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Spectacular adventures in Africa's most iconic landscapes

Set in the shadow of the Virunga Volcanoes and the Albertine branch of the African Rift Valley, 
​Kingfisher Journeys is the adventure activity tour operator for Rwanda.

Our fully inclusive tours, scheduled tours and self-drive itineraries are crafted with our own adventure activities, stunning wildlife, and cultural experiences to create the most exciting, insightful, and varied journeys in Rwanda.

And as far as possible, everything we do is bookable online.​

Sustainable & Responsible Travel

Great Discounts

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Rwanda is open for travel

​Rwanda is a safe, well organised country that implemented a robust and transparent response to the pandemic. All restrictions on travel and requirements for Covid-19 testing have now been removed in Rwanda. Latest details are available from Visit Rwanda.

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​Gorilla permits in Rwanda are just  USD 200 for Rwandans & East African Citizens; USD 500 for Africans until 31 December 2023. Contact us to take advantage of this very limited special offer.​

Tours

We have many different types of tour for you to choose from.
​Whether you are looking for a Fully Inclusive Tour or a Self-Drive Itinerary here are some options to inspire you.

Private Tours

Adventure Tours

Gorilla & Primate Tours

Nature & Birding Tours

Safari Tours

Family Tours

Cultural Tours

High-End Luxury Tours

Mid-Range Tours

Self-Drive Itineraries

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Group Tours

Our Group Tours - operating on fixed departure dates - will be operating from mid-2023.
Please enquire if you are interested in joining a trip.

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Online tour booking coming soon.
Please contact us for booking and details of all tours.

Activities, Permits & Experiences

If you're travelling on an independent adventure in Rwanda, you can just book the activities, permits and experiences you need to build your own amazing itinerary.

Adventure Activities
With our experienced and qualified leaders, and high quality equipment, we run the best Adventure Activities in Rwanda. From short excursions to multi-day journeys, many of which are suitable for children and families, we'll take you off the beaten track and help you to discover the Rwandan countryside and connect with local people.

Walking & Hiking

Kayaking on Lake Kivu

River & Lake Canoeing

Mountain biking

Road Cycling

Stand Up Paddleboards

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National Park Permits
We book and arrange all National Park Permits in Rwanda. Just add the transport and other options you need and we'll take care of the rest.  

Volcanoes National Park

See the gorillas, golden monkeys, go on a nature walk or hike to the summits of the Virunga mountains 

Nyungwe Forest National Park

Visit an incredible forest ecosystem to see chimpanzees, walk amongst ancient trees and spot incredible birds and wildlife

Akagera National Park

​Go on a Big Five safari and discover the lions, rhinoceros and many other species that make this a hidden gem of Africa

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Experiences
​When you join one of our Experiences you'll discover a vibrant, fascinating country full of contrasts where you can also make a difference. We'll take you to see the real Rwanda.

City Tours

Conservation Projects

Community Experiences

We also arrange boat trips on Lake Kivu from Gisenyi (Rubavu) and Kibuye (Karongi). 

Services

We're here to support every part of your visit to Rwanda

​In addition to our Tours, Activities, Permits and Experiences, we can assist with your logistics and planning, so please contact us for any requests and support.

• Rwanda has a great network of (mostly) sealed roads that are ideal for self-drive itineraries and independent travel.
  
• Transfers are always included with our tours, however, we can also arrange stand-alone transfers in Kigali and around Rwanda. 

Car Hire

Transfers

Gift Certificates

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Skip to 14:09 for details of Kingfisher Journeys' Lake Kivu kayaking

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Testimonials

Great experience, a must if you are visiting Rwanda

Very professional. The way in which the team introduced everyone and respected the community is great. Those that enjoy birdwatching and enjoying some adventure this is a must to do in Rwanda, some of the only non hippo and croc waters to be able to canoe in. Safe enjoyable experience.

Trip on Lake kivu

Had an amazing kayak trip onto lake kivu to watch the bird life, visit the hot springs and watch the fishermen sing their way into the lake...
Fab trip brilliantly tailored to my abilities in a sea kayak. Amazing scenery and knowledgeable guide.

Fun on the river

We had the most amazing time canoeing on the river. The guides were excellent. They explained everything clearly and even a novice like myself quickly learnt what we needed to do. You canoe downstream with the current and so it is not to strenuous. It is such a wonderful way to see the countryside as you drift by the fields with the volcanoes in the background. Highly recommend this to any person visiting Rwanda.

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We are members of safarigo.com, SafariBookings, SafariDeal, YourAfricanSafari and many more sites around the world.​

 

Great Discounts

​There are generous discounts on many of our activities for Rwandan citizens, foreign residents in Rwanda and all staff and volunteers of local not-for-profit organisations based in East Africa:

• Citizen and resident rates show in the checkout.
• Not-for-profit discount codes can be obtained from your office or by applying to us in advance.

Sustainable & Responsible Travel

We appreciate your trust when booking with us. In return we assure you that: 

• As a Travelife Partner, we recognise that the world is facing a climate and nature emergency, so sustainability is fundamental to everything that we do. Kingfisher Journeys is an eco-tour company to the core.

• We also take our responsibility to operate socially responsible travel seriously. This means that we create real jobs, treat our own staff and partners fairly and ensure that our actions prevent harm to children and others who could be exploited.
• We pay fair wages to our staff, support their pensions, maternity cover, health schemes and pay all local taxes in Rwanda. This sometimes means that our prices have to be a little higher than paying cash to a local supplier, but it's the right thing to do.