Private Tour
One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4x4
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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 through the park to depart back to Kigali late afternoon. Akagera National Park has a diversity of wildlife including buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas and many others. After a long time being extinct, the black rhinos and lions have recently been restocked. Their sighting is always not guaranteed due to their small number and the hiding character of the black rhino. Enjoy the game drive viewing the natural habitat of different animals, birds and enjoying the view of different lakes and landscape.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Drinking water with reusable bottles required by park. Single-use plastic bottles no longer allowed.
A driver-guide by Countryside Tours-Rwanda
Boat ride in Ihema lake, in case opted
220-240V electrical current for phones and portable devices
Akagera Transit Lodge picnic lunch
Opted transport: Pop-up roof safari vehicle, Non-Pop Up Roof SUV, Toyota Rav4 4WD or similar
Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali city and Kigali International Airport
Park admission, USD 100-Internationals, USD 50-Residents & Africans, USD 15-EAC & Rwandans 100 per person
Optional: Akagera National Park guide, additional fee if opted
Admission: Boat ride in Ihema lake, in case not opted
Breakfast
Anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Mid-way: Stop-over by Imigongo Art Center and cafe for leg stretching, viewing Imigongo arts, using the washrooms. You may also opt, *not included*, to buy a cup of coffee, quick breakfast (takeaway advised for those with boat ride or late departures) 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.
Options
SUV, Non-Pop Up Roof, No Boat
SUV, Non-Pop Up Roof, No Boat: Private transport with an SUV, Without Openable Pop Up Roof, No boat ride.
Pickup included.
Late departure possibility
Pickup included
Popup Roof Safari Car, No Boat
Starting time: Late departure possibility, No boat ride, Pop-up Roof Safari Car
Private car transport, Pickup included.
Pickup included
Toyota Rav4, 4WD, Boat Ride
Boat Ride in Ihema Lake: One-hour Ihema lake boat ride, enjoy the 2nd largest lake in the country and the 1st in Akagera, see crocs and hippos.
Toyota Rav4, 4WD: For transport, this option uses a non-pop-up roof Toyota Rav4 4WD, Private car transport, shared boat trip.
Pickup included
Pop-up Roof Safari Car, Boat
Pop-up Roof Safari Car
Private tour: Private car transport, Open-Roof Safari Car, Boat ride shared with others.
Pickup included
SUV, Non-Pop Up Roof, Boat
SUV, Non-Pop Up Roof, Boat: Private transport with an SUV, Without Openable Pop Up Roof.
Pickup included
Toyota Rav4, 4WD, No Boat Ride
Toyota Rav4, 4WD, No Boat Ride: Late departure possibility, No boat ride, Toyota Rav4, 4WD
Private car transport, Pickup included.
Pickup included
Reviews
130 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Safari and Lake Kivu
jennamQ8463HG,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing two-day trip with Countryside Tours, including a safari and a visit to Lake Kivu. Everything was perfectly organized, and we felt very well taken care of throughout the journey. Our driver, Kevin, was absolutely outstanding – friendly, knowledgeable, and always made sure we were comfortable and safe. Thanks to him, we learned a lot and truly enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended!
Excellent day tour of...
Raul G,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent day tour of Akagera park. Possibly once-in-a-lifetime, completely worth it if you have the opportunity. Our guide and driver Kevin was highly professional, informative, personalble and had a positive attitude, and just being "real". He had a skill for spotting animals even while driving the huge park. We saw elephants, giraffes, nile crocs, hippo, warthogs, antelope, babbon, gazelles, bush babies(?) , many birds, white rhino, and an elusive black rhino. We also took the 1hr boat, very glad we did, also a good break from the SUV. Park staff also were friendly. Pickup from our Kigali hotel was right on time and easy. Pre-trip communications were easy and accurate via Whatsapp with Countryside Tours. Would do again, and highly recommend.
Wonderful experience!
Kelly A,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a wonderful experience on this tour! My tour guide/driver was Kevin and he was very respectful, kind, a great driver, and amazing at spotting animals! We saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, rhinos, monkeys, buffalo, beautiful birds, and more. I highly recommend booking this tour and going with Kevin!
Amazing
Emeka I,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing experience! The sights were incredible, and Kevin made the whole trip unforgettable. He was friendly, and made sure didn’t miss a thing. Highly recommend it!
Amazon tour, thank you Kevin!
Amy L,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour to Akagera was amazing, best day of my life. I can’t thank Kevin enough. He was super friendly, fun, and made sure we saw all the animals. Everything was super well organized and on time, which made the whole experience even better. I 100% recommend this tour, you won’t regret it
The very best guide-driver!!
HelgaH341,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good solo tour. Everything promised, delivered. Great communication beforehand with additional help. The tourguide is one of the best I've ever had. Young man who deserves the best! Thank you Kevin for spotting all the animals, telling me about Rwanda and taking very good care of me for the last 13 hours. You are super-nice who deserves all the best ❤️
Safari experience in Rwanda
733elliotl,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Abu was our guide and provided a fantastic tour of Akagera Wildlife Park. Very professional, extensive knowledge of the park and wildlife, and really took the extra effort to show us as much as possible. Seeing the animals in their natural habitat was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, in the beautiful and varied Akagera park. Highly recommend both Abu as a guide and the tour.
Its a long day!
Y9458AXdarrellm,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very good trip overall. Guide was great. The traffic back to Kigali makes for a very long day though. I would recommend an overnight and return mid day the following day to avoid the traffic and spread the driving (7 hours with traffic) over 2 days instead of one.
A brilliant full day of Safari
Rosalind125,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fantastic day, our guide, Ben, was brilliant and so knowledgable. We had so many good conversations and learnt so much. We couldn’t recommend Ben more highly as a guide. Thoughtful and considerate. He made every single effort so we saw so many animals. We did the boat tour as well and we would highly recommend it. The national park is beautiful.
Great tour. Our tour guide - Jean Paul worked hard to make it a memorable experience. I recommend 5/5. You won't regret it.
Okeoghene I,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Our tour guide Jean Paul worked hard to make it a memorable one. We got fantastic pictures too. I recommend 5/5. You won't regret it.
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