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Price per person
Rates below are for this 1-day itinerary and scale with your group size. Every safari is private and tailor-made — final pricing is confirmed with your dates and chosen lodges.
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$173per person
$345 total for 2 travellers
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Trip highlights
- Full-day safari in Akagera National Park
- Opportunity to see the Big Five
- Scenic landscapes and beautiful lakes
- Excellent birdwatching opportunities
- Professional driver-guide
- Ideal safari for travelers with limited time
Day 1
Kigali - Akagera Nat Park →Experience Rwanda’s premier wildlife destination on an exciting full-day safari to Akagera National Park. Located in eastern Rwanda, Akagera is home to the Big Five and offers diverse landscapes ranging from open savannah and rolling hills to lakes and wetlands. This day trip is perfect for travelers with limited time who want to experience Rwanda’s incredible wildlife and natural beauty.
Full day details →MorningDepart from Kigali between 4:30 AM and 5:00 AM for the drive to Akagera National Park. Arrive at the park in time for an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active. Explore the park’s scenic northern and central sectors in search of a wide variety of wildlife, including: Lions Elephants Buffaloes Giraffes Zebras Impalas Topis Waterbucks Warthogs Hippos Crocodiles Akagera is also a paradise for bird enthusiasts, with hundreds of recorded bird species inhabiting its wetlands and savannah ecosystems.
AfternoonEnjoy a packed picnic lunch at a designated picnic site within the park while taking in the beautiful surroundings. Continue your safari through different habitats of the park, maximizing opportunities to spot additional wildlife and enjoy spectacular scenery. Later return to Kigali.
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Before you book
What to know about travelling in Rwanda
Visas, permits, health requirements, seasons, money and tipping — everything specific to this destination.
Before you book · Rwanda
Travelling in Rwanda
- Visas & entry
- Visa on arrival for all nationalities (USD 50, 30 days) or apply via Irembo in advance; many African and Commonwealth passports enter visa-free. The East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100) covers Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya. Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country.
- Arrival gateway
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) — most parks are a 2–4 hour drive on excellent tarmac.
- Permits
- Rwanda gorilla permits are USD 1,500 per person (golden monkey USD 100, Nyungwe chimpanzee USD 150). Only 8 trekkers per gorilla family per day; permits are non-refundable and sell out for June–September, so book early.
- Best time to travel
- June–September (long dry season) and mid-December–February are best for trekking and game drives. March–May is the long rains — lush, atmospheric and quieter.
- Health & vaccinations
- Malaria prophylaxis recommended, particularly for Akagera and Lake Kivu. Rwanda has excellent private clinics in Kigali. Trekkers must be symptom-free of respiratory illness on the day of the trek.
- Money & payments
- Rwandan Franc (RWF). Cards and mobile money are widely used in Kigali; carry USD or RWF cash for rural markets, tips and community visits.
- Weather & climate
- Temperate 'land of a thousand hills' climate: 22–27°C by day in Kigali, 10–15°C nights at Volcanoes National Park (2,500 m+), regular afternoon showers in the green seasons.
- Connectivity
- One of the best-connected countries in Africa — fast 4G nationwide and Wi-Fi in nearly every lodge.
- Tipping guideline
- USD 15–20 per guest for the tracking team after a gorilla trek, USD 15–20 for a porter, USD 10–15 per day for your driver-guide, and 5–10% in Kigali restaurants.
- What to pack
- Waterproof hiking boots, long trousers and sleeves, gaiters, gloves, rain shell, warm layer for the volcano slopes, daypack, and 2 litres of water for trekking days.
- Local etiquette
- Plastic bags are banned nationwide. Rwanda is exceptionally clean and orderly — photography of government buildings, airports and military sites is not permitted. Genocide memorials require quiet, respectful dress.
Requirements and fees change. We reconfirm current visa, permit and health rules in writing before you pay any balance.