Gorilla trekking Transfer From Kigali

We cannot recommend Kawira Safaris Ltd. highly enough! From our very first contact until the end of our journey, everything was perfectly organized and exceeded all our expectations. Before our trip, we were in contact with the manager, Ian, who was simply outstanding. He always responded quickly to our questions, was incredibly friendly, helpful, and made us feel completely confident that we had chosen the right tour operator. During our stay, we joined two different tours with Kawira Safaris, and both were exceptional. Our first tour was a full-day safari in Akagera National Park with our guide Joseph. He was professional, kind, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to spend the day with. Thanks to his expertise, we had an unforgettable safari experience. We saw an amazing variety of animals, including four of the Big Five. The only one missing was the leopard, who managed to stay perfectly hidden in the landscape. Our second tour was a gorilla trekking day trip to Mgahinga National Park in Uganda, with Hassan as our driver/guide on the Rwandan side and another wonderful colleague who assisted us on the Ugandan side of the border. Everything ran flawlessly from start to finish. Hassan was incredibly cheerful, friendly, professional, and wonderful company throughout the long day. The transportation, border crossing and logistics were seamless. The gorilla trekking itself was, without question, the greatest wildlife experience of our lives. Walking through the dense forest in search of the Nyakagezi gorilla family was exciting enough, but nothing could have prepared us for the moment we finally found them. Standing just a few meters away from these magnificent giants was deeply moving and almost impossible to put into words. It was a lifelong dream come true and something we will treasure for the rest of our lives. A heartfelt thank you to the entire team at Kawira Safaris for making these incredible experiences possible. Your professionalism, warmth, and attention to every detail made all the difference. We are forever grateful and would recommend Kawira Safaris to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure in Rwanda and Uganda.

We used Kawira for all our transportation needs in Rwanda — from airport transfers to Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking, and to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Their service was excellent, trustworthy, and the pricing was the best we found. I had been communicating with Ian Kinoti via email for months beforehand, and he was always very responsive and helpful. Everything was well-organized and smooth. Highly recommend Kawira!

Incredible experience. The gorillas were amazing and we were able to get very close (within a couple of metres!). Our driver from Kigali Jean Paul was extremely nice, informative and very helpful on the day. Our short term visas for Uganda were organised at the border. Please make sure you have cash for tips, as there are numerous people that you’re encouraged to tip throughout the day e.g x2 drivers, multiple guides, rangers, performers who engage in a traditional dance prior to the hike etc Make sure to bring snacks, as lunch is in the mid afternoon. For returning to Rwanda, ensure you have a multi entry visa, otherwise you will need to pay the visa entry (for certain passports) again when you return.

I had a wonderful time touring the gorillas and seeing a Batwa dance performance with this company. The staff could not have been more helpful, more hospitable, or more polite. (I came in all the wrong clothes, but they were so accommodating!) I highly recommend Kawira's gorilla tour in Uganda, and also the Batwa dance excursion.

I did a one day gorilla safari from Kigali to Mgahinga National Park today. The experience was first class. Hassan on the Rwandan side and Vincent on the Ugandan side were both excellent, and very helpful. They couldn't do enough for me. In the run up to the day, Ian answered all my queries very quickly. Seeing the gorillas was a once in a lifetime experience. The guide, porter, and trackers were all faultless. Saw two silverbacks, one blackback, one juvenile and a mother and baby up close, and was even (very) gently pushed aside by one silverback. Would give six stars if I could.

My friends and I did the gorilla trekking from Kigali & I have to say it is one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Our guide Rukundo was exceptional & I would highly recommend him for any guiding in Rwanda. He truly went above and beyond to give us the most unique & wonderful experience. We felt safe & comfortable in his care & I will be referring him to my friends visiting Rwanda next year. Kabira Safaris made our planning seamless & easy & I highly recommend. Thank you Kabira & Rukundo!!

Kawira Safari ( Ian ) Sticked to Promised Itineraries & Accommodations, he even offer us complimentary drop off to the airport when our hotel in Kigali failed to honored the promised free transfer !! Our driver cum guide ( Godfrey ) was very patience and experienced. Would definitely recommend Kawira Safari to anyone looking for the experience of a lifetime in Rwanda / Uganda. Our sincere thank to both Ian & Godfrey.

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We stayed in Kigali before we went gorilla trekking in Rwanda and had the best experience and education with our driver/tour guide Denis (with one 'n'). We learned so much from him that we are returning home with the desire to learn more about Rwandan history. Denis also is knowledgeable about the different cultures of people from Kigali to the Volcanoes area. He is a safe and DEPENDABLE driver who know how to navigate the chaos of the roads. We HIGHLY recommend him for any and all tours or driving!

This company arranged for my pass to the park along with the transport, from Kigali. My driver was prompt, kind and knowledgeable.

Although the transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla NP was good, with our driver Kinote Ian, Kawira Safaris has never paid a refund of $2,000 USD due us primarily from cancelled airline tickets that we purchased through them. We are also out another $600 USD for an unused Uganda Gorilla permit purchased through Kawira. Ian acknowledges the debt for the cancellations but has not been forthcoming with regard to any proceeds Kawira may have received for the valuable gorilla permit.