The 9 Wildlife Tours in Rwanda That Earn Their Price

1.One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

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

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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2.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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3.Gorilla trekking &wildlife adventure in Rwanda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $7,687

You’ll travel from Kigali with a private vehicle and in-person guide to Rwanda’s Volcanoes, Nyungwe, and Akagera areas, with gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, golden monkeys, game drives, birding, Lake Kivu, meals, lodging, and park fees included. Guides such as Lillian, Natacha, Ezra, and Izra help shape the trip.

“My friends & I on girls trips, accomplished our bucket list with Neza Safari in Jan-2024. We highly recommend Neza Safari, Lillian & IzRa if you are seeking a dream vacation.”

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4.2 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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5.1 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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6.8 Day Gorilla Trek, Wildlife Safari and Chimp Habituation Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $3,674

Start in Kigali and cross into Uganda for gorilla trekking in Bwindi, golden monkeys in Mgahinga, Queen Elizabeth safaris, and chimp habituation in Kibale. Guides such as John, Fred, Godfrey, and Herbert have led trips arranged by Bamboo Ecotours. The tour ends in Kampala or Entebbe.

“Was picked up in entebbe and we drove to bwindi park to do the gorilla trekking was one of the best things i have done. The lodges were all excellent and the guide John was very professional and wonderful in all ways. Highly recommend bamboos ecotours”

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7.2 Days Murchison Falls Big 5 Savannah wildlife safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $820

Travel from Kigali for a compact Murchison Falls safari with Frena Adventures. You’ll cruise the Victoria Nile to the Devil’s Cauldron, take an early game drive, and may see lions, leopards, hippos, giraffes, buffalo, rhinos, and the rare shoebill. Guide Ronnie has earned praise for his park skills.

“It was a super weekend that we just had. We had a Boat trip, game drive and we saw rhinos so close by. Personally our time was limited only to a weekend but we did see a lot and for sure can recommend Frena adventures and our guide Ronnie. It was a pleasure, hope to see gorillas next time!”

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8.6 Days Rwanda Uganda Budget Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $2,885

Travel from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey trekking, then cross into Uganda for gorillas, Queen Elizabeth wildlife, the Kazinga Channel, and Kalinzu chimpanzees. Bamboo Ecotours provides a driver-guide, permits, meals, and a small group of up to four.

“Loved every second of it. And from the beginning they were amazing, explaining everything to me without being pushy. Edison is a very patient professional gentleman to arrange this with- who I believe is the Boss - and my lovely driver (now Read more”

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9.4 Day Golden Monkeys Bwindi Gorillas Wildlife and Chimps Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $2,770

Start in Kigali with golden monkey trekking in Rwanda, then cross into Uganda for Bwindi gorillas, Lake Bunyonyi, Queen Elizabeth wildlife, and Kalinzu chimps. A private guide such as Ronald or Dismas handles the long road days, border crossing, permits, and timing.

“I would highly recommend booking your next trip to Rwanda and Uganda with Frena Adventures! A friend recommended them also to me and did not disappoint. From the beginning everything was well explained before going on our trip. We diRead more”

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