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From Kigali: 12 hour Day-trip Akagera Game Drive with Lunch

About this experience

Full-Day Akagera National Park Safari from Kigali is an adventure-filled 1 day Akagera national park trip, that will give you a classic African safari outlook of Rwanda – the land of “a thousand Hills.” Akagera National Park is a mixture of Savannah and forested areas giving you varied sights of Rwanda. On your trip look out for mostly the big mammals.

At a glance

  • Duration: 10 hr–12 hr

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From Kigali: 12 hour Day-trip Akagera Game Drive with Lunch
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour10 hr–12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), French (live guide)

Set aside 10 hr–12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Airport drop off (if it's on same day).
  • Professional guidance service
  • Lunch & Bottled Water in car.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off service
  • Any other assistance related to this tour.
  • Transportation in 4x4 Car (Air-conditioned).

Not included

  • National Park fee and Taxes ($125 per person)

Itinerary and highlights

Get ready for an unforgettable day trip to Akagera National Park, starting right at the crack of dawn! Our expert driver guide will pick you up promptly at 5:30am from your location in Kigali, kicking off an exciting journey filled with wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes.

The drive to Akagera National Park will take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, during which you'll have the chance to marvel at Rwanda's picturesque scenery. Once we arrive at the park, get ready for an immersive game drive lasting around 5 to 6 hours.

Akagera is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, boasting an impressive array of animals including elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and even rhinos, which have recently been reintroduced to the park. As we navigate the park's Savannah terrain, keep your eyes peeled for these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

Meeting and pickup information

  • 2000 Hotel is a starting point of our tour but if you would like us to offer you a pick-up service from where you will be. Please mention it with your location in booking form or you call us to inform us about your location any time before tour kick off.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • 1000 Hills Safaris

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 10 hr–12 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
2000 Hotel is a starting point of our tour but if you would like us to offer you a pick-up service from where you will be. Please mention it with your location in booking form or you call us to inform us about your location any time before tour kick off.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), French (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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