50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A beautifully planned family adventure in Rwanda
My husband, our son and I spent 7 days travelling around Rwanda with Iriza Tours & Safaris, and we’re so glad we finally made the trip happen.
We started in Akagera National Park and spent two nights at Karenge Bush Camp. We’d been on safari in Botswana a couple of years ago, so naturally we found ourselves comparing the two. Botswana definitely has more wildlife, but Akagera has its own charm. Every game drive kept us looking out the windows because you never knew what would appear next. On our first day we managed to see three of the Big Five, and by the second morning we’d found the remaining two, so we were pretty excited to tick off the full Big Five. We also did a boat cruise on Lake Ihema, which was a lovely change from the game drives. Seeing hippos, crocodiles and so many birds from the water gave us a completely different perspective of the park.
After that we headed north to Volcanoes National Park, where we stayed three nights at Ingagi Park View Lodge. I hadn’t expected the weather to be so different. It was much cooler than Akagera, and waking up to mist covering the mountains each morning was beautiful.
The gorilla trek was the reason we booked this trip, and it definitely lived up to everything we’d heard. Seeing the gorillas in the wild is one of those experiences that’s hard to put into words. We also did the Golden Monkey trek, which ended up being so much fun. They’re incredibly quick, playful and impossible to stop watching.
We had a free day between the two treks, which turned out to be a good idea because our legs definitely appreciated the break. We spent that day visiting the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village instead. It was nice to slow the pace a little and learn more about the local culture.
Our last stop was Nyungwe National Park for two nights. If I had to pick one place where I wished we’d stayed longer, it would be Nyungwe. My son and I were excited about the zipline from the moment we booked the trip, and it didn’t disappoint. My husband chose the tea plantation experience while we were up in the trees, and later we all did the canopy walkway together. Walking above the rainforest was probably one of the biggest surprises of the whole holiday.
Before heading back to Kigali for our flight home the next morning, we went chimpanzee trekking. It was the perfect way to finish the trip. We also spotted several other monkey species in Nyungwe, and by the end of the week we’d seen Rwanda’s three iconic primates: mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and chimpanzees. Looking back, that’s something we’re really proud to have experienced in just one trip.
A big thank you to our guide, Pacific. Spending a week together meant we got to know each other well, and he made the long drives enjoyable with stories about Rwanda and plenty of local knowledge. He never rushed us, was always happy to stop whenever we wanted photos, and made sure everything ran smoothly without it ever feeling overly planned.
Everything flowed really well from one destination to the next, and we never had to think about the logistics. We could just enjoy the trip.
If Rwanda has been on your list for a while, I’d absolutely recommend going. It’s a beautiful country, every park offers something completely different, and we’re really happy we chose Iriza Tours & Safaris to organise it for us.
— Sophie
CO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience over the world. We had the opportunity to see all the animals in front of us.
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What an unforgettable experience!
This tour was absolutely amazing from start to finish. We were lucky to have Stephen as our guide, and thanks to his knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm, we were able to see all the animals we hoped to see. He always knew where to go and shared fascinating information about the wildlife, nature, and local culture throughout the journey.
During our trip, we visited the Masai Mara National Reserve, a Maasai village, Amboseli National Park, and Lake Nakuru National Park. Every destination was breathtaking and offered unique experiences and incredible wildlife sightings.
This was truly one of the best experiences of our lives, and we cannot recommend Jungleroam enough. A special thank you to Stephen for being such an outstanding guide, mentor, and companion during these six unforgettable days. Your passion and dedication made our safari even more special.
We will definitely come back and travel with Jungleroam again. Highly recommended!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect one-day safari with Wildman—saw every animal, honest & reliable. Highly recommend!
Widman organized an amazing safari day for us, and everything was.perfect!
We saw every animal we had hoped to see, it truly felt like the ideal one-day safari for the whole family.
We can only recommend him. If you're looking for someone reliable to organize your safari, this is the person!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kind
I had a good experience, they have cars to take where you want and good service. All around my experience was good
Safari Adventure
Unbelievable four day adventure. Saw the big five plus lots more.
Amazing. ,friendly and very informative driver, Rasta..He made it even better. Definitely recommend Surita Safaris for a trip of a lifetime.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate, Pancreas made our safari an experience we'll
We had the most incredible experience booking our safari with Rioba Safari and honestly couldn't recommend them enough.
From the very beginning, I got in touch with the director via WhatsApp and explained exactly what we were looking for. His replies were always incredibly quick, and he created a personalised itinerary that suited us perfectly. Whenever we wanted to make a change, nothing was ever a problem. He was so accommodating, worked within our budget, showed us different options, and organised absolutely everything for us—from flights and hotels to transfers—making the whole process completely stress-free.
Our safari guide, Pancreas, was absolutely fantastic. He was so knowledgeable, friendly, and worked tirelessly to make sure we had the best experience possible. Thanks to him, we saw all of the Big Five, and we were even lucky enough to spot a leopard, which we know is such a rare sighting. It truly made our safari even more special.
We had the most unbelievable three days and made memories that will last a lifetime. If you're thinking about booking a safari in Tanzania, don't hesitate to book with Rioba Safari. Their organisation, communication, and attention to detail were outstanding from start to finish. We couldn't recommend this company more highly!
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing guide , so much helpful and interesting information on the parks and animals
We had an incredible safari with Rioba Safari! We visited Serval Wildlife, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park, and everything was perfectly organised from start to finish. We were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five, making it a truly unforgettable trip.
A huge thank you to our guide, Pancras, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience. The hotels were excellent, all transfers and taxis were seamless, and every detail was taken care of. We highly recommend Rioba Safari for an amazing Tanzanian adventure!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Safari
A spectacular experience on our trip to Tanzania.
We took this trip as a couple, and the experience was excellent from beginning to end.
From the start, the arrangements were very good. We organized a private trip with the help of Cornelius, who was attentive at all times.
Once there, the trip was simply spectacular. The safaris were incredible, with an expert, friendly, and very professional guide.
The accommodations exceeded our expectations: amazing hotels, very good food, and incredibly friendly staff. Without a doubt, an experience we would repeat with this agency.
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CN
Great value safari with a few unexpected challenges
This agency offers fair pricing and managed to book our favourite lodges unavailable via other agents. Pre-trip replies were timely and helpful.
We met a few hiccups on safari: our vehicle had two mechanical faults causing delays, with long seven-hour drives between locations. Binoculars we expected were not provided, and wildlife sightings mostly relied on following other vehicles.
Our guide Anthony was lovely, knowledgeable about animals and Kenya, and great to talk to. A small wish: a slightly quicker driving pace for transfers.
Overall a budget-friendly pick. Do keep an open mind for unexpected safari situations. The team were helpful, and Anthony fixed the vehicle to get our trip back on track.
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing, lovely experience!
We booked a 7-day safari from Masai Mara to Amboseli and it was amazing! We got to meet two great drivers, Jeff and Thomas, who were both a joy to travel with and get to know. They both had a lot of experiance, gave insightful information and showed us everything we wanted to see and more! Everything was very well organized, smooth and punctual. All in all a great experience worth every penny!