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Countryside Tours-Rwanda

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Countryside Tours-Rwanda is a Tour operator in Kigali, Rwanda offering Kigali city sightseeing and countryside tours. Rwanda is known for mountain gorillas. We focus on blending the variety of tourist attractions, local cultures in different parts of the country, Community-Based Tourism, adventure and wildlife in Rwandan national parks. We allow for tour customisation. With Us, You Explore Better!
Kigali, Rwanda
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Megan H
Community of Madrid, Spain590 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Friends
We looked for a local, one-day tour that would show us Kigali. Countryside Tours was incredibly responsive to questions and flexible w planning, not to mention professional! They took extreme care w Covid restrictions and health precautions too. We were able to see sights and enjoy a comfortable day and tour... Highly recommend it!
Written August 16, 2020
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Good day dear meganh489! We are really pleased for serving you and that you were happy of our tour. We are equally grateful for this review and the recommendation of our services. We look forward to welcoming you some time again to this #CountryofThousandHills, #Rwanda. With Us, You Explore Better!
Written August 17, 2020
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Attiya S
28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Couples
Excellent communication and fast service from Olivier who got back to me via WhatsApp to help organize a lake kivu tour. We were already in Kibuye and so he was able to link us with a reliable boat operator and guide for the day at a great price. We went to all the islands and got off at 2 of them to see the monkeys and the bats. Additionally, our guide Celestin took us all the way out to the coffee island and washing station for a tour (separate pricing). Thanks so much for coordinating!
Written July 9, 2022
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Good day dear @asayyed555! Thank you so much for the appreciation. We are really happy that you got excellent service from the boat men. We equally thank you so much for this good word and wish you to enjoy the rest of your stay in the Country of a Thousand Hills. Best regards, With Us, You Explore Better!
Written July 10, 2022
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Patricia
43 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
Five stars isn’t enough—Countryside Tours is simply the best! We strongly recommend them to anyone considering a trip to Rwanda.

From our first email from Olivier, we knew we were in good hands, and the outstanding experience Countryside gave us in this wonderful country confirmed it. The team worked hard to make our experience seamless, including arranging the permits and PCR tests necessary for wildlife treks. We had no delays or hassles *anywhere,* thanks to their diligence. And we were so fortunate to have Shadady as our guide for much of our journey. He was proactive, organized, outgoing, and fun! Just one example of his many acts of kindness: Seeing us covered in mud after our gorilla trek, he called ahead to our lodge to arrange for our boots, rain pants, and gaiters to be cleaned. It was little details like this that we never expected, but so appreciated. It made us feel so welcome—and impressed! I cannot imagine a better introduction to Rwanda, or more caring people, than the team at Countryside Tours. Murakose to this wonderful group!
Written November 27, 2022
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Daniel Kahura
Nairobi, Kenya21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Couples
Did three day Bisoke Mountain Hike with Olivier. He was very professional to work with from the beginning. Handled all the documentation and needed permits efficiently and was flexible when I had to adjust my travel dates. His communication is top notch and he keeps you updated on every change. Departure date from Kigali went very well. Picked us up in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle and pick up was on time. Had fast WiFi on board which was quite thoughtful as there’s no network in some stretches along the way. Arrival at Musanze and logistics handled very well also. Had a great hotel and Olivier handled everything well. The hike the next day went as planned and we had a good (although exhausting) time. Return to Kigali also went well. Exceptional service and great communication.
Written September 6, 2021
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Good day dear Kahura47! It was our pleasure to serve you and we are pleased that you were happy of the three-day Bisoke hike service. We are equally grateful for this review and the recommendation of Countryside Tours-Rwanda. We look forward to serving you some time again. With Us, You Explore Better!
Written September 6, 2021
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Eric T
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Solo
My entire experience with this company was great. Olivier was very responsive over whatsapp and helped me book a tour at the last minute. Everything was well organized and easy to coordinate. I hiked Bisoke in Volcanoes National Park and had an awesome day. Shaddaddy was my driver and was punctual, friendly, a safe driver, and a nice person to spend the day with. And the price for the tour was affordable. Overall would highly recommend this company to anyone visiting Rwanda.
Written August 6, 2023
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Ashland_Local43
Ashland63 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Shaddad (means "the Strong one" in Arabic) was a great guide to this exciting and vibrant city. It is fun to travel around town with him. You wouldn't guess that Kigali has 1 million people, because everyone seems to know Shaddad and shares a joke, a laugh, and a smile when you go by with him.

Olivier was also very good about communicating and making sure everything was correctly organized. (North Americans: you should consider installing WhatsApp on your phone, because it makes communication easier in Africa.)
Written December 13, 2019
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Good day dear Ashland_Local43! We are really pleased that we have served you and that you were happy of our service, especially with our guide Shaddad! We hope she enjoyed too and we equally appreciate for this positive review. We are looking forward to welcoming you some time again to our #CountryofThousandHills, #Rwanda. With Us, You Explore Better!
Written December 14, 2019
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Tute E
81 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Words can't fully express how much fun I had on this tour. Olivier was so accommodating of my requests and knowledgable about his country. I learned so much about Rwanda on this tour. Saw so many different sights of Kigali from different angles. Over 7 hours of non stop fun, I'll highly recommend Olivier any day, any time. It truly was worth it.
Written September 2, 2019
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Good day dear tutee2015! We are really pleased to have been with you. We are also delighted that you had a good experience with us. We are looking forward to welcoming you again to this #CountryofThousandHills, #Rwanda. With Us, You Explore Better!
Written September 3, 2019
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Zeljko T
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Business
This Kigali City Sightseeing was great because it showed everything you should see in Kigali.
Particularly worthy of note is an extremely friendly guide with lots of explanations and answers to questions.
It is also important to point out the ending of a drink in the restaurant at the top of the hotel in the city centre overlooking the whole city.
I would definitely highly recommend this Kigali City Sightseeing to anyone who wants to meet Kigali in one day. Sunday is a very good day for the tour because there is no traffic crowd.
Written July 16, 2019
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Good day Zeljko T! We appreciate for this positive review. We are really pleased to have served you and we are looking forward to welcoming you again to this #CountryofThousandHills, #Rwanda. With Us, You Explore Better!
Written July 17, 2019
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markE963WU
Estepona, Spain2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
Very good service and very knowledgable guides. Previous and during our stay in Kigali tt was extremely easy to communicate with Olivier and his collegues. They booked the accomodations for us. We did 2-days game drive, night drive and boat game drive. Apart of 2-Day Akagera we also did the City Tour and Gorilla trekking with Countryside Tours. All was perfectly arranged, always on time, excellent guides, very knowledgable, easy communication, comfortable cars, always helpful and friendly. We had an amazing time in Rwanda thanks to Countryside Tours. We recommend them 100%
Written March 29, 2022
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Good day dear markE963WU! It was our pleasure to serve you and we are pleased that you were happy of our service. We are equally grateful for this review and the recommendation of Countryside Tours-Rwanda. We look forward to serving you some time again. With Us, You Explore Better!
Written March 30, 2022
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Jess
Chicago, IL11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jean was such a great tour guide. He customized the trip based on what I wanted to see. We did enjoy a good buffet but I would have preferred a lunch at a restaurant with Rwanda food. The hotel had a great view of the city. Great trip.
Written January 20, 2020
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Good day dear Jesswiththebest! We are really pleased to have hosted you and that you appreciated our service. We are equally thankful for this positive insights. We are looking forward to welcoming you some time again to our #CountryofThousandHills, #Rwanda. With Us, You Explore Better!
Written January 21, 2020
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