24 Rwanda holiday reviews
Memorable parts?
Gorilla treks
Tips?
Book two gorilla treks!
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
Brilliant (more)mike barnes
Memorable parts?
Definitely seeing the gorillas was an unforgettable experience, but so many other highlights! Spending 2 weeks here in Rwanda has given us so much insight into this special country. Also our guide Jimmy, a wonderful guy - we have become close with him over the 2 weeks and shared lots of deep conversations and laughs!
Tips?
Get lots of cash for tips! You need more than you think. If you get Rwf out of a cash machine get it changed into smaller bills at a bank. ... (more)Monica Huddie
Memorable parts?
Visiting the genocide museum, seeing the mountain gorillas, meeting the local people, the weather and seeing over 200 birds.
Tips?
Tip well to make a positive impact in the community. Let the tour company know if you want to add something or change something, they are very flexible.
Local benefits?
Absolutely, I got 2-3 porters for each of the walks, tracking.
Overall rating?
Excellent. The tour operator organized a memorable trip, accomodations ... (more)Gina G
That first glimpse of the gorillas and the time spent with them were the most exciting parts our holiday. (more)Anne Masino
The most memorable moment were the Gorilla visit and gold back monkeys. (more)Kokila Lakhoo
Seeing the mountain gorillas especially the silver backs was my memorable moment. (more)Jimmie Webb
Memorable parts?
Seeing the gorillas and golden monkeys!
Tips?
Enjoy the moment, it's magical.
Local benefits?
Yes!
Overall rating?
It was effortless. I had no bandwidth to try to sort this out but Miriam at the tour operator took care of everything and made it so simple. And she was super fast and responsive to my inquiries. Everything went as planned and I had an amazing time. Thank you! (more)NITA LOSOPONKUL
Meeting the gorillas! (more)Tanya Moore
We had the best wildlife encounters ever! (more)Madeleine walker
Just returned from my first African wild adventure and I'm still day dreaming of it!...Absolutely awed day in day out. This being my first experience camping and group travelling i must say it has been a blast!
(more)Violeta Maftei
It was fantastic. The operator made this a fun almost joyous day. We saw amazing animals and beautiful countryside, and ended our day tired and
fulfilled! (more)Rebecca Rittgers
Seeing how beautiful Rwanda is as a country and how friendly the people are, considering their recent history was amazing. I would recommend it to anyone. (more)Chris Squires
Memorable parts?
The trek to see the gorillas
Tips?
Leave all expectations behind, this trip exceeds them all.
Local benefits?
Yes, where possible our tour guide did all he could to benefit locals, activity encouraged the reduction of waste and educated us in conservation
Overall rating?
Outstanding adventure of a lifetime (more)Sally-Ann Franklin-Maiden