Kigali
Rwanda’s bustling capital sprawls across several valleys and hillsides, bookended by towering mountains. This surprisingly attractive city has been the centre of Rwanda’s rebuilding efforts since the horrors of 1994’s genocide, and now offers luxury hotels, fine dining and safe streets. Look out for its atmospheric markets, colourful craft shops and the sobering Kigali Genocide Centre.
Gorilla trekking
Where to see mountain gorillas in the wild
Before Sir David Attenborough’s landmark TV programme, Life On Earth, gorillas were seen largely in a negative light, based on King Kong and cheap B-movie monsters. At one point, a survey of the world’s most feared animals featured gorillas alongside sharks and spiders. Seeing this popular TV personality interacting with friendly gorillas changed all that...read more
Kigali Tours
Best Of Uganda Game Viewing Safari
12 daysFrom $5,450| East Africa, Africa | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Budget |
Uganda and Rwanda Scheduled Safari
8 days exploring the national parks of Uganda and Rwanda
8 daysFrom $4,245| East Africa, Africa | |
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Small group tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, History, Solo Travel |
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tracking
Tracking gorillas in Volcanoes National Park
3 daysFrom $2,600| East Africa, Africa | |
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Private guided tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, History |
8 Days Epic Rwanda Safari Adventure
Explore Nyungwe and Volcanoes National Park
8 daysFrom $4,300| East Africa, Africa | |
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Private guided tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, History |
6 Days Rwanda Discovery
Explore Akagera and Volcanoes National Park
6 daysFrom $4,150| East Africa, Africa | |
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Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Safari, Luxury, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, History |
3 Days Nyiragongo Hiking Adventure
Summit an active volcano
3 daysFrom $1,300| East Africa, Central Africa, Africa | |
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Private guided tour |
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Safari, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, History |
Kigali Travel Companies
Rwanda Eco Company & Safaris
Tailor made gorilla and wildlife safaris
| East Africa, Central Africa | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Overlanding, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, History, Responsible Travel, Eco-travel, Community-led Tourism |
Natural World Kenya Safaris
The leader in customized and budget-friendly East Africa safaris
| East Africa | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Family, Adventure, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Solo Travel, Budget |
Take Me To Africa
Experts in small group travel to Africa
| East Africa, Southern Africa | |
| Small group tour | |
| Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Culinary, Food, Solo Travel |
Hermosa Life Tours and Travel
Rwandan-owned primate safari specialist
| Rwanda | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Budget |
Beyond Travel
Uganda-based safari specialist
| East Africa | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Solo Travel, Budget |
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