Hermosa Life Tours and Travel Rwanda

“This trip exceeded my expectations, largely thanks to my driver-guide Danny. As a solo traveler, I’d rate the overall wildlife experience a 10/10 and truly recommend it to anyone. I headed first to Akagera National Park to look for the Big Five. My guide went above and beyond to show me every corner of the park, to find all the animals I hoped to see (especially the leopard), and to answer all of my questions. His knowledge of wildlife and the park itself was incredible. Throughout all of my trip I felt incredibly safe. My guide drove carefully, never speeding or taking risks in curves, and he constantly checked in about my wellbeing, including photo stops, bathroom breaks, and food stops. After two days in Akagera, we drove to Musanze near Volcanoes National Park for the gorilla trekking experience. Danny and the Hermosa team had already secured all my permits and arranged hotels according to my preferences. Each morning, he picked me up on time and made sure I got everywhere I needed to be. The gorilla trekking was the absolute highlight of my trip, closely followed by a fantastic day seeing golden monkeys. I can also recommend the budget hotel option that the Hermosa team was recommending for Musanze. On the way back to Kigali, I had some time before my flight, and Danny even organized a brief city tour. He showed me some of the best viewpoints over Kigali and shared insights about the city, which was the perfect way to end the trip. I can wholeheartedly recommend Hermosa as a tour company—and especially my driver-guide Danny—for anyone wanting an unforgettable (solo) trip.”

“Our 8-day trip to Rwanda was truly unforgettable and exceeded all our expectations. From the very beginning to the final day, everything was perfectly organized and seamless. We started with a fantastic city tour in Kigali, which gave us great insight into Rwanda’s history and culture. One of the absolute highlights of our trip was trekking the mountain gorillas — not just once, but twice! Seeing these incredible animals up close was beyond words and an experience we will cherish forever. After our adventures in the mountains, we spent two relaxing nights at Lake Kivu. The boat ride on the lake was peaceful and beautiful, a perfect way to unwind. All the lodges we stayed in were wonderful, and the service everywhere was phenomenal. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged. The best part of our journey, however, was our guide, Dady Muhamed. His knowledge, kindness, and professionalism truly made the difference. He was caring, incredibly attentive to every detail, and always made sure everything went smoothly — from the first activity to the very last. We felt safe, well-informed, and genuinely cared for throughout the entire trip. We highly recommend Hermosa Life Tour Company and Dady Muhamed as your guide if you truly want to explore Rwanda with the best company and the best guide. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we are so grateful for such an amazing journey.”