International Tours and Travel

Name

International Tours and Travel

Legal name

International Tours and Travel Ltd.

Website

https://itt.co.rw

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Agency and Tour Operator Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (56151), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Safari & Wildlife Travel Agencies (THAKAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife & Safari Tour Operators (THAKADAG), Safari & Wildlife Adventure Tour Operators (Land-Based) (THAAADAD), Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB)

Keywords

• Safari tour packages
• Gorilla trekking tours
• Corporate travel management
• East africa safaris
• Wildlife primate tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Kigali

HQ country

Rwanda

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Tours and Travel Packages: High quality tours and packages to Rwanda and abroad including wildlife safaris, gorilla trekking, lake and forest experiences, royal palaces, and city tours. Travel packages include accommodation, transfers, professional guiding services, excursions, and entrance fees.
2. Ticketing Services: Domestic and international flight reservations, train, boat, and bus tickets. Includes online check-in assistance, seating options, meal preferences, and boarding pass printing.
3. Hotel Booking: Partnership with 3 to 5 star hotels, boutique hotels, and guest houses. Corporate discounts offered.
4. Car Hire: Airport transfers, car hires with or without driver in Rwanda and abroad.
5. Visa Assistance: Visa application assistance with document preparation and procedure guidance. Express visa delivery service for Rwandans traveling to Dubai (less than 24 hours).
6. MICE Services: Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events organization including venue booking, meet and greet transfers, translators, and dedicated teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

International Tours and Travel is a Kigali-based tour operator and travel agency that designs and delivers guided wildlife safaris, gorilla and chimpanzee trekking tours, and city/cultural experiences across Rwanda, Uganda, DR Congo, Kenya, and Tanzania. Its core offering consists of curated multi-day tour packages (e.g., Rwanda Gorilla Express, Nyungwe Primate Tour, Rwanda at a Glance, Volcanoes National Park tours) sold on a per-person basis with accommodation, transfers, guides, park permits, and entrance fees bundled. Complementing these tours, the company provides standalone travel services: domestic and international flight ticketing (including e-ticketing pioneered in Rwanda), hotel reservations, car hire with or without driver, visa application assistance, and MICE event management for corporate and group clients.

Product overview

International Tours and Travel operates as a comprehensive travel agency offering a portfolio of tour packages and travel services across Rwanda and East Africa. The core product consists of guided safari and wildlife tours including gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, chimpanzee and primate tracking in Nyungwe, and game drives in Akagera National Park. The company provides destination experiences spanning Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and DR Congo. Supporting add-on services include ticketing (domestic and international flights), hotel booking, car hire with 4x4 safari vehicles, visa assistance, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events) services. The company serves both leisure travelers and corporate clients including UN institutions, ministries, banks, and NGOs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rwanda Gorilla Tours Guided gorilla trekking experiences in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, ranging from express 1-night/2-day tours to 2-night/3-day packages combining gorilla tracking with Lake Kivu relaxation. Includes park permits, professional guides, transfers, and accommodation.
• Rwanda Safari Packages Multi-day safari packages covering gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee trekking, wildlife game drives, and cultural experiences across Rwanda's national parks, bundled with accommodation, guides, transfers, and park permits.
• Akagera National Park Tours Safari game drives and wildlife viewing tours in Rwanda's Akagera savanna national park, including full-day and 2-day/1-night options with boat tours on Lake Ihema. From $550 per person for the day tour.
• Volcanoes National Park Tours Multi-day tours combining gorilla trekking with golden monkey tracking, Dian Fossey hikes, and visits to twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo. From $3000 per person for the 3-night/4-day package.
• Nyungwe Primate Tours 3-day/2-night chimpanzee trekking, black and white colobus monkey tracking, and canopy walk experiences in Nyungwe National Park rainforest, including scenic tea field drives and cultural stops en route. From $1800 per person.
• Lake Kivu Experiences Beach relaxation, water sports, boat rides, swimming, fishing trips, and coffee plantation tours along Rwanda's Lake Kivu in Gisenyi and Kibuye.
• Kigali City Tours Half-day (5 hours) and full-day (7 hours) guided tours of Kigali including genocide memorial visits, local markets, residential areas, and cultural experiences. From $200 per person for half-day and $250 for full-day.
• Lake Kivu Coffee Experience 2-day/1-night tour combining Lake Kivu exploration with boat cruises and coffee farm visits, including bean-to-cup production tours and tasting sessions. From $800 per person.
• Uganda Gorilla Safaris Gorilla trekking tours in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, and wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park departing from Kigali. Multi-day itineraries of 2 to 7 days available.
• East Africa Packages Multi-country safari packages covering Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda including Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Murchison Falls, and Zanzibar tours. Includes luxury accommodation at properties such as Sirai House and Mahali Mzuri.
• Congo Safaris Virunga National Park tours including 3-day gorilla trekking safaris and 3-day Nyiragongo volcano hiking adventures in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with combined gorilla plus volcano hike packages available.
• Nyanza Cultural Tours Cultural heritage tours to Nyanza (former King's Palace), National Art Gallery, Gatagara pottery experiences, and Huye National Museum.
• Rwanda at a Glance Comprehensive 10-day tour covering Akagera, Volcanoes National Park, Lake Kivu, Nyungwe, and cultural sites across Rwanda. Includes gorilla and chimpanzee permits, accommodation, transfers, and guides.
• Ticketing Services Domestic and international flight reservations, train, boat, and bus ticketing. Includes online check-in assistance, seating and meal preferences, and boarding pass printing. ITT is a pioneer of e-ticketing in Rwanda.
• Hotel Booking Accommodation booking across 3 to 5-star hotels, boutique hotels, and guest houses in Rwanda and East Africa, with corporate discount options available for business clients.
• Car Hire Airport transfers and car hire with or without driver in Rwanda and abroad, including 4x4 safari vehicles for wildlife excursions.
• Visa Assistance Visa application preparation and document assistance for travelers. Includes express Dubai visa delivery service under 24 hours for Rwandan passport holders.
• MICE Services Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events organization including venue booking, meet and greet airport transfers, translators, and dedicated on-site teams. Targeted at corporate clients, associations, and group travelers.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreOthers · 1 January 1998Member of IATA since 1998, providing credibility and access to international air transport standards and airline relationships.
• American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive representative of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) in Rwanda. Through this partnership, ITT secures unbeatable value and the best experiences for clients through professional travel management and service delivery, whether online, on the phone, or on the move.
• Luxury Safari Lodges and Hotels NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with high-end accommodation providers including Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, One & Only Nyungwe House, The Retreat by Heaven, Kigali Serena Hotel, Kigali Marriott Hotel, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, and numerous others across Rwanda and East Africa.
• National Parks and Conservation AuthoritiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelationships with Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), and Virunga National Park authorities for arranging gorilla trekking permits, chimpanzee tracking permits, and national park access.
• Air KenyamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir Kenya partnership for internal East Africa flights connecting Kenya destinations including Laikipia and Maasai Mara.
• East Africa Tourism PartnersmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with airlines including RwandAir, Kenya Airways, Brussels Airlines, KLM, and Ethiopian Airlines for international and regional connectivity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asilia Africa: East Africa safari operator with owned camps across Tanzania and Kenya, plus curated itineraries in Rwanda/Uganda. Overlaps with ITT on gorilla-and-safari combinations and conservation-led positioning, with stronger owned-accommodation asset base.
• Wild Frontiers: Adventure travel company offering small-group and tailor-made safaris across Africa, including gorilla trekking in Uganda/Rwanda and DRC. Comparable on adventure-led, off-the-beaten-track positioning and similar size.
• Discover Africa: South Africa-headquartered DMC curating bespoke African safaris, including gorilla trekking add-ons into Rwanda/Uganda. Comparable boutique, expert-led model targeting luxury leisure travelers across southern and East Africa.
• Audley Travel: UK-based country-specialist tour operator building bespoke African itineraries (including Rwanda/Uganda gorilla trekking) for high-end leisure clients via a network of destination specialists. Strong model parallel to ITT's tailored, expert-led approach.
• Volcanoes Safaris: Boutique Rwanda/Uganda operator specializing in gorilla and chimpanzee safaris with own branded lodges (e.g., Volcanoes Virunga Lodge). Closest head-to-head on gorilla products and Bwindi/Virunga itineraries out of Kigali.
• Gamewatchers Safaris / Porini Safaris: Kenya-based safari operator offering conservation-focused wildlife safaris and extensions to Uganda/Rwanda. Overlaps with ITT's East Africa multi-country packages and responsible-tourism messaging, with comparable boutique scale.

Broad incumbents

• G Adventures: Large adventure tour operator with established East Africa and gorilla trekking products. Overlaps with ITT on multi-country safari packages and small-group adventure market, with much greater scale and brand recognition.
• &Beyond: Luxury safari and travel company operating owned lodges across southern and East Africa, including gorilla trekking in Rwanda/Uganda. Comparable on premium lodge partnerships and gorilla circuit, but vastly larger footprint and global marketing reach.
• African Travel: Safari-focused tour brand within Trafalgar/TTC offering bespoke Africa itineraries including Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Comparable multi-country product mix with gorilla and big-five safaris, plus stronger parent-distribution backbone.
• Intrepid Travel: Global small-group adventure tour operator offering East Africa and gorilla trekking itineraries. Comparable in adventure/responsible-tourism positioning but vastly larger scale, broader geography, and stronger digital distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ITT_Rwanda
• Facebookfacebook.com/ittRW
• Instagraminstagram.com/ittrwanda
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-tours-and-travel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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