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The 15 best akagera safari & game drives in Rwanda, with what each day actually involves, the operators who run them, and what you can expect to pay.
One-day Akagera safari from Kigali with 4x4 game drive, optional Ihema boat ride, picnic lunch, and WiFi photo uploads.
“We got to see hippos and elephants among many other interesting animals in the park. Everybody was very nice and professional. We had a great time.”
One-day private Akagera Big Five safari from Kigali with hotel pickup, lunch, and a mid-route Imigongo arts stop.
“My Driver Christian was amazing. He arrived at my hotel 20 minutes early, and was with me from 5:30am until 9:30pm. I am traveling for business by myself so I went on the tour solo. He was always polite and professional, and an expert driver on the very bumpy roads. We sRead more”
1-day Akagera National Park safari from Kigali with morning and afternoon game drives, picnic lunch, and Big Five chances plus Rift Valley views.
“I had an amazing time. My guide Frank was great. He was very knowledgable about the wild life in the park. We saw so many different animals, including rhinos, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, antipopes, and many more. The park is fantastic and I am very glad that I didn’t miss out on this opportunity.”
One-day Akagera safari from Kigali with 6 hours of game drives, Lake Mihindi lunch, art stop, optional boat safari, and 4x4 transport.
“We really enjoyed this safari in Akagera National Park. Although we only managed to see only three of the big five (missed the lions and the leopards) and even though there were a few gaps throughout the day without any sightings it was still a very good day trip. Our guide Read more”
Early Kigali pickup, Big Five game drive in Akagera, and a Lake Ihema boat cruise with hippos, crocodiles, and shoebill birds.
“Justin, the Safari guide, was a dream! Super friendly and knowledgeable about the park and the animals. 100% recommended!”
Full-day Akagera safari from Kigali with Big Five chances, 500+ birds, picnic lunch in-park, and optional Lake Ihema boat ride.
“Went with driver & guide Justin whole day from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. to Akagera N.P. Was a great tour, especially as I was the only one and therefore had maximum flexibility. Saw a lot of wildlife including especially Elephants, Giraffes, Rhinos, Buffalos, Zebras, Hippos and Lions and had a relaxed lunch on a…”
Kigali to Akagera in one day: early 4WD game drives, an Ihema lake boat ride, lunch, and easy hotel pickup.
“My guide was knowledgeable and friendly — I didn’t think I was going to be able to see Akagera on this short trip and am delighted with my day trip. It is an amazing park and seeing it this way was easy and fun!”
Big Five safari day trip from Kigali to Akagera National Park with a pop-up roof vehicle, pickup, snacks, and a top guide. Starts 5am.
“I had the best day with Go Further and my guide, Cedric, while going on safari day trip in Akagera. Cedric was extremely knowledgeable about the landscapes and wildlife and great at spotting animals big and small while driving the vehicle – iRead more”
One-day Akagera safari from Kigali with a private 4x4, Big Five chances, optional boat cruise, and a picnic lunch at Lake Mihindi.
“Fantastic safari experience! I was traveling solo and my guide, Samuel, made me feel completely comfortable and safe the whole time. Let me play any music I wanted on the car. He was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable amazing at spotting animals, always finding the best viewpoints, and he even helped take great photos for…”
Private Akagera safari day trip from Kigali with early 5:30am departure, guided drives, Lake Ihema hippos, birds, and lunch for $400 pp.
“We had an amazing time visiting Akagera Park from Kigali. Beautiful scenery and we saw many animals. Zidane, our guide, was very knowledgeable. We’re planning a future trip with them and would recommend to friends.”
A full-day private safari in Akagera National Park with a long game drive, Lake Ihema boat ride, Kigali pickup, and former-ranger guidance.
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Two days in Akagera from Kigali with boat cruise, evening and full-day game drives, and lodge stay—meals, park fees, guide included.
“After traveling to Kigali for a work conference, my colleague and I decided to book this tour and I’m so glad that we did! It was truly a once in a lifetime experience and you shouldn’t hesitate to book! Our guide, Serge, made all the necessary arrRead more”
1-day Akagera safari from Kigali with a private 4x4, Big Five chances, guided game drives, Lake Ihema boating, and lunch included.
“Had an amazing safari at Akagera park with Vazquez Tours at Akagera. Our guide, Claude, made the whole trip smooth and comfortable and knew all the right areas to spot wildlife - saw a majestic lion early morning (definitely the highlight),hiRead more”
2-day Akagera Big Five safari with night camping near Mutumba Hills. Pickup from Kigali, 4x4 drives, guided wildlife spotting.
“Our tour guide, Justin, was wonderful. This was my second trip with him. His gentle demeanor was much appreciated, and he had a very good knowledge of the animals that we saw. Set up and breakdown at the campsite at night went smoothly under his guidance. I would highly recommend this tour company.”
Shared safari from Kigali to Akagera National Park with Big Five odds, lunch and coffee, plus an Imigongo art stop for a full 12-hour day.
“Amazing safari with a flexible company owner, Emmanuel from Universal Rwanda was good , caring and responding to all our needs, my husband and I planned the safari on last minutes and the guy was available for a simple call and agreed ouRead more”
