RWANDA · DESTINATION
Rwanda's best days out.
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.
“Our tour guide, Ben, was so kind, knowledgeable, and reliable. We were comfortable for the entire day in and out of the vehicle. Opting for the boat ride was a good choice! We learned a lot about the history of the park and it's biodiversity.”
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.
“We saw 4/5 Big 5 but this trip was so wonderful!!! Our guide Frank had excellent communication and was even a few minutes early so we were able to get a head start on the adventure. Frank asked us questions about what animals we wanted to see and gave us interesting facts about each animal.…”
One-day Akagera safari from Kigali with 6 hours of game drives, Lake Mihindi lunch, art stop, optional boat safari, and 4x4 transport.
“J’ai passé un moment incroyable lors du safari ! J'ai pu voir tellement d'animaux, et le guide était super dévoué et connaissait vraiment son travail. J’ai pu voir tous les animaux que je voulais grâce a son dévouement”
Early Kigali pickup, Big Five game drive in Akagera, and a Lake Ihema boat cruise with hippos, crocodiles, and shoebill birds.
“This was a great experience. Justine was excellent, so knowledgeable, easy going, so helpful. Loved this experience. I will never forget it.”
Full-day Akagera safari from Kigali with Big Five chances, 500+ birds, picnic lunch in-park, and optional Lake Ihema boat ride.
“Really great, we didn’t get to see lions, but thats just the way it is. We saw a lot of different animals though. Out guide was really really nice and forthcoming. We booked three tours during our stay in Rwanda, all of them amazing. The guides all went above and beyond, my wife wanted a…”
Kigali to Akagera in one day: early 4WD game drives, an Ihema lake boat ride, lunch, and easy hotel pickup.
“My driver was exceptional. He knew all the names of the birds and the trees. He stopped whenever I was interested in anything and I was interested in everything. What struck me most was the abundance of birds and butterflies. The boat ride was exceptional also. A young Read more”
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.
“zijn begin januari met zijn tweeën op een 1-daagse safari geweest, met boottocht, we hebben er enorm van genoten, veel gezien, waaronder de big4 en 2x een lionpride. de gids wist ons veel te vertellen, en het vervoer was goed, met verfrissende drankjes, wifi en oplaadpunten voor de telefoon.”
Private Akagera safari day trip from Kigali with early 5:30am departure, guided drives, Lake Ihema hippos, birds, and lunch for $400 pp.
“The Akagera Safari with Wild Hikes Rwanda was genuinely one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve ever had. Our guide Bagena made sure we had a lovely day, looking for all our favourite animals in the park and giving us interesting facts aboRead more”
A full-day private safari in Akagera National Park with a long game drive, Lake Ihema boat ride, Kigali pickup, and former-ranger guidance.
“Long drive on dirt roads and heavy traffic Water was not available as promised Xx man f hi j e f c,!(/!(.,!,,!,,!”
Two days in Akagera from Kigali with boat cruise, evening and full-day game drives, and lodge stay—meals, park fees, guide included.
“Fantastic tour and well worth the money! The guides are great, and we saw a ton more animals than I expected. I would definitely recommend.”
1-day Akagera safari from Kigali with a private 4x4, Big Five chances, guided game drives, Lake Ihema boating, and lunch included.
“We had a great day with Jean Claude at Akagera National Park. The scenery was stunning and we saw a lot of animals in spite of the rain (which only made it more adventurous!). I highly recommend Vazquez Tours & Travel!”
2-day Akagera Big Five safari with night camping near Mutumba Hills. Pickup from Kigali, 4x4 drives, guided wildlife spotting.
“Virkelig god tur med Justin som guide. Vi fik set 4/5 af de store (manglede leoparden, den må vi komme tilbage efter en anden gang). Vi var virkelig glade for at overnatte på savannen, så der var mere tid til at se dyrerne!”
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.
“we had incredible busy day from Kigali with animals, so excited and beyond our imaginations, the company provided excellent service. we sow more than thirty kind of animals, it was lovely day for me and may colleagues. we highly recommend this safari and choose this company if possible. Thank you.”
