
The man who walks with gorillas.

RICTA · RATA Member
RDB Certified Operator
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 growing up in the shadow of the Virunga volcanoes, Gerry would watch the porters return from Karisimbi with mud to their knees and a quiet reverence in their eyes. He knew, even then, that the forest required not visitors, but witnesses.
In 2007, with a single Toyota Land Cruiser and an unshakeable conviction that Rwanda deserved a safari house as refined as its landscapes, Gerry founded what would become the country's most personal luxury safari operation.
Nearly two decades later, the principle hasn't changed: every itinerary is composed by Gerry personally — never resold, never templated. Every trekker, scout and guide is a colleague he has known for years. Every lodge is one he has slept in himself.
Gerry reads every inquiry personally and replies within one working day with a draft itinerary — never a brochure. From there, the journey is refined together until it belongs to you alone.
“We do not lead tourists. We accompany kindred spirits to meet our family in the forest.”
Nearly two decades in the making.
Gerry Tours & Safaris founded in Kigali with a single Land Cruiser and a dream.
Awarded RDB certification — the gold standard for Rwandan safari operators.
Joined RICTA & RATA — Rwanda's official tourism industry bodies.
Expanded fleet to five Toyota Land Cruiser V8s, all privately owned and maintained.
Surpassed 1,000 gorilla trekking expeditions composed and personally overseen.
Launched the 2026/2027 Seven Journeys Collection — the most comprehensive Rwanda itinerary suite ever offered.
What sets us apart.
Founder-Composed
Every itinerary drafted by Gerry personally — never outsourced, never templated.
Private Fleet
Five Toyota Land Cruiser V8s, privately owned and maintained to the highest standard.
Rwandan-Born
The only luxury house founded and operated by a Rwandan from the Virunga region.
24-Hour Reply
Every inquiry answered within one working day with a personal draft itinerary.
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.
