The 15 Best National Park Tours in Rwanda

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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2.1 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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3.1 Day Canopy Walk Adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $440

Travel from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest with a private guide, stopping in Butare and Nyanza before crossing high canopy bridges above the rainforest. Darius and Claude are among the guides praised for making the long day engaging. Lunch, bottled water, and round-trip transport are included.

“Claude was a great driver and guide. It was a long drive but had amazing views of the national park from the canopy walk and saw some monkeys. Will come back soon for the zip line!!”

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4.3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,940

Start in Kigali, cross into Uganda, and spend a full day trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bamboo Ecotours includes permits, transfers, meals, lodging, and guide fees. You may trek at Mgahinga instead if permits require it, with golden monkey trekking available at extra cost.

“We booked a 4-day tour with Bamboo Ecotours with the following itinerary: Kigali-Lake Kivu-Gorilla Trek @ Bwindi-Kisoro Coffee Tour. It was a big group of 7 of us, and we are really satisfied with the company and its staffs and definitely recomRead more”

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5.1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $360

Leave Kigali at 4:30 am for Volcanoes National Park, where a ranger briefing leads into a two-to-five-hour gorilla trek. Your private driver-guide handles the road, lunch and return transfer. Permit costs are extra, and gorilla trekking is limited to ages 15 and older.

“I had the privilege of going on a Gorilla Trek today with John as my guide, and it was an absolutely flawless experience from start to finish!”

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6.Rwanda Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $260

Leave Kigali at 4:30am for Volcanoes National Park, where a guide and trackers lead you to a mountain gorilla family for up to one hour. Expect a 30-minute to several-hour hike, volcano views, lunch, and a Rwandan culture visit before returning to Kigali.

“This was one of the most incredible experiences of my entire life. From start to finish, it was an amazing day. My driver contacted me the day before and picked me up promptly at 4:30am. Mico was the best tour guide I've had, and I highly recommend him for a safe, informative, and enjoyable excursion. After driving for 2.5 hours, we arrived at the visitor's centre where you receive complementary coffee and the trek briefing. After, you drive to the starting point of the hike. Porters are available to carry your bags, and my guide Felicien was knowledgable and overall great company. The trek itself is beautiful. Good hiking boots…”

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7.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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8.1-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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9.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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10.Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · from $299

Leave Kigali at 4:30 a.m. with driver-guide John for Volcanoes National Park. After a briefing in Kinigi, a park ranger leads your 2 to 8 hour trek to mountain gorillas. Transport, water, and Kigali transfers are included, but check if your $1,500 permit is covered.

“I did not complete the activity due to lack of clarification. I am awaiting a refund.”

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11.5 Days Volcanoes National park and Lake Kivu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $6,500

This private five-day Rwanda trip pairs Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, and Lake Kivu. Your driver-guide handles the road travel, with gorilla and golden monkey treks, Ibyiwacu village, the Ellen DeGeneres Campus, sunset boating, and midrange stays included. Pickup and airport drop-off are available.

“My friends and I had a wonderful trip indeed! It was fun and we had a good experience with Shalom safaris! Good car, smooth drive, and hiking bisoke was not easy but seeing the final step at crater lake you feel the victory!!! Thanks shalom Read more”

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12.One Day Private Tour to Akagera National Park from Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $550

Leave Kigali at 5:00 am in a private pop-up-roof vehicle for Akagera’s six-hour game drive, a Lake Ihema boat ride, lunch, and an Imigongo art stop. Pickup is available across Kigali and at the airport. Ask if guide Benjamin Byiringiro is available.

“Unforgettable Experience with Savvy Tours and travel agency at Akagera National Park!”

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13.2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $400

Travel from Kigali to Akagera National Park for a private 2-day safari with a driver-guide, an Ihema Lake boat trip, and a full-day game drive. Choose transport only or add lodging at Akagera Game Lodge or Ruzizi Tented Lodge. A pop-up roof 4x4 gives you a better view of wildlife.

“Went on this safari experience with a group of 11! We had such an awesome time and our guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. Plus saw every kind of big 5 animal up close :)”

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14.1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $2,699

Leave Kigali at 4:00 am for a private 4x4 trip to Volcanoes National Park. Spend about four hours tracking endangered mountain gorillas, then visit Gorilla Guardians Village. Your permit, guide, driver, lunch, snacks, water, and hotel transfers are included.

“Extraordinary activity with a very competent team, including driver, guide, trackers, etc. A once in a lifetime experience.”

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15.Akagera National Park 1 day Safari Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $229

Leave Kigali at 5 AM for a full day in Akagera National Park. Ride in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle, enjoy lunch, and search for elephants, giraffes, rhinos, lions, hippos, and more with guides such as Paul, Emile, Paccy, Didier, or Mugisha.

“I just got back from an incredible trip to Rwanda, and the game drive in Akagera National Park was definitely the highlight. Our guide, Emile, was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and friendly, really making the whole experience feel personal and laid-back. It felt more liRead more”

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