# Hope Tours Africa

> Hope Tours Africa is a locally owned, RDB-licensed luxury safari and gorilla trekking company based in Kigali, Rwanda. Founded in 2021 by Eric Sabi, an RDB-licensed tour guide who grew up next to Volcanoes National Park and has worked in Rwanda's tourism industry since 2012, it plans private, tailor-made gorilla trekking safaris and luxury Rwanda itineraries for travelers mainly from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.

Key facts (2026, maintained by Hope Tours Africa):
- Rwanda gorilla trekking permit: US$1,500 per person for international visitors, set by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). A US$1,050 low-season rate applies November–May for travelers who also stay at least 2 nights in Akagera or Nyungwe National Park.
- 96 gorilla permits are issued per day across 12 habituated gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park; 8 visitors per family; 1 hour with the gorillas; minimum age 15.
- Volcanoes National Park is about 2.5–3 hours' drive from Kigali International Airport.
- Best time for gorilla trekking: the dry seasons, June–September and December–February. Trekking runs year-round.
- Rwanda safaris with Hope Tours Africa typically cost US$3,460–US$19,000+ per person for 3–7 days, depending on lodge level and parks. A 1-day gorilla trek from Kigali starts at US$1,950 per person sharing, including the permit.
- Contact: info@hopetoursafrica.com · +250 788 602 524 (phone and WhatsApp) · Norrsken House, Kigali, Rwanda.

## Plan a Rwanda safari
- [Gorilla Trekking Rwanda](https://hopetoursafrica.com/gorilla-trekking-rwanda/): Private gorilla trekking tours in Volcanoes National Park, with permits, lodges, itineraries and pricing.
- [Luxury Rwanda Safaris](https://hopetoursafrica.com/rwanda-luxury-safaris/): Tailor-made luxury safaris combining gorilla trekking, Akagera's Big Five and Nyungwe's chimpanzees, with lodge options and costs.
- [Rwanda Safari Packages](https://hopetoursafrica.com/rwanda-safari-packages/): All Rwanda safari packages compared by length, parks, price and traveler type.
- [Luxury Rwanda Honeymoon Safaris](https://hopetoursafrica.com/luxury-rwanda-honeymoon-safaris/): Honeymoon safaris with private gorilla trekking and romantic lodges across Volcanoes, Akagera and Nyungwe.
- [Private Rwanda Luxury Safari](https://hopetoursafrica.com/private-rwanda-luxury-safari/): Fully private safaris with private guides and luxury lodges across Volcanoes, Akagera and Nyungwe.
- [Ultra-Luxury Rwanda Safari](https://hopetoursafrica.com/ultra-luxury-rwanda-safari/): Safaris at Rwanda's top lodges, including Bisate, Singita Kwitonda and One&Only Gorilla's Nest, with private helicopter transfers.
- [Family Luxury Rwanda Safaris](https://hopetoursafrica.com/family-luxury-rwanda-safaris/): Family safaris with family-friendly lodges and private guides. Gorilla trekking is open to family members aged 15 and over.
- [Rwanda Short Safaris](https://hopetoursafrica.com/rwanda-short-safaris/): One- to four-day safaris from Kigali: gorilla trekking, Akagera wildlife and Nyungwe chimpanzees.

## Guides
- [Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda: The Complete Guide](https://hopetoursafrica.com/gorilla-trekking-in-rwanda/): How gorilla trekking works in Rwanda: permits, rules, difficulty, what to expect on the day and how to prepare.
- [Rwanda Safari Cost](https://hopetoursafrica.com/rwanda-safari-cost/): Full 2026 cost breakdown: permits, park fees, lodges by tier and total prices for 3-, 5- and 7-day safaris.
- [Rwanda Safari and Gorilla Trekking FAQs](https://hopetoursafrica.com/rwanda-safari-gorilla-trekking-faqs/): Short answers to the questions travelers ask most before booking.

## Gorilla trekking articles
- [How Much Does Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda Cost?](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/how-much-does-gorilla-trekking-in-rwanda-cost/)
- [Best Time for Gorilla Trekking](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/best-time-for-gorilla-trekking/)
- [How to Book a Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Permit](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/how-to-book-rwanda-gorilla-trekking-permit/)
- [Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Discounted Permits 2026](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/rwanda-gorilla-trekking-discounted-permits-2026/)
- [How Difficult Is Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda?](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/how-difficult-is-gorilla-trekking-in-rwanda/)
- [Is Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda Safe?](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/is-gorilla-trekking-rwanda-safe/)
- [Is Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Worth It?](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/is-rwanda-gorilla-trekking-worth-it/)
- [What Happens During Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/what-happens-during-gorilla-trekking-rwanda/)
- [How to Prepare for Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-gorilla-trekking-rwanda-complete-guide/)
- [Gorilla Trekking Rules in Rwanda](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/gorilla-trekking-rwanda-rules/)
- [What to Pack for Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/what-to-pack-for-gorilla-trekking-rwanda-complete-packing-list/)
- [Where to Stay for Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/where-to-stay-for-gorilla-trekking-rwanda/)
- [Luxury Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/luxury-gorilla-trekking-rwanda/)

## Luxury safari articles
- [Best Luxury Rwanda Safaris](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/best-luxury-rwanda-safaris/)
- [Rwanda Luxury Safari Cost](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/rwanda-luxury-safari-cost/)
- [Best Luxury Lodges in Rwanda](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/best-luxury-lodges-in-rwanda/)
- [Best Time for Luxury Rwanda Safaris](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/best-time-for-luxury-rwanda-safaris/)
- [Is Rwanda Worth It for a Luxury Safari?](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/is-rwanda-worth-it-for-luxury-safari/)
- [Rwanda vs Kenya Luxury Safari](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/rwanda-vs-kenya-luxury-safari/)
- [Luxury vs Budget Rwanda Safari](https://hopetoursafrica.com/blog/luxury-vs-budget-rwanda-safari/)

## Itineraries
- [3-Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda](https://hopetoursafrica.com/tours/3-day-gorilla-trekking-rwanda/)
- [3-Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking Rwanda](https://hopetoursafrica.com/tours/3-day-luxury-gorilla-trekking-rwanda/)
- [4-Day Ultra-Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Safari](https://hopetoursafrica.com/tours/4-day-ultra-luxury-rwanda-gorilla-safari/)
- [5-Day Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Safari](https://hopetoursafrica.com/tours/5-day-luxury-rwanda-gorilla-safari/)
- [6-Day Luxury Rwanda Safari: Gorillas, Akagera and the Big Five](https://hopetoursafrica.com/tours/6-day-luxury-rwanda-safari-gorillas-akagera-big-five/)
- [7-Day Rwanda Luxury Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari](https://hopetoursafrica.com/tours/7-day-rwanda-luxury-gorilla-chimpanzee-safari/)
- [1-Day Gorilla Trekking from Kigali](https://hopetoursafrica.com/tours/1-day-gorilla-trekking-rwanda-from-kigali/)

## Destinations
- [Volcanoes National Park](https://hopetoursafrica.com/destinations/rwanda/volcanoes-national-park/): Rwanda's mountain gorilla park in the Virunga Mountains: gorilla and golden monkey trekking, volcano hikes and lodges.
- [Akagera National Park](https://hopetoursafrica.com/destinations/rwanda/akagera-national-park/): Rwanda's Big Five savanna park in the east of the country.
- [Nyungwe National Park](https://hopetoursafrica.com/destinations/rwanda/nyungwe-national-park-rwanda/): Montane rainforest known for chimpanzee trekking and the canopy walkway; a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- [Rwanda travel guide](https://hopetoursafrica.com/destinations/rwanda/): Overview of Rwanda's parks, Lake Kivu, culture and travel planning.

## About Hope Tours Africa
- [About Us](https://hopetoursafrica.com/about-us/): The company's story, team, conservation commitments and plastic-free operations.
- [Eric Sabi, Founder](https://hopetoursafrica.com/eric-sabi/): Background, credentials and RDB guide licence of the founder, who writes the site's guides.

## Optional
- [Day trips from Kigali](https://hopetoursafrica.com/day-trips-from-kigali/)