Golden Rwanda Safaris
- Located In:
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Congo (DRC)
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- ASTA, APTA, RTTA, Tripadvisor & VISIT RWANDA
- 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)
Reviews
Email Nabeela Nasim | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service and unique experience
It was an absolute pleasure to experience the amazing service of The Golden Rwanda Safari. I have booked the 1-day Akagera National Park game drive and was travelling by myself. Starting from the beginning, with booking till the end it was great. All my enquiries were answered promptly and nicely by Frank (the owner). Also, before the game drive, I was provided with all the necessary information and things to carry (rain jacket etc.) This made my trip well prepared.
It was my first time in Africa and I am glad I travelled to Rwanda and experienced the safari with them. My guide was Taufique. If you travel here, make sure to ask for him. It was a pleasure to travel with him. He is very knowledgeable and was always on top in planning. I was able to spot numerous wildlife, more than I could expect. He answered all my questions so nicely. It was also great to learn a lot about Rwandan culture and history from him.
I would 100% recommend Taufique as a guide and Golden Rwanda Travels for any tours and safaris. They have the best customer service!!!
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Email Dee | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Patient!
Mugisha was a very patient driver. It was my first time visiting Akagera Park with a group of 4 people and because of Mugisha, we were able to see many amazing animals and take many many pictures!! Would definitely recommend Golden Safari with Mugisha
Email Savanna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely helpful! Well knowledgeable! Cost effective! And crazy fun!
The tour was amazing! We did a 2 night 3 day trip to Akagera and had a wonderful time with our group of 4. The owner of the company was super responsive. All my questions about the trip were answered quickly and appropriately. For my first time planning a trip, this company made it easy. They were willing to help us plan a trip that involved all we wanted to do including camping instead of staying at a hotel. The tour guide himself was on time and knowledgeable and willing to help and went out of his way to make the experience successful. The costs were also kept at a reasonable price. The safari car was a little older but it was still comfy for the multiple hour drives! Would have loved a way to charge our phones since we camped though haha. I would definitely recommend this company and will likely use this company again!
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Email Kayla Kuzniewski | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life changing experience
Gorilla trekking has been at the top of our bucket list for some time and Golden Rwanda Safaris made the experience even better than we could’ve imagined. Everything from booking to drop off at the airport at the end of the trip was seamless. Communication was consistent and easy. Payment was smooth. The hotels were stunning.
Our tour guide, Taufique, was absolutely wonderful. He brought us around Kigali, showing us the highlights of the city and choosing an incredible restaurant for lunch that we never would’ve found on our own and gave us a true taste of what locals eat (delicious!). He was always punctual, kind, and informative. It can be intimidating traveling to a new country for the first time, let alone a new continent, but we felt completely taken care of with Taufique.
The tour itself was a dream. We loved Kigali and hope to go back to see more of it one day. Taufique brought us to Volcanoes National Park where park guides then took over to lead our trek. We ended up on the most difficult route (hiking almost 4 hours uphill in some rain and through thick brush) but it was beyond worth it. They choose routes based on physical fitness so many groups had hikes under an hour in much easier conditions. Our hike brought us to a family of over 20 gorillas where we saw multiple silverbacks, mamas, juveniles, and babies. I never imagined we would be so close to these incredible creatures but the hour we spent mere feet from them will forever be one of the best of my life.
The golden monkey trek was a wonderful bonus. That hike was super short and easy and the monkeys were beautiful and interesting. We were afraid after the exhaustion of the day before it would be too had to do another trek but this one was easy and well worth it.
I cannot recommend Golden Rwanda Safaris for a Gorilla Trek enough! We will definitely be back one day and hope to use them again.
MT
Email Mudi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Fantastic absolutely
It was a fun and interactive tour. No dull moment guaranteed. Value for money most definitely. I recommend to anyone always.
Just ask for Taufique, he knows the way
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Email Lisa | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
I booked the Rwandan Gorilla trip directly with Golden Rwanda Safaris about 10months before travel. They organized my permits, hotel accommodations, airport pickup and a trip to the Genocide Museum for myself and my son.
Everything was as promised and more. The vehicle was spotless and Jean Claude was an awesome guide with impeccable English and knowledge of the region. We felt in safe hands the entire trip. I couldn’t recommend Jean Claude any more.
The city is spotless, and the museum and gorilla experience was extremely well organized. We only did one day with the gorillas which turned out to be perfectly fine. The hike wasn’t hard at all and we were in an “average” group. You get exactly 1 hour with the gorillas and they were so close they brushed by us.
The Genocide Museum was moving and hard to process. I think how they presented the event was respectful and allowed for quiet reflection.
Definitely worth visiting.
Thank you Jean Claude and Golden Rwandan Safaris for taking me to a bucket list trip and making it unforgettable!
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Email Jonathan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful Gorillas, Safari, and Country
I had a really good experience with this tour operator, and had a great guide, Taufique. He always went above and beyond for us, even finding us some of the best fruit in Rwanda, and driving us everywhere. The Gorillas are amazing, the Safari is great, and everything was incredibly smooth even though we booked less than a week before.
PL
Email Lukasz Wisniewski | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent expirience
Golden Safari Rwanda they organized everything as best as possible. Taufique's guide is great. He's a great storyteller and drove a jeep. We managed to see many animals and have a great adventure. Super
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Email Jeff S | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience and good communication with Golden Rwanda
Overall had a great experience with Golden Rwanda. From the initial communication and setting the itinerary to payment, permits, and transportation everything went smoothly. I would use this operator again. Upon airport arrival, to airport drop off 5 days later, everything was seamless and taken care of.
Frank was responsive up until arrival, and Claude our driver for the week aimed to please and nothing was an inconvenience. Highly Recommend.
LB
Email Ghinwa M. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Professional - Golden Rwanda Safaris
Golden Rwanda Safaris are very professional. They have excellent guides, that are knowledgeable and experienced. They will give you lots of information, and safety is their top priority. Guide Taufique was the best, he was helping other guides in the park as well.