Rwanda · AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK SAFARIS

The 15 Best Akagera National Park Safaris

25 tours  ·  from $200

Akagera is close enough to Kigali to do in a day and big enough to deserve two. The 15 below sort the shared game drives, the private 4x4 days and the ones that add the boat on Lake Ihema, with prices and departure times.

One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4x4 - Leaving Kigali for Imigongo Art Center
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One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4×4

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, Anaclet, and Amour focus on finding lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, and more. Lunch, hotel transfers, drinking water, and optional Lake Ihema boat rides are part of the plan.

“The team is great! My friend and I didn't realize we'd booked solo trips and they let us go together. Jean Pierre was a great guide Olivier was fabulous at answering all my questions beforehand.”

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

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 4x4 safari in Akagera National Park. With a professional driver-guide, lunch, park entry, and pickup included, you will search for lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, hippos, giraffes, and crocodiles.

“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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1 Day Safari to Akagera national park-Big5 Safari - A small group with named guides
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1 Day Safari to Akagera national park-Big5 Safari

3.1 Day Safari to Akagera national park-Big5 Safari

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

Leave Kigali at 5:00 am with an English-speaking guide such as Justin, Peter, or Vianni for a small-group Akagera safari. Expect a three-hour drive, Big Five game viewing, a Lake Ihema boat cruise, lunch, and hotel pickup and return.

“Justin, the Safari guide, was a dream! Super friendly and knowledgeable about the park and the animals. 100% recommended!”

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One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari - From Kigali to the park gate
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One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

4.One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

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

Leave Kigali early for a private 12-hour Akagera safari with an Afri Safaris driver-guide such as Samuel, Sam, or Kevin. Expect a 2.5 to 3-hour drive, six hours of game viewing, lunch at Lake Mihindi, and optional Lake Ihema boating. Park entry costs extra.

“I had an amazing day exploring Akagera National Park with my guide, Samuel. My tour started in Kigari at 8 a.m. and I spent nearly six hours immersed in the park’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. Thanks to Samuel’s deep knowledge of the park and his sharp eye, I was Read more”

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Kigali: Full-Day Akagera Safari + Optional Boat Ride - Leaving Kigali before the roads get busy
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Kigali: Full-Day Akagera Safari + Optional Boat Ride

5.Full-Day Akagera Safari + Optional Boat Ride

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

Leave Kigali early for a full-day Akagera safari in a 4x4 vehicle. Guides such as Paul, Elvis, Mico, and Egide Alex focus on wildlife, local life, and safe driving. Expect six hours of game viewing, a picnic lunch, lakeside scenery, and an 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 special cover, so the guides took us to a local market. Overall really great experience. Thank you Paul!”

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Cool Share Day Akagera Game Drive, Daily Depart, Boat Ride, Lunch - A useful pause at Imigongo Art Center
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Cool Share Day Akagera Game Drive, Daily Depart, Boat Ride, Lunch

6.Cool Share Day Akagera Game Drive, Daily Depart, Boat Ride, Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $220

Leave Kigali at 5:00 a.m. for a shared 4WD trip to Akagera National Park. With a driver-guide, picnic lunch, wildlife drive, and one-hour Lake Ihema boat ride, you can see elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, hippos, birds, and more in one long day.

“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”

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One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari - From Kigali to the park gate
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One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

7.One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

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

Travel from Kigali to Akagera National Park for a private, full-day safari with guides such as Samuel or Dennis. Expect a long but rewarding day of game viewing, picnic lunch, optional Lake Ihema boat cruise, Wi-Fi, charging ports, drinks, and pickup at your Kigali hotel or the airport.

“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 me. Highly recommend!”

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One Day Akagera Safari From Kigali - Entering Akagera’s changing habitats
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One Day Akagera Safari From Kigali

8.One Day Akagera Safari From Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $400

Leave Kigali at 5:30 am for a private Akagera safari with guides such as Bagena, Zidane, Fiston, or Diddy. Expect a long day across savannah, woodland, swamps, and low hills, with wildlife spotting, lunch, bottled water, and hotel pickup included. Lake Ihema adds hippos, crocodiles, and fine birdwatching.

“I did this tour as a solo female traveler and had a great time! I saw so many animals, and Bagena was very knowledgeable and knew all the right spots.”

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Full Day Akagera National Park Game Drive and Boat Safari - A short stop at Imigongo Art Center
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Full Day Akagera National Park Game Drive and Boat Safari

9.Full Day Akagera National Park Game Drive and Boat Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $430

Leave Kigali at 5:00 am for a private Akagera safari with a professional driver-guide, a six-hour game drive, and a one-hour Lake Ihema boat ride. Expect rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and antelopes, plus an Imigongo art stop. Pickup is available in Kigali or at the airport.

“Long drive on dirt roads and heavy traffic Water was not available as promised Xx man f hi j e f c,!(/!(.,!,,!,,!”

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2 Days Akagera Wildlife Safari - The boat cruise and evening game drive
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2 Days Akagera Wildlife Safari

10.2 Days Akagera Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,200

Travel from Kigali to Akagera National Park for a boat cruise, evening game drive, overnight luxury lodging, and a full second day on safari. Guides such as Serge and Didier are praised for sharp animal spotting. Transport, meals, park fees, water, and private guiding are 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”

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2 Day Akagera Big 5 Game drive Safari & Highest Peak Camping - What the $490 price really covers
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2 Day Akagera Big 5 Game drive Safari & Highest Peak Camping

11.2 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 for two private days in Akagera National Park, with guides such as Justin, Paul, Harnich, or Alex. Expect afternoon and morning game drives, a night in a tent at Mutumba Hills, picnic lunch, and chances to see lions, rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hippos, giraffes, and hundreds of birds.

“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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1-Day Akagera National Park Safari Experience - The guide can shape the entire day
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1-Day Akagera National Park Safari Experience

12.1-Day Akagera National Park Safari Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $594

Leave Kigali at 5:00 am for a private 4x4 safari in Akagera National Park. Your guide may be Jean Claude, Claude, Charif, Phillipe, or Bosco. Expect six hours in Rwanda’s only Big Five park, with lunch, park entry, water, and hotel pickup 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!”

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1 Day Akagera Wildlife Safari ( 2 Pax Min) - Five hours among Akagera’s grasslands and lakes
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1 Day Akagera Wildlife Safari ( 2 Pax Min)

13.1 Day Akagera Wildlife Safari ( 2 Pax Min)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $380

Leave Kigali before sunrise for a private 4x4 safari in Akagera National Park. Your guide, possibly Serge, Jean Claude, Philippe, or Didier, leads a five-hour game drive through savannah, woodland, swamps, and lakeside country. Park entry, water, transport, fuel, and lunch are included.

“The team was professional and efficient. Their preparation communication was clear and helped us understand what we were getting with our selected package. The ride was comfortable, with well-timed breaks at clean facilities. The park itseRead more”

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Full Day Shared Akagera Safari Tour with Lunch and Coffee - The three-hour road to Akagera
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Full Day Shared Akagera Safari Tour with Lunch and Coffee

14.Full Day Shared Akagera Safari Tour with Lunch and Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $390

Leave Kigali at 5:00 a.m. for a full day in Akagera National Park, with a 4x4, park entry, lunch, drinks, coffee, water, and an English or French-speaking guide. Guides such as Christian, John Bosco, Chadi, Sayed, and Kennett have led past departures, though assignments vary.

“we were in Business trip in Rwanda and We booked the one day akagera safari as friends/ colleagues , it was a fun and relaxing day , the safari went beyond our expectations and we sow a Ton of wild animals, the company was super professRead more”

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Full-Day Private Safari of Akagera National Park with Lunch - The Long Road East From Kigali
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Full-Day Private Safari of Akagera National Park with Lunch

15.Full-Day Private Safari of Akagera National Park with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $604

Leave Kigali early for a private 10.5-hour safari in Akagera National Park. Guide Jean Claude is known for sharp animal spotting and clear explanations. The day includes breakfast, lunch, drinks, park entry, private transport, and a short stop at Imigongo Art Center.

“Jean is very professional and did an awesome job on our Safari. He knew many details that made the trip extremely memorable.”

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