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Silverback Sanctum
Twin gorilla treks, helicopter to Bisate, golden monkey encounter and the Dian Fossey grave pilgrimage.
Volcanoes · Nyungwe · Akagera · Kivu
A Rare Dialogue
with the Wild.
The only Rwandan-founded house composing private journeys into the mist of the Virungas — where the silverbacks reside.
01 // Volcanoes National Park
RICTA · RATA Member · RDB Certified
Since '07
Est. 2007 in Kigali
100%
Founder-Composed
Private
Group Of Any Size
24 hr
Personal Reply
Founder
“We do not lead tourists. We accompany kindred spirits to meet our family in the forest.”
GM
Gerry
— A Letter From Kigali
I was raised in the shadow of the volcanoes.
Long before Rwanda was the world’s most extraordinary conservation story, it was simply home. As a boy I would watch the porters return from Karisimbi with mud to their knees and a quiet reverence in their eyes. I knew, even then, that the forest required not visitors, but witnesses.
Gerry Tours & Safaris is the house I built to honour that inheritance. Every itinerary is composed by me personally — never resold, never templated. Every trekker, scout and guide is a colleague I have known for years.
Welcome. Let us begin.
— The Collection
View All JourneysThree signature expeditions.
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The Three Forests
Volcanoes, Nyungwe canopy walks, and the chimpanzees of Gishwati. Closing two nights on Lake Kivu.
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Founder's Private
Composed personally by Gerry. Coffee terraces, royal heritage, and unannounced encounters.
— In Their Own Words
Voices from the forest.
★★★★★16 Reviews · 5-Star Rated
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Gerry is simply amazing. He made our first trip to Africa a comfortable, exciting, informative, and FUN experience. We will never forget our trip and our time with Gerry in Rwanda! He went above and beyond to make sure we were in the best hands everywhere we went.
KL
Katie Lowes & Adam Shapiro
Guests
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There should be a Ten Star Rating for Gerry. He is extremely personable, friendly, resourceful and the best all around Gorilla Trekking firm. I own a luxury travel firm and wouldn't use anyone besides Gerry! He knows the best shops in Kigali, is friends with all the rangers in the parks.
GB
Gwen Books
Luxury Travel Firm Owner
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I just completed a spectacular first time tour thru Rwanda with Gerry Tours & Safaris. I spent two wonderful weeks traveling thru the gorgeous countryside, stopping off at Akagera, Volcanoes and Nyungwe national parks. I recommend Gerry Tours to everyone who visits Rwanda.
GM
Giannella M. Gerrett
Guest
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We travel to Rwanda frequently and would never consider another guide or driver. Gerry's cars are spotless and expertly maintained. His drivers articulate and helpful. Our needs are always uppermost in his mind. He has visited us in America and we feel like he has become a close friend.
RS
Dr. Robert Singer
Returning Guest
— Bespoke Composition
Tailor your journey.
Tell us a little about how you travel. Gerry will personally reply within 24 hours with a draft itinerary composed for you alone.
Private expeditions are typically composed from USD $9,500 per guest, fully inclusive of gorilla permits, lodging, guiding and transfers.
Curated by Gerry
Have questions first? See our Journey Guide— The Experience
Held with consummate care.
From the moment your aircraft touches Kigali to your last morning at Bisate Lodge, every detail is overseen by our concierges and, ultimately, by Gerry himself.
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Private Permits
Guaranteed gorilla permits secured up to 12 months in advance, including private trekking groups when available.
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Atelier Lodging
Suites at Bisate, Singita Kwitonda, One&Only Gorilla's Nest and our own private estate above Lake Kivu.
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Founder Access
A personal evening with Gerry and visiting conservationists during every Sanctum and Three Forests journey.
— Why Rwanda
The land that rewrote its own story.
From near-extinction in 1981 to over 1,000 mountain gorillas today — Rwanda is the world’s only great ape population in growth.
Discover RwandaAn RICTA · RATA Member & RDB Certified Rwandan House
Rwanda Development BoardRICTA · RATA
Rwanda Tours & Travel Association Member · Rwanda Development Board Certified