Intore Expeditions & Business Tours
Intore Expeditions & Business Tours
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Intore Expeditions and Business Tours can provide you with prepackaged tours or an itinerary that is tailored made for you. Rwanda boasts of being one of only three countries in the world where you can see the endangered Mountain Gorilla's. Rwanda is known as the land of a thousand hill and there more than that. There are there national parks that range in variety of Mountain, Savannah park and the highest rain forest in the region. Come see Remarkable Rwanda. Intore Expeditions is a member in good standing with Africa Travel Association since 2009 and the Rwanda Tour and Travel Association and member in Good standing since 2010. Our office hours are M - F 8-5 or by appointment. We do our best to respond to all emails within 24-72 hours. We look forward to welcoming you to Rwanda as our guest.
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Brian D
1 contribution
July 2024 • Friends
Paul and Shelly are amazing guides and they have the inside scoop on everything going on in Rwanda. They definitely know the best places to stay and eat. It was my first trip to Africa and their knowledge was impressive and made me feel comfortable. There are a lot of unforgettable experiences to be had, and Intore is an excellent choice
Written 10 October 2024
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ThomasRavenscroft
Barcelona, Spain17 contributions
June 2015 • Solo
Pro 1: Driver (Bosco)
Perhaps the best element of the trip. My driver was very communicative, and went out of his way to make sure the trip was awesome. He stopped several times along the road to show me different things (eg coffee plants, monkeys, scenery).
One exceptional stop he made was at the Team Rwanda Cycling headquarters on the way. Was a fantastic driving experience. I hope he gets paid dearly for his quality and character. I learned more from Bosco about the land and people of Rwanda than perhaps anyone.
Had Bosco been an average driver, my rating for Intore would've been 3 out of 5.
Pro 2: Shelly
Shelly was likewise helpful over the phone and email. Responded rapidly and professionally, even over the weekend. Provided hiking boots for me since I didn't have my own. Was most thankful that I didn't have to drop $80 on a pair.
Pro 3: Lodging & Tour
This is a review of Intore, I'll dwell lightly here. Mountain View Gorilla was great in almost every respect (4 out of 5). Traditional music and dancing was interesting. The tour, rangers & guides were likewise excellent, and deserve a separate review.
Con 1: Price Uncompetitive
I calculated ~$700 after subtracting the permit costs (Kigali>>Volcano Park) from the total. That's presumably for a rented SUV, driver, his accommodation, and admin / commission.
I checked another company with an even higher TA Rating (Wildlife Tours Rwanda), and they quoted 17% less on the total cost ($1150 vs. $950 for the same trip, which is quite a spread. Further more, a day trip to Akagera cost over $600 at Intore while Wildlife Tours cost HALF as much ($300). Moreover, a private city bus with 10 seats will cost you less than $200 in total!!
My coworkers' minds were blown at how much I spent and they called me a complete idiot.
Con 2: Group matching
Was in Rwanda alone for business. Intare had no information about the kind of groups I'd be traveling with. They're perhaps not big enough to pair you with others. I was the only one I think the company had sent out that day to Volcanoes NP. Other companies sent vans with several people (hence the potential cost saving?). Had I known it would be 3/4 families and kids, I'd have looked for another time or group to travel with.
Conclusion:
Go with Intare if you're a spendthrift or have an emergency and no time to book or organize. Otherwise, research a better deal.
Perhaps the best element of the trip. My driver was very communicative, and went out of his way to make sure the trip was awesome. He stopped several times along the road to show me different things (eg coffee plants, monkeys, scenery).
One exceptional stop he made was at the Team Rwanda Cycling headquarters on the way. Was a fantastic driving experience. I hope he gets paid dearly for his quality and character. I learned more from Bosco about the land and people of Rwanda than perhaps anyone.
Had Bosco been an average driver, my rating for Intore would've been 3 out of 5.
Pro 2: Shelly
Shelly was likewise helpful over the phone and email. Responded rapidly and professionally, even over the weekend. Provided hiking boots for me since I didn't have my own. Was most thankful that I didn't have to drop $80 on a pair.
Pro 3: Lodging & Tour
This is a review of Intore, I'll dwell lightly here. Mountain View Gorilla was great in almost every respect (4 out of 5). Traditional music and dancing was interesting. The tour, rangers & guides were likewise excellent, and deserve a separate review.
Con 1: Price Uncompetitive
I calculated ~$700 after subtracting the permit costs (Kigali>>Volcano Park) from the total. That's presumably for a rented SUV, driver, his accommodation, and admin / commission.
I checked another company with an even higher TA Rating (Wildlife Tours Rwanda), and they quoted 17% less on the total cost ($1150 vs. $950 for the same trip, which is quite a spread. Further more, a day trip to Akagera cost over $600 at Intore while Wildlife Tours cost HALF as much ($300). Moreover, a private city bus with 10 seats will cost you less than $200 in total!!
My coworkers' minds were blown at how much I spent and they called me a complete idiot.
Con 2: Group matching
Was in Rwanda alone for business. Intare had no information about the kind of groups I'd be traveling with. They're perhaps not big enough to pair you with others. I was the only one I think the company had sent out that day to Volcanoes NP. Other companies sent vans with several people (hence the potential cost saving?). Had I known it would be 3/4 families and kids, I'd have looked for another time or group to travel with.
Conclusion:
Go with Intare if you're a spendthrift or have an emergency and no time to book or organize. Otherwise, research a better deal.
Written 1 August 2015
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Betsy S
Spokane, WA22 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
We just returned from Rwanda in March, 2014. It was a trip of a lifetime and we cannot recommend Shelly and Paul of Intore Expeditions more highly. They are gifted guides with an intelligent historical perspective on the history of the area. Their enthusiasm for the land and the culture of Rwanda is extremely evident. They are passionate about what they do, and they will make your trip "a wonderful experience".
Written 30 April 2014
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J W
1 contribution
Nov 2015 • Solo
I travel solo for business, which is how I found myself in Rwanda. I had been in Kigali for a week, but wanted to get out of the city. The day trip to Akagera with Intore was my favorite part of this trip!
Custom Itinerary: I had an 8:25pm flight out of KGL, so I needed to arrive back at the hotel by 5pm to get ready. I received a custom itinerary that allowed me to experience the entire park in one day, while still returning by 5pm to my hotel.
Accepts PayPal: This may seem trivial, but cash is king in Rwanda. As a business traveler, I charge everything to cards to accumulate points. Unfortunately, only a Visa debit card seems to allow withdrawals from ATMs in Rwanda, which greatly complicates getting cash (I suggest bringing $200 USD and changing wherever gives you the best rate). The PayPal option eliminated the hassle of getting cash, and allows me to get points on my card of choice.
Choice of Vehicle: You have the option of an open-top 4x4 or a closed-top air conditioned vehicle. If you have a nice camera (not just a cell phone) and the appropriate attire (hat, sunscreen, light clothing) then the open-top 4x4 probably gives a more "safari" feel to the adventure. However, I was limited to an iPhone and dress attire - not exactly safari-ready gear. I chose the closed-top A/C vehicle, and had an incredible time. No bugs, no heat, leather seats, and I just rolled down the window periodically to take photos. If you are on business travel, you can absolutely go on this expedition!
Exceptional Driver: My driver (Bosco) really made this experience exceptional. It takes 2.5 hours to get from Kigali to the South entrance, and about 3.5 hours to return from the North entrance of the park. I had a great time learning about life in Rwanda on the drive to/from the park. Bosco explained the banana groves, avocado trees, market economy, schools - it was a great excursion before we even arrived at the park!
Food: Breakfast and Lunch are provided, which makes the trip entirely self-contained. I was picked up at 5am from my hotel, and we arrived at the South entrance around 7:30am. Bosco had brought bananas, eggs, cookies, and a thermos to make tea. Combined with the view over the park, this was a great start to the day! Once we reached the North exit, we enjoyed the lunch Bosco prepared as well - which can be customized to your diet.
Akagera: The trip through Akagera took around 6 hours, and was absolutely incredible. Bosco was very knowledgeable about the wildlife, and provided great commentary as we were driving around. Your experience will be unique, but here are some highlights from mine. We had two encounters with the elephant herd (where caution must be exercised - you aren't in a zoo, and they will charge if threatened), and enjoyed watching a few giraffes up close.
Summary: This was an incredible adventure that gives you a more complete picture of Rwanda. The Intore team streamlines the entire process, including customized itineraries, vehicle preference, food selection, and multiple payment options. My driver made the entire trip, both inside and outside the park, an eye-opening experience. If you need to get out of Kigali for a day, this is the trip to take!
Custom Itinerary: I had an 8:25pm flight out of KGL, so I needed to arrive back at the hotel by 5pm to get ready. I received a custom itinerary that allowed me to experience the entire park in one day, while still returning by 5pm to my hotel.
Accepts PayPal: This may seem trivial, but cash is king in Rwanda. As a business traveler, I charge everything to cards to accumulate points. Unfortunately, only a Visa debit card seems to allow withdrawals from ATMs in Rwanda, which greatly complicates getting cash (I suggest bringing $200 USD and changing wherever gives you the best rate). The PayPal option eliminated the hassle of getting cash, and allows me to get points on my card of choice.
Choice of Vehicle: You have the option of an open-top 4x4 or a closed-top air conditioned vehicle. If you have a nice camera (not just a cell phone) and the appropriate attire (hat, sunscreen, light clothing) then the open-top 4x4 probably gives a more "safari" feel to the adventure. However, I was limited to an iPhone and dress attire - not exactly safari-ready gear. I chose the closed-top A/C vehicle, and had an incredible time. No bugs, no heat, leather seats, and I just rolled down the window periodically to take photos. If you are on business travel, you can absolutely go on this expedition!
Exceptional Driver: My driver (Bosco) really made this experience exceptional. It takes 2.5 hours to get from Kigali to the South entrance, and about 3.5 hours to return from the North entrance of the park. I had a great time learning about life in Rwanda on the drive to/from the park. Bosco explained the banana groves, avocado trees, market economy, schools - it was a great excursion before we even arrived at the park!
Food: Breakfast and Lunch are provided, which makes the trip entirely self-contained. I was picked up at 5am from my hotel, and we arrived at the South entrance around 7:30am. Bosco had brought bananas, eggs, cookies, and a thermos to make tea. Combined with the view over the park, this was a great start to the day! Once we reached the North exit, we enjoyed the lunch Bosco prepared as well - which can be customized to your diet.
Akagera: The trip through Akagera took around 6 hours, and was absolutely incredible. Bosco was very knowledgeable about the wildlife, and provided great commentary as we were driving around. Your experience will be unique, but here are some highlights from mine. We had two encounters with the elephant herd (where caution must be exercised - you aren't in a zoo, and they will charge if threatened), and enjoyed watching a few giraffes up close.
Summary: This was an incredible adventure that gives you a more complete picture of Rwanda. The Intore team streamlines the entire process, including customized itineraries, vehicle preference, food selection, and multiple payment options. My driver made the entire trip, both inside and outside the park, an eye-opening experience. If you need to get out of Kigali for a day, this is the trip to take!
Written 8 November 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Barbara O
Washington DC, DC32 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
I highly recommend Intore Tours. Shelly and Paul (American and Rwandan, respectively) obviously love the country and eagerly share their broad knowledge. They understand how to make travelers feel at home in new situations. They took us for a long weekend in the Nyungwe National Forest where we hiked, took a walk in the rain forest canopy, and tracked a colobus monkey troop. Unforgettable experience! Shelly and Paul know where to stop for freshly made ice cream on the drive from Kigali and the best place to watch the sun set over Lake Kivu, among many other pleasures.
Written 28 May 2014
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Ilan Wittenberg
Auckland, New Zealand9 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
This is once in a lifetime experience and Intore is the best. Eric picked me up from my accommodation and drove me in his Toyota Land Cruiser to the Volcanoes National Park. His vehicle was comfortable and air conditioned, Eric is very friendly, has a great sense of humor and is fluent in English, His communication skills are superb and he listened to my request. He helped me communicate with locals as he commands seven (!) languages...
Overall a great hike and beautiful memories, Highly recommended!
Overall a great hike and beautiful memories, Highly recommended!
Written 15 February 2019
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Ryan B
Northville, MI9 contributions
July 2017 • Couples
Highly Recommended. I cannot say enough about Intore Expeditions in terms of their professionalism, communication, and care that they took in managing me and my wife's tour in Rwanda. Paul and Shelly (owners) accompanied us to the mountains and took every care possible. We spent 3-4 full days with them. My first face to face interaction was when they met us at the airport. I quickly found them outside the terminal helping 2 other couples who had no tour company meeting them and also had a bogus hotel booking in their own arrangements (not with Intore).....they are super kind people! They also did a great job in helping to locate our lost luggage (Qatar Airways) and ensuring it caught up with us in our subsequent safari in the Serengeti.....they communicated well with our Tanzania tour company (Easy Tours). We had a great time in experiencing the golden monkeys and gorilla trek. The monkey tour was an easy trek and the gorilla interaction occurred after a 2-3 hour trek up the mountains....unbelievable experience!
Written 13 July 2017
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Alexandra A
Aberdeen, UK67 contributions
Feb 2017 • Business
I was recently on a business visit to Rwanda and while in country organised a trip to Volcanoes National Park to see the Gorillas .This was organised through Intore who had been recommended to me and it turned out to be a great recommendation. They are clearly a well run and organised company. We had a comfortable car with safe driver, who arrived on time, from Kigali to Volcanoes . The driver/guide then picked me up from my lodge on the morning of the trek and organised which Gorilla group I would join. It was efficient and if I am ever back in Rwanda I would definitely use them again. Having called several other companies first they are also competitive in price. Please use them if you are in Rwanda.
Written 23 February 2017
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Zenzitravel
Zurich, Switzerland42 contributions
July 2016 • Couples
We booked a 4-day-Tour incl. Gorilla-Trekking, Golden Monkey Trekking at the Volcano-National-Park and Lake Kivu. The booking process was easy although email connections were sometimes very poor to Rwanda. But Shelly Ann was very supportive and offered us a very suitable trip. Our driver Erik picked us up from the airport and from that time our unforgettable trip started. Eric was always on time, very help- and trustful and did a great job. Lodge and Hotel were on high standarts and we really really enjoyed our trip. We had such a good time and we are sure that we will come back to see more of this amazing country. Thanks to Intore for perfect oganization.
Written 19 August 2016
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Sindayigaya R
Kigali, Rwanda6 contributions
Nov 2015
why double your trip ,when searching a tour operator ...,intore Expedition is the experienced tour company ,the carry us in akagera national park where we enjoyed ,the beauty of the nature and we reveal the african wild kingdom, but when you plan with them don't forget to tell them ,to book for you a suit or a double room in akagera game lodge where the innovation has been completed ,
Written 21 December 2015
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