50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Golden Rwanda made our trip to Rwanda one of our best trips ever!
Our family of four (2 parents and 2 kids aged 17 and 21) wanted to go to Rwanda to do gorilla trekking but the more we learned about Rwanda, the more time we wanted to spend in the country. We reached out to Golden Rwanda and they did an excellent job helping me organize what turned out to be a 16 day trip! Communication with Frank (the owner) was excellent and we landed on a trip were we would go to the genocide memorial in Kigali, Nyanza royal palace, Nyungwe National Park (chimpanzee trekking, hiking, and colobus moneys), Lake Kivu (coffee plantation, fruit bats, and relaxation), Volcanoes National Park (2 days gorilla trekking & 1 day golden monkeys), and Akagera National Park (2 days in the south, 3 days in the north). We have traveled quite extensively in and out of Africa and this trip ranks up there with one of the best ones we have done. We were picked up by our guide/driver (Taufique) late at night in Kigali and quickly dropped off a the Governors Residence for a good night's rest (highly recommend this place). We would spend the next 16 days with Taufique in Rwanda. The two days of gorilla trekking were something that had to be reserved well ahead of time (Golden Rwanda did this for us) but everything else in the trip would be discussed the day before. I love this approach of having an outline of a plan but adjusting it along the way depending on the desires of the group. This was something that we have rarely had with a tour guide and it made the trip fantastic!!! We ended up experiencing things that were not in the original plan (such as ziplining in Nyungwe, the fruit bats on Napoleon Island, colobus monkeys in Nyungwe, walking with rhinos in Akagera, coffee plantation on the edge of Mount Kivu) and also eliminated some things that were too much (i.e. an extra day hiking in Volcanoes NP). Taufique was a master of logistics...getting us to where we needed to go, making sure lodging was ready for us, organizing food/coffee stops, and recommending activities along the way. He basically organized everything. Additionally...he was our wildlife guide in Akagera (which is a phenomenal park!!). So...first of all...go to Rwanda for more than gorillas....Nyungwe, Akagera, and Lake Kivu were particularly fantastic. It is an AMAZING country with so much to see and really nice people. Second...GO with Golden Rwanda and have them run the trip for you. It was fantastic and I highly recommend them!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari
An amazing safari with Kimgoni safari. All was perfect and our driver Ali was wonderful!
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lots of fun and a very professional team!
Our experience with Lenchada was great. Collins always answered my emails promptly and gave me all the necessary information. They pick you up at your place, so you don't need to worry about anything. Dickson was the best driver and guide we could have asked for! Very knowledgeable, experienced and caring, he made our experience unforgettable. We were able to see the big five and learn lots of fun facts about the beautiful animals. It was an experience I will never forget.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect experience
Did the 2 day gorilla trek and the experience was amazing. The lunch we had on the way to the lodge was fantastic, the Da Vinci lodge itself was great with wonderful service, and our guide Brian ensured throughout the entire trip that we had a smooth journey. The gorilla trek itself was unbelievable, highly recommend to everyone.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
David the King was truly an invaluable guide, always ready to give advice, attentive to every situat
David the King was truly an invaluable guide, always ready to give advice, attentive to every situation and detail, and very friendly and kind. The overnight stays were wonderful, the lodges where we stayed were beautiful and clean, and the food was excellent. We were five Italian friends and all five of us were truly impressed and satisfied with the quality of the service. One celiac guest and one vegetarian never had any problems at all with the food. Every day we always found the jeep clean and stocked with water, wine, and lunch boxes for the day. A big thank you also to Naomi, the tour organizer, whose kindness and organization were impeccable. Everything is highly recommended.
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely good
We had a private safari with the great guide "Simon". Four days around in different areas. Serengeti had so many animals, but a lot of people as well. With Simon as guide, we took some roads there was a bit more quiet. Then we were able to find some animals on our own. That was such a cool experience. In Ngorongoro there was a more special trip with a lot of cool places. Saw a lot of cool animals when our guide took us to some special places nobody else was.
All of the accommodations was very nice. Friendly staff, clean and big rooms. The food was good on breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Will absolutely recommend Mountain Warrior’s.
That’s one of the few companies with a local owner. And that will give you a better experience of the safari, when they does everything to please you. Not just get your money.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Present from my arrival until departure
I had a positive experience with Ari. She was very attentive and patient with all my pre-arrival questions. She is professional and kind.
My tour was magical and enjoyable. The driver was responsible and funny.
I fell ill on the trip and she saw to my care, coordinating a pharmacy run and recovery day.
Highly recommend
IL
20-35 years of age
Friendly and Experienced Guides – Highly Recommended
My experience with Almighty Kilimanjaro was truly wonderful and enjoyable. I had a great time, and the team was very friendly and welcoming. They have a lot of experience, which made the trip safe and well organized. I sincerely thank them and wish them continued success
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He's been friendly quick and responsive
The organisator has always been reachable for us by Whatsapp. He repplied quick, even in the middle of the night.
The drivers have been from different companies, with several different changing people, but this has been nice aswell.
Eberyone hast been in a good mood and was excited about the animals.
EG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable 5 day Safari
It was an amazing experience doing our safari with Safari Nuggets! They prepared everything perfectly and always made sure we were comfortable while helping us tick off all the bucket-list wildlife experiences — something that isn’t easy to guarantee in the wild.
We did a 5-day safari covering Tarangire, Serengeti (Central & North), and Ngorongoro, and we managed to see the Big Five along with many other unique animals. The whole trip was seamless, and the value for money was excellent with their competitive prices and deep expertise in wildlife.
A very special thanks to Ele, our driver — he was outstanding and went above and beyond our expectations.
Highly recommended!