The 15 Best Safaris in Rwanda

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

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

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

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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One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

3.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

4.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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2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

5.2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

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

Travel from Kigali through Musanze and the Cyanika border to Uganda’s Bwindi Forest. Bamboo Ecotours includes transfers, meals, and your gorilla permit, with national park guides leading the trek. Past trips have used drivers such as Jackson, Herbert, and Godfrey.

“I had three days in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Kisoro District courtesy of Bamboo Ecotours and the Ugandan Wildlife Authority. I stayed at Rushaga Lodge. Lovely food, comfortable lodgings and friendly atmosphere with great views.”

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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

6.3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $1,810

Travel from Kigali across Rwanda’s hills to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Trek mountain gorillas for up to one hour after a 2 to 8 hour hike, visit a Batwa village, then boat across Lake Bunyonyi. The small group has a maximum of seven people.

“Ronald, my driver was a Rockstar! From the moment he picked me up from my hotel, he was at my disposal for itinerary, visas between countries and delivery to and from Kigali.”

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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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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour

8.1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $2,650

Leave Kigali before dawn for Volcanoes National Park, where guides lead you through forest to a habituated gorilla family. The private Jeep, permit, hotel transfers, and support from guides such as Muhammad, Alain, Mico, or Didy make this a practical one-day option, though the hike can last up to eight hours.

“I love the experience, and what a privilege to witness such of animals in there own turf. A overcast day is what photographers needs for pictures perfect and thats what we had. The staff (driver) Mico was outstanding, considering thRead more”

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Big 5 Safari Day Trip

9.Big 5 Safari Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $283

Leave Kigali at 5:00 a.m. for a private pop-up-roof safari vehicle and a full day in Akagera National Park. Guides such as Desiree, Eric, Cedric, Bosco, and Muzamiru tailor the drive to your interests while looking for elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, birds, and more.

“I've been coming to Kigali for years often with new groups of people for business. Every year, I book a tour for the group with Go Further because I've had such wonderful experiences with the team. Desiree, Eric, and Muzamiru are all excellent Read more”

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One Day Akagera Safari From Kigali

10.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

11.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

12.2 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

13.2 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

14.1-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)

15.1 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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