1-Day Rwanda Mountain Gorillas Tour

Lion Safaris

5.0/5 – 67 Reviews

$1,650 pp (USD)

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LION SAFARIS TEAM

Lion Safaris

5.0/5
(67 Reviews)

Office In:: Rwanda
Size:: 10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)
Member Of:: RTTA, RDB, RSGA, VISIT RWANDA & RWANDA CHAMBER OF TOURISM
Tour Types:: Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations:: RW

LION SAFARIS TEAM

LION SAFARIS is a full licensed Rwanda local based tour operator Company and opened the doors from 2016. We have the main office from Kigali-Rwanda and we organize the tour packages into Mountain gorillas, Chimpanzees trekking in Rwanda and Uganda, Big five safaris in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

Reviews67

Helen & Tracy –

Reviewed: Mar 16, 2026

Knowledgeable & always ready to go with a smile

5/5

Emile of Lion Safaris spent 7 days guiding us throughout Rwanda. We started with tours in Kigali, then onto Nyungwe, Volcano and Akegara National Parks. Emile was professional, on time (early really) and booked us lovely accommodations with superb service. Emile is extremely knowledgeable and willing to discuss anything: culture, history, plants, animals and birds! He worked in Akegara for many years so he knows a lot about that huge park. In the planning stage, Emile communicated often and wanted the best itinerary for our requests. He understood we were spending a lot of money and planned amazing experiences for us.
We highly recommend Emile and Lion Safaris. Emile was professional and just so enthusiastic and outgoing. It was a joy to spend time with him and visit Rwanda!

Stewart –

Reviewed: Mar 12, 2026

Gorillas, Golden Monkey, Kigali City Tour

5/5

IF YOU’RE SOMEONE WHO VALUES AUTHENTICITY IN A REVIEW PLEASE READ THIS IN ITS ENTIRETY.

I’m the type of person to do insane due diligence and cross reference several reviews / sources. If you’re reading this, you’ve found your spot. I spent hours finding this exact tour operator. It was absolutely perfect in every sense. The communication was sensational, the value was reasonable , and my tour driver , Emile, was world class.

There’s a few things I look for in an operator as non negotiables. Communication skills, punctuality , and sincerity. All 3 of which were met and exceeded my expectations. We spoke in length about what tour made sense for me and the implications associated. I was extremely satisfied with the lodges and overall experiences. Frankly speaking, the experiences (golden monkeys and Gorillas) are all uniform in the sense of your tour operator taking you to a place you congregate with other tourists and are deployed in groups.

The main difference in operators is the communication , transport, and suggested lodging and recommended services tailored to your preference and budget.

This is where Lion Safaris shines. I was met with a warm smile and passion for local culture. I shared so many laughs and great moments with my driver , Emile. He was very passionate about the culture and just a kind person. My flight got cancelled and he literally offered to allow me to stay at his house for free. Do NOT miss the genocide tour. It is critical to understanding the resilience of the people of Rwanda. I cried so much and it was truly humbling to know their struggles. That said, the humanity and resilience these people showed after the fact was jaw droppingly inspiring and really helped expand my perspective. You can’t visit Rwanda to just see the animals.

Obviously the gorillas are world class. It’s a top 3 experience of my life and I’ve been to 30 countries that are highly regarded and all continents except Antarctica. I’m a seasoned traveler and I don’t BS my reviews. I wanted to take the time to be verbose in hopes of reaching the target audience of people looking for a world class, unforgettable experience.

Claire PROPHETE –

Reviewed: Feb 26, 2026

Efficiency, professionalism and organization at the top !

5/5

I wanted to go on a safari in Rwanda. I contacted Lion Safaris. Emile, the manager and also guide, immediately answered all my questions and requests with a lot of patience. I chose the 8-day Safari option, but the agency offers many other options. The organization and timing where perfect, whether for accommodation, transport, visite, or trekking. I had the honor of being guided by Emile, perfectly french-speaking, always concerned about my well-being and I spend an intense week, rich in knowledge about Rwanda. In a word.... Amazing !!!

Sangita –

Reviewed: Feb 22, 2026

Lion Safaris creates thoughtful, incredible, unforgettable experiences

5/5

Emile was communicative and thoughtful from designing the trip to actually driving us around Rwanda.

Everything - from the animal experiences to the lodges we stayed at, food we ate, and even bathroom stops - were top notch.

Emile himself is gregarious and knowledgeable - ready to do what it takes for his clients to see what they want and learn about the history and flora/fauna of Rwanda. If you're a birder - he'll make sure you pause for every kite and roller and heron!

A Khan –

Reviewed: Feb 22, 2026

Flexible guide, Incredible experience, 10/10 recommend!

5/5

My family and I spent 8 days with Emile (founder and owner of Lion Safaris) traveling through Kigali, Nyungwe, Volcanoes, and Akagera. I have lived in Rwanda for 5 months, and spent a lot of time finding the best company - and Lion safaris ended up coming up to the number one spot.

First, Emile: He was incredible. Very knowledgeable, personable, funny, and quite honestly the best guide I've encountered (having been on trips in many other countries as well). We always felt safe and informed with him, and his experience as a guide in Akagera and having been in the business for 17 years really paid off.

Second, the trip: Our trip was amazing. Emile booked the best hotels for us, and the process was seamless. The parks are amazing, the experiences are once-in-a-lifetime, and I was really impressed with Rwanda as a whole. While I've lived here for several months, this was my first time traveling extensively outside of Kigali and I cannot express how incredible this place is.

If you are on the fence about booking this tour, reach out to Emile. It was worth every penny.