Rwanda Bespoke

Go behind the scenes and into the circles of the prominent people and projects shaping modern Rwanda. We'll connect you with local coffee producers, shop owners and artists. In Kigali, you'll explore the colourful history and meet the designers growing Rwanda's immerging fashion industry. Further west, get out on Lake Kivu's waters and chat with isambaza fishers fighting to keep their tradition alive. You'll be in places far from the public eye and in great company.

This region boasts lush mountain ranges, hidden inland beaches, verdant tea plantations and misty cloud forests. We walk it all. Unforgettable? Observing silverback gorillas brought back from the brink while your expert guide brings their story to life. Meet the ex-poachers, farmers and charismatic locals who have learned to become neighbours again and spend a night on the edge of Volcanoes National Park at Singita Kwitonda Lodge (trust us, it's mind-blowing).

The gorillas of the Virunga Mountains are the rock-star primates of Rwanda—and truly, they do rock—but the wide diversity in primate wildlife takes you to some of the country’s most stunning landscapes. Hike ancient, equatorial rainforests in Nyungwe, tracking charismatic chimpanzees catapulting through the canopy. Search the treetops for energetic colobus monkeys, and listen for the distinctive calls of white-bearded L’Hoest’s monkeys at daybreak. Add gorillas in their misty, volcanic mountain homes for an unforgettable journey.

For families with older kids, Rwanda offers exceptional insights that only travel teaches with such gentleness. Sitting quietly in union with mountain gorillas in misty jungles is a life-changing experience, but note that minimum age requirements of 15 years are strictly enforced. Authentic engagements with our local friends open eyes—whether they’re emerging artists, fishermen keeping traditions alive, guiding you through the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial, or riding by your side as members of the Rwandan Cycle Club.

Lodge-to-lodge in Rwanda leverages our years of expertise to curate itineraries of the region’s most exceptional properties and wildlife areas while offering about the same rate if you were to book direct. The electric energy of Rwanda is palpable. Most people come to tick their curiosity for the famed mountain gorilla, but Rwanda is deserving of so much more of your time. Knowing how to get off the trodden tourist circuit is key to an authentic journey in this fantasy-like land. Where activities are integral to the itinerary, we leverage our long-trusted local contacts and insider access to immerse you in the best-kept hideaways on offer here. Lodge-to-lodge can also be enhanced with private transportation and a private guide throughout. Just let us know!