1 Day Akagera National Park Safari
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1 Day Akagera National Park Safari
By Vazquez Tours & Travel Ltd
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About
Akagera National Park has an inspiring conservation story as it is now home to lions and rhinos, and is the only Big-five Park in the country.
Just two hours' drive from Kigali, it is a beautiful and convenient savannah landscape to visit, and easy site to add on to before or after visiting the gorillas.
For one park, the diversity of habitats is unique including lakes, marshes, savannah, mountains, and woodland makes for spectacular scenery.
A birders delight, Akagera offers an exceptional birding experience with more than 482 bird species documented including the rare and prehistoric shoebill and some Lake Victoria endemics.
Visiting the parks is one of the best ways to support communities, wildlife conservation, and long term success of Africa's wild areas.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 12-80
Duration: 14h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English, French
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- Park entrance fees & Game drive, Picnic lunch with soft drink, Full time English/ French specking driver guide, Ground transportation by 4x4 wheel drive, Mineral water, Taxes, Airport transfers.
- Entry/Admission - Akagera National Park
What's not included- International flights, the cost of obtaining visas & Tips (Tipping guideline $ 10 per person).
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pick our guests from all hotels in Kigali or at the Kigali International Airport
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 120024P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 120024P5
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Itinerary
- 1Our driver guide will pick you from your hotel in Kigali at 05h0 Am, short briefing, and then drive to the eastern part of Rwanda to Akagera National Park ( the drive lasts 2 hours). Akagera National Park offers a truly exceptional wildlife experience, and it is the only Big-five reserve in Rwanda. Akagera comprises some of the most scenic savannah in East Africa - open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamp, and grassy low mountains - and is home to one of Africa's highest hippo densities, large crocodiles as well as the rare Sitatunga and more than 520 bird species. Teeming with plains game, Akagera also boasts a healthy population of lion and black rhino. Guests will be able to view a range of wildlife on expertly-guided game drive, including buffalo, lion, leopard, elephant, hippo, giraffe, spotted hyena, zebra, topi, eland, zebra, impala, warthogs, and hundred bird species such as the rare and elusive stork shoebill with its implausibly massive bill and near -endemic red-faced barbet.
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- JoelL24860 contributionsGreat Experience at One Day Kigali City TourI booked a one day Kigali City Tour with Dani. Reasonable prices with top tier service. Highly recommend Vazquez Tours. Will visit again.Written June 22, 2024
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- thepearlshotelbunyon0 contributionsVery great tour.Good and beautiful sceneries. Took alot of photos. Moved in communities and being intertained by the local people. very a. amazing.Written April 7, 2024
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- Roving431959950020 contributionsCity tourA comprehensive tour of all sights and pleasant and knowledgeable guide as well. Would use again for any other areas in the country.Written January 18, 2024
- julieaU3166RO0 contributionsGorilla Trek was Amazing!We were given Daniel's name and number for information about doing a gorilla trek from a friend. Daniel was the best! He made all the arrangements for us including getting the permits for the trek. We were in constant contact with Daniel prior to our trek. He answered all our questions and gave us all the information that we needed for us to have a successful experience. On the morning of the trek, we were picked up very early at our hotel by Daniel and a driver in a very nice, comfortable Land Cruiser. We were provided with water, an umbrella, and a breakfast from the hotel. Daniel was able to secure us a spot in a suitable group to hike up the mountain to see the gorillas. The trek was amazing! It is probably the best adventure we have had in Africa. It was unreal to be that close to the gorillas in the wild. Daniel and the driver with Vasquez Tours were very professional, friendly, and helpful. Our every need was met by them. I would highly recommend Vasquez Tours for your next adventure in Africa!Written September 25, 2023
- Ian A0 contributionsAmazing! Incomparable! Inspiring!I will start with the actual purchasing of the tour package. It was made clear what the costs would be, what we would see, the time it would take and what our tour options would be and all in a very friendly yet professional manner.Written May 29, 2023
- M2524OZmartind0 contributionsAmazing RwandaMy sun and I get an advise from a friend who has visited Rwanda, to go there for holiday. Waaauuuuuwwwww, that was the best advice he could have given to us. “The land of a thousand hills” said Daniel in our first contact, and he made the best proposal for our budget. From the beginning Daniel was very reliable, cooperating, and clear. We visited Kigali including the very impressive Genocide Memorial, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Mount Bisoke, Lake Kivu and Nyungwe National Park. We had beautiful Golden monkey and Chimpanzee trekkings, visited Ndambarare waterfall, Napoleon Island, Palace Museum in Nyanza and a tea plantation. And always was Daniel our very kind, correct and informing guide and driver. Nothing was too much for him. Our amazing holiday is also made by him. Last day we told Daniel: “we have seen some beautiful countries and places, but we think that God started with creating the best: Rwanda”. What an amazing country and people. Go there and make up your mind. Martin en Luuk Derks, the Netherlands.Written October 7, 2022
- TheAmakaa0 contributionsA fabulous experienceThe city tour was fantastic, Kigali is a really beautiful city, the driver and tour guide were so kind and respectful, even shared hotspot with me! Overall it was a seamless and great experience.Written April 24, 2022
- vicv6870 contributionsGreat city tour experienceDan was really gracious, waited for us as we we were a little late and showed us around the city. We went to the Genocide memorial, Hotel Rwanda, we saw a local market and local fashion designer. We had lunch with the best view in the city, you do not wanna miss this experience. Thanks DanWritten April 24, 2022
- graceyakubu0 contributionsBeing in Kigali felt like a learning experience for me, maybe because of the showcase Rwanda built around the genocideI enjoyed our tour of the city. What I loved most about it was how enthusiastic our tour guide, Daniel was. We had a well informed guide of how the city came about, what each places were, what happened there and what to do around the town. This was my first experience having a tour guide and he made it memorable.Written January 4, 2021
- ogugua9110 contributionsBeautifulIt was really exciting and beautiful touring Kigali with the team! We had great conversations around both countries. The support system provided was great but would be awesome if they had additional multiple means of payments for the nice treats offered.Written November 20, 2020
- Climax T0 contributionsVisit with the elderlyI was particularly blown away by their excellent service. Mr. Daniel was extremely pleasan,helpful and patient, he was on time every day. He helped with everything we needed,where to get good food, shop, he even helped with our bags at the airport seeing that we are all women. I would recommend their services anytime anyday. In general they made our visit to Kigali one to remember. Thank you Mr. Daniel,thank you Vazquez Tours and Travel Ltd. Theresa Climax Tours Ltd Lagos NigeriaWritten March 9, 2020
- 504marcoz0 contributionsPerfectly organised tour through RwandaWe spent 12 Days in Rwanda and had organised in advance the tour through the country including Kigali, Akagera, Nyungwe and Volcanoes NP with Daniel N. Daniel was very professional, he replied always very fast to our emails and was absolutely flexible regarding wishes and changes to our tour and programme. Daniel provided us with an appropriate 4x4 car and all the necessary documents and permits for the National Parks, so that we avoided unnecessary discussions or procedures at the National Parks offices. Everything was perfectly organised and we didn't encounter any problems. If we needed to talk to Daniel during the tour he was always available on Whatsapp and replied reliably. Daniel is a really friendly, uncomplicated and flexible person. I highly recommend Vazques Tours and Travel to anyone interested in visiting Rwanda! Thank you so much for everything!Written February 11, 2020
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Urszula Rojek
Guelph, Canada5 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
This trip was one of the most memorable in my life. The communication from the booking process all the way to being picked up from our hotel in Kigali was really good. The guide was caring and knowledgeable and he made sure that we saw as much wild animals as possible.
Written October 31, 2024
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Dear Urszula,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive review following your recent trip with us. Your kind feedback is truly appreciated by the entire team, and we are grateful for your support. We would be delighted to welcome you back for another exceptional experience in the future. Wishing you all the best.
Written November 1, 2024
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Jennice L
2 contributions
Mar 2023
A unique experience and my tour guide Bosco was excellent. He is very knowledgeable and can give us many facts regarding Safari and Rwanda. They were on time and able to handle all our requests very well. I enjoyed the trip. Thank you!
Written March 20, 2023
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Dear Jennice,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable safari, and that our services met your expectations. Great to hear that our driver-guide Bosco was excellent, will pass the message to him and to the entire team.
We greatly appreciate your feedback, Urakoze cyane.
Written March 21, 2023
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Montez Dudley Williams
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Friends
Words cannot adequately express my appreciation to Vasquez Tours, and particularly, Bosco Mugabe, for guiding me on a once in a lifetime encounter. I have visited a couple of zoos before, but peeking into the animal kingdom's natural environment far surpassed my wildest imaginations and expectations. It is an intense thrill and most humbling experience to share intimate space with lions, deer, monkeys, baboons, zebras, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, elephants, etc. I thoroughly enjoyed every exhilarating moment of visiting God's blessed country, Rwanda.
Written June 29, 2022
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Dear Montez,
Thank you very much for this positive feedback about your Akagera National Park safari with us, the whole team is very happy, and we're glad that you've really enjoyed your tour. I will pass this message to Bosco Mugabe, our professional driver-guide, we always appreciate his work, genius.
Thank you very much once again, and have a great time.
regards,
Nshuti Daniel
Written June 30, 2022
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Malcolm
London, UK12 contributions
Sep 2024 • Solo
The guide, Phillipe, arrived at my hotel on time and everything was seamless throughout. Phillipe was extremely knowledgeable and communicated with other guides throughout the day to ensure I saw as much game as possible, including the Big 5. I have no hesitation recommending this company.
Written September 15, 2024
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Sear Simmons,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We truly appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass it along to our team. Urakoze cyane, Simmons!
Written September 17, 2024
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Hamster0701
7 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
My boyfriend and I had a great experience with the staff and program. They were flexible and attentive and constantly in communication to make us feel comfortable and prepared. Would recommend again!
Written May 30, 2019
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Dear Hillary, Urakoze cyane for this great review. Its our pleasure to have made your trip to Akagera National Park in Rwanda the best.
Thank you very much! Greetings from the Land of Thousand Hills!
Written June 1, 2019
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Adolph N
4 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
The driver/guide was knowledgeable and experienced. He was very cordial and optimistic. He chose the correct route which allowed us to see most of what we wanted to see.
Written September 9, 2024
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Dear Adolphus,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We truly appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass it along to our team. Urakoze cyane!
Best regards,
Nshuti Dani
Written September 10, 2024
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Jean Paul M
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Business
We had a great time with Vazquez Tours & Travel on our Akagera National Park safari trip, our driver guide was excellent, and the booking process was also on top. Highly recommend this tour company.
Written April 16, 2024
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Dear Jean Paul,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive review following your recent trip with us. Your feedback means a lot to the entire team, and we're grateful for your support. We'd love to welcome you back anytime for another wonderful experience.
Have a great time!
Written April 17, 2024
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Djasila Muky
3 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
our trip wouldn't have been the same without this best company.thank you for hosting and taking good care of us.. comfortable chairs,experienced drivers and always on time.
Written June 28, 2019
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Dear Djasila!
Thank you very much for choosing us for your safari, I am glad you and the team enjoyed the trip. We really appreciated your positive review, look forward to serve you again! Murakoze cyane!
Written June 29, 2019
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Per BJ
Ljungskile, Sweden8 contributions
Jun 2019 • Business
Theo, the market manager arranged the trip for us in a splendid way, kindly listening to what we wanted, suggested a plan an made it happen.
Theo couldn´t go with us, so Daniel, the CEO became our driver. He was friendly, funny and trustworthy.
I highly recommend you to use Vasquez for any trip you like to do in Rwanda. You will not get disappointed!
Theo couldn´t go with us, so Daniel, the CEO became our driver. He was friendly, funny and trustworthy.
I highly recommend you to use Vasquez for any trip you like to do in Rwanda. You will not get disappointed!
Written June 19, 2019
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Hello Sir!
It was our pleasure to handle your trip to Akagera National Park, we are glad you are happy, and we appreciated your positive feedback. Hope to serve you again!
Murakoze cyane!
Written June 20, 2019
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