A really memorable and enjoyable day trip! - 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 male elephant decided to wade out into the lake for breakfast. It seemed unfazed by our presence. That was probably the closest I've ever been to an elephant. Be sure to talk to Innocent who is the captain of the boat as he is so nice and knowledgeable about the wildlife. I purchased his book at the gift store about the elephant orphans. I was so happy this day trip was possible. It is a long day, so be prepared. The driver does stop often to stretch your legs and to use the toilet. One thing I should have prepared for was the insects. There are tsetse flies and mosquitoes and I should have sprayed insecticide on my body. I saw about every animal possible except the elusive lion. There is a large savannah at the north end of the park and it was like a scene from the movies. You could see giraffe, impala, rhinos, elephants all together. It was really a memorable and enjoyable trip!

I learned that animals are somehow almost like humans, thank you to my guide Muzi - The ride was amazing, our tour guide was beyond wonderful, how he explained each and every animals was beyond amazing

Fabulous- we saw all the big four animals and lots more - An excellent day. Our guide/driver Alfa was knowledgeable and made sure we saw as many animals as possible. Good packed lunch and coffee stop on journey there and back. Very comfortable car. Would strongly recommend this trip.

Do it! - An outstanding experience! The guides were wonderful. The boat ride and game drive allowed me to see wildlife from many different angles.

Great Trip - We had a fantastic trip thanks to Emile, who was an exceptional guide. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience truly memorable, and we would highly recommend him to others. Thank you, Emile!

In the rainy season it rains - but still a great trip! - Tito was a brilliant guide and driver - and it was a long day. Half way through there was a thunderstorm, making the route impossible, but heading back the way we came meant we saw elephant, which we’d missed going in. A great day trip.

Safari with some extra adventures - It was a great day and a great tour with Olivier and our tour guide Dominique. I had a tour with Olivier last sunday, which happened to be during the rainy season, so the tour was with some extra adventures - i.e. getting stuck in the mud next to savannah and having a short-to-medium walk to the car once it got pushed out of the mud with the help of park employees. However, Oliver and Dominique remained calm and managed the situation in a very professional manner and everything was solved without any major issues. I guess major takeaway here would be to be extra careful during the rainy season and perhaps try to time your visit on a month with low rainfall. The safari itself, needless to say, was amazing - we saw elephants, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, baboons, Pumba & Timon, buffalos, python, antelopes and other animals. We only missed out on the lions due to getting stuck, but I'd be happy to come back again for them and I would go with Olivier again, who was very helpful and nice throughout. Also big compliments to our tour guide Dominique, who was extremely knowledgeable about all of the animals and patiently answered all of my questions about animal hunting and drinking patterns and more :)

Awesome - Cheers to countryside tour and especially guide Jean Paul for a great experience!! First time to do a safari, and loved it

Excellent tour of Akagera - Countryside Tours provided a convenient and comfortable way to see all of Akagera National Park in just one day, starting and ending in Kigali. Customer service was superb. Our guide, Jean Paul (JP), was a real champion! He patiently encouraged photos everywhere, making whatever vehicle position adjustments necessary to get the best shots. We have amazing photos of all the big animals. Thank you Countryside and JP!

Beautiful experience - Beautiful driving through the reserve and seeing the animals in their natural habitat. Boat ride was awesome. My guide Ben was truly helpful