Rwanda Safaris: 8 Worth Flying For

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

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

Leave Kigali at 5:30 am for a private Akagera National Park game drive in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos. Your day includes park entry, lunch, bottled water, Kigali pickup, and a professional driver-guide. A stop at Imigongo Art Center breaks up the long drive.

“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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2.1 Day Safari to Akagera national park-Big5 Safari

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

Leave Kigali at 5:00 am for an eight-hour Akagera safari with a small group of up to seven. Your English-speaking guide handles the three-hour drive, game viewing, lunch, park fees, and a Lake Ihema cruise. Guides including Peter, Vianni, Justin, and Justine are praised for their care and clear explanations.

“This was a great experience. Justine was excellent, so knowledgeable, easy going, so helpful. Loved this experience. I will never forget it.”

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3.One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

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

Leave Kigali for a 12 to 13-hour private safari in Akagera National Park. Your Afri Safaris guide, such as Samuel or Sam, drives a 4x4 through open bush and wetlands in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos. Lunch is served at Lake Mihindi, with an optional boat safari on Lake Ihema.

“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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4.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. Your English- or French-speaking guide, such as Paul, Elvis, or Egide Alex, leads game drives for lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, and birds. Add the Lake Ihema boat ride if selected. Expect a long but rewarding day.

“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 campside inmidst the wild. Really can recommend this tour!”

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5.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 Akagera National Park with a private guide and pop-roof safari vehicle. Look for lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and birds across Rwanda’s savannah and wetlands. Add a one-hour Lake Ihema boat safari for $35. Guides such as Bosco, Augustin, Issa, and JP are noted for patient driving and strong park knowledge.

“We saw 3 of the big 5. Our guide Issa was amazing! This day trip surpassed our expectations, thank you!! Antelope, Giraffe, Rhino, Zebra, Buffalo, Monkey, Hippo, Baboon, Elephant, and many birds including the African Fish Eagle!”

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6.2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $1,780

Travel from Kigali to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a driver-guide such as Jackson, Godfrey, or Herbert. The trip includes gorilla permits, meals, and ground transfers. You will cross at Cyanika, spend the night near or inside the park, then trek with national park guides before returning to Kigali.

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7.One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

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

From Kigali, you’ll spend a long day in Akagera National Park with a private guide such as Samuel or Dennis. Expect a 4x4 game drive through savannah, montane, and swamp habitats, with optional Lake Ihema boat cruise, picnic lunch, drinks, Wi-Fi, and charging. Big Five sightings are possible, never promised.

“The trip was excellent. Everything was perfectly organized and fully matched the promised program and comfort level. Throughout the journey we had portable Wi-Fi, bottled water, and even a speaker to enjoy our own music — such a nice touch. Our guide Denys was very attentive to our needs and made sure everything went smoothly. A delicious and filling lunch was also included in the tour. The one-day trip was flawless — we finished the day full of energy and unforgettable impressions.”

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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 leave Kigali at 9 AM with a private guide such as Justin, Paul, Harnich, or Alex, then spend two days exploring Akagera by 4x4. Expect afternoon and morning game drives, Big Five searches, a night at Mutumba Hills, bushfire stories, tents, picnic lunch, and more than 500 bird species.

“very nicece experience. tent sleeping was a little cold, but great”

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