The Top 15 1-Day Tours in Rwanda

1-Day Tours, Akagera Safaris & Game Drives, Kigali Tours, Lunch Experiences, Private, Safari, Tour Reviews

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

/ August 2, 2026

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

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

Private 1-day Akagera Big Five safari from Kigali with pickup and lunch. Early departure, game drive, and chances to see rhinos, lions, and more.

“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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From Kigali: 1-Day Akagera National Park Safari

/ August 2, 2026

2.1-Day Akagera National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 56 reviews · from $400

One-day Akagera safari from Kigali with morning and afternoon game drives, picnic lunch, and big-five chances in Rwanda.

“I had an amazing time. My guide Frank was great. He was very knowledgable about the wild life in the park. We saw so many different animals, including rhinos, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, antipopes, and many more. The park is fantastic and I am very glad that I didn’t miss out on this opportunity.”

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One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

/ August 2, 2026

3.One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

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

One day in Akagera National Park from Kigali with 4x4 safari rides, park game drive time, a Lake Mihindi lunch break, and options like a boat safari.

“Sam is definitely the best driver there is. He waste no time in getting you to see the animals you want to see. He is also super smart and knows a lot about each animal that’s there”

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1 Day Safari to Akagera national park-Big5 Safari

/ August 2, 2026

4.1 Day Safari to Akagera national park-Big5 Safari

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

One-day Akagera safari from Kigali: Big Five game drive Lake Ihema boat cruise, coffee stop, and small-group transfers for up to 7.

“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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1 Day Canopy Walk Adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park

/ August 2, 2026

5.1 Day Canopy Walk Adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park

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

Private Kigali to Nyungwe canopy walk with swinging bridges, monkeys, plus Butare museum and Nyanza palace history.

“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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1-Day Tours, Gorilla Trekking Safaris, Hiking & Trekking, Kigali Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Volcanoes National Park Tours

1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

/ August 2, 2026

6.1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

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

One-day private Rwanda gorilla trek from Kigali with 4:30 pickup, ranger briefing Volcanoes NP safari drives, lunch, and gorilla viewing.

“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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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour

/ August 2, 2026

7.1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour

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

Private gorilla trekking from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park, with permit included, ranger briefing Jeep transport, and 1 to 8 hour forest tracking.

“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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One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

/ August 2, 2026

8.One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

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

One day Akagera safari from Kigali, private 4x4 Big Five chances Lake Mihindi picnic lunch, plus optional Ihema boat cruise.

“zijn begin januari met zijn tweeën op een 1-daagse safari geweest, met boottocht, we hebben er enorm van genoten, veel gezien, waaronder de big4 en 2x een lionpride. de gids wist ons veel te vertellen, en het vervoer was goed, met verfrissende drankjes, wifi en oplaadpunten voor de telefoon.”

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One Day Akagera Safari From Kigali

/ August 2, 2026

9.One Day Akagera Safari From Kigali

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

One-day private Akagera safari from Kigali with wildlife drives Lake Ihema hippos and crocs, guide, lunch, pickup included.

“We had an amazing time visiting Akagera Park from Kigali. Beautiful scenery and we saw many animals. Zidane, our guide, was very knowledgeable. We’re planning a future trip with them and would recommend to friends.”

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Big 5 Safari Day Trip

/ August 2, 2026

10.Big 5 Safari Day Trip

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

Private Big Five day safari from Kigali to Akagera in a pop-up roof vehicle, with pickup, snacks, and expert guiding.

“I had the best day with Go Further and my guide, Cedric, while going on safari day trip in Akagera. Cedric was extremely knowledgeable about the landscapes and wildlife and great at spotting animals big and small while driving the vehicle – iRead more”

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1 day Trip to Lake kivu beach

/ August 2, 2026

11.1 day Trip to Lake kivu beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $332

Kigali to Lake Kivu day trip with waterfall photos, cultural village, tea, hot spring, and a boat ride to islands and BRALIRWA Brewery.

“Visiting Lake Kivu was amazing! Our tour guide was well informed and showed us the best photo spots!”

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1 day Kigali city tour

/ August 2, 2026

12.1 day Kigali city tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $118Best value

Kimironko Market, and Mt Kigali views plus lunch, pickup, and entry fees included.

“Great introductory city tour! Jonathan was very knowledgeable and friendly. Well worth your time to see and learn about the city.”

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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda

/ August 2, 2026

13.1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,680

Private 4am gorilla trek from Kigali with a guide, transport, permit, and lunch. Track either Mgahinga or Bwindi based on permits.

“Tour operator Jackie and tour guide Emma displayed professionalism and communication that far exceeded my expectations. From our initial interaction via email to our conversations on WhatsApp, the entire process was smooth, and Read more”

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1-Day Akagera National Park Safari Experience

/ August 2, 2026

14.1-Day Akagera National Park Safari Experience

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

One-day safari from Kigali to Akagera for Big Five game drives, private 4x4, lunch, and Lake Ihema chances, starting at 5am.

“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)

/ August 2, 2026

15.1 Day Akagera Wildlife Safari ( 2 Pax Min)

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

Private 4x4 day safari from Kigali to Akagera National Park with a guide, entrance fees, lunch, and big wildlife sightings.

“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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