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Kigali, Rwanda · Est. 2020

11:11

Safari Tours

Every journey has a moment that changes you. We build the whole trip around that moment.

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RDB Licensed Operator
Est. 2020 · Kigali Based
5 Languages Spoken
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5 EAC Countries
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About 11:11AM Safari Tours

Born in Kigali. Built for the curious.

Founded in 2020 and based at Norrsken House Kigali, 11:11AM Safari Tours was built on a single belief — travel should leave you changed. Not just checked-in and checked-out, but genuinely, irreversibly moved.

We cover Rwanda and four EAC countries: Uganda, DR Congo, Kenya and Tanzania. Our packages range from gorilla trekking and conservation journeys to wellness retreats, MICE conference extensions, and fully custom itineraries designed around you. Every journey includes a signature 11:11 moment — the experience you will still be telling people about years later.

We are a small, multilingual team fluent in English, French, Kinyarwanda, Swahili and Lingala. We respond within 1 hour. We do not do generic.

Explore Rwanda Packages EAC Region Tours
500+
Guests Hosted
5
EAC Countries
18
Tour Packages
5
Languages Spoken

Signature Journeys

Rwanda — six signature journeys

Based in Kigali · Scroll down for Uganda, DRC, Kenya & Tanzania packages

Bestseller
Transformative · 7 days
The Resilience Journey

Rwanda's greatest story isn't the gorillas. It's the people. This week-long immersion weaves gorilla trekking with survivor storytelling, Gacaca justice sessions, and a night in a community-hosted home in Musanze.

Volcanoes NP gorilla trek
Kigali Genocide Memorial deep-dive
Reconciliation storytelling session
Community home overnight, Musanze
Coffee cooperative visit, Northern Province
From $2,850 per personPrivate · 2–6 guests · Full board
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02
Wellness · 5 days
Nyungwe Silence Retreat

Africa's oldest rainforest as your therapist. Guided forest meditation, canopy walks at dawn, chimpanzee encounters, and a Lake Kivu lakeside close. Built for executives and burnout survivors.

Nyungwe Forest guided meditation walks
Canopy walk at sunrise
Chimpanzee trekking
Lake Kivu private villa close
Digital detox optional
From $1,950 per personPrivate · max 4 guests · Full board
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03
Corporate MICE · 3 days
The Kigali Conference Extension

You've just presented at CHOGM, the AU Summit, or a global fintech conference. Now let Rwanda do the rest. A seamless 3-day post-conference escape designed for delegates with discerning taste.

Airport-to-lodge private transfers
Gorilla trekking or Akagera game drive
Kigali design & innovation tour
Group booking discounts (8+ pax)
Invoiced to company — full admin support
From $980 per personGroup · 8–40 guests · Half board
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04
Heritage · 8 days
The African Roots Expedition

For diaspora travelers returning to the continent — or those discovering it for the first time. A Pan-African journey through Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania anchored in culture, heritage, and belonging.

Kigali · Entebbe · Zanzibar routing
Gorilla trekking, Volcanoes NP
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Stone Town cultural immersion, Zanzibar
Swahili · French · English guides
From $3,400 per personPrivate · 2–8 guests · Full board
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05
Conservation · 6 days
Regenerate Rwanda

Travel with purpose. Spend two days working alongside the Regenerate Rwanda community agents — planting, learning, restoring — then transition into a classic wildlife circuit. Your footprint gives back.

2 days Regenerate Rwanda field work
Community agent village visits
Akagera game drives
Certificate of contribution
Carbon-offset travel documentation
From $1,650 per personSmall group · 4–12 guests · Full board
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06
Nomad · 14 days
The Kivu Workcation

Rwanda has the fastest internet in East Africa and some of its most stunning scenery. Stay on Lake Kivu for two weeks — work mornings, explore afternoons. Curated for remote workers, creators, and digital founders.

Lake Kivu lakefront accommodation
High-speed fibre + co-working setup
Weekend gorilla or Nyungwe excursions
Local chef, breakfast & dinner
Community introductions, Gisenyi
From $2,100 per personSolo or couple · Full board + workspace
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The 11:11 Promise

Every journey has a portal.
We find yours.

We are a Kigali-born, multilingual team with deep roots in Rwanda, the DRC, Tanzania, and across the EAC. We don't read about our destinations — we grew up speaking their languages, eating their food, and understanding their complexity.

When you travel with 11:11AM, you're not getting a tour guide. You're getting an insider who knows what's behind the hill, who the local coffee farmer is, and exactly which moment of morning light will stop your breath.

Multilingual depth

English, French, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, and Lingala. We talk to communities in their own voice — which means you hear Rwanda's real stories, not the tourist-facing version.

Community-first economics

Every package channels a portion of revenue directly to local guides, artisans, and community agents. When you book with us, communities benefit — measurably.

Intentional design

We don't stack 11 attractions into 7 days. Every itinerary is designed around moments of stillness, connection, and revelation — the ones you'll still be talking about in 10 years.

Multi-country fluency

From Rwanda to Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and DR Congo — five EAC countries, one seamless operation. Cross-border journeys are our specialty, not our stretch.

Regional Reach

Rwanda, Uganda, DR Congo,
Kenya & Tanzania.

Uganda
DR Congo
Kenya
Tanzania
7 days · Iconic Safari
Serengeti & Ngorongoro

The Serengeti plains, the Ngorongoro Crater — Tanzania's two crown jewels in one definitive safari. Big Five guaranteed, with luxury tented camps and expert naturalist guides.

From $4,200 per person · full board
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5 days · Island Escape
Zanzibar Stone Town & Spice

UNESCO-listed Stone Town, spice farm tours, snorkelling the Mnemba Atoll, and sunsets at Africa House. The ideal finale to any EAC safari circuit.

From $1,800 per person · full board
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8 days · Adventure
Kilimanjaro Climb + Safari

Summit Africa's highest peak via the Marangu or Lemosho route, then recover with a luxury 3-day Serengeti safari. The ultimate East Africa bucket-list combination.

From $5,500 per person · full board
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Traveller Stories

What our guests say

"

The gorilla trekking moment was everything — but what stayed with me was the reconciliation session in Musanze. I came for the wildlife and left changed by the people. Gracia anticipated every need before I knew I had it.

Sarah M.
New York, USA · 2024
★★★★★
"

We came for a 3-day MICE extension after our Kigali conference and ended up booking a second trip six months later. The Nyungwe silence retreat completely reset my nervous system. This is not your typical safari company.

Thomas K.
Amsterdam, NL · 2024
★★★★★
"

As someone from the diaspora visiting East Africa for the first time, the African Roots Expedition hit everything I didn't know I needed. Rwanda, Uganda, Zanzibar in 8 days — seamless, emotional, unforgettable.

Amara J.
London, UK · 2025
★★★★★

Have you travelled with us? We'd love your story — 11safaritours@gmail.com.

Transparent Pricing

Every journey, clearly priced

Journey
Duration
From (USD/pax)
Segment
The Resilience JourneyTransformative · Bestseller
7 days
$2,850
Premium
Nyungwe Silence RetreatWellness · Max 4 guests
5 days
$1,950
Premium
Kigali Conference ExtensionMICE · Corporate
3 days
$980
Corporate
The African Roots ExpeditionHeritage · EAC multi-country
8 days
$3,400
Luxury
Regenerate RwandaConservation · Purpose travel
6 days
$1,650
Mid-range
The Kivu WorkcationDigital nomad · 14 days
14 days
$2,100
Lifestyle

All prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Gorilla permits and international flights not included. Prices are indicative — contact us for a personalised quote.

Start Your Journey

Your 11:11 moment
is waiting.

Tell us who you are, how you travel, and what kind of experience you're chasing. We'll build something around you.

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Based in
Kigali, Rwanda
Languages
EN · FR · SW · RW · LN
Operating
5 EAC Countries
Response time
Within 1 hour

Plan Ahead

Estimate your trip budget

Get a quick ballpark for your East Africa journey. All figures in USD.

Estimated total per person
$2,650 – $3,400
7 days: ~$1,260  ·  Extensions: ~$200  ·  Gorilla permit: $1,500
Excludes international flights · Indicative only · Contact us for exact quote
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Plan Smarter

Best time to visit Rwanda

Jun – Sep
Dry Season

Peak gorilla trekking. Clear skies, firm trails. Best wildlife visibility at Akagera. Busiest and most expensive period.

★ Recommended
Oct – Nov
Short Rains

Lush green landscapes, fewer tourists, lower prices. Gorilla trekking still excellent. Light rain mostly in afternoons.

Good value
Dec – Feb
Short Dry

Another excellent window. Warm and mostly dry. Great for combining Rwanda with a Tanzania or Kenya extension.

Great for EAC combos
Mar – May
Long Rains

Heaviest rainfall. Trails muddy. Lowest prices and fewest tourists. Vegetation is spectacular. Still possible — just prepared.

Budget-friendly

Rwanda is a year-round destination. Gorilla trekking runs every day regardless of season. Ask us what time is best for your specific journey.

The People Behind the Journey

Our Team

Kigali-born. Multilingual. Deeply rooted in East Africa. When you travel with 11:11AM, you travel with people who call this region home.

Gracia Mwafrica
Founder & Managing Director
Gracia Mwafrica

Over a decade of experience in customer operations, fintech and tourism across Rwanda, DRC, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and beyond. Gracia built 11:11AM on one belief: every journey should have a moment that changes you.

EN · FR · SW RW · LN
Wildlife & Nature
Certified Field Guides

Our guides are RDB-certified with deep knowledge of gorilla behaviour, bird species, and savanna ecology. Safety-trained, storytellers at heart.

RDB Certified First Aid
Community Network
400+ Local Partners

From coffee farmers in Musanze to community agents in the Regenerate Rwanda project — our network puts revenue directly into local hands across 5 EAC countries.

5 EAC Countries Community-first

Are you a passionate guide, storyteller or local expert?

We are always looking to grow our network of authentic East African voices.

Get In Touch

Can't find what you're looking for?

Build your own journey

Tell us what you want and we will build it. No templates, no compromises. Every custom journey starts with a conversation.

Where do you want to go?
Rwanda
Uganda
Tanzania
Kenya
DR Congo
Multi-country
What kind of experience?
Wildlife Safari
Gorilla Trekking
Wellness Retreat
Cultural Immersion
Conservation
Adventure
Beach & Island
MICE Extension
How many days?
1–3 days
4–6 days
7–10 days
10–14 days
2+ weeks
Travel style?
Budget-conscious
Mid-range comfort
Premium
Luxury
Solo
Family
Group
Your custom journey: Destinations: Uganda. Experience: Wildlife Safari. Style: Budget-conscious.

We'll reply within 1 hour with a tailored itinerary proposal — no obligation.

Common Questions

Before you book

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