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 Angelique J 
 
 
 
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Magical Rwanda - We LOVED it! We arranged a private tour with Claudien on the recommendation of a colleague and we were very pleased with what he arranged for us! From the very beginning Claudien was communicative and responsive to our questions and quickly made any adjustments that we requested. If you ask, Claudien will deliver! We spent a few days in Kigali, Akagera National Park (Karenge Lodge was spectacular! Don't miss this magical place!) Claudien is so knowledgeable about all the wildlife, it was like having our own personal naturalist on the tour. We also wanted to get off the beaten track a bit and he organized for our Gorilla Trekking to take place in Uganda which led to a very intimate and personalized experience there. The Mountain Gorillas were the highlight of our trip. We also enjoyed the trip to Dian Fossey's Camp and Gravesite and the Golden Monkeys. An added bonus was that we needed to go to Kenya for a conference and Claudien arranged an amazing additional tour there which included Amboseli and Masai Mara. Claudien did a great job of giving us the opportunity to stay in more locally run hotels as well as luxury tented campsites, a nice mix of experience so that we felt that we weren't just on a tourist circuit. We felt like we were in very good hands with Claudien and we can't wait to go back!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 MaStey 
 
 
 
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Enjoyable two days of birding around Kigali My girlfriend and I had really interesting and well organized two days of birding around Kigali with our guide Claudien. Although we were absolute beginners, he gave us a great insight in the colourful world of birds there and is an expert in this field- don‘t miss it when you visit Rwanda!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Voyage02007214230 
 
 
 
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The best birding tour in history We had the chance to go on a birding tour in Kigali, and to say it was wonderful is an understatement. Our guide, Joseph, was amazing, so knowledgeable but most of all, incredibly passionate. His love for birds and conservation is truly contagious. We enjoyed spending the day with him and our driver, Alex, so so much. We only wished we had more time to absorb more knowledge. If you like birds, book this tour, you will not regret it. If you don’t like birds, you should also book this tour, I’m sure you’ll like them by the end. I can’t stress enough how amazing Joseph was. We are so happy we found this tour, and honestly can’t wait to come back and go birding with him again. We were able to identify over 60 different species of birds. Thank you so so much, we truly loved it.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 fredhareau1 
 
 
 
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Fantastic birding morning in Kigalie Amazing morning birding in Kigali this morning with Claudien in Nyandungu eco-park. He knows the park and birds very well and we were able to see 76 species in this urban park. Including several lifers. Way beyond my expectations. Great place, great guide, great experience
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 AnnikaS70 
 
 
 
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Wonderful birds The Guide is very knowledgable, he knows all the Bird names by heart, knows where to look for them and points out facts and behaviour. Wonderful landscape, too. Take a raincoat during rain season 🙃 Pick up, drop off and Lunch Break worked well, too.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Mélanie D 
 
 
 
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Un voyage inoubliable au Rwanda Nous avons passé 10 jours extraordinaires au Rwanda, parfaitement organisés par Claudien, notre guide exceptionnel. Dès notre arrivée à l’aéroport jusqu’au retour, tout a été impeccablement organisé, avec une grande ponctualité et un réel souci du détail. Les rencontres avec les gorilles et les chimpanzés ont été des expériences absolument exceptionnelles et inoubliables. Le Rwanda est un magnifique pays, très propre, avec des habitants chaleureux, souriants et accueillants. Claudien parle parfaitement français et a su nous expliquer tout au long du séjour la vie, la culture et l’histoire de son pays. Il est également très cultivé, notamment sur la faune, les animaux et les oiseaux, ce qui a rendu chaque journée encore plus enrichissante. Nous recommandons Claudien les yeux fermés à toute personne souhaitant découvrir le Rwanda dans les meilleures conditions possibles. Un immense merci pour ce voyage mémorable ! Nous reviendrons pour découvrir l’Ouganda avec Claudien également ;) Melanie & Thomas
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lawrence K 
 
 
 
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Saw 80 species in 1 day, including Papyrus Gonolek! Claudien proved to be a punctuel and seriously expert birder, equipped with quality binocs and scope and call recordings and deep familiarity with the species of the area. He is flexible and easy company. The urban wetland is perfect for birding: paved pathway cutting through marshes, ponds, and woodlands, litter'free, uncrowded, and secure.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Albertine Rift endemic birds I went to Rwanda on a brief trip to see the endemic birds of the Albertine Rift. I saw nearly all of my target birds in a very short space of time, with the two main targets of Red-collared Mountain Babbler and Rwenzori Apalis seen by 09:00 on the first morning. The accommodation and food were excellent and the people were some of the friendliest I have met. We also had memorable close encounters with gorillas.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 LesleyB7777 
 
 
 
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Magical day's birding in Kigali surrounds Claudien organised an excellent day of birding for me at very short notice. I appreciated being collected and dropped off at my hotel in Kigali. The morning was spent walking the trails at Nyandungu Eco-Park with guide Sylvere. The birds were active with a total count of 52 species. My highlights were Spot-flanked and Double-toothed Barbets, the latter with a nest. A pair of White-collared Olivebacks represented a lifer for me. We then moved on to Umusambi Village for a few hours with driver Alex. Our luck was in as a group of Grey Crowned Cranes were feeding right next to the viewing platform. Fantastic photographic opportunity! Sylvere's birding knowledge and spotting skills were outstanding and he certainly knows his bird calls. He was very professional and helpful and is highly recommended. I can always count on Claudien to arrange a memorable birding experience. He wasn't available himself on the day but hopefully next time. Thank you!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Fantastic day birding in Rwanda with Claudien. This was an unplanned trip for me whilst at a conference in Kigali. I had an extra day free before heading back home. Claudien made himself available and organized a great day in the wetlands. We also talked a lot about life in Rwanda so it was more than just a birding trip. I highly recommend booking a trip with him.