Creating spectacular ways to explore, discover and journey in Rwanda
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 and DMC for Rwanda. We operate numerous adventure and outdoor activities for all Rwanda's leading DMCs as well as adventure and cultural tours for foreign tour operators in one of the most exciting and remarkable destinations in Africa.
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Kingfisher Journeys is the adventure activity tour operator & DMC for Rwanda
An incredible destination
Using our own expertly trained and internationally qualified adventure guides, we run quality outdoor activities, such as trekking, luxury camping, kayaking, canoeing, cycling and mountain biking in one of the most exciting and remarkable destinations in Africa.
Surrounded by the lush, green ‘Thousand Hills’ for which Rwanda is so famous, we link these activities together with gorillas, safaris, wildlife experiences and cultural experiences that help clients really understand and appreciate this remarkable destination in new and interesting ways.
With superb transport and both luxury and mid-range accommodation options available, we arrange tours for individuals, couples, families and small or large groups as well as tailor-made itineraries for operators around the world.
Our focus is on creating tours that help your clients to explore, discover and journey though Rwanda that offer the very best experiences and memories that last a lifetime.
The most spectacular activities
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An incredible destination
Using our own expertly trained and internationally qualified adventure guides, we run quality outdoor activities, such as trekking, luxury camping, kayaking, canoeing, cycling and mountain biking in one of the most exciting and remarkable destinations in Africa.
Surrounded by the lush, green ‘Thousand Hills’ for which Rwanda is so famous, we link these activities together with gorillas, safaris, wildlife experiences and cultural experiences that help clients really understand and appreciate this remarkable destination in new and interesting ways.
With superb transport and both luxury and mid-range accommodation options available, we arrange tours for individuals, couples, families and small or large groups as well as tailor-made itineraries for operators around the world.
Our focus is on creating tours that help your clients to explore, discover and journey though Rwanda that offer the very best experiences and memories that last a lifetime.
The most spectacular activities
- Walks though the countryside, along lake shores or from lodge to lodge
- Trekking in and around the national parks, mountains and ancient forests
- Kayaking journeys on the warm, blue water of Lake Kivu, the largest lake in Africa with not a single hippo or crocodile
- Camping in remote and beautiful locations including on uninhabited islands
- Mountain biking on easy or challenging trails that criss-cross the landscape
- Canoeing on beautiful rivers and lakes that are abundant with water birds
- Climbing the Virunga Volcanoes to spectacular summits and hidden crater lakes
- Stand Up Paddleboard trips on Lake Kivu from hotels in scenic locations
- Cultural experiences with life-changing cooperatives and friendly communities
- Boat tours on Lake Kivu and the Twin Lakes near the Volcanoes
- Visits to tea plantations and artisanal coffee tours to see how some of the very best coffee in the world is grown, selected and prepared
- City tours of Kigali, an exciting, vibrant African capital
- Safaris to one of Africa’s most diverse and compact National Parks
- And the closest wildlife encounter on Earth; an hour with a family of mountain gorillas.
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Kingfisher Journeys is the adventure and activity supplier for Rwandan and East African DMCs
To include our activities in your tours, select from the following options or ask for more details. Prices of popular trips are for RTTA & Official EAC DMCs only. Click the links below for our detailed downloadable trip notes
Full 2020 price lists and high resolution images available on request
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Lake Kivu Kayaking:
- Available from main hotels and lodges in Gisenyi, Kinunu, Kibuye (including Mantis’ new Cleo Boutique Hotel) and 3B Kivu Lodge in Gishyita.
2020 STO Rates for popular public trips:
Sunset: $40 / 3 Hour Trip: $60 / Day trip: $90
Lake Kivu Kayaking Trip Notes
Sunset: $40 / 3 Hour Trip: $60 / Day trip: $90
Lake Kivu Kayaking Trip Notes
Volcanoes Canoeing:
- Select from a trip down the Mukungwa River or explore Lake Bulera and Lake Ruhondo.
- These beautiful excursions are a unique and beautiful way to appreciate the thousand hills for which Rwanda is so famous and there is a special post gorillas sunset experience on the lakes.
- The Mukungwa River Canoe Trip is the most popular privately run outdoor activity in Rwanda and a top birding experience.
2020 STO Rates for popular public trips:
Mukungwa River Canoe Trip: $48
Mukungwa River Canoe Trip Notes
Twin Lakes Canoeing Trip Notes
Mukungwa River Canoe Trip: $48
Mukungwa River Canoe Trip Notes
Twin Lakes Canoeing Trip Notes
Stand up paddleboards:
- Perfect for children from four years.
- Available from Serena Hotel in Rubavu.
- Coming soon at other hotels around Lake Kivu.
Adults: $12 ph / Children $6 ph
(no discounts available)
(no discounts available)
Short walks and day hikes:
- Available from all of Rwanda’s premium lodges and main centres.
- Led by quality community guides, we explore nature, countryside and communities found amongst the thousand hills to experience the ‘real Rwanda’ far away from the tourist trail.
- Multi-day walks are also available on request.
STO Rates for popular public walks:
Day Walks from: $80 / Short walks from $64
For up to 5 clients
More details coming soon
Day Walks from: $80 / Short walks from $64
For up to 5 clients
More details coming soon
Mountain biking day trips and short rides:
- Rwanda is simply built for mountain biking with trails criss cross the landscape.
- For active people, this is by far the best way to explore and discover the spectacular views, countryside and friendly communities that are found around every corner.
- Multi-day rides are also available on request.
STO Rates for popular public rides:
Day Rides from: $104 pp / Short rides from $80 pp
Mountain Biking Trip Notes
Day Rides from: $104 pp / Short rides from $80 pp
Mountain Biking Trip Notes
Other available activities:
- Motor boat trips on Lake Kivu
- Tea and coffee tours
- Fully supported or adventure camping trips
- Cultural experiences in Muhanga (with Azizi Life), Musanze and Gisenyi.
More details coming soon
Please ask for prices of these activities
Please ask for prices of these activities
Activities for Children
Many of our activities are available for children. Adult prices apply from age 16. For most activities apart from mountain biking, subject to activity age limits: Children from 7-15, half price; Children under 7, free when accompanied by an adult.
Max 2 children per adult. Please contact us in advance before booking for children under 7 years.
Many of our activities are available for children. Adult prices apply from age 16. For most activities apart from mountain biking, subject to activity age limits: Children from 7-15, half price; Children under 7, free when accompanied by an adult.
Max 2 children per adult. Please contact us in advance before booking for children under 7 years.
Public and Exclusive options
Most activities can be operated either as public or exclusive departures:
Most activities can be operated either as public or exclusive departures:
- On Public trips: Your clients may be joined by other clients who book independently or via other tour operators.
- On Exclusive trips, which are only available to tour operators, we guarantee that your clients will not be joined by others, you can set the timing and tailor these trips to clients’ requirements and we can include special surprises such as:
- Quality lunches supplied by Kingfisher Journeys or the client’s lodge.
- A bottle of wine (or champagne) in the middle of nowhere.
- Quality lunches supplied by Kingfisher Journeys or the client’s lodge.
Safe quality, well-organised experiences
Our prices
All our prices include VAT. We issue electronic EBM receipts promptly after every payment.
STO rates include a 20% discount on our public Rack Rates for RTTA Tour Operators in Rwanda and Official Tour operator from other EAC countries.
To book
Please call or email our reservations manager:
- Experienced, professional, trained adventure guides lead all our activities.
- Kayaking and canoeing guides are British Canoeing trained and some are qualified British Canoeing Paddlesport Leaders.
- All guides are trained in first aid with many trained to British ITC Level 3 Outdoor First Aid standards.
- Quality modern equipment for all applicable activities.
- Images are available for you to share with your agents.
Our prices
All our prices include VAT. We issue electronic EBM receipts promptly after every payment.
STO rates include a 20% discount on our public Rack Rates for RTTA Tour Operators in Rwanda and Official Tour operator from other EAC countries.
To book
Please call or email our reservations manager:
We offer partners access to our online booking system for instant reservations. Terms & limitations apply.
Important Terms and Statements
