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Rwanda Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Lelei is an inspirational leader oozing with pride for his motherland of Kenya and demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the other countries included in this trip...
The itinerary was awesome and a real value. The trip team (guide, cook, and driver) were friendly and competent. The truck and equipment were all in good condition...
Well organised Safe Driving Great Leadership and Cook - ...
It's a fabulous trip however long drives and one the ...
A combination of the destinations and the tour crew; guide Elisha, cook Wilson and driver John
It was a satisfying experience and parts of it were totally amazing. I have traveled with Intrepid in the past, and continue to believe in the product offerings so t...
The three staff members were truly excellent. Elisha, Wilson & John were brilliant and always helpful and friendly. The whole operation was very slick & smoo...
The quality of the trip from start to finish. Although there was a lot of travel that is what we signed up for so that was not an issue. The sights and experiences w...
Fantastic trip including itinerary, accomodation and activities.
Excellent staff (guide, cook, driver)
I have had previous experience with geckos, intrepids sister company so I new what to expect. The team, including our team leader Patrick, chief Cosmos and our drive...
I have traveled with intrepid a lot and always recommend them
Leader, chef, driver, vehicle -all excellent
Great game viewing and country experiences. Superb guide and very safe driver on african raods.
He was a bomb, a kind and nice driver-guide, excellent service, good p...
This was our first tour booked solely via a tour operator so we were a little sceptical to say the least. K&D completely surpassed all our expectations and after...
I contacted Ker and Downey Africa blindly and was blown away by the responsiveness, service level, and incredible recommendations that they provided. Never did more ...
The sightseeing and activities were better than we even thought! I still can’t believe we did so much in such a short time, but we did not feel stressed. We really l...
I had a wonderful time during the trip. The guide was informative, friendly and attentive to our entire group! I definitely plan to be a returning customer and recom...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1-star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
It is apparent that travelers felt very positive about their Rwanda trip. Nearly all of the reviews are 5-stars, indicating not only how breath-taking the country is, but also how it is successful it has become in growing its tourism industry.
Nearly all travelers who gave a review of their guided tour in Rwanda referred to how satisfied they were with tour companies and their guides. Citing specific tour companies and guides’ names was common in reviews, especially with reference to gorilla trekking tours. In regards to tour guides, cooks, and drivers, reviewers had nothing but praise for their skills and knowledge of the biodiversity they were exploring.
Reviews also describe the high-quality lodging and travel accommodations that they were provided with. Even when camping in remote areas, travelers did not see the quality of tents or trucks decline, adding another level of satisfaction to their tour of Rwanda.
For travelers who were on guided tours of multiple countries in East Africa, they found the transitions between countries to be fluid, as facilitated by their respective tour companies.
The negative aspects of guided tours were usually centered around the length of travel times. This can be avoided if travelers book guided tours in Rwanda that utilize internal flights instead of transportation by car in between sites. Similarly, some travelers found the times at certain locations to be too short. This can be avoided by planning a longer length of stay in Rwanda, which would minimize travel days and maximize the amount of time spent in cities or remote locations.
However, this option would also increase travel costs, which travelers on a budget may need to consider. Overall, even as travelers frequently moved between national parks and cities, the quality of their tour guides, lodging, and travel accommodations did not suffer.
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