Testimonials

"Amahoro Embodies the Best of Rwanda"

I landed in Kigali at night and alone. I was on my first trip to Africa (for business) unsure of what it would be like – unsure, even, who exactly would be at the airport to show me the lay of the land.

Flash-forward six days later: I’m in love with Rwanda. Even though I’m ostensibly there on business, I feel like I’m on vacation. That’s because my first time on a new continent, it turns out, was also my first time traveling without stress. I mean that. Zero stress. Everyone was on time. Everything was taken care of: meetings, activities, hotels, and the travel to get from one to the other.

None of this would have been possible without the people at Amahoro Tours. Simply put: they did their job so I could do mine.

I had a long agenda that took me to nearly every part of northern Rwanda. I had to pack a lot into just 6 days. Amahoro helped me do it, combining the precision of the most exacting event planner with the good-natured feel of a great travel buddy.

That, of course, is a hard balance to hit – but Greg and his team nailed it! Especially Edmund, who, in addition to being a fantastic driver and tour guide, is now also a friend.

Everyone I’ve spoken to who travels to Rwanda always mentions a particular affection for the country’s people – their kindness, their openness, their largeness of spirit.  That, indeed, is what Amahoro embodies: the best of Rwanda.

– Ryan Jacobs, Westwing Writers Washington DC, 2013

"The trek was unforgettable"

Booking our gorilla trekking experience with Amahoro was fantastic. Amos was incredibly responsive, handled all our questions, and arranged our permits for Mgahinga National Park seamlessly. Since it was November—the slow season—we managed to book just three days in advance.

One thing we wish we had known beforehand was the need for extra cash for multiple tips beyond the guide. It's customary to tip the community dancers who welcome you, the tracking team that locates the gorillas, the armed guard accompanying you, and porters if you use them.

The trek was unforgettable—we spent a full hour with a captivating gorilla family, with our total time in the park lasting about three hours.

– Dawn E. Google Reviewer, 2023