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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Ntarama, and Nyamata memorial sites.
Cruise across Lake Kivu to Napoleon Island.
Climb Napoleon Island for views of Lake Kivu.
Learn coffee cultivation and processing at a local coffee farm.
Discover macadamia farming in western Rwanda.
Visit lakeside fishing communities on Lake Kivu.
Experience the hot springs near Gisenyi.
Kayak on Lake Kivu among islands and sheltered bays.
Explore Giswati-Mukura National Park on guided forest walks.
Search for chimpanzees, blue monkeys, and L'Hoest’s monkeys.
Observe more than 150 bird species in Giswati-Mukura National Park.
Visit Ndaba Falls.
Explore the Bisesero Genocide Memorial.
Shop for local crafts and artisan products in Kigali.
Want to explore lesser-known regions of Rwanda beyond the gorilla trekking circuit.
Enjoy a combination of nature, culture, history, and lakeside relaxation.
Interested in coffee production and rural livelihoods.
Appreciate scenic boat trips and kayaking experiences.
Want to learn about Rwanda’s history through memorial visits.
Enjoy birdwatching and light wildlife experiences.
Prefer a slower-paced itinerary with time to relax.
Primarily seeking a classic African safari experience.
Want extensive big-game wildlife viewing.
Prefer luxury lodge-hopping with minimal road travel.
Dislike cultural or historical sites related to the genocide memorials.
Uncomfortable with light walking or kayaking activities.
Want adventure-focused trekking or mountain-climbing experiences.
Let’s bring your dreams to reality. Perhaps you already know what you want to see and do, perhaps you don’t. We will help you bring your social media feed to reality.
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David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Stories from the road
Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”
Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024