diff --git "a/tripadvisor_rwanda_reviews/explore_rwanda_tours.csv" "b/tripadvisor_rwanda_reviews/explore_rwanda_tours.csv" deleted file mode 100644--- "a/tripadvisor_rwanda_reviews/explore_rwanda_tours.csv" +++ /dev/null @@ -1,1090 +0,0 @@ -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly." -Dec 2022,"Booked a two day gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali with Grace, who was super helpful in helping me understand options. We had a terrific driver, Abdulah, who made the whole process super smooth, from the border crossing, to helping us find a gorilla family we could get to quickly (so we could get back to Kigali for our flight that evening), and even was able to find a different loge we could shower at after our gorilla trek (to help us get back on time). The lodge we stayed the night at had beautiful views of surrounding area. Overall, would use this company again for future tours in the area!" -Jan 2023,"My wife and I had organised a 10 day tour in Rwanda, to fully explore this beautiful country. The organisation helped us managing all to our needs. Upon arrival, our guide Elisa travelled with us for 10 days, and briefed us about all necessary information needed, as well as about the Rwandees and Ugandan daily life and culture. We had multiple highlights during our trip, the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Akagera National park, the colourful people and scenery, and Lake Kivu, just to name a few. I would highly recommend this organisation to anyone!" -• Couples,"We did gorilla trekking and chimp trekking we didn't have much time so bonita and grace sorted what we need and liased with us on budget, we went with mid range accommodation which worked well, I'm coeliac and managed to stay well most of the way round with Gluten free options available with the places being small they were able to cater for my needs. The organisation worked well one accommodation changed without notice but that didn't really bother us, our guide was ok not very talkative but did the driving and got us places safe and found us toilets etc when we needed them. He was more of a driver rather than getting to know us ect. Rwanda Tours did the job in a good budget for us" -Dec 2022,"This group was great value for money. Communicative, clear, and thoughtful. Some small hiccups with the transportation, but they proactively thought of a solution. In a country (i.e., Rwanda) that has a lot of expensive tour operators, they were ""just right"" in terms of cost and value. Would use it again." -• Family,"Our booking started in August 2019, to do our trip in April 2020 which due to COVID, got cancelled. I had already paid a deposit, so Explore Rwanda Tours kept that until we were able to make our trip. Over the next 2.5 years I was in contact with Bonita and Grace so when we were able to book again, it was done quickly. They chose a lovely lodge for us to stay in in Bwindi - Buhoma Haven Lodge. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. On the day of our gorilla trek we were up early to get to the right part of Bwindi National Park. Once there we met our guide and started trekking. It didn't take long to find the Mukiza gorilla family who we then spent the next hour with. It was both amazing and surreal to be so close. It has been my husband's dream for many years, so he was in his element. Our driver Elisa who we spent 3 days with, was great. He was friendly, great to talk to, he stopped whenever we wanted to take photos of the scenery and he did some fantastic driving where it was very tricky in places! I would highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours - the booking process was easy, price was great, lovely lodge, nice driver and most importantly, we got to see gorillas! Thanks so much!" -Nov 2022,"In connection with my visit to Rwanda for work, I also booked a 2-days game-drive trip to Akagera National Park in November 2022. 3 Friends of mine spontaneously decided to join me on my first day, which was really last minute also for Sandra, my contact at Explore Rwanda Tours. Everything was no problem at all though and the 2 Vincents (our very nice drivers) met us at our hotel. A perfect 2 days for me for sure and I can highly recommend Explore Rwanda Tours to anyone visiting this beautiful country. All the questions I had before arriving in Rwanda were professionally addressed and nothing was left to coincidence. The Vincents were very kind, professional and very knowledgeable too so we learned a lot about the country, its people, flora and fauna from them as well. I hope to be back soon again and will for sure be in touch with them for my next trip. For anyone trying to organize a trip in this country, at Explore Rwanda Tours you will be in good hands." -Nov 2022,"We had an wonderful 4 day visit to Akagera, tailored to our requirements. Our driver/guide was knowledgable, friendly, and took care of us throughout the trip. We were slightly concerned that the company is based in Uganda, but everything went smoothly. We stayed in the lodge, which was very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Explore Rwanda are efficient, helpful, and provided us an excellent service." -Sep 2022,"We contacted Grace to tailor an itinerary for our trip to Rwanda. She sent us a proposal with different altenatives budget-wise. She was quick to make the adjustments we required and followed up with us during our trip. Elisa our driver was the best. He hired local guides who would help us with our bird watching even if this was not the topic of the outing. We had a great time in the national parks (Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes). He was on time and was always there when the activities ended. This w«s a trip to remember in a great country, thanks to the people of Explore Rwanda Tours." -Oct 2022,"Did a wonderful safari through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with this tour company. They were responsive to all my questions beforehand and were able to tweak and change the itinerary per request to suit what we needed. Our drivers/tour guides were absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful animals everywhere, The people at the tour company checked in on us every single day while we were on safari to see if everything was going well. High recommend this company!" -Sep 2022,"As a wildlife enthusiast who runs a wildlife travel company, I tried Explore Rwanda as our travel partners for the first time. They organised our Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee treks across Volcanoes NP and Nyungwe, as well as stay in Kigali and transport through the trip. The entire experience of watching these beautiful creatures in their habitat was surreal. Grace deserves a special mention for being patient and available for all the changes in itinerary before the trip as well problem solving during. Our driver, Vincent, was clearly an expert for this route and he drove us safely, while sharing a number of interesting tidbits about Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, the forests, the people, culture, et all. Our car broke down once, but a replacement arrived within a half hour, and we were again on our way. Overall, service quality wise, this was a splendid experience!" -• Friends,This safari was amazing! We saw lot of animals in the park. The safari was very well organiséd by sandra ( she send us all informations that we need. And we had a exceptionnel driver (Vincent )so Nice and helpful And excellent guide too . We will recommanded 100% -• Solo,It was certainly one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my life. The whole day was perfectly organized and my guide was the best travel companion I could wish for -• Solo,"It was an amazing adventure, the most memorable moment in my life ever!. The cost are good in comparison to the another tourists agencies. The meals are good, the accommodation are really nice, bigs, cleans, safe. The road to arrive there (From Entebee to Bwindi National Natural Park) has some points that they are under construction and it takes longer (8 hours) to arrive to the park, but it was worth it because to see so close to you gorillas (and for sure the silverback male) it’s a wonderful experience. The agency is so good (Explore Ruanda Tour) the agent Grace is so kind, and the guide Elisa is always ready to serve people in order the tourists can be comfortable. Thanks!" -• Couples,"Very professional tour operator, which inquires about its clients’ satisfaction during the whole stay. Many thanks Grace. The lodges in the mountain/by the lake and the gorilla safari were an awesome experience. Special thanks to our guide, Haruna, very efficient and kind. He made our stay unforgettable!" -• Friends,"We visited Rwanda on a 9 day tour. Our driver/guide Fiston is absolutely the best. We went to Volcanoes Natl.park trekked the gorillas and the golden monkeys . The gorillas were the absolute highlight! Next off to Nyungwe NatlPark to trek the chimpanzee and tea plantation . So much fun. Lastly to Akagera Natl.Park. We were lucky enough to get to see the big 5 all in one day plus a lot of other animals. We stayed in the mid range hotels and were very happy. Everything with food and lodging was fantastic!. We were very happy with the way it was set up, but not quite informed of how long it would take to get from place to place. Probably should have added one or two more days for traveling. Fiston was so helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone!" -Sep 2022,"David is an absolutely fantastic guide, and is incredibly knowledgeable about not only the chimpanzees, but also the surrounding land and people. We had a blast tracking the chimpanzees through the forest, and were able to see them. It was a truly magical day. We also had an amazing time with our drive, Habat! He had the most positive attitude and was so awesome to spend time with! Highly recommend this company!" -• Couples,My fiancé and I had the pleasure of doing the Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk. It was amazing and Vincent was a great safe driver for us. My highlight was the Inyambo cows -Sep 2022,"Our entire team loved spending time with Explore Rwanda Tours team, and truly a big cheer and thank you to Habat and Bosco for being incredibly knowledgeable, having the best vibes and energy EVER, getting us everywhere we needed to safely and for their flexibility with coordinating two groups simultaneously. We loved our tour and treks with the chimpanzees, the canopy walk and the waterfall hikes. An unforgettable experience!!!" -• Family,"Eddie, our tour guide, was a great guide and the tour was great. Everything was very well organised. Very happy" -Aug 2022,"My partner and I had an amazing three-day trip to Akagera National Park with the most perfect guide and driver Aboubakar, or Abu in short. Abu has made this trip to be the most joyful, precious, and unforgettable experience for us. Abu is professional, skilled, funny, kind, full of information, attentive, and always on time - making him the most perfect, competent, and knowledgeable guide there is. We would recommend him to anyone, as we are sure he will make everyone's experience as good as ours. The trip included a full-day game drive, a boat cruise, and a hike outside the borders of the park. Abu went out of his way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible, as close as possible - while of course always keeping everyone's safety in mind. We have seen elephants, a lion, leopards, water buffaloes, giraffes, lots of zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocodiles - and many more! We are still reminiscing all these moments with great joy and will continue to do so. Abu, our dear friend, thank you for everything and we hope to meet again!! If we had to pick one downside; we would switch up the 'walk the line'-hike for something else like another game drive. We expected a walk where we could still spot some animals from outside of the park - but in reality it is more of an intense climb for 2,5 hours. Still nice views and a good workout - but not exactly what we expected. Thank you Sandra for always being easy to reach for questions about our trip and making sure everything was planned perfectly."