RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari is not cheap, but it totally worth it, especially with Kihindo team!
My wife and I were staying in Zanzibar,
We took a ferry to Dar es Salaam were Isaya (our guide) met us and after 3 DAY SAFARI dropped us back here.
Every step of our safari tour was VERRY WELL ORGANIZED with highly PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATED GUIDES . Isaya was our main guide and was always with us. Very educated, kind, positive and caring.
THE BOAT SAFARI
The guide - was a local man who grew up in the village by the river and knew all about it.
We saw hippos, crocodile and different kinds of birds
THE GAME DRIVE
The driver (Judas) had over 15 year experience as a local safari driver, he knew the park very well so we could get very close to the animals.
We saw a lot of giraffe, antelope(different kind), zebra, baboon, wild boar also we got lucky to see few elephants, buffalos, lion and hyena.
You never know who you will see for sure - and spotting animals was a lot of fun for us too.
THE WALKING SAFARI
It was by Didi, the tribe representative, who knew everything about survival in the jungle + very educated in medical field and also we had a professional guard with a gun for safety.
On all these tour parts Isaya was with us making sure we get the most out of the tours.
ACCOMONDATION:
Mloka Safari Lodge
It was excellent, spacious rooms and beautiful area (only disadvantage - no a/c in the room)
FOOD
Food was the best from all the time we have been in Tanzania! Tasty and giant portions!
My wife is pescatarian and they took it into account and made different meals for us.
Thank you so much Kihindo Tours! Highly recommend them! very rich and personal experience!
EE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, thoughtful, the best!
Kihindo tours was the best choice! As we saw other tour operators also, we were just beyond lucky to have chosen Kihindo. The car was comfortable, fridge worked perfectly, they organized everything we needed and we felt great. Lunches and dinners were amazing and also the bungalows we slept in. Isaya and our driver were the best team, they knew answers to each question we had and made us feel not like tourists but their guests. We are so thankful! Please choose them and you will not regret :) Also, Kihindo makes sure to answer via whatsapp really quickly before, during or after the tour :)
AE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Top class company to experience the beauty of Rwanda with well spoken & informed drivers / guides
Frank and his team serves a high quality experience end-to-end, that easily outperforms 5 star experiences around the world. His team is flexible, egaging, well educated, well informed, enthusiastic, and with access to high quality resources across Rwanda. We had top vehicles, amazing drivers / guides, and were able to discover the beauties of Rwanda as well as get to know its history & past challenges in an unforgettable manner. Frank & his team can manage large groups with kids in a professional, kind and easy way. Highly recommended and hoping to travel with Golden Rwanda again
IT
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable,punctual and fast in contacts.
My experience with Golden Rwanda Safaris was very positive even if for the period of my safari tour some extra problems had to be handled regarding Covid -19.
Precisely for this reason I appreciated the constant attention to the case, the punctuality in things and the fast communication.
Thank Frank and Claude.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reactive and reliable
Golden safari was very helpful to help us choose our safari trip to Akagera. They where very kind and answered all my questions very fast. The also help us to buy our permit for Gorillas. I recommand them warmly.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great Experience
I had a great day heading to Akagera National Park together with Claude from Golden Rwanda Safaris. Everything went very smoothly, was well planned and communicated and we spend a lot of time in the national park.
Therefore I can recommend using Golden Rwanda Safaris if you are looking for a tour anywhere in Rwanda.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service, really friendly, and knowledgeable guides!
I came to Rwanda looking for adventure and a once in a lifetime experience. After doing a lot of research of different providers, I met up with Frank at their Kigali tour office. It was a Saturday and I was leaving the following Friday, Frank asked me what I wanted to see and put together a custom trip for me at the last minute that looked fantastic. The next day, I met up with my guide Jean Claude, who took me to the Volcanos National Park. On the first day, we went to see the gorillas, this was a surreal experience! The second day we went back up into the park to see the Golden Monkeys, the trek in is great and there were hundreds of monkeys!
We drove back to Kigali and headed East to Akagera National Park, there was so much of the beautiful country to see along the way. We did a short game drive where we saw a lot of the animals in the park. In the morning we left for an all day game drive, this was an excellent experience as well!
The last day we headed back to Kigali and did a tour of the Kigali Genocide Memorial, something that allows you to understand the history of Rwanda.
I was headed out the next day and they gave me a ride to the airport!
I'd highly recommend Golden Rwanda Safaris to anyone looking for a great adventure with experienced, knowledgeable, kind people! If you're traveling solo (male or female) and wondering about safety, the people of Rwanda are probably the nicest, welcoming people I've ever met.
This was supposed to be a once in a lifetime trip, but I'll definitely be back for another trip!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joanna was amazing! She anticipated everything we needed and was accommodating to all our wishes.
Golden Rwanda Safaris was excellent. They managed our time and prepared us for what we were going to see. Our guide had us at the right place and the right time for every experience. Rwanda has so much to see and experience. I'm so glad we went with Golden Rwanda Safaris to see it all! From the moment we met the bus, Joanna was accommodating to our every need and wish. The places we stayed were amazing and she was always at the right time and the right place. The other guides respected her. She was extremely knowledgeable of the area and its people which was a keen interest of ours. She was able to show us so much of her country and we will forever be grateful.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Tour Operators in Rwanda
I highly recommend Golden Rwanda Safaris to anyone interested in trekking to see the Gorillas and Golden Monkeys to a safari in Akagera National Park. Every detail is planned and all one has to do is show up! I booked a private solo tour with Frank at Golden Rwanda Safaris and was impressed with his thorough and thoughtful planning on every aspect of my trip. His picks on accommodations, activities and transportation was spot on. I was extremely impressed with my driver and guide, Joana who was with me throughout my 8 day journey making sure that I was comfortable, had everything I needed and was at the right place at the right time. I was so pleased to have such an informative and thoughtful woman to be my guide. Joana was amazing and one of the reasons that I especially enjoyed Rwanda and all it had to offer. The country is lush, beautiful and so very clean. You can see and feel how proud the Rwandans are of their country and how they have persevered after the Genocide. You can't go wrong with Golden Rwanda Safaris, Joana as your perfect guide and a visit to Rwanda to see all it has to offer. You won't be disappointed!!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Isaya is always upbeat, funny, and a pleasure to spend time with.
I strongly recommend Isaya and Kihindo Safari. Isaya planned a thoughtful itinerary, and managed all the details perfectly. He clearly knew the park, understood the animals, and had a lot of knowledge to share.
