The 15 Best Akagera Safaris & Game Drives

One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4x4 - Entering Akagera: registration, picnic lunch, then 6 hours of game driving

One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4×4

/ August 2, 2026

1.One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $205Our pick

Private Akagera game drive from Kigali with 4x4 options, lunch and transfers included, and WiFi for real-time photo uploads, rhino to lions.

“Ben now a/k/a “Ben Miami Beach” is an awesome guide. He is vibrant and educated about Rwanda’s history, it’s people, the different animal species inside the park and their behaviors, not to mention Ben’s tenacious desire to please his clients. We told Ben we wanted to see the lions and Ben kept trying to find the lions in the park….until we found the lions. I highly recommend this Safari AND please ask for Ben Miami Beach. We are absolutely satisfied!!!”

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

/ August 2, 2026

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

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

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

3.1-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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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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One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

/ August 2, 2026

5.One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

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

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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Kigali: Full-Day Akagera Safari + Optional Boat Ride

/ August 2, 2026

6.Full-Day Akagera Safari + Optional Boat Ride

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

Full-day Akagera safari from Kigali with Big Five chances, picnic lunch, 500+ birds, and optional Lake Ihema boat ride.

“We had an amazing time with our guide, Elvis. The drive into the sunrise in the morning was a beautiful start. Conversations about the local culture made the time fly until we reached the park. During the tour, he made sure that our priorities were met (we really wanted to see giraffs, and we did 🦒🥳). We saw so many species, nearly all of the big five. Elvis is a knowledgeable guide and super passionate about the animals. The stories about the animal dynamics he was telling were so interesting and enriching. He is also a good driver and made sure that we feel safe through the entire trip. Very…”

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

/ August 2, 2026

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

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

Kigali to Akagera National Park in a small group, 4WD game drive, and an hour on Lake Ihema with lunch and hotel transfers.

“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

/ 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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Full Day Akagera National Park Game Drive and Boat Safari

/ August 2, 2026

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

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

Full-day private Akagera safari from Kigali with a long morning drive, 6-hour game drive Lake Ihema boat ride, and park expert guidance.

“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

/ August 2, 2026

11.2 Days Akagera Wildlife Safari

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

Two days in Akagera from Kigali with a boat cruise, evening and full-day game drives, and a luxury lodge night. Great guides.

“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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1-Day Akagera National Park Safari Experience

/ August 2, 2026

12.1-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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2 Day Akagera Big 5 Game drive Safari & Highest Peak Camping

/ August 2, 2026

13.2 Day Akagera Big 5 Game drive Safari & Highest Peak Camping

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 2 days · from $490

Two-day Akagera Big Five safari from Kigali with on-park camping at Mutumba Hills, game drives for lions, rhinos, elephants, leopards, buffaloes.

“Our tour guide, Justin, was wonderful. This was my second trip with him. His gentle demeanor was much appreciated, and he had a very good knowledge of the animals that we saw. Set up and breakdown at the campsite at night went smoothly under his guidance. I would highly recommend this tour company.”

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1 Day Akagera Wildlife Safari ( 2 Pax Min)

/ August 2, 2026

14.1 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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Full Day Shared Akagera Safari Tour with Lunch and Coffee

/ August 2, 2026

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

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

Shared Akagera safari from Kigali with Big Five chances Imigongo stop, lunch and coffee, and 4x4 pickup, designed for a long wildlife day.

“Amazing safari with a flexible company owner, Emmanuel from Universal Rwanda was good , caring and responding to all our needs, my husband and I planned the safari on last minutes and the guy was available for a simple call and agreed ouRead more”

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