Your local guide in Rwanda.
Private driver-guides who grew up here: they know the parks, the roads, the lodges and the stories, and they're with you from airport to airport.
More than a driver. Your host.
Meets you at the airport
Your guide welcomes you at Kigali International Airport and stays with you until your flight home.
Handles the logistics
Park registration, gorilla briefing times, porters, boat safaris and lodge check-ins, all arranged.
Finds the wildlife
Trained eyes for lions in Akagera, golden monkeys in the bamboo and birds most visitors miss.
Shares Rwanda's story
History, culture, food and everyday life, told by someone who lives it.
Drives safely
Experienced on mountain roads and park tracks, in a well-maintained 4x4 with a pop-up roof.
Is always reachable
Backed by our Kigali office and WhatsApp support, before and during your trip.
What travellers say about our guides.
I met Fabrice in Kigali, Rwanda in December during our tour with Ngaro Safaris. Fabrice, also known as Fab, has a great adventure spirit. When we traveled on unpaved roads, to places the tour buses did not go, he would playfully announce, “Now, this is tourism!” We would laugh every time. We love the scenic route. He is also attentive and caring. I told him that FAB stands for Fantastic-Amazing-Beautiful. Fab exemplifies these qualities. This could be why he has a lot of friends. It seemed like everywhere we went, north, east, south, and west, friends would come by and say hello to him. I recommend that if you go to Rwanda, be sure to say hello and spend some time with Fabrice and Eben Safari Tours.
Eben Safari Tours gave me and my family a remarkable journey that won't be forgotten in the gorilla trekking around Musanze.
We went to hike volcanoes with Fabrice for a team building. His welcome, his knowledge on field was better than expected.
Popular ways to travel with a guide.
1 day · Rwanda1-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking from Kigali
7 days · Rwanda7-Day Rwanda Wildlife Safari and Gorilla Expedition
1 day · Rwanda1-Day Kigali City Tour
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Tour guide questions
Do I need a tour guide to visit Rwanda?
No, Rwanda is easy to visit independently and you can self-drive. Most visitors still choose a private driver-guide for gorilla trekking and safaris, because the guide handles park check-ins, permits, timings and wildlife spotting, and knows every road.
How much does a private tour guide cost in Rwanda?
A private driver-guide with a 4x4 vehicle starts from about US$100 per day for a RAV4 and US$150–200 per day for a Land Cruiser, plus fuel. The guide's meals and accommodation on multi-day trips are included in our quotes.
Do park rangers guide the gorilla trek?
Yes. In Volcanoes National Park the trek itself is led by park rangers and trackers. Your driver-guide gets you to the briefing on time, helps you prepare, arranges porters and looks after everything else on the trip.
What languages do your guides speak?
All our guides speak English and Kinyarwanda, and French-speaking guides are available on request. Many also speak Swahili, which is useful in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
Can I hire a guide for just a day in Kigali?
Yes. A half-day or full-day Kigali city tour with a local guide covers the Genocide Memorial, Kimironko Market, Nyamirambo, art galleries and coffee.
How much should I tip my guide in Rwanda?
Tipping is appreciated but never required. As a guide, travellers usually give their driver-guide about US$15–25 per day.
Prefer to drive yourself? See car hire in Rwanda.
Let's plan your Rwanda journey.
Tell us your dates and dreams. A local expert replies within 24 hours, usually much sooner on WhatsApp.