Akagera National Park: Wildlife Safari from Kigali

Embark on a thrilling one-day game drive through Akagera National Park, home to a wide range of wildlife including buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, and more. Experience the beauty of the park’s lakes and landscapes.

Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bashana Companies & Imigongo Art Center - Mid-way: Stop-over by Imigongo Art Center and cafe for leg stretching, viewing Imigongo arts, using the washrooms. You may also opt to buy a cup of coffee or anything else there.
  • Akagera National Park - Arrival at Akagera National Park, registration, picking the packed picnic lunch, departure to spend your day game driving in Akagera National Park.
What's Included
  • Boat ride in Ihema lake (if opted)
  • Drinking water with reusable bottles
  • Driver-guide by Countryside Tours-Rwanda
  • 220-240V electrical current for devices
  • Lunch
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Kigali city and Kigali International Airport
  • Transport: Pop-up roof safari vehicle, Toyota Rav4 4WD or similar (if opted)
What's Not Included
  • Admission fee: Akagera National Park
  • Akagera National Park guide, additional fee if opted
  • Admission: Boat ride in Ihema lake, in case not opted
  • Anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions
Additional Information

Leave Kigali as early as 05h00 and drive for an estimated 3.5 hours to reach Akagera National Park by 08h30. With our local and friendly tour guide, the transport is assured with a choice 4x4 car with WIFI onboard to keep you connected with your loved ones and the world (Some spots in the park do not have connectivity). Spend the entire day…

Location
Bashana Companies & Imigongo Art Center
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Harmonie8
Nov 6, 2024
10/10 — must see! - I had a sensational time on my safari! Jean-Claude was my guide and was so kind, knowledgeable, and thoughtful in answering all of my questions. I was also by myself, and as a young woman traveling alone I felt safe and comfortable the entire time. Highly recommend booking and enjoying the beautiful scenery and animals!
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Krs0728
Oct 28, 2024
Better with a guide - Excellent customer service with Countryside. Jean-Paul is a great guide, and I highly recommend this service. I had gone before without a guide, and this was so much better, and it was worth the extra money.
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Jacob_b
Oct 19, 2024
An experience of a lifetime! - This was among the best tours I have ever taken and the experience at the park was almost spiritual. My guide, Ben, was so knowledgeable, affable, and thorough that we managed to see four of "the big five"!
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Blacklovea
Oct 9, 2024
Great Service and Experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - From the moment we were picked up at our apartment until we were dropped back off, the experience was really well. Jean Paul was an excellent tour guide who educated us every step of the way. The boat ride was also amazing, because we saw so many hippos in the water and crocodiles. There were also many birds that we saw and four of the five big five. I would definitely recommend your company to my friends who visit the country. Thank you for your amazing service. - Montee, USA
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Daviddi4573nq
Sep 28, 2024
Worth your time when in Rwanda ! - From initial booking and personal correspondence with Olivier we knew we were in for something special. Details provided were both reassuring and very helpful. On trip day our driver Jean Paul was punctual to pick us up at our hotel , followed with a quick briefing and on the road . The early 5 am start ensured our maximum time in the park . 90 minutes into our trip we stopped at a great little coffee shop for a leg stretch and a drink . Akagera itself was beautiful and did not disappoint. We were privileged to see all the animals we wished in their beautiful natural environment . Jean Paul was a wealth of knowledge and eager to share. We recommend the excursion and Countryside Tours when visiting Rwanda. We are confident you won’t be disappointed.
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Lorikdixon
Sep 23, 2024
A great safari! - Anaclet was an amazing guide! We saw a ton of animals including 3 of the big 5. It was a long day with some of the roads being quite bumpy along the way but we are so happy we did it. The boat ride was fantastic as we saw an elephant right by the shore. We also enjoyed the lunch stop. Highly recommend this tour!
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687britanya
Sep 6, 2024
2 thumbs up!!! - Our driver Ben was great! Picked us up on time, great knowledge of Rwanda history and Akagera park. The safari was amazing, Ben made sure we saw as many animals as possible:)
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Dons25
Sep 5, 2024
Great trip - Guide Ancelet was great... knowledgeable, friendly, adaptable, and a very safe driver. He made the trip. Trip was long, but worth the 15 hours.
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Venture727064
Aug 24, 2024
Brilliant experience and excellent service! - They were very responsive via e-mail, answering various questions and providing all the necessary details. Everything was arranged & paid online, even with short notice. Our driver, Ben, was an amazing guide, very friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. I recommend including the boat trip in your itinerary, enjoying the hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species. An awesome experience that you should not miss, and I am sure you will be impressed by their professionalism!
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Won_h
Oct 22, 2024
Great time - We were a little disappointed in the vehicle but Jon Paul made the trip worth while. The ride was very bumpy but we did get some shots of a number of wild animals though no lions or elephants were spotted. Was worth the time and money.
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From $100
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).