Excessive speed, unpredictable local driving habits, poorly maintained roads and the lack of basic safety equipment on many vehicles are daily hazards on Rwandan roads. Public transportation is limited and generally unsafe. Travelers are subjected to frequent stops at roadblocks throughout the country, during which their vehicles and luggage may be searched. Doctors and hospitals expect cash payment for services and do not accept U.S. medical insurance. Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage and medical evacuation provision is recommended.
Travelers generally bring their own supplies of prescription drugs and preventive medicines.
Carjacking in Kigali is becoming a noticeable problem. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402. U.S. citizens who plan to travel to Rwanda are urged to register at the U.S. Embassy in Kigali.