The 15 Safari Days in Rwanda to Book First

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 $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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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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Kigali: Full-Day Akagera Safari + Optional Boat Ride

/ August 2, 2026

5.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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2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

/ August 2, 2026

6.2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda via Kigali

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

From Kigali to Bwindi, a small-group 2-day gorilla trek with permits, meals, and in-forest tented nights.

“Bamboo tours is great! Very knowledgeable and respond promptly. Fred our driver was the best! Highly recommend going to see the gorillas and golden monkeys.”

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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

/ August 2, 2026

7.3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

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

3-day Bwindi gorilla trekking safari from Kigali with Batwa culture Lake Bunyonyi islands boat ride, and small-group pickup.

“From the moment I was picked up in Kigali I felt safe and taken care of. In addition to the gorilla tracking I was able to visit several attractions in Rwanda and Uganda. I was traveling solo so my driver/guide Farouk tailored my trip based on my intRead more”

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One Day Akagera Safari From Kigali

/ August 2, 2026

8.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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One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

/ August 2, 2026

9.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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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour

/ August 2, 2026

10.1 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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Big 5 Safari Day Trip

/ August 2, 2026

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

/ August 2, 2026

12.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

13.2 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

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

/ August 2, 2026

15.2 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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