The 9 Best Rwanda National Park Tours

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

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

Leave Kigali early for a private Akagera safari lasting about 13 to 15 hours. Your driver-guide, such as Ben, Jean Paul, or Anaclet, takes you through the park in a choice of 4x4 vehicles, with lunch, hotel transfers, WiFi, and an optional Ihema Lake boat ride.

“Our tour guide, Ben, was so kind, knowledgeable, and reliable. We were comfortable for the entire day in and out of the vehicle. Opting for the boat ride was a good choice! We learned a lot about the history of the park and it's biodiversity.”

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2.Hot Air Balloon Flight at Akagera National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $400

Royal Balloon Rwanda takes you above Akagera National Park in a small group of up to 10 people. Expect an early pickup, coffee and snacks during balloon setup, a sunrise flight with views of wildlife, then a full bush breakfast, champagne, and a signed flight certificate. Pilots include Nihat and Hakki.

“We have never enjoyed a balloon ride before. We choose Akagera National Park given the beauty of the area.”

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

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

Leave Kigali at 5:30 a.m. for a private Akagera National Park game drive with a professional guide, park entry, lunch, bottled water, and hotel pickup. Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and birds, with a stop at Imigongo Art Center on the way.

“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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4.1 Day Safari to Akagera national park-Big5 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $332

Leave Kigali at 5:00 am for Akagera National Park with an English-speaking guide, a small group of up to seven, and a game drive for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos. The day also includes Lake Ihema by boat, lunch, park fees, and round-trip transport.

“Justin, the Safari guide, was a dream! Super friendly and knowledgeable about the park and the animals. 100% recommended!”

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5.One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

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

Travel from Kigali to Akagera National Park in a 4x4 with a local guide such as Samuel or Kevin. Spend about six hours on a game drive, stop at Imigongo Art Center, eat lunch beside Lake Mihindi, and add a Lake Ihema boat safari if selected.

“J’ai passé un moment incroyable lors du safari ! J'ai pu voir tellement d'animaux, et le guide était super dévoué et connaissait vraiment son travail. J’ai pu voir tous les animaux que je voulais grâce a son dévouement”

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6.Kigali: Full-Day Akagera Safari + Optional Boat Ride

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

Leave Kigali early for Akagera National Park in a private 4x4, with guides such as Paul, Elvis, Egide Alex, and Mico leading wildlife drives. Expect giraffes, zebras, elephants, hippos, birds, and perhaps the Big Five, plus a picnic lunch and optional Lake Ihema boat ride.

“Really great, we didn’t get to see lions, but thats just the way it is. We saw a lot of different animals though. Out guide was really really nice and forthcoming. We booked three tours during our stay in Rwanda, all of them amazing. The guides all went above and beyond, my wife wanted a special cover, so the guides took us to a local market. Overall really great experience. Thank you Paul!”

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7.Day Trip Safari – Akagera National Park with Optional Lake Ihema Boat Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $99Best value

Leave Kigali at 5 a.m. for a private, full-day Akagera safari in a pop-roof Land Cruiser. Guides such as Bosco, Augustin, Issa, and JP are praised for patient driving and sharp animal spotting. Add a one-hour Lake Ihema cruise for hippos, crocodiles, and birds.

“This was an awesome experience with a great tour guide. We were able to see the majority of the animals on our list. The lions were hiding out the day we went to the park. My 12 and 4 year old had a great time watching the animals in their natural habitat. I would highly recommend this tour for families. Might be a bit overwhelming for children under 4. Bring snacks and cold water!”

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8.Kigali: Rwanda Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $260

Leave Kigali at 4:30am for Volcanoes National Park, where your ranger-led hike may last 30 minutes or several hours. Spend one hour with a gorilla family, then enjoy lunch and Rwandan cultural activities before returning to Kigali. English, French, and Swahili guides are available.

“Great communication with the driver prior to being picked up. He was very knowledgeable with the area cultural history and kept me informed as we travelst to the Volcanoes. Rangers, trackers, porters were amazing!! gorillas were reasy to find and felt safe the whole time!”

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9.One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 day · from $205

Travel from Kigali to Akagera National Park for a private full-day safari with Afri Safaris. Guides such as Samuel and Dennis are praised for sharp animal spotting, helpful photography, and friendly service. Expect a long day, a picnic lunch, and an optional boat cruise on Lake Ihema.

“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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