D-Guide Travels

Passion & Experience

Who we are

A dynamic, knowledgeable and well-connected travel specialists who go above and beyond to offering the best in experiential travel.
Fact: However much well designed and thoughtful your safari planning phase was, your Guide on an ongoing safari will always remain a make or break!

Specialized in Personalized High-End Travel Services

We pride ourselves as a number one travel company specializing in Private Guiding mainly in Rwanda and East Africa at large. Every safari is designed to meet the expectations of and fulfil the specific needs of our guests. Furthermore, on top of an exceptional safari itinerary designed just for you by our Travel Expert, we always provide a  private specialist guide who brings expertise to the area you are travelling in, adding depth to your interactions with the wildlife and to your historical and cultural experiences.

The full value of an expedition is better realised with the input of a private guide interpreting your journey and linking the diverse sightings and experiences to create a bigger picture. The daily logistics and planning whilst on a safari will also be managed entirely by your private guide allowing you to completely immerse yourself in your surroundings. To us that’s the definition of luxury travel experience and we don’t take chances when it comes to selecting our safari guides!

What we do

Our team pays very close attention to every detail and we plan for all eventualities;

Safari Planning Phase

Our professional handpicked Expert Travel Designers will always make sure your next Africa’s adventure is nothing short of exceptional. From the most relevant required information to help you understand what you need to know about your trip to Africa, to the unique experiences that you have always been looking forward to, we will build with you from scratch and come up with an itinerary that perfectly fits your travel specifications and budget. All our suggested travel experiences are privately designed just for you and providing a dedicated private guide throughout the entire safari.

While on expedition

With a Meet & Greet by one of our dedicated staff right on your arrival in the country, you will be warmly welcomed, have a short brief introduction about the country and the incoming trip, learn a few words in our local language as you head to the next stop with your private Guide embarking on the journey that will last a lifetime. Our guides are knowledgeable and passionate about their job, their vast experience allows them to read between the lines and interpret the intricacies of every aspect of a safari and professionally responding to your expectations and beyond. All your Safari logistics and daily planning details are entirely looked after; you can therefore have a peace of mind and just enjoy your D-Guide Travels Experience. We organize all transfers required, whether on-road by our wide range of vehicle fleet, by Boat when it has to include water experience or even on a Helicopter when you wish to make it shorter but also scenic.

Post Experience

We do believe your D-Guide Travels Experience was remarkable and more importantly memorable, we always appreciate any feedback, understanding that having enjoyed your travel experience with us is all what we are here for and as a team we always strive to go beyond your expectations. However, also knowing where we could have done better will be as constructive as what we excellently achieved for an even better experience in the future.

Our Expert Team

Our team pays very close attention to every detail and we plan for all eventualities;

David Rutikanga

David Rutikanga

Founder and Managing Director

Emile Gashumba

Operations Manager

Honorine Uwase

Honorine Uwase

Accounts Manager

Eduige Mbabazi

Eduige Mbabazi

Senior Travel Designer

Davinah Uwera

Travel Designer

Sheila-Tuti-Mpairwe DGuide

Sheila Tuti Mpairwe

Travel and Lifestyle Specialist

Paul-Ndengeye DGuide

Paul Ndengeye

Transport Manager & Lead Guide