Impressive and quite different from others.. I’ve made a 3 day hike on Congo Nile trail and it was amazing. Feel the colors, the happiness even in poor conditions, in… read more a wonder landscape.
They were professional and everything occurred as agreed, since pick up until drop off on our hotel.
The guide was very professional either (Valentin).
It worth every dollar.

  Well organised, great itinerary, awesome guide  – The New Horizon Africa Safaris team were incredibly helpful with planning a six day tour of Rwanda and Uganda including gorilla trekking. I was booking within a month of travel… read more and they provided lots of options.

I felt very safe the entire trip as a solo traveller and my first time visiting East Africa.

Zacc was an incredible guide, very relaxed and calm to be around, shared a lot of knowledge, and was a very very cautious driver on the sometimes chaotic roads. I also very much appreciated him finding good coffee each day for quick stops and my regular bathroom breaks!

The itinerary was great, with the highlights being visiting both Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Bwindi Impenetrable Park in Uganda (where I did the gorilla trekking), and importantly visiting the Genocide Memorial in Kigali, hearing from the survivors, and the ongoing impacts was an absolute privilege and must do.

Being impacted by an unexpected flight change, I essentially missed the first day, however the team quickly reorganised for the next morning so I did it have to miss anything – this was very much appreciated.

I would absolutely recommend New Horizon Africa Safaris, and would not hesitate to use again for my next trip.

  Beautiful country and great guide, could have been perfect if we were lucky with the weather  – Nshuti is a great guide, he picked me up from airport , drove early in morning to Volcanoes NP. Waited for me to finish the Bisoke Hike and took me… read more to very nice restaurant for lunch. Then we went to Lake Kivu where we did a boat ride and a Kayak ride. It was overall a positive experience. Some recommendations for future : 1- provide guests with a weather forecast to help planning the hike. The weather conditions changed despite a dry season there was rain the day before which caused the hike to have a lot of mud , slowed us down and when we went to the top the fog was so strong that we couldn’t see much. Also many guests may not know and be prepared with the right gear / clothes, it is important to wear layers and have very sturdy boots as the mud can make your shows a roller coaster and you will begin sliding/rather skiing while going down which can be dangerous ( luckily porters can help carrying your stuff but you have to pay them which is fine as it is a small amount 10 -20$). It is also essential to know that there is a stingy plant all around the hike route and you need to wear a pant of a water proof material as you can easily scratch your legs or knees as you walk through the hike trail. Obviously the change in weather is something we can control but One recommendation is to may be provide a list of things to guests to take note off once they book the trip so they are aware and prepared. Wishing you a nice day and many more guests 🙂

  Highly Recommend New Horizon Africa Safaris – Professional and Thoughtful Service  – We had a wonderful experience with New Horizon Africa Safaris during our golden monkey trekking day. They picked us up from our hotel in Kigali early in the morning and… read more made sure we arrived at the park on time for our trek.

While the golden monkey tracking was led by park rangers, New Horizon’s support made everything easy and stress-free. After the trek, our guide went out of his way to take us to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, which was a meaningful and important visit for us. He then dropped us back at our hotel safely and on time.

The service was professional, friendly, and very considerate throughout. We truly appreciated the extra effort and care. We highly recommend New Horizon Africa Safaris to anyone exploring Rwanda!

  Golden monkey Trekking Rwanda  – We took the Golden Monkey trekking tour in Rwanda, including airport pickup, through New Horizon Africa Safari. We had a great experience planning the tour with them—they were responsive to… read more all our questions and very helpful throughout the process.

They did a fantastic job from the airport pickup all the way through the entire tour. We stayed in Kigali, so we had an early morning pickup and drove through the scenic mountain roads to Volcanoes National Park in time for the morning briefing.

The Golden Monkey trek itself was less than an hour, as the monkeys had moved to lower ground. It was a marvelous experience to see so many monkeys in their natural habitat. We got to spend one full hour observing their playful and mischievous behavior. We were told the group we visited had about 100 monkeys.

Our driver was knowledgeable and friendly. On the way back, he kindly took us to visit the Inema Arts Center (also known as Donna Fabrie Center), an art and craft center where local women make beautiful handmade items. He also made a stop at the Genocide Memorial in Kigali, which was a deeply moving experience.

I highly recommend New Horizon Africa Safari for anyone looking to explore Rwanda and enjoy a well-organized, memorable adventure.

  The Nile Cong Trail in Rweanda is a must see! I highly recommend the New Horizon Africa Safaris.  – New Horizon Africa Safaris is excellent! I wholeheartedly recommend New Horizon for the itinerary I did and for other itineraries they do in Rwanda and the region. Everything we agreed… read more in our email conversations was fulfilled. In fact, I think I got a few extra meals and, of course, they took exceptional care of me (a single traveller) right from the start! New Horizon accompanied my trip from my arrival in Kigali to my return to São Paulo (Brazil), always attentive and kind. I went to Rwanda to take part in a conference in Kigali. Apart from the gorillas, I didn’t know anything else about what to see in Rwanda. Still in Brazil, where I live, I got in touch with New Horizon (a recommendation from the hotel I had booked in Kigali). From my initial contact with New Horizon, they understood what I wanted, made suggestions and finally organised my route. Before travelling to Rwanda, I received information about the itinerary, timetables, prices, etc. I paid a small amount before travelling and the final amount at the start of the trip in Rwanda. Among the many wonders of Rwanda, my itinerary included two days biking on the Congo Nile Trial Rubavu-Kinunu, two days hiking from Kinunu to Karongi, always with beautiful views of Lake Kivu, and then two days resting in a hotel on the shores of Lake Kivu, in Karongi. To get to Rubavu, where the trail starts, I was picked up from my hotel in Kigali and had a comfortable journey to Rubavu. En route I visited the Ikirenga Cultural Centre and Ellen DeGeneres Campus of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund (I highly recommend it), with Lunch at La Paillotte Kinigi. In Ribavu, we went on an evening boat ride on Lake Kivu, which was great for getting used to the adventure I was about to embark. On the following day, Valentin, the guide who accompanied me on the four-day Congo Nile Trial, picked me up at the Musanto Hotel (Ribavu) to start the trial. Valentin is a professional and excellent guide. He was always attentive, cheerful and ready to chat and tell me about the places we visited. I was impressed by Valentin’s knowledge of the region. Most of the trail passes through places that can be reached by bike or on foot. Over the four days, we travelled through many Rwandan rural hill villages and plantations. All the accommodation was great, the rooms always very clean and cosy, the food delicious. I was very well received at all the base camps (Cyimbiri Guest House, Kinunu Base Camp, Bumba Base Camp). On the last day, we arrived at the Bethany Hotel. I didn’t have the physical fitness needed to do the trail, to bike and hike on a terrain of dirt and sometimes stone and full of hills. Physical fitness is important, but you don’t need to be a professional athlete to experience the Congo Nile Trial. Valentin kept pace with me, when the slope was steep, we got off the bike and he accompanied me on foot, always gentle. And so, we followed the trail, chatting and feeling the landscape and the people we met along the way. At no point I felt insecure being in an isolated place with only Valentin and the locals, on the contrary, I felt safe and protected. It’s impressive to visit a country, where most people live in rural areas, that is so well organised, clean and friendly.

  Thank you New Horizon Africa Safaris. Emmanuel was responsive and organised everything well, and the guide was knowledgable, flexible, and super nice. The trip was amazing. We did have some… read more troubles on our way home and many things took a long time – but our guide handled these circumstances the best he could and Emmanuel compensated us fairly for these issues. A sign of great customer service, of a company that truly cares about their guests.

Recommend!! +++++

  I went on the 5 day Rwanda and Uganda tour, including Twin Lakes, Gorilla trekking, Golden Monkeys and Lake Kivu. This was truly a once in a lifetime experience that… read more I will never forget, I can’t thank New Horizons and Zac, in particular, enough. As a solo female traveller they made my experience so comfortable, easy and genuinely life changing. Zac was so kind and friendly, we drove for miles to all the different destinations across Rwanda and Zanzibar meeting fantastic people all along the way, along with the amazing people I met who taught me all about their culture, the other highlight has to be gorilla trekking in Uganda, it was spectacular – got so close to the incredible species and got to learn all there is about them and the protection of them. If you are looking to travel around East Africa, look no further – New Horizons are the company to use!

  This was truly one of the best holidays I’ve ever had. Emmanuel was so organized and patient with me and my many requests. As a female solo traveler… read more I felt extremely safe throughout my holiday. I had the opportunity to hike almost every day, engage in community activities such as harvesting sweet potatoes and cooking them, harvesting tea leaves and learning about the tea plantations as well as the amazing museums, canopy walk, Lake Kivu which included Napoleon Island and Monkey Island. Also going to a school providing education for local children. Of course the most amazing was gorilla trekking. The experience was amazing and I absolutely recommend New Horizon. I will be back, for sure. Rwanda is a beautiful country.

  Our 3 days itinerary was great all thanks to New Horizon. From booking reservation with the very understandable and patient, Emmanuel, who patiently adjusts our itinerary until the very last… read more minute of our travel. And on the day of the tour, Nshuti took care of us in every pick up and drop off. He is very kind, approachable, and smiles all the time which makes everyone likes him. And lastly, kudos to Didi (i’m not sure if i get the spelling right) who made our Akagera trip a blast. Sadly we weren’t able to see the wild animals but he made sure that we enjoyed the whole journey. We danced, sang, and laughed for the whole day, thanks to him. Everyone loves him! we will all definitely come back and get New Horizon Africa Safaris to arrange our tour once again. <3 Thank you for making my first Rwanda trip memorable.

  Emmanuel was friendly, we made our trip more enjoyable
it was one day trip to the king’s palace and nyungwe forest for a canopy walk.
in the future would book… read more with New Horizon Africa Safari for the next trip.
Thank you new horizon for marking our holidays remarkably.

  Emmanuel was an extremely friendly and knowledgeable guide, who was flexible with the schedule to ensure I experienced everything thoroughly. The museums/ cultural activities are an excellent insight into Rwanda’s… read more history and culture. The primate treks are a little luck dependent, pending the weather and the activity of the animals. Be prepared to do some hiking. But once you reach them, the experience is breathtaking. Would recommend

  My boyfriend and I booked a custom tour with New Horizon and couldn’t have been happier with it. We went to Nyungwe to trek with chimps, stopped by Lake Kivu… read more for a boat tour to the islands, then headed to Volcanoes to trek to see the gorillas. Emmanuel was first a pleasure to be in touch with via email to plan the trip, and he was also our driver guide upon arrival. We actually had to change our original itinerary just weeks before we arrived, and he was so patient & helpful in ensuring we still saw and did everything we wanted. The chimps and the gorillas were unforgettable — both treks were excellently organized. Emmanuel is incredibly friendly and so knowledgeable about Rwandan history and geography — we learned so much just from spending so much time in the car with him while driving! 10/10 would book with this company and request Emmanuel again.

  Highly reccommended! – Excellent tour guide! I appreciated the patience in answering all our questions and demands from the booking phase. Then tour was just perfect, driver came on time, very good safary… read more vehicle (clean and good condition), no time wasted at any part of the tour, driver guide was great and also very patient with small children! Driver tried his best to make us seen as many animals as possible and he succeeded! Much more than we expected!

  Booked and trekked Gorillas in Uganda from Kigali with New Horizons. My Guide Zac was incredible and gorilla trekking was indeed worthy it to do. Afterwards,we visited the gorilla guardians… read more village for cultural experiences and Ellen Campus. East Africa is great and visiting with New Horizons is worthy it. Highly recommended.

  Coming from trekking Gorillas in Rwanda. The trip was amazing from reservation offices to JP my guide ,everyone was nice and friendly . Liked most on customizing my trip… read more with my preferences . Highly recommended.

  I and my friend and I booked for a 3 days Gorilla trekking trip to Rwanda. Yvonne handled our requests professionally and customized a budget suiting us. More importantly we were… read more able to secure Gorilla trekking permits  discounted for African residents in a short period of time and were facilitated with PCR tests required to trek gorillas at a local hospital near the Volcanoes Park. Emmanuel, my driver was outstanding as spending time with him was amazing.Apart from Gorillas, the company was able to organize us village visits whereby we spent time with local communities. Thank you team for organizing, highly appreciated and recommended. Greetings from Cairo

  In fact, we took the 3-day option to visit Akagera NP and it was wonderful. Our driver/guide was really great and everything went extremely smoothly. We saw all the animals… read more that we could and had great explanations.
I would warmly recommend New Horizon Africa Safaris to anyone wanting an extraordinary safari experience.

  Best Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda – Booked and travelled with New Horizons on a luxury along with my friends. Transferred from Entebbe Airport with the support from Bar Aviation, landed in Kisoro, trekked Gorillas and Visited… read more Queen Elizabeth National Park with the support of our amazing Driver Guide Jack. Yvonne from New Horizons kept on checking with us on daily basis and they were amazing in having this great holiday in Uganda. We also did some community based experience like sorghum beer production and batwa experience. After Uganda, we went to the Volcanoes National Park for Golden Monkeys and Ellen Campus. All our lodges were luxury with excellent services, our vehicles both in Uganda and Rwanda were classy. Thanks team for a memorable experience

  We did a 10 days trip in Rwanda staring from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park to lake kivu up to Musanze, Volcano National park & Twin lakes. Emmanuel had organised… read more this trip with every detail so as to make it unforgettable.The incredible things we experienced through this travel requires a book to be described. The highlight was obviously the gorilla trekking, but unforgettable moments we had by the encounter with the chimps, during the two days Congo Nile trail trekking, the camping nights in both Bishayu island (lake kivu) and in Burera lake (the one of the twins) but also climbing Bisoke volcano (hard but amazing)
We also had quite a few time to spend around the villages talking and playing with the children or enjoying a beer with locals and this fill our soul with happiness and joy

  I can only recommend New Horizon….
I had a great time with Emmanuel discovering Nyungwe National Park and then Lake Kivu, and enjoyed his very interesting explanations about Rwanda s… read more culture and history.
I then went for a 2 days safari with Viateur in Akagera Park, and these days and night in campsite were an Amazing expérience…
I wish to be able to go back soon, thanks again for this experience!

  It has been a great tour of Rwanda with Emmanuel and New Horizon!
7 days across the “endless” hills country – as we renamed it. Fantastic experience, with a… read more special focus on primates and a special day with Gorillas on my birthday!
Emmanuel has been very patient since the first contact via email, organized a precise and full tour and delivered a 5 stars service! He organized a cake for us, the most suitable primates tours for our experience, the unforgettable tea factory, where we picked our own tea leaves and he always was there for us.
We will come back there and I would suggest to contact Emmanuel when you will visit Rwanda: it is once in a lifetime experience.

  come back from a 2 weeks trip to both Rwanda and Uganda. Trip was coordinated with Emmanuel’s support and Zac was our driver guide in both countries. We were able… read more to trek Gorillas,chimpanzees and Rhino at Ziwa Sanctuary and did game drives too at the Queen Elizabeth Park. From initial contacts, responses to our inquiries,payments systems and running the trips, all were super organized and thankful for the team. We highly recommend

  I did a 6-day solo tour with New Horizons, with customised itinery to suit my interests and requirements, and best price as compared to other operators. I felt safe,… read more whilst travelling with Emmanuel and was treated to a wonderful trip overall. Guide was knowledgeable, friendly and responsible and timely. I saw all that I wanted to see, including gorillas, golden monkey, colobus monkey, chimpanzee, Niyambo cows, banana beer making, traditional dances, and fantastic mountains. Highly recommend this agency to prospective tourists to Rwanda.

  I just completed a 7 day community-based tourism tour with Emmanuel which was amazing. Over a week we explored the country visiting different local projects and villages. I spent time… read more with a beekeeper, made pottery with villagers, shot a bow and arrow and danced at a cultural centre. As well as visiting local villages I also saw some of the country’s best museums such as the King’s Palace and Environmental Museum. It was really great seeing different parts of the country from Nyungwe forest and the blue monkeys to Lake Kivu then Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda really has a lot to offer and Emmanuel was such an informative guide. He really takes pride in what he does and spending 7 days with him was both fun and educating. I travelled here solo and recommend this company to explore Rwanda with.

  Did my day trip in Kigali on short notice for New Horizons. Did cooking class, Kigali Genocide memorial,Nyagogo market and Horse riding. Emmanuel was my driver and guide. I was… read more happy to learn more about Rwanda history and the path made to rebuild the country. Very impressed by this country and highly recommend my guide.

  My favorite part of this trip was indeed meeting Gorillas in the forests of Bwindi. From Arrival to Entebbe airport to departures at Kigali International airport,… read more my trips and experiences were organized with this Rwanda based tour operator. It was easygoing and very accomodative, very supportive and informative on the side of their office team and Emmanuel whom we have been chatting before the start of our trip. Our driver Jack was great too. Other parts visited include the Rhino Sanctuary, Kampala city tour as well as pottery experiences in Bwindi. For Rwanda, we went to Nyungwe and Lake Kivu as well as museums visit including Genocide memorial. All went well and can’t recommend them enough for east africa expeditions.

  Best Uganda Gorilla trek trips – Booked my first trip to Africa with New Horizons.Planned to visit Uganda and Rwanda. I was amazed by the best levels of flexibility, professionalism and support during my trip.I was… read more able to plan the trip and hotels suitable to my budget.  I visited Gorillas at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and spotted climbing lions in Elizabeth Park and did lake Kivu experience in Rwanda. My overall experience with this company is super and I highly recommend it. Rwanda and Uganda are also beautiful countries to visit and land border crossing has made it easier. My Driver was Jack for both Rwanda and Uganda and I highly recommend him too.

  My favorite part of this trip was indeed meeting Gorillas in the forests of Bwindi. From Arrival to Entebbe airport to departures at Kigali International airport,… read more my trips and experiences were organized with this Rwanda based tour operator. It was easygoing and very accomodative, very supportive and informative on the side of their office team and Emmanuel whom we have been chatting before the start of our trip. Our driver Jack was great too. Other parts visited include the Rhino Sanctuary, Kampala city tour as well as pottery experiences in Bwindi. For Rwanda, we went to Nyungwe and Lake Kivu as well as museums visit including Genocide memorial. All went well and can't recommend them enough for east africa expeditions.

  Did my day trip in Kigali on short notice for New Horizons. Did cooking class, Kigali Genocide memorial,Nyagogo market and Horse riding. Emmanuel was my driver and guide. I was… read more happy to learn more about Rwanda history and the path made to rebuild the country. Very impressed by this country and highly recommend my guide.