw.com Heaven Restaurant No. 5 Rue Du Mont Juru, Kigali, Rwanda Tel: +250 78 848 6581 / +250 788 486 581 Email:heavenrwanda@Gmail.com www.heavenrwanda.com Cari Hotel Kimihurura Gishushu Kigali Rwanda Tel: +250 788 504 660/ +250 730351349 Email: Cari_hotel@Yahoo.com www.carihotel.rw

ITALIAN /PIZZERIA Sol E Luna Italian Restaurant (Italian, Pizza) Gishusu, Pobox 4023 Kigali Kigali, Tel: +250 788 859 593 www.soleluna-Rwanda.com

MIDDLE EASTERN Shokola Ntaruka Av., Kiyovu, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 755 000000.

E: reservations@shokolacafe.com. www.shokolacafe.com.

Camellia Tea House Avenue De La Paix, City Center, Kigali, Rwanda Tel: +250788506645 / +250 788309808 / +250 788303164 www.camellia.rw

ORIENTAL KCT Mongolian 1st Floor, Kigali City Tower (KCT) Commercial Avenue, Plot 6418, Kigali

Via Veneto Nyarutarama, Kigali 6529, Tel:+250725766511/+250786700372 Marco’s Italian Restaurant The Manor Hotel, Nyarutarama Tel: +250 280690030 / +250 727 690 030 / + 250 786 654 435 www.themanorrwanda.com/ Stipp Hotel Rue De Masaka Kigali, 2834, Tel:+250 252 500 277 / +250 788300388 www.stipphotelrwanda.com Papyrus Restaurant Kg 672 St, Kimihurura Phone: +250 787 021 958 Email: Info@Papyrusrw.com restaurant.papyrusrw.com

Mosaic Gourmet Restaurant Kimihurura Tel:(250) 784 903 670 PIZZA Oc Pizza & Grill Accord Hotel , Kg 628 St, Kimihurura Tel: +250783419977/ +250783419978 Email: info@Accordhotel.org www.accordhotel.org Kabana Club Kubaho Plaza, Avenue De L’umuganda, Kacyiru Tel: +250788352766 / +250788355407 Pizza Inn & Chicken Inn Nyarutarama, Next To Woodland Supermarket Tel: +250 727343434

Meze Fresh Physical Address: Kacyiru Tel +250 785 748 316 / +250 783 152 355

JAPANESE Sakae Japanese & Korean Restaurant Kg 270 St Nyarutarama Tel: +250784577738 / 784578435

Sol E Luna Italian Restaurant Gishusu, P.O box 4023 Kigali Kigali, Tel: +250 788 859 593 www.soleluna-rwanda.com

Oc Pizza & Grill Accord Hotel , Kg 628 St, Kimihurura Tel: +250783419977/ +250783419978 Email: Info@Accordhotel.org www.accordhotel.org

Mosaic Gourmet Restaurant Tel: 0784903670 Email: eishamasuda@gmail.com

Pizza Place & Bar Kct Building 1st Floor Food Court Tel: +250788411826/ +250738411826

Zen Oriental Cuisine Nyarutarama Road, Nyarutarama, Mobile: +250 785 033494.

Email: yasiralam@zenkigali.com.

Via Veneto Nyarutarama, Kigali 6529, Rwanda Tel: +250725766511/+250786700372

Kay Sun Hotel Kiyovu Kn51 Street Kiyovu, Kigali Rwanda Tel: +250 787396833 www.kaysunhotel.com Sokoni Restaurant Serena Kigali Hotel, Kigali Rwanda www.serenahotels.com Chez Robert Ave De La Republique City Centre, Kigali, Rwanda Kn 30 St. Tel:+250 252 501 305 / +250 728 306 574 Lemigo Hotel Kimihurura- Rugando, Po Box 2770 Kigali - Rwanda Tel: +250 784 040 924 Email: Info@Lemigohotel.com www.lemigohotel.com

KOREAN Sakae Japanese & Korean Restaurant Kg 270 St Nyarutarama Tel: +250 784 577 738 / +250 784 578 435 Monmartse Kg 220 St. Gishushu, Kigali Tel: +250738 146 799/ 0789 146 799 LEBANESE Lebanese Restaurant Kimihurura Tel: +250 788 622 111 MEXICAN Meze Fresh Kacyiru Tel: +250 785 748 316 / +250 783 152 355

RWANDESE Chez John Masaka Road, Rugunga, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 571678.

Mobile: +250 758 500322 / +250 788 859535.

Email: restochezjohn@yahoo.fr.

Cozy Restaurant Boulevard de l’Umuganda Mobile: +250 788 502834, +250 784 242022, +250 786 635042, +250 786 064411 Down Town Restaurant Plot 1, Revolution Av. Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 841375 / +250 788 722087.

Email: downtown.kigali@gmail.com.

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with WAKA Fitness

Struggling with your weight?

3 easy local solutions to cut body fat once and for all ugali, rice and potatoes are all carbohydrates that shouldn’t all be on the same plate. They’re have a high calorie count and it’s much easier for your body to turn any excess calories from carbohydrates into fat than it is to turn protein and vegetable into fat.

In general, you should aim on a healthy nutritional balance between proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

Solution: Choose a lunch buffet that has a wide variety of vegetables and lean proteins. We recommend the buffets at Shokola Lite, Brachetto or Sol e Luna which usually features several healthy entrees. Make sure your plate consists of 30% protein, 50 % veggies and only 20% grains and carbohydrates.

For more detailed advice WAKA Fitness has experienced dieticians who are available for individual consultations for just RWF 7500.

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eight loss. Whether it’s 5, 10 or 40 pounds or whether it’s from unhealthy eating habits or pregnancy, shedding that extra weight is a struggle for everyone. Fortunately, there are great solutions to permanent weight loss right here in Kigali. Let’s forget those quick fixes or occasional diets and focus on the three main reasons why most people struggle to achieve permanent and sustainable weight loss. Then I will give you three easy solutions that can be found locally in Kigali to help you achieve your goals.

#1 Unhealthy Eating Kigali, the city of 1000 Buffets. As tasty as they may be, they are usually unhealthy unless you choose consciously from the many different options. Matoke,

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#2 Gym Illiteracy Working out at a gym will not automatically give you the results you’re looking for. In addition, there are many myths when it comes to getting stronger, leaner and healthier. Spending your time wisely in the gym by following the right workout program, developed by experienced and educated personal trainers will not only give you better results but also save you time.

Solution: There are many different fitness facilities in Kigali and most, including WAKA, feature personal trainers who can assist with building individualized programs to help you achieve your goals. Here’s a hint for choosing the right personal trainer: if he or she suggests that you do cardiovascular exercises, instead of strength training exercises, to lose weight

you may want to find another trainer. Strength training for both men and women has been proven burn body fat faster and create a stronger and leaner physique.

#3 Commitment Permanent weight loss and lifestyle change takes time and commitment. Not seeing any results is demotivating. Exercising with others, and most importantly, finding the form of exercise that you enjoy will help you stay committed.

Solution: Find others with similar goals and push each other to achieve them. Ask your colleagues or use the online social media tools, such as Living in Kigali or Kigali Life, to connect with other people with weight loss goals. Try out different fitness classes or activities available across the city. At WAKA we offer special group exercise classes such as Yoga, Zumba and Pilates and personal training packages for groups so you can train with a spouse or friend at the same time.

Jeannetta Craigwell-Graham is one of the owners of WAKA Fitness. To learn more about fitness and nutrition you can contact her at jcg@wakafitness. com.

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Express Embassy Row Urban

Executive Car Wash Kimihurura, Kigali.

Karibu Restaurant Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 501793.

Le Printemps (behind Amahoro Stadium), Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 582142 Mama Africa Restaurant Kimihurura, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 300386 / +250 788 309412.

Email: mamaafricarestaurant@ yahoo.fr. www.mamafricarestaurant.com.

Mc Doneil’s Road from Nyamirambo, Kigali.

Memories Behind the Laico Umubano Hotel, Kiyovu, Kigali.

New Nectal Restaurant Av. de la Justice, Nyakabanda Sector, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 750 235620.

Email: domusch@yahoo.fr.

New Vision Restaurant Kimironko, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 354230 / +250 788 897903.

Email: niyonizeratheo2001@gmail. com.

Ninzi Hill Main Boulevard, Kacyiru, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 587711-14 Ogopogo KN 14 Ave, Kimihurura Tel: +250788 564 064 Ozone Café MTN Centre, Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 301566.

Palisse Main road to Kabungo Passadena (Mu Rugo), Gikondo Nyenyere Sundowner restaurant Kimihurura Kigali Tel: +250 788 413 796 Email: babeus2020@yahoo.fr The Mickey Mouse Restaurant, Kimihurura, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 722 998991 / +250 788 357600.

Email: info@ mickeymouserestaurant.com.

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Tiamo KN 16 Ave, Kiyovu, Kigali Tel: +250784 889 777 / +250784 889 778 STEAK HOUSE (BBQ FOOD) Kigali Hot Racks Bar & Resto Plot 728, Rue de lac Mpanga Kiyovu, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 783 115554.

Email: khotracks@yahoo.com.

THAI Thai Jazz Restaurant et Traiteur Kimihurura, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 202027 / +250 758 202027.

Email: bbkjac@yahoo.fr.

Zen Oriental Cuisine Nyarutarama Road, Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 785 033494.

Email: yasiralam@zenkigali.com.

TURKISH Pascha Restaurant Aberdeen House Hotel, Gacuriro Kg 14 Ave, Kagugu Tel: +250 280 300 200 Email: Info@Aberdeenrw.com Topkapi - Turkish Restaurant 1st Floor, Kigali City Tower (Kct) Commercial Avenue, Plot 6418), Kigali OTHER FAST FOOD Amy’s Taxi Station Downtown, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 517004 Baba’s Kigali Business Centre, Kacyiru Mobile: +250 788 589786 BCK Fast Food Near Isimbi Hotel.

CAR WASH GRILL & SPORTS BAR Avenue des Poids Lourds , 00250 Tel: +250 788 826 195 Email: fwwahome@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/carwashkigali Caiman Kibabagaba Cercle Sportif Across from Saint Exupéry, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 574070 Grill Marks Kacyiru near the National Library and behind the US Embassy Mobile: +250 787 613 018.

Crystal View Lounge Umuganda Boulevard P.O. Box 196, Kigali - Rwanda Tel: +250252553100 / 788301225 Email : info@toptowerhotel.com www.toptowerhotel.com Healthy me juice bar Tennis Club Av., Gishushu, Tel: +250 788301526 Email: uckany@yahoo.co.uk KGL Fast Food Gisozi Source Oil Petrol Station, 250 Kigali, Rwanda Tel: +250786850615/+250722650615 Email: apetochurchill@yahoo.com Le Poseidon Town Centre, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 501564 Lil Vegas Kigali (New Africa Gaming) Av. Karisimbi Tel: +250 782 332426 Mobile: +250 788 356069.

Email: diane@newafricagaming.com Masaka Farms, (Papyrus Restaurant) Kimihurura, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 308970. www.masakafarms.com Mr Chips Fast Food and Takeaway (next to Rwanda Tourism University), Sonatube, Kigali.

O’connells Irish Bar & Pub Manor Hotel , Nyarutarama Tel: +250 280690030/ +250 (0)786654435 Email: info@themanorrwanda.com www.themanorrwanda.com O-Zone Lounge KCT Building, Avenue du Commerce (KN 67 Street), 250 Kigali, Rwanda Rosty Club Resto & Bar Tel: +250 784 192 848 Email: nagib@rostyclub.com www.rostyclub.com Sopetrad Main Street Kiyovu, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 573953.

JUICES & SALADS Light Delight Commercial Avenue, Plot 6418, Kigali City Tower (Kct) LATE NIGHT BITES Masaka Farms, (Papyrus Restaurant), Kimihurura, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 308970 www.masakafarms.com

OUTSIDE CATERING Le Pichet, Butamwa Av., Kiyovu Mobile: +25 784 343133 / +250 78 8841265.

Email: restaurantlepichet@yahoo.fr White Horse Restaurant, (opposite Belgian School), Av. de la Paix Tel: +250 252 576412.

Mobile: +250 750 260964.

Email: whitehorsepizzeria@gmail. com Food & Stuff Mobile: +25 (0) 782 138 747 Email: maxine@foodandstuff.co www.foodandstuff.co ENTERTAINMENT BARS Chez Lando Corner of ICTR Street & Airport Road Tel: +250 252 582050 / +250 252 584328.

Fax: +250 252 584380.

Chez Robert Plot 12 Ntaruka Avenue, Kiyovu Tel: +250 252 575573.

Mobile: +250 788 307516.

Crystal View Bar, Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant Top Floor, Top Tower Hotel, Kacyiru Tel: +250 252 585555.

Email: info@toptowerhotel.com www.toptowerhotel.com Down Town Restaurant Plot 1, Revolution Avenue, Kigali Mobile: +250 788 841375 / +250 788 722087.

Email: downtown.kigali@gmail.com Heaven Restaurant and Bar Tel: +250 252 500234.

Mobile: +250 788 486581 / +250 782 269333.

Email: heavenrwanda@gmail.com Kabana Ground floor Kubaho Plaza Umuganda Boulevard, Kacyiru Mobile: +250 788 355 407 Kigali Hot Racks Bar & Resto Rue de lac Mpanga, Kiyovu, Kigali Mobile: +250 783 115554 Email: khotracks@yahoo.com Le Pichet Butamwa Avenue, Kiyovu Mobile: +25 784 343133 / +250 78 8841265.

Email: restaurantlepichet@yahoo.fr Le Plein Midi Behind Chez Lando, Tel: +250 252 574718.

Le Must Pub Plot 1032 Bigogwe road, Kiyovu Mobile: +250 788 5005491 / +250 788 308188.

Lil Vegas Kigali (New Africa Gaming) Avenue Karisimbi Tel: +250 782 332426 Mobile: +250 788 356069.

Email: diane@newafricagaming.com Mamba Bar & Grill Kimihurura, Kigali Mobile: +250 782 208824.

Email: claudinekalinda@hotmail. com.

Oasis Bar Tel: +250 252 583497 O’Connells Bar and Roof Terrace (The Manor), Nyarutarama, Kigali Mobile: 250 727 690030 info@themanorrwanda.com www.themanorrwanda.com Planet Kigali Business Centre, Kimihurura, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 683043 Papyrus Bar and Night Club KG 672 St, Kimihurura Phone: +250 787 021 958 Email: info@papyrusrw.com www.papyrusrw.com / nightclub papyrusrw.com Republika Lounge Off Avenue des Grands Lacs, Kiyovu Mobile: +250 788 303030 Rosty Club (Resto & Bar) Mob: +250 788308832/0788505799 Email:rostyclub@gmail.com www.rostyclub.com The Lounge Bar (Mama Africa Restaurant) Kimihurura, Kigali Mobile: +250 788 300386 / +250 788 309412.

Email: mamaafricarestaurant@ yahoo.fr www.mamafricarestaurant.com Virunga Sports Bar MTN Centre, Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 300005 / +250 788 307250 CASINOS Casino Kigali Top Tower Hotel, Umuganda Boulevard, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 306959.

Email: casinokigali@gmail.com. www.casinokigali.com (SEE AD OBC)

CLUBS Black & White Club, (Alfa Palace Hotel) Remera, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 525960 Crystal Club Top Floor, Top Tower Hotel, Kacyiru Tel: +250 252 585555.

Email: info@toptowerhotel.com www.toptowerhotel.com Le Must Pub Plot 1032 Bigogwe Road, Kiyovu Mobile: +250 788 5005491 / +250 788 308188.

One Love Bar Kimihurura-Kimicanga, Kigali.

Planet, Kigali Business Centre Kimihurura, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 683043 Sky Hotel Avenue de la Justice, Gitega, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 503881.

Mobile: +250 788 300323 / +250 783 526914.

Email: skyhotel@yahoo.fr. wwwskyhotelrw.net.

MOVIE THEATRES Century Cinema (2D,3D &5D Cinema Entertainment) Kigali City Tower (KCT Commercial Avenue, Plot 6418, 3rd Floor, Kigali City Tower (KCT), Kigali Tel: +250 789 122 222 / +250 789 133 333 www.centurycinemas.rw THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS Bambino Super City Kabuga, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 512246 / +250 788 300013.

Email: bambinosupercity2001@ yahoo.fr.

Le Printemps (Behind Amahoro Stadium), Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 58214 SPORTS & OUTDOORS CYCLING Rwandan Adventures Gisenyi, Rwanda.

Tel: +250 78 657 1414, Email: info@rwandan-adventures. com www.rwandan-adventures.com, www.amagare.com GOLF Gorilla Nest Lodge Mobile: +250 788 305708 Email: gorillanestlodge@yahoo.com.

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Kigali Golf Club Tennis-Golf Club Road, Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 590242(Manager).

Email: manager@kigaligolfclub.com GORILLA & CHIMPANZEE TRACKING All permits to visit the mountain gorillas and Golden Monkeys are booked through the Rwanda Tourism Board offices (ORTPN) in Kigali or Ruhengeri.

Rwanda Tourism Board Plot 1, Boulevard de la RÊvolution, Tel: +250 252 576514 / E: reservation@rwandatourism.com HEALTH CLUBS/GYMS Cali Fitness Amy’s House, KG 12 Gacuriro, Kigali Tel: +250 789 270 609 Email: fitness.rwanda@yahoo.com Cercle Sportif Kigali Serena Hotel Boulevard de la Revolution, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 597100.

Kim Health Club Mobile: +250 788 516303.

Hotel Des Mille Collines Tel: +250 252 576530.

Laico Umubano Hotel Umuganda Boulevard, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 593500.

Email: reservations.umubano@ laicohotels.com. www.laicohotels.com.

Nyarutarama Tennis Club Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 587009.

Email: cnorw@rwandal.com.

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Rafiki Health Club Tel: +250 252 510388 / +250 252 577024 WAKA Fitness Papyrus building, 1st floor, KG 674 St 18, Kimihurura, Kigali.

Tel: +250786736352 Email: waka@wakafitness.com www.wakafitness.com MOUNTAIN BIKING Mercator Assistance Tours & Travel Tel: +250 252 520414.

Mobile: +250 788 306830 / +250 788 566159.

Email: info@mercatorassistance.rw. www.mercatorassistance.rw Project Rwanda Mobile: +250 785 064581. www: projectrwanda.org.

Rwandan Adventures Gisenyi, Rwanda.

Mobile: +250 785 645478.

E: info@rwandan-adventures.com SALSA Horizon Garden Restaurant Kiyovu, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 351307 Salsa Passadena Building, Gikondo, Kigali.

Email: salsakigali@gmail.com SPORTS BAR Sports Zone inside Casino Kigali, Top Tower Hotel, Kigali.

Tel: +250 788306959 Follow us on Facebook: www. facebook.com/SportsZoneKigali.

SPORTS BETTING Lil Vegas Kigali (New Africa Gaming) Av. Karisimbi, Tel: +250 782 332426 Mobile: +250 788 356069.

Email: diane@newafricagaming.com SWIMMING Hotel Des Mille Collines Tel: +250 252 576530 Laico Umubano Hotel Umuganda Boulevard, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 593500.

Email: reservations.umubano@ laicohotels.com. www.laicohotels.com.

Nyarutarama Tennis Club Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 587009.

Email: cnorw@rwandal.com.

TENNIS Hotel Des Mille Collines Tel: +250 252 576530.

Laico Umubano Hotel Umuganda Boulevard, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 593500.

Email: reservations.umubano@ laicohotels.com. www.laicohotels.com.

Nyarutarama Tennis Club Nyarutarama, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 587009.

Email: cnorw@rwandal.com.

Walking adventures Rwandan Adventures Gisenyi, Rwanda.

Mobile: +250 785 645478.

E: info@rwandan-adventures.com

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BUSINESS ACCOUNTANTS, ADVERTISING AGENCIES, ARCHITECTS, BANKS, BOOKKEEPING, CLEANING SERVICES, ETC...

ACCOUNTANTS / AUDIT FIRMS Deloitte Rwanda Limited 1st Floor Umoja Building, KN3 Road.

P.O. Box 3903 Tel +250783000673/ +250735087388 Email: deloitterwanda@deloitte.com

Ernst & Young Av. de la Paix, Banque du Kigali Building, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 571058.

Mobile: +250 788 309977.

Fax: +250 252 571059.

Garry WhiteKnight 1st Floor Kubaho Plaza, Umuganda Boulevard, Kacyiru, Mobile: +250 788 846900 / +250 788 232304.

Email: garrywhiteknight@ yahoo.co.uk / www.garrywhiteknight.com GPO Partners Umuganda Boulevard, Aurore Building, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 587933.

Mobile: +250 788 300832.

Fax: +250 252 587934.

Email:gprw@gpopartners.com www.gpo.com.

Green Horse Group Certified Public Accountants Gacurilo (Next to TIGO), Gasabo District Mobile: +250 788 386565, +250 727 886565 Email: gurmit.santokh@ greenhorsegroup.com www.greenhorsegroup.com KPMG Rwanda Boulevard de l’oua, Omega Building, Mobile +250 788 2018874, Email: tkaberuka@kpmg.com.

M.N & Associates 1432 Rue de Akagera street Kiyovu, Kigali. Mobile: +250 788 853063 / +250 788 308331.

Email: mania@ mnandassociates.com

PricewaterhouseCoopers Boulevard de L’Umuganda, 5th Floor, Bluestar Building, Kigali, Tel: +250 252 588203/04.05/06 TM Auditors Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 306098 / +250 788 303476.

Fax: +250 252 583339.

Email: tmauditors@yahoo.fr ACCREDITED EXTERNAL AUDITORS FOR BANKS, INSURERS AND INSURANCE BROKERS PricewaterhouseCoopers Rwanda Limited, 5th Floor, Blue Star House, Boulevard de l’Umuganda, Kacyiru P.O. Box 1495, Kigali Rwanda KPMG RWANDA Limited Omega Building Boulevard de l’OUA P.O. Box 6755, Kigali Rwanda GPO Partners Rwanda Limited Aurore Building Boulevard de l’Umuganda, Kacyiru P.O. Box 1902, Kigali Rwanda PKF Rwanda Limited Plot 9901, Nyarutarama Road P.O. Box 341, Kigali Rwanda Ernst & Young Rwanda Bank of Kigali Building Avenue de la Paix P.O. Box 3638 Kigali Rwanda SECAF Ltd ( Accreditation for Insurance Brokers only) Nyarugenge District P.O Box 5074 Deloitte Rwanda Limited Nyarugenge District P.O Box 3903

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ADVERTISING AGENCIES Easy Info Mobile: +250 783 409 455 Email: easyinfo61@gmail.com (SEE AD ON PAGE 55) Great Lakes Communications, Kimihurura, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 350962 / +250 788 307270.

Scanad Rwanda 3rd Floor, Prester House Umuganda Boulevard, P.O.Box 5630 Mobile:+250 733 382 228 Email: scanadrwanda@gmail.com BANKS I&M Bank Rwanda Ltd Banque Commerciale Du Rwanda Ltd., Kn 3Av/9 P.0 Box 354, Kigali –Rwanda Email: Info@Imbank.co.rw www.imbank.com/Rwanda Swift Code: Barwrwrw Bank Of Kigali Ltd Plot No.6112, Avenue De La Paix P.o. Box 175, Kigali, Rwanda Tel: +250788143000/+250252593100 Email: Bk@Bk.rw www.bk.rw Swift Code: Bkigrwrw Development Bank Of Rwanda P.O Box 1341 Kigali - Rwanda Tel: +250 575 080 E-mail: Brd@Brd.com.rw www.brd.rw Swift Code: Brdrrwrw Access Bank Rwanda 3Rd Floor Utc Building, Kigali Rwanda Tel: +250788145100 Email: Rwandacontactcenter@ Accessbankplc.com Subs.accessbankplc.com/Rw Swift Code: Bkorrwrw Ecobank Ltd Rwanda Plot 314, Avenue De La Paix P.o. Box 3268, Kigali, Rwanda Tel.: (250) 788 161 000 Email: Gferdinand@Ecobank.com www.ecobank.com Swift Code: Ecocrwrw Cogebaque Kn 2 Roundabout, Centenary House P.o Box: 5230, Kigali, Rwanda Tel: +250 788 155 500/509; +250 252 597 500/509 Email: Cogebank@Cogebank.com Website: Www.cogebank.com Swift Code: Cgbkrwrw Banque Populaire Du Rwanda (Bpr) B.p. 1348 Kigali – Rwanda Tel: +250 788 187 200

Email: Info@Bpr.rw Website: Www.bpr.rw Swift Code: Bprwrwrw Kcb Bank Rwanda Ltd Avenue De La Paix P.O.box 5620, Kigali-Rwanda Tel: +250 252 570620/21; +250 252 570715/6 Email: Kcbrwanda@ Rw.kcbbankgroup.com Rw-En.kcbbankgroup.com Swift Code: Kcblrwrw161 Equity Bank Rwanda Grand Pension Plaza Building,Ground Floor.

P.O.box 494, Kigali.

Tel: +250 788 190 000 Email: Info-Rwanda@Equitybank. co.rw www.rw.equitybankgroup.com Swift Code: Eqblrwrw Urwego Opportunity Bank Of Rwanda S.a (Uob) Plot 1230 Nyarugenge,Avenue De La Paix P.o Box 748, Kigali, Rwanda.

Tel: +250 078830 3957 / +250 252 500 160 Email: Info@Uob.rw www.uob.rw Swift Code: Uobrrwr1 Unguka Bank Ltd Dorona House, Nyarugenge P.o Box: 6417 Kigali Tel: (+250) 726019165 www.ungukabank.com Agaseke Bank Ltd. Kn 46 Avenue Nyarugenge, Legacy House B. P. 265 Kigali Tel/Fax: (+250) 585697/0784684535 Email: Info@ Agasekebank.com www.agasekebank.com Zigama Css P.O. Box 4772 Kigali - Rwanda Tel: +250 252571184/+250 0788303504 Email: Info@Zigamacss.com www.zigamacss.org AB Bank Rwanda Bck Building, Kn 78 St 15 Kigali City Tel: +250727694809 Email: Info@Abbank.rw www.abbank.rw Crane Bank Rwanda La Bonne Address Building, Kigali www.cranebanklimited.com BOOKKEEPING AG Associates Tel: +250 252513698, Fax: +250 252571187

Asepco Accountants Tel: +250 252 571756.

Augeco S.A.R.L Tel: +250 252 501188 / +250 252 572370.

Garry WhiteKnight 1st Floor Kubaho Plaza, Umuganda Boulevard, Kacyiru, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 846900 / +250 788 232304.

E: garrywhiteknight@yahoo.co.uk / dmugesera@garrywhiteknight.com GN & Partners Boulevard de la revolution.

Tel: +250 252 517880.

KSK Associates Plot 922 Umuganda Boulevard, Ground Floor, Prester House, Kacyiru, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 784 167990/1.

Email: info.kskassociates.net. www.kskassociates.net Strategies 2000 S.A.R.L Mobile: +250 783 00170.

Tel/Fax: +250 252 84209.

CLEANING SERVICES AZ Impex Mobile: +250 252 57 7 624, www.az-impex.com Trustco Rwanda Limited Mobile: +250 788 302422 Email: trustcorwanda2001@yahoo. com/ sabit_hsea@yahoo.com CONFERENCE FACILITIES Akagera Game Lodge Tel: +250252567806, Fax: +250252567808.

Conference & Interpretation Services Mobile: +250 788 492016.

Email: rwanda@ciseastafrica.com. www.ciseastafrica.com Chez Lando Corner of ICTR Street & Airport Road, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 582050 / +250 252 584328.

Hotel Des Mille Collines Tel: +250 25257653 Kigali Serena Hotel Kigali. Tel: +250 252 597100 Laico Umubano Hotel Umuganda Boulevard, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 593500.

Fax: +250 252 582957.

Novotel Umubano Boulevard de L’Umuganda, Tel: +250252582176/ 582177/ 583361.

Top Tower Hotel Umuganda Boulevard, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 585555.

Email: info@toptowerhotel.com. www.toptowerhotel.com.

FINANCE Business Developement Fund Ltd Av. De La Justice, Muhima Tel: +250 252 579870 Email: info@bdf.rw

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PHENICIA Trading Company Ltd Kigali-Rwanda, P.O.BOX 5509, Tel: +252 572327 Fax: 252 572328 Mob:250 0786518288 Email: pheniciatco@gmail.com

Financial Solutions Ltd 484, Rue De Poids, Lourds Av..

Mobile: +250 788 309441.

COURIER COMPANIES DHL Boulevard de la Revolution, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 503782/3 Fax: +250 252 530852.

East African Cargo Rwanda Authorised Service Contractor for UPS, B.P2421, Kigali-Rwanda Tel: +250(0)252 576 136 Mob.+250(0)78 300 21 50 Fax: +250(0)252 574 127 Fedex Express Pan African Express Transport limited, Nyarugenge - Kigali, Av. de la Paix (Plot no.303), P.O. Box 6215, Tel: +250 252 574506 Fax: +250 252 517278 www.fedex.com Gill Trading SARL Av. de la justice www.dhl.com Intraspeed SORAS Building, Boulevard de la Revolution, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 502456.

Fax: +250 252 502455.

Iposita Rwanda Tel: +250 252 582705 / +250 252 582705.

Email: info@i-posta.rw. www.I-posta.rw.

Skynet KCB Building, Kacyiru, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 587476.

Mobile: +250 788 518018.

Email: skynetkgl@yahoo.com/ skynetkgl@gmail.com.

TNT International Le Prestige Building (near Rwandex), Route De Gikondo, Kigali.

Mobile: +250 788 456155 (Sales)/ +250 728 868868 (Operations).

CUSTOMS & CLEARING LogiOne Plot 3 Av. Du Commerce, Costa House, Kigali.

Tel: +250 252 576437.

Email: eugenie@subizo.com.

KSK Associates Plot 922 Umuganda Boulevard, Ground Floor, Prester House, Kacyiru Mobile: +250 784 167990/1.

Email: info@ kskassociates.net. www.kskassociates.net FOREX EXCHANGE BUREAUS KIGALI NYARUGENGE Alpha City Centre 788353566

Give & Take Nyabugogo 788338829/0788306236 God Is Able City Centre 788484882 Good Hope City Centre 788300838 Goshen Finance City Centre 788309213 Greatest City Centre 788322248 Ikaze City Centre 788504852

Amavubi City Centre 788415525

Ineza City Centre 788665578

Bakaal Forex Bureau Ltd City Centre 782724516 /0782514916

Inshuti City Centre 788532341

Beta Nyabugogo 788585632

Jaffery City Centre 782154492

Continantal Trading Vision City Centre 788547284

Kivu City Centre 788501839

Copedu City Centre 788307750

La Fortune City Centre 788304467

Dahabshiil City Centre & Nyabugogo 783764200

La Liberte City Centre 788517146

Dukomere City Centre 788562685

La Lune City Centre 788557517

Duteraninkunga City Centre 788525039 East African (Headquarter) City Centre 788864535 Eden City Centre 788426573 Elite City Centre 788355003 Gemod City Centre 788747549

La Vita City Centre 788304180 Minnimekis City Centre 788300046 Muhabura City Centre 788593513 Office National Des Postes City Centre 788435613 Juba Express City Centre 788300432

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The Memory Maker

Jerry O. Were

A step by step approach to A+ Customer Service PLAYING CATCH UP? No worries! Here is the story so far from our previous issues: Jerry has been told of a ‘very difficult’ customer who is coming his way- she apparently complains about each and everything!

Instead of being negative, Jerry and his team take this as an opportunity to win the client over with exceptional service.

At this point, she has arrived at the hotel to a royal reception and is already impressed; but there is a lot more in store for her…Read on and find out what happens next.

WOW! Welcome effect

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ur ‘queen’ seemed visibly delighted by the warm reception she had just been accorded and appeared to be in a hurry to ‘hop’ into the next phase of her visit. The bar had been set and every effort had to be made by every member of my team keep dazzling Mrs. Sinclair.

A great guest or customer experience begins with a great first impression.

Make sure to design an experience that delivers nothing short of that. The first impression of a person, product, or place always sets the bar for any relationship; therefore when you raise the bar, and manage to keep it there, odds are you can build an enduring relationship with a customer. In a world that’s always on the go, it may not always be easy to keep traditional friendships intact. Thus customers crave, more and more, real relationships with service providers or the people that contribute directly in making their experiences golden and memorable.

Make it personal

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the guest as we slowly paced towards the main entrance leading to the hotel’s reception.

“Great to have you here Madam Sinclair,” I said, truly meaning it. And as I ushered her into the hotel I said with a flourish, “Welcome to paradise!” and flashed her a heavenly smile.

“It feels really great to be here!” she responded with an equally heavenly smile.

they have never been to before or in a place where they are not known. Within five minutes of arrival all the check - in formalities had been completed and David, our Front Desk representative was ready behind the wheel of his golf cart waiting to dutifully chauffeur Mrs. Sinclair to her room.

Delighting Unexpectedly!

What Mrs. Sinclair did not know was that “she had seen nothin’ yet” as the mother of all delights was patiently waiting to pounce on her as soon as she stepped into her room.

Behind the scenes my team had gathered information from her passport that it was two days after her birthday. The assumption was that whatever the case, her plan must have been to celebrate her birthday during her trip to The Land of a Thousand Hills.

So we had a nicely worded card with the words, “Happy Belated Birthday” and a small gift of finely ground Rwanda tea packed in a little ‘agaseke’ basket.

This was our version of a flower bouquet since our lodge is located within a tea plantation. Her bed also had extra pillows.

Great Service is Great business!

I knew exactly which buttons to press, having done this many times before. When I addressed her by name, I noticed the “OMG!” look in her eyes- she seemed actually surprised that I had taken the trouble to remember it. I loved the whole experience because I knew this was going to go very well!

It is very critical for every Customer Service Provider to fully appreciate and master how to use Emotional Touch points during service delivery to produce powerful effects that leave ‘ happy bumps’ on customers. Emotional Touch Points are aspects of a person’s life or experiences that are important or dear to them. A person’s name is probably the sweetest melody they can ever want to hear in a place

The moment she walked into her room, she stopped, took a long pause…… and slowly the tears of joy started flowing down her wrinkled cheeks as the team, until then hidden strategically behind the curtains, emerged singing “Happy birthday to you…” for her.

Find out in our next issue how this memorable customer experience was simply the grand beginning to a relationship that changed our business like never before.

The writer works as the General Manager of Nyungwe forest Lodge, Rwanda.

Reach him at: jerry_were@yahoo.com

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BURUNDI ABOUT BURUNDI Burundi is a landlocked country whose capital Bujumbura lies by the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Often called “the heart of Africa,” Burundi covers an area of 27,834 square kilometers and lies between 2º30’ and 4º30’ latitude South and between 28º50’ and 30º53’30’ longitude East. Bounded to the North by Rwanda, to the West by Democratic Republic of Congo, and to the East and South

by Tanzania, Burundi is part of East African Community.

GOVERNMENT Form of Government is Republic Head of State is the President Voting qualification universal is 18 yrs of age Highest Court is the Supreme Court Independence: July 1, 1962 (from Belgium).

Constitution: A transitional constitution was adopted October 18, 2001. The parliament adopted a posttransition constitution on September 17, 2004, which was approved in a nationwide referendum held February 28, 2005.

ECONOMY Currency: used in Burundi are the Francs.

Natural resources: Nickel, uranium, rare earth oxides, peat, cobalt, copper, platinum, vanadium, arable land, hydropower, niobium, tantalum, gold, tin, tungsten, kaolin, limestone.

Primary sector Coffee, cotton, tea, corn, sorghum, sweet potatoes, bananas, manioc (tapioca), beef, milk, hides.

Arable land (2009 est.)--35.57%.

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Secondary sector (2009 est.; 19% of GDP): Types-beverage production, coffee and tea processing, cigarette production, sugar refining, pharmaceuticals, light food processing, chemicals (insecticides), public works construction, consumer goods, assembly of imported components, light consumer goods such as blankets, shoes, soap.

CLIMATE AND TOPOGRAPHY Burundi has four topographical zones: The Rusizi plain, where the climate is tropical The Congo-Nile Ridge, where the climate is mild and temperate; this area includes the great secondary forest of Kibira The central plateau, featuring rolling hills The depressions of the East and North-East, featuring tree-dotted savanna Burundi has a “moderate” tropical climate with average temperatures between 23 and 24ºC. This is a gift from nature to have such an average near the Equatorial area known for its heat and humidity. In Bujumbura city where it is hotter, average temperatures are about 25ºC. Burundi has two seasons namely the dry season from June to September and the rainy season from February to May. The remaining time is made up of middle seasonshalf-dry and half-rainy-with a short rainy season between September and December and a short dry season between January and February. The vegetation is lush and agriculture is one of the most important activities.

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION Burundi is divided into 16 provinces including Bujumbura City and 116 communes. Each province is administrated by a Governor and each commune by an Administrator.

It should be noted that Bujumbura City is administrated by a Mayor.

POPULATION The population of Burundi is currently estimated at around 8.1 million making it one of the countries with the highest population density in Africa. The population is however spread very unevenly: the central plateau and the highlands are the most heavily populated.

LANGUAGE The cultural and linguistic uniformity of the country is one of the most striking features. Kirundi is the medium of expression of Burundi’s centuries-old cultural heritage.

French is the first foreign language, which became an administrative language. English is progressively getting important because of the opening of the country to the business world and the international market. Swahili, a trade language above all, is spoken in the cities and along Tanganyika Lake.

POETRY AND POPULAR SONGS The culture of Burundi is based mainly on song, poetry, the dance, stories and legends. Poetry is recited at latenight social gatherings; it is centered mostly around pastoral themes. Rich and varied popular songs are rendered at family and communal fêtes and festivals, and are sung during work in the fields.

The shepherds have their own pastoral songs which they sing at the end of the day when leading the animals back from the pastures; and in the home, the elders tell the young generation stories and legends relating the life of their ancestors.

ARTS AND HANDICRAFTS The art of Burundi is extremely varied. It is characterized by decorative motifs and geometrical patterns in which the artist’s initial inspiration predominates.

This highly stylized art possesses a harmony derived from asymmetry and contrasts that do not clash. It finds expression in wrought iron, wickerwork, pottery, sculpture and bas-reliefs.

EDUCATION Primary education lasts for six years leading to the Certificat d’Etudes primaires (elementary education).

Secondary education is divided into lower and upper secondary education. Lower secondary education is available to those who pass the National Entrance Examination and lasts four years. A national test is imposed on all those who complete lower secondary education. Their records are submitted to a National Orientation Commission. Schooling at upper secondary level lasts three years after lower education and leads to the Diplôme d’Etat, which gives access to higher education. Technical secondary education lasts seven years. Higher education: is mainly provided by the Université du Burundi which is largely financed by the State and enjoys administrative and management autonomy. New and privately owned universities have since been created.

PLACES TO VISIT There are some unique features in Burundi that a visitor must see such as Karera Water Falls, German CraterNyakazu, the unexplored cave of Kayove, the Muhwezi hot springs and lake Tanganyika.

One can also visit the National Parks and reserves such as Kibira and Ruvubu National Parks. There are also bird watching activities at lake Rwihinda, diving and fishing activities on lake Tanganyika, cultural tourism in Gishora, Rubumba, Bugarama, Kirundo and Makamba.

While in Burundi find time to visit Gitega National Museum, Bujumbura live museum, the Livingstone rock and the Source du Nil, Kajara Beach Resorts.

FLIGHTS SN Brussels, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Uganda, Rwandair, air Burundi and Fly 540 are some of the airline offering scheduled flights to Bujumbura.

AIRLINES Brussels Airlines Avenue de la Révolution, Rohero Tel:+257 22 256281 Fax: +257 22 256280.

Email: Burundi.brusselsairlines .com Rwandair, Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero Tel:+25722251850/+25722251849 Email: salesbujumbura@rwandair.com www.rwandair.com Air Burundi Avenue du Commerce, Rohero Tel: +25777010000 Fax: +257223452.

Email: info@airburundi.bi Ethiopian Airlines Av. de la Victoire Tel: +257 226820/038.

Email: bjmsm@ethiopianairlines.com Kenya Airways Av. l’independence old East 2 EME Estage Burundi South African Airways Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero BUJUMBURA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airlines: Brussels Airlines Tel:+257 22 256281 Ethiopian Airlines Tel: +257226820/038 Fly540

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Kenya Airways Rwandair Express, Tel:+257 22 251850/+257 22 251849 Cargo: Ethiopian Airlines Cargo Kenya Airways Cargo Silverback Cargo Freighters Contacts: Tel: +257 223797.

Departure Tax: US$20 Facilities: Facilities at the airport include a small restaurant and duty free shop.

Getting to the city: There is a taxi rank outside of arrivals. Taxis to or from town cost around US$10 or BIF12,000.

Location: The airport is situated six miles (11km) from Bujumbura centre.

Time: GMT +2.

ASSOCIATIONS Association Des Motards Taxi Me Du Burundi (AMOTABU) Av. Mugamba Rohero 2 Tel: +257 75 62150/+25775544569 Burundi Tobacco Company (BTC) Tel:+257 22 226687/+25722222494 Email: btcdg@cbinf.com DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS Apostolic Nunciature Tel : +25722222326/ +25722225415 Email: na.burundi@diplomat.va Belgium Tel: +25722226781/+25722226176/+ 25722223266 Email: bujumbura@diplobel.fed.be China Tel: +25722224307/ +25722216856 Email: sonoburundi@hotmail.com www.bi.chineseembassy.org Democratic Republic of Congo Tel: +25722226916 Email: ambardcbujumbura@yahoo.fr Website: www.congoburundi.cd Egypt Tel: +25722223161 European Union Tel: +25722223426 Email: delegation-burundi@eeas. europa.eu Website: www.eeas.europa.eu/ delegations/Burundi France Tel: +25722203000 64

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Italy Tel: +25722222978

Germany Tel: +25722257777/+25722221004 Email: info@bujumbura.diplo.de

Ivory Coast Tel: +25722254001 Email: consulcibdi@yahoo.fr

Great Britain (Liaison) Tel: +25722246478

Mali Tel : +25722220946

Kenya Tel: +25722258160/62/63/67 Email: info@kenyaembassyburundi. com

Romania Tel: +25722243222 Email: cohorubu@yahoo.com

Libya Tel: +25722244871 Email: bureaulibyen@yahoo.com Netherlands Tel: +25722252055/ +25722259694 Email: buj-az@minbuza.nl www.larepubliqueduburundi. nlambassade.org Nigeria Tel: +25722257076/ +25722257078 Email: nigbura@yahoo.com Norway Tel: +25722257035 Russia Tel; +25722226098 Email; ambrusburundi@mid.ru Website: www.burundi.mid.ru Rwanda Tel: +25722228755 Email: ambabuja@minaffet.gov.rw Website: www.burundi.embassy. gov.rw South Africa Tel: +25722244650/ +25722248221 Tanzania Tel: +25722248636 Uganda Tel: +25722274611/+25722274612 Email: ugembu@hotmail.com United States of America Tel: +25722207000/ +25722207205 CONSULATES Cyprus Tel: +25722224551 Email: cyprusconsulatebjm@gmail. com Greece Tel: +25722224551 Email: greekconsulate.bjm@gmail. com

Spain Tel: +25722253610 Email: consulespbdi@yahoo.fr Senegal Tel: +25722229683 INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS Association Mondiale de l’Appel Islamique Avenue des Etats Unis n°7, Kigobe 22 256997/Fax:22 251000 People’s Coalition on Food Sovereignty Burundi Avenue des Etats Unis, Kigobe Association des Scouts du Burundi Cantre National Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe 22 226441/fax:22 214674 scoutsburundi@cbinf.com Association d’Éducation Spirituelle et d’appui Aux Orphélins Avenue Mugoti n°29, Kigobe East African Community Avenue des Etats Unis, Kigobe Autorités du Lac Tanganika Avenue des Etats Unis, Kigobe 22 276166/22 2736582/ fax:22275663 www.ita.alta.org Association des Scouts du Burundi Cantre national Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe 22 226441/fax:22 214674 scoutsburundi@cbinf.com

NATIONAL PARKS Rusizi National park Gihanga, Burundi Most popular and sought after Rurundi Tourist Attraction Tel:+257 22 229390 Kibira National Park Rugazi, Burundi Situated at the Top of Apex Zaire Nile, with its 40000.The land is completely untouched Monge Forest Nature Reserve Bururi R.N 16 Burundi Rumonge Nature Reserve Rumonge R.N16 Burundi Ruvubu National Park Burundi, Cankuzoo, Karuzi, Muyinga, Rugigi, area 43630 ha Altitude 1350-1830 Ruvubu is the largest ON THE BUS Volcano express Marché Siyoni, Quartier industriel 79002482/79971802/78841541 Bus and Fuso Service Dar Marché Siyoni, Quartier industriel 75 537075 East African Car Marché Siyoni, Quartier industriel 79 423286/75 975250 eastafrican@hotmail.com Kirenge Buja-Uvira-Bukavu Marché Siyoni, Quartier industriel 79 900085 Agence Force Tranquille Marché Siyoni, Quartier industriel 78 055921 Burugo Travel Marché Siyoni, Quartier industriel 79 949028/79 482578 Titanic Express Marché Siyoni, Quartier industriel 243 994730354/78 966754 Agence Pacicfique Marché Siyoni, Quartier industriel 78 300064/79 966175

Agence la Baleine Marché Siyoni, Quartier industriel 75 574484

Eglise Anglicane du Burundi Chaussée de l’agriculture, Mutanga Nord Fax:22 229129

Agence Hamza Marché Siyoni, Quartier industriel 79 334669/71451202

Chappelle du Saint Esprit Avenue du Saint Esprit, Mutanga Nord

Agence de Gloire Marché Siyoni, Quartier industriel 77 040150/75 667484 Agence la Colombe Marché Siyoni, Quartier industriel 79 411560/79971584 USEFUL NUMBERS Police, +257 22 223777 Kamenge University Hospital Tel: +257 22 23 20 92 or +257 22 232074.

Hospital Prince Regent Charles Av. du Port Bujumbura, Burundi.

Tel: +257 22 8435.

Eglise Anglicane du Burundi Chaussée de l’agriculture, Mutanga Nord Eglise Esprit de la Sagesse Avenue Gitenge, Mutanga Sud Eglise Evangélique des Amis du Burundi E,E,A Avenue de l’industrie, Rohero Eglise Hellenique de Bujumbura Avenue de la RDC n°1, Rohero Eglise Fraternité Evangelique du Christ en Afrique et au Burundi FECABU Boulevard de l’Uprona n°45, Rohero

Hospital Medical Service,Bujumbura, Burundi Tel: +257 22 2301, Fax: +257 22 3950

Dynamic church chez Nsabimana leopord Avenue Juru n°1, Gasekebuye 71 578653

PLACES OF WORSHIP Representation Legale-Ecole Pastorale Email:fecabu@chrif.com. Tel: +257 242664

Internation Elyon church Avenue Gasekebuye, Gasekebuye 75 640 461

Church of the Rock Av. Mwaro18

Eglise de Transformation Profonde Avenue Ngoma n°12, Gasekebuye

Eglise Adventiste Du September Jour Av. Prince Lui Rwagasore Mont Sion Gikungu Avenue Inkondo, Mutanga Nord Hope church Avenue Inkondo, Mutanga Nord Salle du Royaume des témoins de Jéhovah Avenue Inkondo, Mutanga Nord Chappelle du Saint Esprit Avenue du Saint Esprit, Mutanga Nord 22 224389

Eglise de Jésus Christ des Saints des Derniers Jours Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe Miracle Pool Church Avenue Kivyeyi, Kigobe ikarabiro@yahoo.fr Eglise Minevam Kigobe Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe kigobeminevam@gmail.com Eglise Vivante de Jésus Christ de Sororezo Sororezo

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uvubu National Park is considered the largest national park in Burundi covering 508km2. Ruvubu National Park covers a significant amount of land on both sides of the Ruvubu River, situated in the eastern Burundi. According to the records available at the Office of Tourism in Burundi, Ruvubu National Park was set up in the year 1980 and is the homeland of some of the most striking flora and fauna. It is this flora and fauna that makes Ruvubu National Park standout among all the other Burundi tourist attractions.

Wildlife in the Ruvubu National Park consists of animals like hippopotamus, buffalo, crocodiles, leopard, monkeys, antelope and lion. Bird lovers will have a marvelous time in the Ruvubu National Park as more than 425 species of birds thrive in this park making it all the more attractive.

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KIBIRA NATIONAL PARK The Kibira National Park straddles four provinces in Burundi and has an area of 40 000 ha. It is composed of montane rain forest containing several vegetation strata: Entandrophragma excelsum and Parinari excelsa stands, Parinari excelsa var. holstii and Polyscias fulva stands, Polyscias fulva, Macaranga neomildreadiana and Syzygium parvifolium stands, Hagenia abyssinica and Faurea saligna secondary forest stands, Philippia benguelensis and Protea madiensis high-altitude stands on ridges, Arundinaria alpina (pure bamboo) stands, stands along thalwegs and stands formed by reclaimation of previously cultivated and grazed land.

The Ruvubu National Park aims to preserve the endangered species of animals and birds.

Human habitation had been evacuated from the park so that the different wildlife species could thrive well.

Kibira National Park is a zone rich in both animal and plant biodiversity: 644 plant species have been found in the park, as well as about 98 species of mammal (primates, servals, African civets, etc.). Bird life is also rich and varied, with 43 families and more than 200 species identified.

The Ruvubu National Park of Burundi is easily accessible by road as it lies about 216 km away from Bujumbura and the park itself has about 50 kilometer of tracks. Recently camping facilities for the visitors have been added making it more attractive to adventure

More than three-quarters of the water in the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest dam â&#x20AC;&#x201C; providing more than 50 percent of the hydroelectric energy consumed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; comes from this forest. Thus the park plays a fundamental role in regulating the hydrological system and protecting

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against soil erosion.

RUSIZI NATIONAL PARK, BURUNDI Rusizi National Park is the most popular and sought after Burundi tourist attraction.

Rusizi National Park in Burundi is commonly known as Parc National de la Rusizi and is situated in the north-west of Bujumbura.

The park is divided into two parts; the larger part lies on the eastern bank of Rusizi River where you have Rusizi delta a point River Rusizi enters Lake Tanganyika.

Tourists normally enjoy a lot in this park as they can explore various unique species of flora and fauna and the environment also supports the existence of these unique species. Wildlife species in Rusizi National Park include hippopotamus, antelopes and monkeys along with numerous species of

colorful birds.

Various species of trees namely the Acacia Albida and Euphorbia candelabrum are found in the northern part of the reserve. Various species of unique birds form an integral part of the Rusizi National Park which makes the park a wonderful Burundi tourist destination.

In Rusizi river there is a mythical story about Gustave the crocodile believed to have mysterious powers. While the largest Nile crocodiles typically measure something over 20 feet, Gustave supposedly reaches 30 feet; some people who have seen him claim he is 40 feet, teeth to tail. Locals describe how he has devoured fisherman after fisherman, swimmer after swimmer. During one raid, legend has it, he chomped up more than a dozen people and still seemed hungry at the end of it all. www.theeye.co.rw

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L’HACIENDA:

WHERE CREATIVE COOKING MEETS GREAT AMBIENCE

By Ngabire Emmanuel

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Filet de Sangala au Sabayon

or a new restaurant to take Buja by storm, there has to be something unique about it. After all, Buja is the city of great food. And yet, right in the centre of town, along Boulevard de l’Uprona, one restaurant has done just that-taken the city by storm. Its name? L’Hacienda.

Every evening, between 80 and 100 revellers, foodies and just about any group of friends will stream into Bujumbura’s latest culinary obsession as if drawn by some inner magic.

But what is it exactly that draws crowds of smiling guests to L’Hacienda?

Maybe it’s the architecture of the place.

The stylish design of the property, with its numerous prominent arches evokes the architecture of a Spanish Hacienda after which the restaurant takes its name. The smooth curves of the arches give it an open and inviting air. Add to that the great, laid back ambience of the place, with its open air seating and gushing fountain outside, the soothing tones of the walls and the beautiful art pieces in the interior of the restaurant, and you have the perfect hangout.

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for those who (like me) would love to be able to send out quick emails while having a mid-morning coffee or enjoying that late afternoon beer.

Yet these things alone- decor, wireless internet and friendly staff might be found in any number of places.

What sets L’Hacienda apart?

One reason I think L’Hacienda is such a success because the people behind it seem to work as a team. Owned by a Burundian, the business itself is managed by an amiable Belgian couple-Karim and Lyseth Jaffer.

While Karim runs the kitchen, Lysbeth, mostly handles what might be called the externals of the place: decor, staff and communication. This way, they each utilise their individual strengths for the good of the business.

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The second, more important reason, is certainly the food! After all food is the soul of any restaurant, right? And this is precisely where L’Hacienda excels.

The staff were friendly enough when I went there and were generally quite willing to recommend some offerings on the menu that I found tasty.

Prices are on the upper sideof the medium range by Buja standards, but are well worth it considering the benefits.

Moreover, talking to Karim and Lysbeth, it was clear that they still have a number of plans in store to make l’Hacienda even more awesome than it already is; so whether you stay in Buja or are just passing briefly through, drop by sometime and spoil your taste buds to a rare treat!

t the helm of the kitchen in L’Hacienda is a Belgian chef with the heritage of three continents running in his heart. Of Indian heritage, raised in Lubumbashi, having lived many years and married in Belgium, with a three-year stint in 1980s Rwanda, Karim Jaffer’s wideranging life experience expresses itself in the unique meals he prepares.

“I craft each meal to be a unique blend of my Indian, African and European culinary experience,” Karim told me in an interview.

The menu is varied and includes both the staples that any competent restaurant should have: standard coffees, spaghetti servings, pizzas and burgers; but also the “Spécialités du Chef” which features some signature dishes specially created by Karim to titillate and give the food lover a delightfully distinctive experience.

The typical meal will tend to merge staple Burundian or other African staples with a European delicacy and a touch of Indian spice, and send your taste buds to gourmet heaven.

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ACCOMMODATION HOTELS AND BEACHES Hotel Gatumba Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga 75 657330 kiranzirapahorina@gmail. com

ACCOMMODATION GUEST HOUSES, APARTMENTS, HOTELS, BED & BREAKFAST

Hotel Le Prince Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga 77 958100

TRAVEL & TOURISM TOUR OPERATORS, CAR HIRE, TOURISM ACTIVITIES

Sport 257 Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga 77 082777

Caravan Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga 75 538663

Black and White Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga 79 986012 Geny’s Beach Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga 79 917790 Hotel Villa Nova Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga 75 296070 Bar One Way Beach Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga 79 426849 / 75 670810 Bar Saint Blaise Residence Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga 79 116116 / 79836334 Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga 22 250222 www.hotelclubdulac.com Saga Plage Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga 79 387724 / 79 922514 boscosaga@gmail.com gatnathalie2000@yahoo.fr

Bassam Beach Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga Hotel River Side Route Gatumba, Gatumba – Kajaga New Guinguette Moto Moyoni Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga Nonora Beach Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga Hotel Gatumba Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga Hôtel le Gradignan Bar et Restaurant Avenue Makarakara n°20, Kigobe 22 453378 info@hotellegradignan.fr www.hotellegradignan.com Hôtel Le Petit Jardin Avenue Murembwe n°10, Kigobe Welcome Open Hotel Avenue Murembwe n°37, Kigobe Hotel le Diplomate Avenue Dama n°1, Kigobe 22 257960 La Casa Hotel Avenue Kigunga, Kigobe 22 277610 www.lacasa-hotelburundi. com Florida Apart Hotel Avenue Muhabo n°3, Kigobe 79 412189 nimubonaappolinaire@ yahoo.fr Kadéyo Hôtel Restaurant Avenue Kinyami, Kigobe 22 277202 / 22277203

Dolce Vita Hotel Avenue Mwungo, Kigobe 22 258569/78 333000 info@hoteldolcevita.net www.hoteldolcevita.net Maison de Passage Avenue Mwungo, Kigobe 71 687758 Kibunoah Hôtel Avenue des Etats Unis, Kigobe 22 277474/22 277575 info@kibunoah.com/ reservation@kibunoah. com www.kibunoah.com

Alexestel Hotel Boulevard de l’Uprona Avenue Makamba, Rohero Hotel Beauséjour-Iramvya Boulevard de l’Uprona No. 87, Rohero Shammah Hotel Boulevard de l’Uprona No.34, Rohero Hôtel Restaurant aux Cocotiers Avenue Gitenge, Mutanga Sud 79 752815/ 79 391761

Gahahe Hills Hotel 22 276503/22 276518 info@gahahehotel.bi www.gahahehotel.bi

Hôtel Umuco Residence Avenue Gitenge, Mutanga Sud 22 236465 / 75 590305

Maison de passage Africa Residence Avenue Juru n°52, Gasekebuye

Hôtel Tulipe Boulevard du 28 novembre rue Inkondo No.1, Mutanga Nord 22 278122/22278123/22 278124

Le Blues Café Avenue de la Liberté, Rohero Dorado Hotel Avenue de l’industrie, Rohero Pacific Hotel Avenue d’Eucalyptus, Rohero Ego Hotel Avenue Mayugi, Rohero Hotel Source du Nil Avenue Mayugi, Rohero Best Hotel City Center Hotel Avenue de la Révolution, Rohero Hotel le Bouquet Avenue de la Révolution, Rohero

Guest House Idéal Chaussée de l’agriculture, Mutanga Nord 78 523230/71 422703 Guest House Mutanga Nord Avenue Nyamboni No.3997/c, Mutanga Nord 22 237642/77784842 Maison de Passage Avenue Inkondo No.61, Mutanga Nord 79 436258 Star light Hotel Avenue Nzero, KININDO 22 273271

Veritas Motel Avenue du Large Ruhuhuma, KININDO 22 755948 veritasmotel@gmail.com Club 144 Avenue Louise, KININDO 79 552150 Hotel Rezmotel Boulevard Mwezi Gisabo, KININDO Salle de reception MECARDE Boulevard Mwezi Gisabo, KININDO 79 934986/77 750055 Avenue Louise Miguel Hotel 22 277395 Sororezo Mountain’s View Hotel B.P: 696Bujumbura22 278150 info@mountainsviewhotel. bi, www.mountainsviewhotel. bi Kuningo Hôtel Resto-Bar Route National RN7 NO.18, Musaga 79 360015/76 850016 Moonlight Hôtel Route National RN7 NO.121, Musaga New Agenda Sororezo No.47, Sororezo Alexestel hotel Av. Makamba, Rohero1 Tel: +257 22 25397/ +257 22253972, Email: reception@ alexestel.com alexestelburundi.com

Best Hotel Burundi Av. de La Revolution, Tel +257 22 22 53 51 Best Outlook Hotel Av. Du Prince Louis Gagasore, Kiriri, Tel: 00257 22277758/ 00257 22277759, Email: bestoutlookhotel. bi@gmail.com, www.bestoutlookhotel. com Bright Hotel Av. Kunkiko, Rohero2 Tel: +257 22 256188/87/89, brighthotel.net Burundi Vaya Hotel Av. Chaussee Prince Loui Rwagasore.Kiriri Tel : +257 22228231, www.vayahotel.fr City Hill Hotel P.O.Box 3003 Bujumbura Tel: +257 22 27 77 89 Email: Info@cityhillhotel. com www.cityhillhotel.com Dorado Hotel 145 Av. de l’Industrie Tel: +257 22 25 95 07 Email: doradohot@ doradohotel.bi, info@doradohotel@.bi, reservations@ doradohotel.bi www.doradohotel.bi Emeraude Hotel Rohero2 Av. kunkiko 17 Tel: +25722 276550 Email:reception@ emeraudehotel www.emeraudehotel.com Gahahehillshotel Boulevard Du 28 Novembre, Solorezo, Tel: +257 79 92 02 88 Hotel Amahoro 212 Av. de l’industrie, Mobile : +257 78832350 +257 77718967, +257 22276700 www.theeye.co.rw 71

Hotel Beause’jour Iramvya Boulevard de l’ Uprona Tel : +257 22252471/ +257 22252472.

E: hotamitie@cbinf.com Hotel Botanika Bld de l’ uprona N9, Tel: +257 22226792 +25722228773 Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika Chaussee d’Uvira Tel: +257 22 25 02 20 /22 25 02 21/ +257 22 25 02 19 Email: info@ hotelclubdulac.com www.hotelclubdulac-com Hotel de la Palmeraie Av. du large. P.O. Box 2710 Bujumbura.

Tel: +25778600000, +25778600003, reservation@lapalmeraiehotel.com Hotel de l’amitie 30-32 Av. de l’ Amitie Tel: +257 22226195 Hotel Keza Tel: +257 79 954040/+257 75 954049 Email: cecilemuza06@ yahoo.fr Hotel la Chandelier Av. de la J.R.R N17.

Tel: +257 22276804.

Email: info@hotellechandelier.com Hotel de la Palmeraie Av. du large. P.O. Box 2710 Bujumbura.

Tel:+25778600000, +25778600003, reservation@lapalmeraiehotel.com Hotel Le Bouquet 718 Av. de l’Industrie Tel: +257 22 25 84 22 / 22 25 84 24 Email: hotellebouquet@ yahoo.fr www.hotellebouquet. net76.net Hotel le Chandelier Av. de La J.R.R, Tel: +257 22 27 68 04 72

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Hotel le Residence Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore, Bujumbura Hotel Restaurant Logis Du Lac Q.Asiatique,Av. de la plage Tel: +257 79 317 929 / 79 955 542 Hotel Safaris Gate Av. du Large, Tel: +257 22 21 47 79 www.hotelsafarigate.com Hotel Source du Nil Av. du Stade Tel: +257 22 225222 / +257 77 778816 / +257 22 225205 E: sourcedunil@usan-bu. net Hotel Tanganyika Lake View, Q.Asiatique,Av. de la plage Tel: +257 22 24 45 12, +257 22 22 57 44 Hotel Vaya 5441 Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Bujumbura 1267 Tel: +257 22 228231 Kabera Beach hotel Tel: +257 79922514/ +257 75 82651/+257 79 958022 Karera Hotel and Resort Tel: +257 22 247818/ +257 77 762185.

Email: karerabeach @ yahoo.fr www.karerabeach.hotel. com King’s Confrence Centre Av. du large, Ndamukiza,kinindo, Tel: +257 78 231 971, + 257 77 755 215, E: info@kccburundi.org, www.kccburundi.org Kiriri Residence hotel Av. Chaussee Prince Loui Rwagasore.

Tel : +257 22242155, Email : kiririresidance@ yahoo.fr

Le Panoramique Hotel by CELEXON Avenue de la JRR, No 7, B.P. 381, Tel: +257 22 278 582 E-mail: info@ celexonhotel.com www.celexonhotel.com Martha Hotel 84 Chausse Prince Louis Rwagasore, Bujumbura Tel: +257 22 27 33 33 Email: info@martha-hotel. net www.martha-hotel.net Pearl Residence Hotel Av. du musee vivant Tel: +257 22 27 73 10/22 27 73 09 Email: pearl.residence@ yahoo.fr Royal Palm Hotel R.N.4, Bujumbura Safari Gate Av. du Large, Bujumbura, Tel: +257 22 21 47 79 Saga Residence Hotel Av. Mao-jse-tsung Tel: +257 210007 Shammah Hotel Tel: +257 22 223569 E: shammahotel@yahoo.fr Star Hotel Av. du Peuple Murundi, B.P. 7023, Tel: +25722248016 or +25778862111, info@starhotel.bi Sun Safari Club Hotel Rohero 1, Av. Mao Tse Young.

Tel: +257 22210007 E: sunsafariclubhotel@ yahoo.com. www.sunsafariclubhotel. com Source du Nil Tel:+257 76977101/ +257 79977101 New Parado Residence Boulevard Du 28 Novembre Tel : +257 79969513, E : newparadoresidence@ yahoo.fr

Roca Golf Hotel Boulevard de la TanzanieBp 6716.

E: info@rocagolfhotel.bi Tel: +257 22 277100 Royal Palace Hotel Av. du Large Tel: +257 22226691/ Mobile: +257 77745992 Email: victor.shaka@ sodese.biz Ubuntu Residence Av. De La Plage Tel : +257 22244064, Email: contact@ ubunturesidence.com Via Tanganyika Hotel Av. de la Science Tel: +257 22 24 84 59, Email: viatanganyikahotel@ yahoo.fr Village Hotel Rohero 1 Av. bururi 7 Tel:+257 22 244359/ +257 22 2521 16/17/18 Email: villagehotel_ bujumbura@yahoo.com Water Front Hotel 1 Av. du peuple Murundi Tel: +257 22259900 Yombe Palace Hotel Av. du Large Tel: +257 22 25 58 52 / +257 79 928 301 Email: yombepalace@ yahoo.fr www.hotelyombepalace. com ART GALLERIES Art Village Art village gallery YouTube.com Gallerie innovatiob Av. Boulevard De L’uprona TRAVEL & TOURISM TRAVEL AGENTS Ailleurs Voyage Avenue de l’industrie, Rohero Fantasic Voyage Avenue de la liberté, Rohero

Dynamic Avenue de la Victoire, Rohero

Africa Shipping Sprl Boulevard de l’Uprona n°34, Rohero

Emeraude Travel Agency Avenue de la liberté, Rohero

Kayogoro Express Route National RN7 N°47, Musaga

TOUR OPERATORS Authentic Burundi Tour Tel: +257 79 710576 Email: Sandra@ab-tour.com www.ab-tour.com

Satguru Travel Agent Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero Travel and Logistics Avenue de la Révolution, Rohero Dynamique Avenue de la Victoire, Rohero Team Travel Agency Avenue de la RDC n)09, Rohero Shammah Travel Agency Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero

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Augustine Tours Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Excellence House Building, Tel: +257 22 27 80 00/ +257 78 28 32 73 Email: info@augustinetours.com www.augustinetours.com

Isange Travel Agency Avenue Patrice Lumumba, Immeuble Ex-Sabena, B.P. 2308, Bujumbura, Burundi.

Tel: +257 22 24 19 85/+257 76 545 060 Email: isangetravel@gmail.com Tanganyika Tours & Travel Av. du 18 septembre Tel: +25722277219 Email: tanganyikatravels@gmail. com www.3tafrica.com SOUVENIRS Burundi Safaris & Souvenirs Av. de l’Industrie Tel: +257 75 494394 Email: info@burundisafari.com www.burundisafari.com

Burundi Tours Av. boulevard de l’uprona 7 Tel: +257 78 508507 Email: info@burunditour.com

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STAY ART GALLERIES, AUTOMOTIVE, BOOKSHOP, BOUTIQUES, BREWERIES, ETC...

AUTOMOTIVE CAR COMPANIES Toyota Tel: +257 22 4749/24482.

Station EKA Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe

Yamaha Av. Boulevard du Novembre Tel: +257 22 226639/4521

Station Kobil Boulevard Mwambutsa, Kigobe

CAR WASH Central Car Wash Av. Bouleveardde L’uprona GARAGE Garage Better Motors Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe 77 749994 / 75774999 MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Burundi Motors 15 Rue du Poison, Quartier Industriel BP 465, Bujumbura, Tel: +25722222231 Cell +25675395000 Sogerbu S.G (mazda,Mercedes Benz) Av. de l’independence, Rohero 1 Bujumbura

Station Top One Avenue Rukongwe, Kigobe Station Kigobe City Oil Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe Station Full Dispenser Route National RN7, Musaga Station Burundi Petroleum Route National RN7, Musaga Station gar du sud Route National RN7, Musaga Station Kobil Route National RN7, Musaga Station Kobil Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero

PETROL/FUEL STATIONS Central Av. Boulevard De L’uprona

Station Kobil Boulevard du 28 novembre, Mutanga Nord

Engen Petroleum Company B.P. 7184. Bujumbura. +25779931602

SPARE PARTS Penzoil Car Care Av. Boulevard de la tanzanie

Kobil Burundi SA B.P. 466. Bujumbura. Tel: +25778478609/ +25779478609 Station Du Parc Av. boulevard de la Tanzanie Petrobu/Port Av. boulevard la Tanzanie SERVICE STATIONS Station Kobil Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe Station MOGAS Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe

Alen Spare Parts Av. Boulevard de la Tanzanie Tel: +257 22 2275444/+257 78 831831 Ceffic Atelier De Reparation (CEF) Av. Mwaro 16 BAKERIES Best bread bakery Av. de Italie Tel: +257 22 255633 / +257 79 924001 Boulangerie Patisserie Trianon Avenue du Commerce, Rohero

Boulangerie la Perle Avenue de la liberté, Rohero

Confibu Bp. 873 - Bujumbura - Burundi, Tel: (257) 22 23 28 41

Chiara Shop Avenue du Cinquentenaire Kigobe

Boulangerie Saint Thomas Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero

Diko Bp. 670 - Bujumbura - Burundi Tel: (257) 22 22 84 99

Alimentation Nyamabuye Avenue du Cinquentenaire, Kigobe

Boulangerie Hibiscus Avenue de la France, Rohero

La Baguette Magique, Bp. 1940 - Bujumbura Tel: (257) 22 23 73 00 & 79 42 35 06 E: baguette.magique@usan-bu.net

Alimentation APROCIBU Boulevard du 28 Novembre, Kigobe

Boulangerie New Best Bread Avenue de la France, Rohero La Baguette Magique Boulevard Patrice Lumumba n°36, Rohero

Star Bp. 2252 - Bujumbura - Burundi, Tel: (257) 22 23 10 25 MAGASIN ALIMENTATION

Boulangerie Kappa Avenue de la Science, Rohero

Boulangerie Top Bread Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe 79 848232 / 75444532 Boulangerie en face de bar model chez Gérard Avenue des Etats Unis, Kigobe Le Cafe Gourmand Av. B.P 799, Bujumbura, Tel: +257 22 72 45, +267 78 82 72 73 New Burundi Bread Av. Des travailleurs Tel: +257 22 24618 Boulangerie Jabe Av. Jabe,Bujumbura - Burundi Tel: (257) 22 21 15 11 Boulangerie Kapa Av. De La Justice, Bujumbura - Burundi Tel: (257) 22 22 22 92 Boulangerie Karibu, Bujumbura - Burundi Tel: (257) 22 21 14 59 Boulangerie Trianon Av. Du Commerce, Bujumbura Tel: (257) 22 22 32 71 & 22 21 22 16

Golden shop Boulevard du 28 Novembre, Kigobe Mini boucherie de Kigobe Vente des Produits ITALBU Boulevard du 28 Novembre, Kigobe

Patisserie Altas Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero La Formule de Papy Avenue de la RDC n°11, Rohero

Supermarket: Boucherie Charcuterie Boulevard du 28 Novembre, Kigobe

M. Alain Heddebaut est ravi de vous accueillir du Lundi au vendredi de 08 h 30 à 19 h 30 Samedi: 11h 00 à 19 h30 Dimanche: 09 h 00 à 14 h 00 Tel: +257 71 27 68 00 Email: alainheddebaut@gmail.com

Ivyagiriwemumutoyi Avenue Kirira, Kigobe Simba House:Mafasin Agalia Boulevard Mwezi Gisabo, KININDO Alimentation Boulevard Mwezi Gisabo, KININDO 77 735640

Shop Ntazimba Chaussée de l’agriculture, Mutanga Nord 75 980967/79 069669

Supermarket NC Boulevard Mwezi Gisabo, KININDO 79 933457

Boa Shop(ONYX) Avenue Inkondo n°48, Mutanga Nord 79 253188

Alimentation Fée du Logis Boulevard Mwezi Gisabo, KININDO

Alimentation Irakoze Avenue Inkondo n°8, Mutanga Nord

Paju shop Route National RN7 N°78, Musaga 79 993815 / 71558729

Promoprix Produit Mutoyi Boulevard du 28 Novembre, Mutanga Nord

Southern Corner Route National RN7, Musaga

Clean Shop Boulevard Mwambutsa Kigobe

COMMERCE Anand Quincaillerie et Commerce General Avenue de la Révolution, Rohero

B.T.C Umuco Supermarket Company Boulevard Mwambutsa Kigobe Alimentation Ange shop Avenue du Cinquentenaire Kigobe Alimentation Gatwaro Avenue du Cinquentenaire Kigobe

UNICO: Universel Import Company Avenue de la liberté, Rohero

Magasin Tanga Boulevard de la liberté, Rohero

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Quincaillerie Pro Boulevard de la liberté, Rohero Ice World the Delicious Ice Cream Boulevard de la Liberté, Rohero OTB Boulevard de l’Uprona n°46, Rohero Fruito Dépôt Boulevard de l’Uprona Station Kobil, Rohero Service G.S.M Accessoire Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero Toner service Burundi Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero Alpha Choice Burundi Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero Palais des arts et de la culture Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero

Jerusalem shop Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero MAGASIN Galaxy Avenue de la Victoire, Rohero Magasin d’habillement pour Hommes Avenue de la Victoire, Rohero Buroflash Avenue de la Victoire, Rohero Computers Avenue de la Victoire, Rohero Galerie de la Victoire Avenue de la Victoire, Rohero Bijouterie Or et Argent Avenue de la Victoire, Rohero Ethiopian Avenue de la Victoire, Rohero Magasin Rami tissu Avenue de la Mission, Rohero

Bijouterie Poupée d’or Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero

Magasin de tissu Monaliza Jazz Avenue de la Mission, Rohero

Burundi Beauté Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero

Magasin de tissu Retouche Avenue de la Mission, Rohero

Boutique Ntakagero Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero G.T.S Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero Galerie Flic en Flac Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero Olympic Mobil Center Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero

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Magasin de tissu Armani Avenue de la Mission, Rohero Magasin Cotton Touch Avenue de la Mission, Rohero Magasin Papas Avenue de la Mission, Rohero Magasin de tissu Amouage Avenue de la Mission, Rohero Magasin de tissu Chez Armani Avenue de la Mission, Rohero

Business Commerce General Services Avenue de la Science, Rohero Net a Neuf Avenue de la Science, Rohero Gift Clean Shop Avenue de la Science, Rohero Joy Bijoux Avenue de la Science, Rohero King Shop Avenue de la Science, Rohero Village Market Avenue de la Science, Rohero Computer House Avenue de la Science, Rohero Les vetements des enfants Avenue de la Science, Rohero Sufotech Burundi Avenue de la Science, Rohero

Aux choix multiples Avenue du Commerce No.16, Rohero Magasin Supermarket T2000 Boulevard de l’Uprona No.40, Rohero MAGASIN HABILLEMENT Multi-Sport Pour Chaussure Boulevard Mwambutsa, Kigobe Shaloom Shop: Habillement Boulevard Mwambutsa, Kigobe Magasin d’habillement Avenue du progrès, Rohero Gift Land Avenue de la RDC n°12, Rohero

La COCEBU Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero

Alsafa import-export Avenue de la Revolution, Rohero

SALONS AND BEAUTY Asha Coiffure Chaussee P.L.Rwagasore(Gallerie Flc en Flac) Tel: +257 22 243280

Rudi Peint Avenue de la Revolution, Rohero

Christal Saloon Beauty Av. de la Science Tel: +257 77 707669

Shalom Avenue du Commerce, Rohero

Dirtz Beauty Saloon Av. de l’amitie

Shop Avenue de l’industrie, Rohero Life Dynamic service Avenue de l’industrie, Rohero Magasin Alimentation la Perle Av de la liberté, Rohero Umuco Market Company Boulevard de la liberté, Rohero Rehoboth: le magasin de la valise Boulevard de la liberté, Rohero

Top Beaute (mixte) Av. Mwiro 2, Tel: +257 79 998050 Elite Saloon Coiffure Av. Mwiro 2, Tel: +257 79 340358 Ikirezi Saloon1 Av.de l’Amitie, Immeuble Trust House Ikirezi Saloon2 Boulevard de la Liberte (Opp. Engen fuel Staton) Salon de beauté Top Model Avenue Inkondo n°7, Mutanga Nord 78 215732/78201059

Salon de Coiffure FFV Avenue Inkondo n°8, Mutanga Nord 79 511630 Salon de coiffure Madrid Avenue Inkondo n°46, Mutanga Nord Salon de Beauté Avenue de l’Agriculture, Mutanga Nord Salon de Beauté l’esthétique Avenue Kigobe, Mutanga Nord 79 989353 Salon express chez José Chaussée de l’Agriculture, Mutanga Nord 78 845298 Centre de Kinesitherapie et Massage Avenue Muyinga, Mutanga Nord 77 222988/79 935085/76 900426 Amanda Coiffure Chaussée de l’Agriculture, Mutanga Nord Salon de beauté Top Model Avenue Inkondo n°7, Mutanga Nord Salon de Coiffure FFV Avenue Inkondo n°8, Mutanga Nord Salon de Beauté pour femmes Avenue Gasekebuye n°10, Gasekebuye 79 941401 Green Saloon Boulevard Mwambutsa, Kigobe The sister’s Saloon Boulevard Mwambutsa, Kigobe Salon de Coiffure Mixe Avenue des Etats Unis, Kigobe

Stay Smart Saloon Avenue de l’Amitié Immeuble Rucsa Plaza G9, Rohero Salon de coiffure Amani Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero Shaza Hair styling Salon Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero Coiffure Unique Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero Rouge Noir Salon de Coiffure Mixte Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero Paris Collection Salon de Coiffure Avenue de la RDC, Rohero

Samsung Av. Boulevard De L’uprona FOREIGN EXCHANGE BUREAUS ARC Forex Av. Patrice Lumumba,Opposite BCB Tel: +257 77 716548 / +257 77 847271/ +257 79 971996 Email: arcforex@yahoo.fr Better Forex Bureau Ltd Av. de l’Amitie Tel: +257 22 235968 / +257 22 235968 CHA$E Forex Tel: +257 22 249548 / +257 22 249548 Email: chase_forex@ yahoo.com Down Town Forex Chaussee P.L.Rwagasore Tel: +257 22 221425 / +257 78860772

United East Africa Saloon Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero

Face a Face Forex Boulevard de l’Uprona Tel: +257 22 244922 / +257 79 920976 Mobile: +257 78 840051

Stay Smart Saloon Shop G9, Rucsa Place Av. de l’amitie, Immeuble Rucsa Plaza Tel: +257 79 610377

Ingabo Forex Av. de l’Amitie Tel: +257 22 225558 / +257 79 921251 Email: ngabojanv@yahoo.fr

BUTCHERIES Boucherie Charcuterie Nouvelle Av. De La Rd Congo Ducherie Charcuterie Nouvelle Av. de la Rd Congo La Solidaire Ntazimba Av. Boulevard De L’independence CRAFT MARKETS Maison, Chez Nathaliie Av. de la Rd Congo

Salon Pedicure de dame Avenue Kivyeyi, Kigobe 79 682113

ELECTRONICS Bujumbura Electronic Centre Av. de l’amitie Tel: +257 79 321356

Salon Pedicure de dame Avenue Kivyeyi, Kigobe

Electro Centre Rusca Plaza, Av. de l’amitie

Kaze Forex Av. du Progres, Immeuble Kwa Ngoma Tel: +257 22 253640 Memelo Forex Av. du Comerce Tel: +257 22 259819 / +257 79 951452 Email: memeloforex@ yahoo.fr No Jesus No Life Exchange Chausse du P.L.Rwagasore Tel: +257 77 731835 / +257 79 905829 Nyota Exchange Av. de l’Amitie Tel: +257 79 984390 / +257 77 758890 Wall Street Exchange Chausse du P.L.Rwagasore(Inside SICCOPP fuel Staton)

Tel: +257 22 255689 / +257 22 255688 FURNITURE GTS Interiors Av. De L’ Oua Tel: +257 22244746 Email: Gts@Gts-Burundi. com, www.Gts-Burundi.com GIFT SHOPS Maison Maicale Av. de l’onu Gift Supermarket Centre Av. Chausse Prince Lui Rwagasore HEALTH AROMATHERAPY Pinnacle 19 Hotel Spa Resort Av. Route d’urira CLINICS Cabinet Medical (DR Jean Baptiste) Ngomirakiza Rohero 2, Av. kirimiro 8 Tel: +257 79 926737 / +257 22 257626 Centre Medical (St Pierre) Av. Bututsi Rohero 2 Tel: +257 22 274120 Clinique Chinois Av. Muyinga Clinique de Lapaix de Rohero Av. de l’uprona Tel: +257 22 248397 / +257 22 246769 Clinique de l’oeil Rohero 1 Av. kirimiro Clinique la Colombe Tel: +257 22 250812 / +257 79 923927 Centre Medical MEDI-CARE sa, Q.Rohero,Av. des Manguiers, Tel: +257 22 243808 Clinique Saint Jean Q.Kinanira2,Bld de la Liberte Tel: +257 22 222095 / +257 22 226934 Clinique Saint Stephane Q.Rohero,Av. de l’ONU, Tel: +257 22 241898/ +257 22 241596 +257 77807020 / +257 77 807828

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Diagnostica S.A Av. de l’uprona Tel: +257 22 243778 Email: samibra@usau_ bu.net / Samma_naeem@yahoo.fr International Medical Corps Av. Boulevard de l’uprona 3 Tel: +257 22 2218278 / +257 22 210277 Polyclinique de central Bujumbura Rohero 2 Av. Kirimiro Saint Maria Medical Centre Rohero 2 Av. kirimiro DENTISTS Gandhi Memorial Dental Clinic Avenue de la Mission n°21, Rohero HEALTH SPAS Pinnacle 19 Hotel spa Resort Av. Route D’uvira Tel: +257 78 92364 / +257 77 080855 E: pinnacle 19hotel@ gmail.com HOSPITALS Centre de santé Rema Avenue Nyanzuki, Mutanga Nord Hôpital Militaire Boulevard du 28 novembre, Mutanga Nord 22 232082 Clinique la Guerison Avenue Gasekebuye n°73, Gasekebuye 22 2780(61/62/63)/77 730405 Roka Clinic Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga 79 722433 BCL: Laboratoire d’analyses médicales Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe 79 231300 / 77754825 bcl2013@gmail.com Clinique CESAR Boulevard du 28 78

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Clinique St Joseph Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero

CKRF: Centre de Kinésithérapie et réeducation fonctionnelle Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe 22 219162 / 75 605909 ckrfbuja@gmail.com www.ckrf.org

Polyclinique Central de Bujumbura Boulevard de l’Uprona n)39, Rohero

Le Partenaire Médicale Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe 79 056000 / 76 601607 partenairemedical@ yahoo.fr

Ganghi Memorial Hospital Av. de la’ solidarite 18 Rohero1

Roka Pharmacie Route Gatumba, Gatumba - Kajaga 79 722433

Rama Academy (yoga) Kundalini Yoga Av. de la Revolution 21 Tel: +257 79 2262462

Multiphar Avenue de l’Amitié n°06, Rohero

Clinique du Bien Être : la CBE Avenue Musasa, Kigobe 22 237295 / 79 352441 Cabinet Médicale “L’Ile Vierge” Avenue des Etats Unis, Kigobe 22 230961/ 76602413/77788910 Arche Médical de Kigobe “AMK” Avenue des Etats Unis, Kigobe 22 274999 / 79 405000 Clinique Saint jean Boulevard Mwezi Gisabo, KININDO 22 222095/22226934 Clinique du Rainbow Center Avenue Kigamba, KININDO 22 243478 Hopital Moderne Avenue Nzero, KININDO International Medical Corps Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero Diagnostica S.A Boulevard de l’Uprona n°56, Rohero Clinique de la Paix de Rohero CLIPA Avenue de l’Amitié n°02, Rohero

Clinic Bihera Avenue de la Mission, Rohero

MASSAGE Centre de KinePhysiothérapie St Joachim Boulevard de l’Uprona(derrière agence ecobank), Rohero Cabinet de counseling et Psychothérapie Boulevard de l’Uprona(derrière agence Ecobank), Rohero Esther Massage Boulevard de l’Uprona Avenue Makamba, Rohero Massage Therapy Avenue Kunkiko, Rohero Pinnacle 19 Hotel Spa Resort Av. Route D’uvira OPTICIANS Extra Centre Optique ME Av. kirimiro Rohero 2 Optique Palace Avenue de l’Amitié n°03C, Rohero

Optique Palace Avenue Inkondo n°3, Mutanga Nord 78 388786 Lunetterie Amarori Av. Kirimiro, Rohero 2 PHARMACIES Pharmacie Plaza Avenue de l’Amitié n°18, Rohero

Pharmacie de la Colombe Avenue de la Victoire, Rohero Atis Pharma Avenue de la Victoire, Rohero Socarphar Avenue de la Victoire, Rohero Alchem Avenue de la Victoire, Rohero Pharmacie la Permanance Avenue Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero Coopar Burundi Pharmacie Veterinaire Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero Pharmacie Eben-Ezer Avenue de la RDC n°03, Rohero Pharmacie Iris Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero

Lunetterie Amarori Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero

Pharmacie J.Z pharma Boulevard de l’Uprona n°33, Rohero

Clinique de l’œil Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero

Pharmacie Kira Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero

National Optique Avenue de la Mission, Rohero

Pharmacie Arc-en-Ciel Boulevard de l’Uprona n°22,

Rohero Interpharma Boulevard de l’Uprona n°13, Rohero Healthline Pharma Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero Pharmacie du Peuple Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero Pharmacie Nilpharma Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero Pharmacie Responsable Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero Pharmacie le Cheptel Veterinaire Avenue de la Science, Rohero Pharmacie Izere Avenue de la Science, Rohero Pharmacie d’Horizon Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero

Kigobe 22 278286 Mutuelle de la Fonction Publique Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe Pharmacie Rama Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe Pharmacie Galenika Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe Pharmacie de la Mission Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe 77 750125 Pharmacie la Mutuelle Boulevard 28 Novembre, KININDO 22 223067 Pharmacie Nilpharma Boulevard Mwezi Gisabo, KININDO Pharmacie Lumière Avenue Musaga, Musaga 76 097145 Pharmacie Grace à Dieu Route National RN7 n°26, Musaga

Tel: +257 22 254599 Iris Pharmacy Rohero 2 Av. Kirimiro Bujumbura Tel: +257 241258 JZ Pharmacy Rohero 2 Av. Kirimiro Bujumbura Pharmacy Rama Av. boulevard de l’uprona Bujumbura.

Tel: +257 78 570415 / +257 22249047 PHYSIOTHERAPIST Centre de Kine Physiotherapie Tel +2577846915 /+257 75486915 SPORT SALLE DE SPORT Entente complexe sportive Avenue Mayugi, Rohero The Fitness Factory Boulevard de l’Uprona n°30, Rohero Terrain de basketball Avenue Kigobe, Mutanga Nord

Abacus Pharma Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero

Pharmacie Veterinaire le Professionnel Route National RN7, Musaga

SALLE DE JEUX Sport Africa Lydia Ludic Route National RN7, Musaga 79 982337

Pharmacie Grossiste Chimio Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero

Pharmacie de la Mission Avenue Inkondo n°7, Mutanga Nord 22 274440/77 750125

HOME APPLIANCES Ozone Alimentation Av. de l ‘amitie

Pharmacie Peace-Pharma Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero Pharmacie Conseils Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero

Pharmacie du Nord Avenue Inkondo n°6, Mutanga Nord 22 235800 Pharmacie Vyukusenge Chaussée de l’agriculture, Mutanga Nord 75 980967

Pharmacie Botena Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero

Pharmacie l’arc-en-Ciel Boulevard du 28 novembre, Mutanga Nord 22 226054/22 217697

Pharmacie Kigobe Boulevard du 28 novembre,

Abacus Pharma (a) Ltd Rohero, Av. Chausse Prince Lui Rwagasore

EAU Mineralle Naturalle Av. de l’amitie MOHD-LUX RC 73048 Lu-Décor, Jadore Av. de RD Congo Tel:+25722247206 www.lu_decor.com INTENET CAFÉS Face to Face Av. de l’uprona Cyber Café Kwa muco Av. de la Victorie/ Av. de l’Industrie Danafrica Cyber Q.Mutanga Sud,Bld du 28 Novembre Av. Gitenge

Face a Face net coffee Boulevard de l’Uprona Surf Internet Av.de l’Amitie,Immeuble Rucsa Plaza,Room G20 Tel: +257 75 234083 Email: koolhommie@ yahoo.co.uk Tropicana net coffee Chausse P.L.Rwagasore Tel: +257 78 849388/ +257 79 990219 Email: stylemaqservices@ yahoo.fr LANGUAGE CENTRES Language Centres Els Av. Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore.

Tel: +257 21 7302 (English Language Speaking) LIBRARY Librairie Saint Paul Av. De L’independence, Rohero1 Tel : +257 22222331 Fax : +257 22228525 MINI MARKETS Belladonne kiriri Av. Chausse Prince Lui Rwagasore Lafee dulogis Av. Prince lui Rwagasore Fido dido Alimentation Av. Prince lui Rwagasore Galastic Shop Av. Prince lui Rwagasore Bella done Av. Des Travelleurs OPTICIANS Centre Optique BP. 2891 - Bujumbura Tel: (257) 22 21 61 47 Email: centopt@cbinf.com Luneterie Amarori Boulevard De L’uprona, Bujumbura Tel:(257) 22 25 83 56 Optique De Luxe Boulevard De L’uprona, Bujumbura Tel: (257) 22 25 88 50 PHONE CARDS DISTRIBUTORS Espace Telecoms Place de l’Independance Tel: +257 22 243070/

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+257 22 251476 New Line Distribution Av. Patrice Lumumba Tel: +257 22 277005/ +257 75 916690 Email: newlinedis@ yahoo.fr SOPECO Place de l’Independance Tel: +257 22 256024 BIP Telecoms sa Chaussee P.L.Rwagasore Tel: +257 22 248582/ +257 22 248583 PHONE SHOP Afrocom Av. de la Victoire Tel: +257 22 243218/ E: afric_com@yahoo.fr T-phones & Accessories Chaussee P.L.Rwagasore Tel: +257 79 231302 Hello phone Chaussee P.L.Rwagasore Tel: +257 79 866944 T and C Mobile Phones Chaussee P.L.Rwagasore Tel: +257 22 257579 PHOTOGRAPHY SHOPS GTC Digital photo lab Av. chausse prince lui Rwagasore Tel: +257 22 247042 E: gtcbuju@yahoo.com Elopement D Photoshop Av. de l’onu PRINTERS Hope Design Imprimerie Rohero2,Av. Moso Tel: +257 22 275944 / Email: hopedesgn@ hopedesign.bi www.hopedesign.bi Imprilac Q.Rohero,Av. des Manguiers Tel: +257 22 256350 / +257 22 256351 Presses Lavigerie, Boulevard de l’Uprona Tel: +257 22 222368 / +257 22 220318 Mister Munite Service Q. Asiatique;qv, Musee Vvant, Tel: +257 22 229398/ +257 80

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22 246548 +257 22 246538 /+257 22 220643 E: mms@usan-bu.net Top Imprimerie Av. de France Tel: +257 22 249017 / +257 78 836855 Email: topimprimerie@ yahoo.fr RADIO STATIONs Radio Publique Africaine E; rpa@spidernet_bi.com www.rpa-burundi.org SATELLITE TELEVISION Star Times Av. Patrice Lumumba Tel: +257 22 275929 / 30 Email: bizilon@yahoo.fr www.startimes.com.

Tele 10 Av. Patrice Lumumba, Tel: +257 22 214761/2 Email: teledis@cbinf.com SECURITY COMPANIES Alpha Security Company Tel: +257 22 247770 www.asecburundi.com K.K Security Av. vill 54 Boulevard Patrice Lumumba P.S.G Pour Votre Securite.

Tel: +257 21 827622/0840 SUPER MARKETS Bistar Supermarket Burundi Trade Center Mobile : +257 257 76641334, Rumonge Street Escale du Bien Supermarket Av. Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore Fee Du Logis Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore OM Trading & Supermarket Tel: +257 78449025 Email: omtrading_buja@ yahoo.com Super Marche’ Dimitri 111 Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore Tel : +257 22222929 T 2000 Super Market

Boulevard De L’uprona 34 Tel : +257 22254099 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Eco Net wireless 281A, Boulevard de l’UPRONA, Tel: +257 222 43131, Email: cnibigira@econet.bi LEO, U-com Burundi s.a L place de l’inde’pendance Tel : +257 292 92929 E: herve.pendeoro@leo.bi, www.leo.bi Onatel Tel: +25722266460.

Email: onatel@onatel.bi Tempo Av. de la RDC. Tel: +257 22 252525, www.africel.bi TV & INTERNET PROVIDERS Startimes Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero Canal+ Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero

Kigobe 76 899999 info@swiftsat.com www.swiftsat.com/fr

EDUCATION

NURSERY Dr Jacqueline Kakindi jkankindi@hotmail.com L’enclos des Poussins Av. de la Victoire Tel: +257 22 226777 Tree-Top School Q.Rohero,Av. des Manguiers Tel: +257 79 941922 / +257 79 925373

SECONDARY/PRIMARY

Bujumbura International Montessori School, Q.Kabondo,Av. Rukomwe Tel: +257 22 251706/ +257 22 252781/ Email:bujamontessori@ yahoo.co.uk Central Scolaire Congolais Bujumbura Av. de italie SOS villages d’enfants Av. des travailleurs Tel: +257 22 3622

Dstv Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero

Ecole St Etienne Av. Blvd de l’ uprona 72 Tel: +257 24 2457

Distributeur de Startimes Avenue Muhororo, Mutanga Nord Distributeur de Canal+ Avenue Kigobe, Mutanga Nord 22 244222/22 248141

Distributeur de Startimes Avenue Hyppopotames, Mutanga Nord

Instit National de Santé Publique Tel: +257 22 217565. www.insp.bi

Distributeur de Canal+ Avenue Kigobe, Mutanga Nord

Point de vente Startimes Avenue de la RDC n°14, Rohero Econet Wireless (Internet) Boulevard de l’Uprona n°36, Rohero SwiftSat Fournisseur de L’internet Ultra Rapide Avenue des Etats Unis,

PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

University of Burundi Tel: +257 22 228588/ +257 22 222059 www.ub.edu.bi

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES University de Ngozi Tel: +257 22 302171/ +257 22 222059 www.univ-ngozi.org University du lac Tanganyika 6Av. des Palmiers Tel: +257 22 2243645/ +257 22 246409 University Lumiere de Bujumbura Mutanga Nord Av. de l’agriculture, Mutanga Tel: +257 22 235549/ +257 22 248733 www.ulbu.info

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BUSINESS ACCOUNTANTS, ADVERTISING AGENCIES, ARCHITECTS, BANKS, BOOKKEEPING, CLEANING SERVICES, ETC...

ASSURANCE COMPANIES Bicor Av. boulevard du 28 novembre Tel: +257 22 222820 Sonavie Assurance Av. De L’independence Socabu 1 Av. de l’Assurance Bujumbura Afrika Risk Courtier Assurance Av. Bututsi Rohero 2.

Tel: +257 71 329277 / +257 78 852166 BANKS BCB agence de l’amitié Avenue de l’Amitié, Rohero

Ecobank Siège Rue de la Science, Rohero Finbank Boulevard de l’Indépendance, Rohero Interbank Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero BBCI guichet Engen Boulevard de la liberté, Rohero BCB Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero

BBCI Avenue de l’Amitié n°08A, Rohero

KCB Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero

Banque de la ZEP Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero

DTB Bank Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero

INSS Burundi Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero

Interbank Avenue de la RDC n°04, Rohero

BCB banque de crédit de Bujumbura Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero CRNB Banque Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero BANCOBU Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero

Ecobank guichet automatique Boulevard de l’Uprona n°31, Rohero BCB Agence Du Centenaire Guichet Automatique Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero Interbank Burundi Avenue de la Mission n°27, Rohero

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Interbank Burundi Avenue Gitenge, Mutanga Sud

Vente Des Materiax, Av. boulevard de la Tanzanie

Ecobank Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe

Real Estate Developers and Constructors, Tel: +257 22 256219 / +257 22 256220 Email: realestate developers.com

BANCOBU Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe Assurance SOCAR Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe Banque de crédit de Bujumbura Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe Interbank Burundi Avenue des Etats Unis, Kigobe Bureau Postal Musaga Route National RN7, Musaga BBCI Route National RN7, Musaga COMMODITY COMPANIES OTB(Office du The du Burundi Boulevard de l’Uprona Tel: +257 22 224228 / +257 22 224657 / +257 22 226191.

Email: otb@cbinf.com/dcotb@cbinf. com Burundi Tobacco Company Av. du Commerce Tel: +257 22 221068 SONITRA Q.Industriel, Chaussee d’Uvira Tel: +257 22 222211 /+257 79 591200 / +257 78 835 116 COMPUTERS Total Office Products and Computer repairs Av. de l’amitie Tel: +257 79 975737 / +257 76 975737 Niti Computers (B) Ltd Av. de l’amitie Tel: +257 79 710900 / +257 79 710998 Email: nitcomputers_burundi@ yahoo.com Poly Compu Av. boulevard de la Tanzanie Tel: +257 22 249723 CONSTRUCTION Maga Des Materiaux Construction Av. Boulevard de la Tanzanie.

Tel: +257 79 941081

FORWARDING COMPANY Bolloré Africa Logistics in Burundi: 55 Boulevard du 1er Novembre, Bujumbura.

BP 1306, Bujumbura www.bollore-africa-logistics.com FOREX BUREAUS Ingabo Bureau De Change Avenue de l’Amitié n)16D, Rohero Bureau De Change Dieu Merci Avenue de l’Amitié n°20A, Rohero Better Forex Bureau Ltd Avenue de l’Amitié n°10G, Rohero Bureau De Change Nyota exchange Avenue de l’Amitié n°7, Rohero JF Forex Bureau Avenue de l’Amitié, Rohero Best Change Forex Bureau Boulevard de l’Uprona Station Kobil, Rohero Bureau De Change Face@Face Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero Welcome Forex Bureau Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero MEMECOFOREX Boulevard Mwezi Gisabo, KININDO 22 259819/75 156255 memecoforex@yahoo.fr FREIGHT COMPANIES (AIR FREIGHT) Air Freight Av. De L’uprona Rapid Freights International (Burundi) chausse’e Prince Louis Rwangasore, Tel: +257 22222618, E: Burundi@rapidfreightintl.com, www.rapidfreightintl.com INSURANCE COMPANIES Bicor Av. de la Grece Tel: + 257 22 222820 / +257 22222801

First Burundi Insurance Brokers Av. de la RDC Tel: +257 22 257625 / +257 79 921092 /+257 22 257657.

Email: fbbrokers@onatel.bi Socabu Av. de l’Amitie Tel: +257 22 24 40 10 /+257 22 226803 www.socabu-assurances.com Socar Bld de l’Independence,av.de l’Italie Tel: +257 22 210731 / +257 22 210732 Email: socar@usan-bu.net Confident Insurance Brokers Company S.A Boulevard de l’Uprona(derrière agence ecobank), Rohero Afrika Risk Boulevard de l’Uprona n°66, Rohero C.E.C.M (Caisse Coopérative d’épargne et de Crédit Mutuelle) Avenue de la RDC n°10, Rohero First Burundi Insurances Brokers Avenue de la RDC, Rohero Ucar Chaussee du Peuple Murundi Tel: +257 22 223638 / +257 22 222695 Email: ucar@cbinf.com INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS CBINET Chaussee du P.L.Rwagasore Tel: +257 22 241706 / +257 78 201201 Email: info@cbinet.bi www.cbinet.bi Econet Wireless Av. Boulevard du 28 Novembre INFOCOM Av. de la Revolution Tel: +257 22 243553 Email: infocom@usan-bu.net OSA, Av. De l’Amitie Immeuble Trust House Tel: +257 22 219936/ +257 22 215268 Email: info@osa.bi . www.osa.bi Spidernet Bld du 1er novembre,Building Oree du Golf Tel: +257 22 258480 / +257 22 25 84 81 www.spidernet-bi.com

USAN Av. de la Mission Tel: +257 22 243472 / +257 22 243471 Email: info@usan-bu.net LOGISTICS/ REMOVALS AGS Frasers Av. Teza, Quartier Asiatique, B.P. 2762. Bujumbura.

Burundi Tel +25722245804, Cell +25776934724, +25778809801. manager-burundi@agsmovers.com AGSFrasersBurundi_150X210_FR-EN_ctp.pdf 1 12/11/2013 08:24:16 AM

Vic Media unstoppable Tel: +256 781 467 134, +256 704 508 822 Email: jamex_2005@yahoo.com www.vicmediastudios.com PSI Kabondo, Av. Du 13 octobre, 17, B.P. 1474 BujumburaBurundi, Tel: +257 22 22 94 66 www.psi.org OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGENIX STUDIO BUJUMBURA Avenue de l`Universite, Bujumbura Tel: +257 79 074 426; +257 71 437 437 Email: photogenixbj@gmail.com www.photogenixbj.com PAINT MANUFACTURERS Dura coat Av. de la Novembre 28 Tel: +257 29 55777 / +257 79 982600 Email: Dura coat –bdi@yahoo.fr www.bascopaints.com Groupe Ladak s.p.r.l B.P. 799. Bujumbura-Burundi.

Tel: +25722223210, +25778190444 Email: anish@groupeladak.com

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Skynet Worldwide Express 122 Av. Du Commerce B.P. 52 Bujumbura-Burundi Tel: +257 22 22 54 83/ +257 22 22 40 92 Email: skynetbjm@yahoo.com/ skynetbjm@gmail.com MICRO FINANCE Programme de Microfinance Ishaka, Tel: +257 25 1772. Soecs Cooper OUTDOOR ADVERTISING Dolphin Designs Tel: +257 22 250000 / +257 78 814000 / +257 78 78142 Brand active Bureau 12 Galerie”LaPerle” B.P 6836 Bujumbura, Burundi Email: kagimba@brand-active.com www.brand-active.com

VETERINARIANS Le cheptel Tel: +257 79 91276 / +257 77 795272 Email: lecheptel@yahoo.fr WATER COMPANIES Aquarie Av. Chaussee D’uvira, Tel : +257 22225641, www.aquaria.org Ramba Q.Industriel,Chaussee d’Uvira Tel: +257 78 242424.

Email: info@ramba.bi Star Impex Sprl Aquaplus Q.Industriel,Chaussee d’Uvira Tel: +257 76 666667 / +257 78 222333 Email: starbuj@yahoo.com

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THINGS TO DO COFFEESHOPS, RESTAURANT, OUTSIDE CATERING, FAST FOOD, BARS

ENTERTAINMENT BARS Havana Av. Boulevard De L’uprona, Tel : +257 22 224877 CASINOS Lydia Ludic, Bp. 1716 Tel: (257) 22 24 33 86 E: dgbi@pefaco.com www.lydialudicburundi. com

Face@Face Net Coffee Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero Havana Boulevard de l’Uprona n°18, Rohero Salle de Réception le Mirroir Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe

COFFEE SHOPS CAFÉ -BAR Hot & Cold Coffee Magnificat (Café miracle) Boulevard Patrice Lumumba, Rohero

Le Spendide salle de fêtes Boulevard du 28 novembre, Kigobe

Tropicana Net Café Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero

Snack Bar Kwitaba Route National RN7 N°44, Musaga

Internet Coffee shop Silhouette Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Rohero

Bar Amstel Beer Route National RN7 N°102, Musaga

Black Coffee Avenue Mayugi, Rohero

Chez Mpangaje Bar Route National RN7 N°115, Musaga

Sama Café Avenue de la Victoire, Rohero Aroma coffe and tea room Boulevard de l’Uprona n°05, Rohero

Mar Modele Chez Gérard Avenue des Etats Unis, Kigobe

Fast’n Fresh Avenue Gitenge, Mutanga Sud CYBER-CAFÉ Le Cafeier Avenue de l’Amitié Immeuble Rucsa Plaza n°12, Rohero

SNACK BAR Snack-Bar kugiteramo Avenue Rukongwe, Kigobe

Au Coin D’Ixelles Chaussee du Peuple Murundi, Bujumbura Tel: +257 79 58 75 16

Snack Bar Kukiyago Avenue Rukongwe, Kigobe

Snack Bar Children Hobbies Avenue Dama, Kigobe

Barnacle Av. de la Justice N° 1, Rohero quartier INSS, Bujumbura Tel: +25779 42 60 49

Snack Bar Omega Avenue Murembwe, Kigobe Snack Bar BADO Avenue le Cinquantaire, Kigobe NIGHT CLUBS The VIP Lounge Bar @ Le Panoramique Hotel, Avenue de la JRR, No 7, B.P. 381, Bujumbura Tel: +257 22 278 582 E-mail: info@celexonhotel.com www.celexonhotel.com Rakka Night Club Avenue de la Révolution, Rohero Get Up Boulevard Mwambutsa, Rohero Havana Club Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero Crystal Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero Toxic Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero RESTAURANTS Arche des cigales Tel: +257 75 425 426 Email: fotomat@live.fr Alexestel hotel (Restaurant and Bar) Av. Makamba Rohero 1 Tel: +257 22 25397 Fax: +257 22 216117 www.alexstelburund.com

Belveder Av. Belvedere, Quartier Kiriri, On the hill in Kiriri, Bujumbura, Burundi, Tel: +257 78 82 08 10 Boabab Restaurant Av. boulevard de l’uprona, Tel : +257 79924763 Email: baobrest2020@yahoo.com Bora Bora beach club Chaussee d’Uvira, Bujumbura, Burundi Tel: +257 22 27 66 19 Botanika Restaurant Av. Boulevard De L’uprona, Tel : +257 22226792, + 257 22228773 Calvados Av. Mao-Tse Toung Cappuccino Av. du Commerce, Bujumbura, Tel: +257 22 25 63 09

Hebergement ET Restaurant Av. Chausse de Prince Lui Rwagasore Tel: +257 22 242225 www.sagaplage.com Kasuku Av. Rukonwe, BP 7563, Bujumbura Tel: +257 78 82 56 10 Kaze Country Restaurant Av. de La culture et de la Solidarie.

Tel: +257 799 23634 Ku Mwungo Avanue Kayanza, Bujumbura L’hacienda Boulevard de l’Uprona, No. 42 Tel: +257 22 25 66 43 Email: hacienda.buja@gmail.com www.hacienda-buja.com Le Beryl café Restaurant Tel: +257 71 663 012 Lacasa Hotel Quartier KigobeSud, Bujumbura, Tel: +257 22 27 76 10 La Trattoria Restaurant Av. Bututsi Rohero 2 La Jaerne Cocktail/Dinner Av. Mwaro

Chez Andre’ Av. Chausse Prince lui Rwagasore Tel: +257 22 222267

Le Carnivore Av. Prince Lui Rwagasore

Chez Claude Bar and Resturant Av. Bururi Tel: +257 22 7308

Le Fraicher Av. de l’amitie Tel: +257 79 996239 +257 75 996239

Chez Simeon Av. Prince Lui Rwagasore Tel: +257 79 930591 +257 75 930591

Le Kasuku Av. Rukonwe, Kabondo, Bujumbura Tel: +257 79 56 28 10

Chez Vaya Restaurant kiriri Tel: +257 22 228231/ +257 79 921191 Elite snack Bar Av. Mwaro 7 Tel: +257 78 354837 Gymnase Club B.P. 2755, Av. Muramnyia22, Bujumbura Tel: +257 78 39 99 99

Le Peche Nignan Carerne Av. Boulevard de la Independence Le Plaisir Tel: +257 23 22487791 Le Safran Av. kunkiko Rohero2 Tel: +257 22 210999 www.busable.com Marana Tha House Av. mwaro 7 Tel: +257 22 222452 / +257 79 974218

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Oasis Restaurant and Pizzeria Av. de l’uprona PastaComdia Av. de La Plage, Bujumbura Petit Basaam Snack Bar Av. Gashumba Radedy Resturant & snack bar Av. Gashamba Shanghai Av. Muyinga, Bujumbura Taj Mahal (Sudhir Singh) 70, Prince louis Rawagsore, Rohero-1 Bujumbura, Burundi Tel: +257 788 67949, +257 57 75867949 Tandoor Av. de La Culture, Bujumbura, Tel: +257 79 12 30 00 Tandoor Restaurant Av. de l’unesco Rohero 1 Bujumbura Tasty Barbeque Bujumbura The Yummy Barbecue Rohero 1 Av. Boulevard de l’uprona Tel: +257 78 800014 +257 76 553591 Restaurant Bar IKINDI Avenue MPTSA, Kabondo 22 217157 Kadesh Ethiopian Bar et Restaurant Avenue Louise, Kabondo andu-yilma@yahoo.com Restaurant Le kasuku Avenue Louise 2, Kabondo 22 223731 Restaurant Traiteur “Chez Béa” Avenue Nzero, KININDO 22 226961/79 910330 Restaurant Cité de David Avenue Nzero, KININDO 22 232095 Restaurant Magnificat Boulevard Mwezi Gisabo, KININDO 77 735640 Cristal Palace Boulevard Mwezi Gisabo, KININDO 86

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79 923643/220213710 Restaurant-Bar Fée du logis Avenue du large, KININDO 75 851848 Restaurant Snack-Bar kwiraro Avenue du large, KININDO 79 453110 Snack-Bar New Boulevard Mwezi Gisabo, KININDO Restaurant-Bar Fée du logis Avenue du large, KININDO Bar Restaurant le Royal Avenue Inkondo n°6, Mutanga Nord 79 023191 New Bar Resto Hastotel Boulevard du 28 novembre, Mutanga Nord 79 592230/75 565576/77 922065 Spring Valley Salle de Reception Avenue Inkondo, Mutanga Nord 79 918800/77 136579/75 388781 L’Arche des Cigales night Club Avenue de la liberté, Rohero Ristorante Pub Aosta Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero Baobab Restaurant Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero Botanika Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero Restaurant Oasis Boulevard de l’Uprona, Rohero CHINESE Taj Mahal (Sudhir Singh) 70, Prince louis Rawagsore, Rohero-1 Bujumbura, Burundi Tel: +257 788 67949, +257 57 75867949 FRENCH Taj Mahal (Sudhir Singh) 70, Prince louis Rawagsore, Rohero-1 Bujumbura, Burundi Tel: +257 788 67949, +257 57 75867949

INDIAN Taj Mahal (Sudhir Singh) 70, Prince louis Rawagsore, Rohero-1 Bujumbura, Burundi Tel: +257 788 67949, +257 57 75867949 FAST FOOD/SNACK BARS Alberta Restaurant & Snack bar Av. de l ‘amitie Tel: +257 22 25634 / +257 77 787782 / +257 94 80630 Café Prima Av. Chausse Prince Liu Rwagasore Le Campoes Av. de la RD Congo Le Béryl Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore, Bujumbura Tel: +257 78 10 08 61 OUTSIDE CATERING Boabab Restaurant Av. boulevard de l’uprona Tel : +257 79924763 Email: boabrest2020@yahoo.com OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGENIX STUDIO BUJUMBURA Avenue de l`Universite, Bujumbura Tel: +257 79 074 426; +257 71 437 437 Email: photogenixbj@gmail.com www.photogenixbj.com VIDEO MUSIC Cocody Video Music Av. D’abidjan Bujumbura Vic Media unstoppable Tel: +256 781 467 134, +256 704 508 822 Email: jamex_2005@yahoo.com www.vicmediastudios.com Video Net DVD Club Av. Prince Louis Rwagasore, Tel : +257 77 762007 +257 79 442007

Une Mzungette au Burundi Par Lysbeth JAFFER

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e 23-04-2014 : une date que je n’oublierai jamais. Le jour où j’ai découvert l’Afrique.

C’est mon époux, Ka, qui m’avait dit : “Aie confiance”. Je l’ai écouté et me voici au Burundi. Ça n’a pas été facile de quitter les gens que j’aime, ma famille, mes amis, mais l’envie de découvrir un autre monde a été la plus forte.

Car on peut bien parler d’un “autre monde”, tant sont grandes les différences entre Bruxelles et Buja.

Ka m’avait dit : “Tu verras! en sortant de l’avion, sur le tarmac de l’aéroport, tu sauras!...”

Et là, effectivement, j’ai su! La chaleur, l’humidité, l’odeur de l’Afrique m’ont envahie, enivrée... J’ai su que j’allais me plaire ici.

Très vite, toutes mes craintes se sont estompées ; je me suis habituée au climat, aux bilulu, aux réveils par le chant des oiseaux... et petit à petit j’ai appris à être Mzungu.

Jour après jour j’ai découvert Bujumbura et ses alentours.

Jour après jour j’ai été émerveillée.

Et puis il a fallu se mettre au travail. C’est que nous avions un restaurant à ouvrir!

Pas tous les jours facile de s’adapter aux réalités du terrain, de se confronter à une autre culture que la sienne.

Mais semaine après semaine, nous avons fait de belles rencontres, connu de belles personnes, nous avons pu construire une équipe.

Et grâce à elle, avec elle, je pense que l’on peut dire que nous avons réussi : l’Hacienda est née!

Buja m’a accueillie à bras ouverts. Ici j’ai trouvé une nouvelle famille.

Aujourd’hui je peux chanter : “J’ai deux amours, mon Pays et Burundi.... “ www.theeye.co.rw

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