8 Rwanda Safaris Tours Worth Booking

1.One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $205Our pick

Spend 13 to 15 hours traveling from Kigali to Akagera National Park in a private safari vehicle. Guides such as Ben, Jean Paul, and Anaclet focus on finding lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, and birds. Lunch, water, hotel transfers, and onboard WiFi are included, while park entry and the Lake Ihema boat ride cost extra unless selected.

“It was such a wonderful experience and we saw 4 out of The Big 5. Our guide Anaclet is very professional in his job. He provided a lot of information to us and is very patient too. He tried his best to show us as many animals as possible.”

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2.Private 1 Day Akagera Big Five Safari with pick up and lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $440

Leave Kigali at 5:30 am for a private Akagera safari with a professional driver-guide, park entry, lunch, bottled water, and city pickup. Look for lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, hippos, giraffes, and crocodiles, with a stop at Imigongo Art Center on the way.

“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”

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3.1 Day Safari to Akagera national park-Big5 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $332

Leave Kigali at 5:00 a.m. for an intimate Akagera safari with a maximum of seven people. Your guide, possibly Peter, Vianni, Justin, or Justine, leads game drives, a Lake Ihema cruise, and a stop in Kayonza. Lunch, park fees, transport, and water are included.

“BEAUTIFUL park! Our guides Peter and Vianni were EXCELLENT! Pick up and drop off times were as promised. The vehicle was comfortable. They provided so much information and went out of their way to make sure we had a full experience! This trip is worth every Read more”

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4.One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $200

Leave Kigali early for a private Akagera safari with an Afri Safaris guide such as Samuel, Sam, or Kevin. Ride a 4x4 for six hours through the park, stop at Imigongo Art Center, eat lunch beside Lake Mihindi, and add a Lake Ihema boat safari if selected. Park entry costs extra.

“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”

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5.Full-Day Akagera Safari + Optional Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 1 day · from $200

Leave Kigali early for Akagera National Park in a 4x4 safari vehicle. With guides such as Paul, Elvis, Mico, or Egide Alex, you’ll search for lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, hippos, and birds. Add a Lake Ihema boat ride for $35, and expect a long but rewarding day.

“Mico was one of the best guide we ever had. He is the one that made the trip interesting and joyful. He made a very rainy day into sunshine.”

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6.Day Trip Safari – Akagera National Park with Optional Lake Ihema Boat Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $99Best value

Leave Kigali at 5:00 AM for a private Akagera safari in a pop-up-roof Land Cruiser. Guides such as Bosco, Augustin, Issa, and JP are praised for sharp animal spotting and patient driving. Add a one-hour Lake Ihema cruise for hippos, crocodiles, and more than 450 bird species.

“My guide was super amazing! He had Such a calm demeanor that was relaxing!!the drive from kigali to the park was so scenic it was an experience on its own! The park workers were efficient! I truly enjoyed every part of this never to be forgotten moments”

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7.One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 day · from $205

Leave Kigali early for a private Akagera safari with guides such as Samuel or Dennis. Spend the day seeking lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, hippos, giraffes, and zebras across savannah and wetlands, with lunch, Wi-Fi, charging ports, and an optional Lake Ihema boat cruise.

“I had a fantastic safari experience in Akagera with Afri Safaris, and I can’t recommend them enough. Everything was perfectly organized and ran smoothly from start to finish. A special thank-you goes to our guide, Samuel, who truly made the day exceptional. He tailored the tour exactly to my preferences, was always on time, incredibly polite, and had a great sense of humor that made the experience even more enjoyable. Samuel was also extremely attentive throughout the day, making sure every detail and every need was taken care of. Thanks to his professionalism and warmth, the safari felt both exciting and very comfortable. An unforgettable experience all around!”

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8.2 Day Akagera Big 5 Game drive Safari & Highest Peak Camping

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 2 days · from $490

You’ll travel from Kigali in a private 4x4 with a guide such as Justin or Paul, search for Akagera’s Big Five, camp at Mutumba Hills, and return after a full-day safari, picnic lunch, and wildlife viewing.

“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!”

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