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 Katie N 
 
24 July 2023
 
 
  
Recommended for hikers!
I decided last minute to do a hike up Mount Kabuye. BGE were able to organise my whole trip in under a day, being very communicative about travel, costs, food, etc. over the phone and WhatsApp. My guide Justin came with our driver to pick me up directly from my hotel in Kigali. The drive was easy and felt very safe. Justin was very engaging and incredibly knowledgeable about the region especially bird species which came in handy during our hike! The hike itself is challenging but very doable. The paths are very clear and well sign posted. The food at the summit was absolutely wonderful (compliments to the chef!) Overall a fab day out, managing to get back to Kigali well before nightfall. I recommend if you are staying in Kigali and want to get some exercise out in nature for a day!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 J. Smalls 
 
21 July 2023
 
 
  
Great Experience! Educational!
4/5 … Francis was our tour guide and he was great. The overall experience was amazing. The chance to visit the marketplace and see the locals do their everyday tasks and educate ourselves on their way of living was like no other experience. The only thing my girlfriend and I were unaware of was the 2 hour walk to the village because the description wasn’t clear on that so we ended up going to visit a local’s home closer to the marketplace instead of taking a 4-hour round trip hike. I think the description should detail that more clear because if we didn’t ask how long the walk was, we would have been really disappointed but nonetheless, the tour was a success even though we didn’t take the 2hour hike to the designated village.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 MikeJennyQ 
 
12 July 2023
 
 
  
To understand a country you must spend time with the real people.
Great chance to see the day to day operation of a household.  Visiting a place is not complete without seeing day to day life for real folks.  Cooking housekeeping shopping and village interaction are up close and personal.  Local music demonstrated and taste and eat everything they do.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Christy Adeola B 
 
20 June 2023
 
 
  
Highly recommended!
Absolutely fantastic service - they truly went above and beyond. Very organised and efficient, knowledgeable, kind and generous. All credit to John and the team - thanks so much for an unforgettable experience!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 ReggieLombard 
 
14 May 2023
 
 
  
Decent hike 2 hours outside Kigali - great view of the hills and country life
Booked this hike with less than 24 hours and they did everything to arrange it all at short notice including the pick up from my hotel in kigali . The start of the hike is about 2 hours outside kigali and is a moderate hike . A proper moderate hike - it is not an easy one .It's just over 1000m of climbing and took me about 2 hours 10 mins of walking to complete (excluding a 10mins pit stop when we got guava from a local farmer and stopped to eat then ) . The original guide to top is 3.5 hours and that would allow for lots of stopping /breaks Track is a dirt/earth road most of the hike with a  little Forrest at the top! Do take the pole that is offered - I was reluctant to take it b it was glad I did as parts are extremely slippery- my butt did hit the ground on the way down on one occasion.At the top you are treated to drink of your choice and some freshly cooked snacks - I highly recommend the ginger tea - was fantastic . Do tell them your dietary requirements as they are very flexible !!!The way down was slightly different to way up so plenty of variety of scenery and Francis is full of information on all the plants and vegetation! Overall great trip - John the driver arrived early and was a very safe driver and I was back in Kigali by 4pm
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Anne W 
 
6 April 2023
 
 
  
Great day in Kinigi!
We spent a terrific afternoon enjoying drumming, singing, dancing and zither playing, all guided by Janet who was excellent. She taught us so much about the dances and songs. It was accompanied by a delicious meal. Joseph was an excellent driver as well. I highly recommend this company for your excursions.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 rudiepudie 
 
31 March 2023
 
 
  
Flexible guided tour adjusted to your wishes
We were searching for a short hike to get a nice view at the volcanoes, we even spotted a couple of golden monkeys and got a glipse of how the farmers are living. The price was fine with $40 per person, for 2 hours. Janet was a kind, flexible and well informed guide.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Liesl Zuhlke 
 
11 March 2023
 
 
  
Wonderful hike with Allen and Jeanette
Just me and two lovely knowledgeable ladies doing a great hike with wonderful vistas. About 90 mins outside Kigali ( pick up and return is extra) the hike started with some straight uphill but pace was very calm and lots of breaks as I needed. Lots of wonderful information on the city and country as well and gorgeous views everywhere. Excellent guides and a wonderful experience! Will definitely contact this team for any other visits to Rwanda.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 roberta_righi 
 
15 January 2023
 
 
  
Rural hike to Twin Lakes
we took a 2h30 minutes hike through rural villages up to the peak to have an amazing view of the Twin Lakes , our guide was Jeannette that all along the way explained vwell the activities of the rural people . very interesting . we started at 1850mt and reached the peak at 2120mt , so physically possible for all. Jeanette carried some extra water in case of need and a snack. I really recommend this half day excursion for the wonderful view and colors . The only thing is that I have found the tour slightly overpriced , me and my husband paid 100$ cash and we had our driver to deliver us to the starting point and picking us up at the ending .
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Companion260143 
 
28 December 2022
 
 
  
Great opportunity to meet villagers and see day to day life
I found this village tour really special. It was great to really slow down and see the country on a more person to person level. Jeanette was my guide and she was literally brimming with enthusiasm and knowledge. I found the people I met in the village to be so warm and welcoming. I learned a lot and felt this was a side of day to day contemporary life I wouldn't have experienced if I hadn't done this tour.