Akagera Safari: Big 5 Wildlife Adventure

Embark on a thrilling Akagera safari from Kigali. Spot the Big 5, enjoy a boat trip, and savor lunch amidst stunning savannahs.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Akagera National Park - The Ultimate Big Five Experience: The only park in Rwanda where visitors can encounter lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and both black and white rhinos.
    Scenic Variety: A stunning mix of savannah, woodland, wetlands, and a series of lakes along the Akagera River.
    Boat Safaris: An essential activity on Lake Ihema,…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Driver-guide by Countryside Tours-Rwanda
  • Lunch
  • Choice of transport: Pop-up roof safari vehicle, Non-Pop Up Roof SUV, Toyota Rav4 4WD or similar
What's Not Included
  • Admission fees
  • Anything not explicitly mentioned in inclusions
  • Boat ride in Ihema lake, in case not opted
Additional Information

Embark on an exciting one-day wildlife safari to Akagera National Park and uncover its natural wonders. Departing early at 5:00 AM from Kigali, this tour features a picturesque 3-hour journey to the park. Upon arrival, delight in a morning boat excursion and an exciting game drive, all under the guidance of a knowledgeable local expert. Akagera boasts a…

Location
Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
KG 220 Street
Our safari driver will be waiting for you at the meeting point. You can easily identify them as they will be wearing a company uniform and standing next of a vehicle branded with our company logo
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ogoluwao
Jan 4, 2026
An Unforgettable Experience at Akagera Wildlife Safari Tour - It was such a fun ride and unforgettable experience at Akagera Wildlife Safari Tour in Rwanda. The Driver/Guide was so kind, generous and took his time throughout the trip. He picked us from our airbnb in the city as early as 5am to Akagera Wildlife Safari and brought us back in the evening! We got to see Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Baboons, Monkeys, Buffalos, Impalas, Rhinos, Hippos, Crocodiles, and finally a Pride of Lions 🦁(Thanks to the guide's binoculars) which for me was the highlight of the day!
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708theam
Jan 2, 2026
😍😍😍 - Amazing trip with the best guide and driver! We had such a good time and it was lovely to sleep there. Cedrick (guide) is super kind, fun and very helpful. He was making sure the trip was exactly as we hoped for!!
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A1265lrannam
Dec 30, 2025
Memorable Safari Tour - We recently went on a Safari Tour from Kigali, and it was such a memorable experience! It was a two-day trip, we were a group of five and Cedrick was an amazing guide who helped us with everything. The atmosphere was very pleasant. Thanks to him, we really made the most of our time there. I would definitely do it again!
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Benaiam2025
Dec 23, 2025
This is what you came for - Very amazing tour! We hired the vehicle and a guide (Cedrick) for an overnight trip to Akagera. He was very lively, professional and informative the whole time. He arrived early with a nice car, helped us load, helped us sort some tent sorting issues and everything. He got us there on time, and he was driving properly. He helped us sort park admission, the campsite, the game drives and everything. Basically, he was a really huge curator for our whole experience, doing everything he could to make sure it we got the most of it. I would take him over and over again. You should too.
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From $350
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).