Hillsome Trails

We do Rwanda better than anyone. Authentic Private Day & Multiday in Rwanda, heart of the wild.

What customers Say About Rwanda Hillsome Trails

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I'm very excited 😊 Lemme take my time to thank you for the best Akagera experience 🤗🥺🥰. I am very very excited 🙏🏿. I'll miss the trip 🤗🔥
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Unforgettable Experience with Rwanda Hillsome trails Me and my 2friends had beautiful moments to cherish forever at Akagera National Park. Claude is the best guide. I highly recommend Claude and Joan. Very professional Guys!!!!
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A life time expérience connecting with Nature Immensely 2days safaris at Akagera National park, All the Flowers to Joanna and Claude , who arranged a trip , they were so much intention to details , it was so much fun, super sweet, and very knowledgeable about the animals and park. I felt safe as a solo female travelling I would absolutely use their Company Rwanda Hillsome Trails any time I want to visit any Destination in Rwanda. Highly recommend them.
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Great tour! Jo was a great guide! Super knowledgeable, friendly and informative! My husband and I had a great time! Got to see so many cool things!
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A perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and connection with nature. 🌿 Amazing Experience with Rwanda hillsome Trails! 🌿We had an unforgettable two-day, one-night trip to Akagera National Park with Rwanda hillsome Trails. Everything was perfectly organized, from the smooth drive from Kigali to the exciting game drives and our return.We saw all the Big Five, and our guide Claude did an excellent job connecting us with nature. The camping experience was peaceful, the food delicious, and the team very friendly and professional.Highly recommend Rwanda hillsome Trails for a wonderful safari experience! 🦁🐘
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Best It was a good experience. The car ride was great. I got to see all the animals I wanted to see. I definitely recommend you to join Rwanda Hillsome Trails. And especially with Mr. Claude
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An incredible experience! Jojo and Claude at Rwanda Hillsome Trails went above and beyond to make sure that we had an unforgettable experience in Rwanda! We are so thankful to have met such warm, wonderful people who are filled with such compassion for sharing all that Rwanda has to offer. We were thrilled that Jojo was able to coordinate the planning for our trip within our budget and on a very short timeline!The mountain gorilla trek was one of the most memorable experiences we've ever had, and Claude was a fantastic driver, full of information and ready to answer all of our questions. We had such great conversations with him during out time together. We also were able to do a Kigali city tour and visit the Genocide Museum in Kigali, an incredibly powerful and moving experience that we will never forget. I can't say enough good things about our experience working with Rwanda Hillsome Trails! I hope that we will have another chance to visit in the future!
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Incredible visit to Akagera Park We had the chance to visit the Akagera National Park with Rwanda Hillsome Trails. Everything was super well organized. The team is professional and very attentive. The transport was comfortable, the Welcoming warm, and everything went smoothly. They really took care of us and made sure our experience was pleasant and with respect for the environment.It was really a fantastic experience. What made the tour even more special was our guide Claude. He is an exceptional guide. friendly and with incredible knowledge of the park and animals.He knew exactly where to go and had an eye for spotting animals we would never have seen for ourselves. Without him, this experience would not have been so incredible.We feel that he has a lot of experience and speaks about nature with passion. We felt safe and comfortable throughout the day and it was also very nice to spend time with him.We highly recommend visiting the Akagera, and if you have the chance, go with Claude. It will make your visit truly unforgettable.
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Amazing experience For my first time there, it was a really interesting and lovely adventure. I was really happy to see that my country reserves a special treatment to the animals. I want to add that we had the most dedicated and involved guide, his name is Claude and I recommend him to everyone who wish to have a great experience
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An unforgettable safari with Rwanda Hillsome Trails We had an unforgettable experience with *Rwanda Hillsome Trails* during our visit to Akagera Park. The organization was impeccable from start to finish. A huge thank you to our guide *Claude* who gave all he could to offer us the best safari. Thanks to his passion, his knowledge of the terrain, and above all his humor and kindness, we were able to observe a large number of animals in their natural habitat, in a relaxed and harmonious Mood. Claude really knew how to make this day special, combining professionalism, human warmth and a true love of nature. We warmly recommend Rwanda Hillsome Trails to all those who wish to discover the wonders of Rwanda in an authentic and well-supervised way.

Our 3 Most Popular Day Rwanda Tours

Akagera in a Day

Full-day safari through Akagera National Park, spotting elephants, giraffes, predators and scenic lakeside landscapes

1 DAY

1 DAY

Gorilla Trekking Day Trip

One-day rainforest trek into Volcanoes National Park to meet mountain gorillas and enjoy a life-changing wildlife encounter.

1 DAY

Kigali Discovery Tour

Explore Kigali’s vibrant culture, history, markets and art with a local guide for a memorable city introduction.

Our 3 Most Popular Multi Day Rwanda Tours

3 DAYS

Gorilla Experience

Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, plus playful golden monkeys and cosy overnights in the Virunga mountain scenery.

7 DAYS

Akagera Safari & Gorilla

A week-long journey across Rwanda’s wildest landscapes: primates, savannah, forests, culture and scenic beauty.

12 DAYS

Best of Rwanda

The full Rwanda experience: Akagera, gorillas in Volcanoes, chimpanzees in the forest and relaxing days along Lake Kivu.

Reimagining Your Rwanda Journey

Visiting Rwanda is on more and more travellers’ bucket lists – and our beautiful country fully deserves the attention. From rolling green hills to misty forests and tranquil lakes, Rwanda is one of Africa’s most fascinating destinations, and we look forward to showing you around.

Rwanda is known as one of the safest and cleanest countries in Africa, with good roads, reliable infrastructure and quality accommodation. This makes it a very comfortable and reassuring destination, especially for senior travellers from Western Europe who value safety, organisation, and calm, well-planned travel.

Around 80% of our travellers are visiting Rwanda for the very first time. That’s why we specialise in tailor-made tours packed with local insight – combining Rwanda’s famous highlights with quieter trails, authentic cultural encounters, and hidden gems you won’t find in a standard guidebook.

Our goal is simple: to create unforgettable Rwanda experiences while guiding you through the whole process – from the first idea to the last airport drop-off. Whether you dream of gorilla trekking, scenic hikes, wildlife safaris, or slow travel through village life, our Rwandan team designs each itinerary around your pace, interests, and comfort.

Based in Kigali, Rwanda Hillsome Trails offers a wide range of day trips and multi-day journeys across the country. You can choose one of our crafted itineraries or contact us to build a fully customised Rwanda adventure with your own private guide and vehicle.

If you’d like to know more about who we are and what drives us as a locally owned Rwandan tour company, visit our About Us page and get to know the team behind your next journey.

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