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Home/Destinations/Kigali/Akagera Big Five Safari

Akagera Big Five Safari Tours

Rwanda’s savannah wilderness: day and overnight safaris from Kigali head to Akagera National Park, where game drives seek out lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalo across rolling plains, lakes and wetlands. A classic African safari just a few hours from the capital.

138 tours · prices per person, book with partner

One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4x4
Kigali
One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4x4
5.0(146)·13–15 hours
from$196/ person
via Viator
One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari
Kigali
One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari
5.0(123)·12–13 hours
from$205/ person
via Viator
Private 1 Day Akagera Big Five Safari with pick up and lunch.
Kigali
Private 1 Day Akagera Big Five Safari with pick up and lunch.
4.9(84)·10–15 hours
from$480/ person
via Viator
1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park
Kigali
1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park
4.9(83)·12 hours
from$360/ person
via Viator
Full Day Akagera National Park Game Drive and Boat Safari
Kigali
Full Day Akagera National Park Game Drive and Boat Safari
4.8(42)·10–13 hours
from$430/ person
via Viator
1 Day Safari to Akagera national park-Big5 Safari
Kigali
1 Day Safari to Akagera national park-Big5 Safari
4.9(42)·5–10 hours
from$350/ person
via Viator
Cool Share Day Akagera Game Drive, Daily Depart, Boat Ride, Lunch
Kigali
Cool Share Day Akagera Game Drive, Daily Depart, Boat Ride, Lunch
4.9(31)·14 hours
from$235/ person
via Viator
Day Trip Safari - Akagera National Park with Optional Lake Ihema Boat Safari
Akagera National Park
Day Trip Safari - Akagera National Park with Optional Lake Ihema Boat Safari
4.4(28)·10h 12min
from$251/ person
via Viator
One Day Akagera National Park Big Five Safari
Akagera National Park
One Day Akagera National Park Big Five Safari
5.0(27)·13 hours
from$330/ person
via Viator
Akagera 1-Day Safari, Lake Ihema Boat Ride & Park Fees Included
Kigali
Akagera 1-Day Safari, Lake Ihema Boat Ride & Park Fees Included
5.0(22)·10–12 hours
from$259/ person
via Viator
1 Day Akagera Game Drive Safari
Kigali
1 Day Akagera Game Drive Safari
5.0(16)·12 hours
from$500/ person
via Viator
1-Day Akagera National Park Safari Experience
Kigali
1-Day Akagera National Park Safari Experience
4.9(16)·15 hours
from$650/ person
via Viator
Kigali: Full-Day Akagera Safari + Optional Boat Ride
Kigali
Kigali: Full-Day Akagera Safari + Optional Boat Ride
4.9(15)·12–15 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
1-Day Safari to Akagera National Park with Big Five Adventure
Kigali
1-Day Safari to Akagera National Park with Big Five Adventure
4.9(14)·10–12 hours
from$295/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Private Safari of Akagera National Park with Lunch
Kigali
Full-Day Private Safari of Akagera National Park with Lunch
5.0(13)·10h 30min
from$604/ person
via Viator
Private full day Akagera National Park with a relaxing boat ride
Kigali
Private full day Akagera National Park with a relaxing boat ride
4.9(13)·9–10 hours
from$550/ person
via Viator
2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4
Kigali
2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4
4.8(12)·2 days
from$400/ person
via Viator
From Kigali: 12 Hour Custom Day trip for game Drive in Akagera NP
Kigali
From Kigali: 12 Hour Custom Day trip for game Drive in Akagera NP
5.0(10)·9–12 hours
from$323/ person
via Viator
1 Day Exclusive Safari Akagera NP Spoting big five and Boat ride
Kigali
1 Day Exclusive Safari Akagera NP Spoting big five and Boat ride
5.0(10)·14 hours
from$643/ person
via Viator
Kigali to Akagera National Park
Kigali
Kigali to Akagera National Park
5.0(10)·12 hours
from$413/ person
via Viator
Private Akagera Wildlife Safari Tour from Kigali
Kigali
Private Akagera Wildlife Safari Tour from Kigali
5.0(9)·12–14 hours
from$350/ person
via Viator
Private one day Game Drive in Akagera National Park with Lunch
Kigali
Private one day Game Drive in Akagera National Park with Lunch
5.0(9)·11–12 hours
from$399/ person
via Viator
2 days Rwanda wildlife safari at Akagera national park
Kigali
2 days Rwanda wildlife safari at Akagera national park
4.9(8)·2 days
from$1,260/ person
via Viator
Rwanda Safari - 1 Day Akagera Big Five Safari from Kigali
Kigali
Rwanda Safari - 1 Day Akagera Big Five Safari from Kigali
4.9(7)·13 hours
from$430/ person
via Viator
Full Day safari of discovery in Akagera National Park's wildlife
Kigali
Full Day safari of discovery in Akagera National Park's wildlife
5.0(7)·2 days
from$350/ person
via Viator
2 Days Akagera Wilderness Safari Big 5 and Highest Peak Camping
Kigali
2 Days Akagera Wilderness Safari Big 5 and Highest Peak Camping
5.0(6)·2 days
from$480/ person
via Viator
Akagera National Park Day Trip
Kigali
Akagera National Park Day Trip
4.5(6)·8–10 hours
from$330/ person
via Viator
2 days trip_Akagera National Park (Wildlife Safari)
Kigali
2 days trip_Akagera National Park (Wildlife Safari)
5.0(5)·2 days
from$1,000/ person
via Viator
Full Day Game Drive in Akagera National Park
Kigali
Full Day Game Drive in Akagera National Park
5.0(4)·13 hours
from$236/ person
via Viator
Rwanda's Only Group Safari to Akagera
Kigali
Rwanda's Only Group Safari to Akagera
5.0(4)·13 hours
from$380/ person
via Viator
2 Days Akagera National Park Safari
Kigali
2 Days Akagera National Park Safari
5.0(3)·2 days
from$850/ person
via Viator
1 Day Akagera National Park Big Cats Safari
Kigali
1 Day Akagera National Park Big Cats Safari
5.0(3)·9 hours
from$521/ person
via Viator
From Kigali – Full-Day Akagera National Park Safari
Kigali
From Kigali – Full-Day Akagera National Park Safari
5.0(2)·9–12 hours
from$400/ person
via Viator
Full Day Private Akagera National Park Safari Tour in Rwanda
Kigali
Full Day Private Akagera National Park Safari Tour in Rwanda
5.0(2)·12 hours
from$400/ person
via Viator
Private 1 Day Big Five Safari in Akagera From Kigali
Kigali
Private 1 Day Big Five Safari in Akagera From Kigali
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$420/ person
via Viator
Full Day Akagera National Park in Safari from Kigali
Kigali
Full Day Akagera National Park in Safari from Kigali
5.0(1)·6–8 hours
from$670/ person
via Viator
One Day Akagera National Park Big Five Safari
Akagera National Park
One Day Akagera National Park Big Five Safari
5.0(1)·1 day
from$450/ person
via Viator
3 Days Akagera National Park Safari Experience Home of Big Five
Kigali
3 Days Akagera National Park Safari Experience Home of Big Five
5.0(1)·3 days
from$1,889/ person
via Viator
From Kigali: 2 Days Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari
Kigali
From Kigali: 2 Days Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari
5.0(1)·2 days
from$886/ person
via Viator
Adventure in Akagera Wildlife Park
Kigali
Adventure in Akagera Wildlife Park
5.0(1)·7 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
From Kigali: 12 hour Day-trip Akagera Game Drive with Lunch
Kigali
From Kigali: 12 hour Day-trip Akagera Game Drive with Lunch
5.0(1)·10–12 hours
from$458/ person
via Viator
1-Day Akagera National Park Safari from Kigali
Kigali
1-Day Akagera National Park Safari from Kigali
18 hours
from$490/ person
via Viator
1 Day Akagera National Park Safari from Kigali
Kigali
1 Day Akagera National Park Safari from Kigali
10–12 hours
from$420/ person
via Viator
Akagera Big Five Safari Camping Adventure in Rwanda
Kigali
Akagera Big Five Safari Camping Adventure in Rwanda
2 days
from$450/ person
via Viator
2 Days Akagera National Park Rwanda
Kigali
2 Days Akagera National Park Rwanda
2 days
from$700/ person
via Viator
Akagera National Park from Kigali
Kigali
Akagera National Park from Kigali
12 hours
from$600/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip to Akagera National Park
Kigali
Private Day Trip to Akagera National Park
12–14 hours
from$450/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Tour of Akagera National park From Kigali, Day Trip with Guide
Kigali
Full-Day Tour of Akagera National park From Kigali, Day Trip with Guide
10 hours
from$528/ person
via Viator

Akagera Big Five Safari in Kigali — FAQ

Can you see the Big Five in Rwanda?
Yes — Akagera National Park is home to all of the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.
How far is Akagera from Kigali?
Akagera is about 2.5 to 3 hours east of Kigali, visited on a day safari or an overnight trip.
What will I see on an Akagera safari?
Expect lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife across savannah, lakes and wetlands.

More things to do in Kigali

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