Gerry with guests at a cultural village near Volcanoes National Park
— About Gerry

The man who walks with gorillas.

Gerry guiding guests to meet mountain gorillas

RICTA · RATA Member

RDB Certified Operator

— The Founder

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.

— The Philosophy
“We do not lead tourists. We accompany kindred spirits to meet our family in the forest.”
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Gerry
Founder & Lead Guide
— Our Journey

Nearly two decades in the making.

2007

Gerry Tours & Safaris founded in Kigali with a single Land Cruiser and a dream.

2010

Awarded RDB certification — the gold standard for Rwandan safari operators.

2014

Joined RICTA & RATA — Rwanda's official tourism industry bodies.

2018

Expanded fleet to five Toyota Land Cruiser V8s, all privately owned and maintained.

2022

Surpassed 1,000 gorilla trekking expeditions composed and personally overseen.

2025

Launched the 2026/2027 Seven Journeys Collection — the most comprehensive Rwanda itinerary suite ever offered.

— The Gerry Difference

What sets us apart.

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Founder-Composed

Every itinerary drafted by Gerry personally — never outsourced, never templated.

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Private Fleet

Five Toyota Land Cruiser V8s, privately owned and maintained to the highest standard.

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Rwandan-Born

The only luxury house founded and operated by a Rwandan from the Virunga region.

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24-Hour Reply

Every inquiry answered within one working day with a personal draft itinerary.

— 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
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