Golden Rwanda Safaris
- Offices In:
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Congo (DRC)
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- ASTA, APTA, RTTA & Tripadvisor
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $120 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Indigo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful guide and unbelievable experience!
For our honeymoon, we went on an 6 day experience with Golden Rwanda Safaris including a Gorilla Trek, a Golden Monkey trek, a Chimpanzee Trek, a Colobus Monkey trek and numerous other activities and it was FANTASTIC!
Eric was a wonderful guide! Super knowledgeable about the area, very professional and enjoyable to spend time with. He was always organized and right on time with a big smile on his face.
Our accommodations were great, much more luxurious than we were expecting for the price. The food was also delicious, particularly our stop at a local cafe on the way to a destination.
The real highlight, no surprise, was the gorillas. I ruptured my Achilles earlier in the year and Eric took special care to get us in an "Easy" hike, which was greatly appreciated. It is impossible to describe in words what spending an hour with the gorillas feels like, other than "unbelievable". We feel lucky beyond words.
Thank you Eric and Golden Rwanda Safaris!
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Email Jose Fernandez | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice experience
We have just finished a 10-day trip organised by Golden Rwanda Safaris. The experience has been very positive, from the first contacts with Frank, the owner, to the last day of the trip.
Before talking about the trip, I want to say that the communication with Frank before arriving in Rwanda has been very easy, reactive and fluid. Depending on new ideas for activities, we were discussing with Frank and adapting the trip planning. The payment in two installments was also an easy step. Later, during the trip, when we came up with new activities, such as visiting a coffee plantation, it was also possible to adapt it so that it could be done.
The trip, at all times with its guide Mico, took us to Kigali, Nyungwe, Lake Kivu, Volcanoes National Park and Akagera National Park. Mico was always very attentive to the development of the trip. Punctual and efficient. Adapting to what we were discussing during the trip. Having an experienced guide makes the choice of activities and recommendations (such as the gorilla group to see) positive. All the activities have been very good, but I recommend one that is less known: the hike to the Bisoke volcano. A wonderful landscape and a good workout.
The choice of accommodations throughout the trip is very successful. Quality, from accommodation in tents in Akagera to very premium hotels like in Lake Kivu.
In short, if you decide to organize your trip with Frank and his team, you will have a very good experience. Rwanda has been our eighth country in Africa.
Thank you Frank. Thank you Mico.
(automatic translation from Spanish)
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Email Stephen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I recommend Golden Rwanda to all other travelers!
I researched a number of tour operators before selecting Golden Rwanda and I am very happy with my decision. I worked with Frank to create an itinerary that was well-tailored to my interests and fit within the 7 days/8 nights that I had available. Frank was very responsive to my questions and knowledgable. Golden Rwanda accommodated me as a solo traveller for a very affordable price, a service other operators did not offer. Taufique picked me up at the Kigali airport upon my arrival and dropped me 8 days later- safe and very satisfied with my Rwandan adventures. He greeted me each day with a smile and excitement for that day's activities. He was an extremely pleasant and knowledgeable guide who went out of his way to ensure that I had a well-prepared cappuccino every morning and a positive experience over-all. I really liked the accommodations that Golden Rwanda selected for me. Each was clean, comfortable, and offered good service and food. The activities were remarkable - trekking with gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys; kayaking on lake Kivu; and cultural activities such as the Kings Palace Museum. Transportation between locations was safe and comfortable. I found Rwanda to be a beautiful country and Rwandans to be warm and gracious. I particularly recommend the gorilla trek and, if possible, go more than once. I did it twice and each was a unique experience. I also recommend the Genocide Memorial in Kigali. It was informative, thought provoking, and extremely moving. I would book with Golden Rwanda again if given the opportunity and recommend them to other travelers.
GR
Email Petros | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience
Good authentic experience. The guide was very nice and made sure we had a good time
GR
Email Danai | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Abu was the best driver we could ever have!
Amazing experience and unique pictures!! We enjoyed every single moment!
BE
Email Iris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It is a fantastic, super friendly and reliable tour operator that I recommend to everyone!!!
We booked in advance a 1 day unforgettable safari tour to Akagera National Park.
The booking and further communication went very smoothly via email and WhatsApp with Frank.
On the agreed day our wonderful guide Taufique picked us up at 5am at our hotel to take us to the park in a comfortable jeep. On the way he gave us, without being pushy, a lot of explanation about Rwanda, the culture, the nature, the sights and he encouraged us to ask him all our questions. He even stopped to let us enjoy a beautiful sunrise.
In the park we enjoyed a delicious breakfast buffet and a tasty lunch and Taufique made a great effort to show us as many wild animals as possible from start to finish!
The safari tour was not cheap but definitely worth the money!
Taufique and Frank also gave us a lot of information about renting a car for our road trip through Rwanda and also about the state of the roads and safety on the road. In the end we were able to rent the car through Golden Rwanda at a very reasonable price per day.
So, i would love to recommend Golden Rwanda Safaris to everyone!
Thanks for everything you did for us Frank & Taufique!
Muhamad did a wonderful job. He has great English and is kind and smart and hard working.
Muhamad did a wonderful job. He has great English and is kind and smart and hard working.
The tour itself is awesome. The car is comfortable, The rate includes a breakfast buffet and a big lunch plate. The company booked me the day before. They are a better value than some other places.
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Email Adam Luff | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect safari tour in Rwanda with a truly unforgettable experience
My Golden Rwanda Safari tour in Rwanda was an extraordinary adventure from start to finish. The communication with Frank was seamless and efficient, ensuring all my questions were promptly answered and my needs were exceeded. The service provided by our guide Mansoor was flawless and staff exceptional, with his deep knowledge and genuine passion enhancing the entire experience. Considering the quality of the accommodations, the expertise of the guides, and the unique encounters with wildlife, the tour offered great value for money. The reliability of the logistics was impeccable, with smooth transitions between different parks and activities. The highlight was undoubtedly the breathtaking moments spent tracking mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, complemented by the stunning biodiversity of Akagera and Nyungwe Forests. This safari tour exceeded all my expectations and left me with unforgettable memories.
Lastly this: everyone single Rwandan we met and interacted with was genuinely interested in providing us the the very best experience and as my daughter put it ‘zero attitude’ !
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Email Rafa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trust and professionalism
A perfect organization of an incredible trip to Rwanda. From the guide, the transfers, the hotels, the tours, everything has been perfect. A trusted agency to travel and enjoy one of the most incredible countries in Africa.
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Email Nam Vo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
honest transparent trustworthy
Mr Frank of Golden Rwanda Safaris was great to communicate with. He was frank in his assessment of our travel wishes and was upfront and honest and fair with everything; our driver Abou is very jovial and easy to talk with. We had a great time in varied conversations on our drives. It was an amazing experience and all the accommodations were excellent as were the foods and services. We highly recommend Governor's Residence in Kigali as well as Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. The foods and services and rooms were all excellent. We felt they were good values! We would trust Frank and Golden Rwanda Safaris to help craft a trip of a lifetime. Abou was an awesome driver guide! What a wonderful trip thanks to Frank, Abou and Golden Rwanda! It is a beautiful country with wonderful people! A special encounter with a gorilla family among the Rwanda hills is something to treasure forever!
