Behind every trip to Rwanda lies a unique story. Today, we share Simon's, a traveler who chose to live the adventure in the heart of Rwandan landscapes with the Mapendano Voyage agency through our English-speaking collective Nomadays. Between encounters, discoveries, and memorable moments, he recounts his itinerary and impressions, offering an authentic look at this fascinating country. Here is his testimonial.

Why did you choose Rwanda for your trip?

"To be honest, I'm not the most adventurous person! Stepping out of my comfort zone isn't easy for me. But my girlfriend had dreamed since childhood of seeing mountain gorillas in Rwanda, following the footsteps of her hero, primatologist Dian Fossey.

This adventure was her dream, and we decided, together with her parents, to embark on a trip to Rwanda to see the gorillas.

We'd been talking about this trip for a very long time, and after doing some research on the country and coming across circuit ideas and articles, we thought that if we were going to make such a long journey to fulfill a dream, we might as well discover as much as possible of this country, its culture, and its history through a tailored itinerary.

It was actually the first time we traveled with a travel agency. While organizing a trip is simple today, we wanted to leave nothing to chance so we could enjoy every moment to the fullest with my girlfriend and in-laws. And I must say we were delighted with this way of traveling, and if we had to do it again, we would do exactly the same!"

What was your itinerary in Rwanda? How many days?