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The 15 Best National Park Trips in Rwanda

28 tours  ·  from $199 a head

Four parks, four completely different landscapes, all reachable from one capital. These 15 trips cover the volcanoes, the eastern plains and the rainforest, priced and timed with the drive included.

One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4x4 - The early road from Kigali to Imigongo Art Center
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One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4×4

1.One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $205Our pick

Review of a private Akagera safari from Kigali, with Big Five sightings, lunch, WiFi, hotel pickup, and optional Lake Ihema boat ride.

“The team is great! My friend and I didn't realize we'd booked solo trips and they let us go together. Jean Pierre was a great guide Olivier was fabulous at answering all my questions beforehand.”

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From Kigali: 1-Day Akagera National Park Safari

2.1-Day Akagera National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 56 reviews · from $400

Review of the one-day Akagera safari from Kigali, with Big Five wildlife, game drives, guide tips, price, lunch, and practical advice.

“We saw 4/5 Big 5 but this trip was so wonderful!!! Our guide Frank had excellent communication and was even a few minutes early so we were able to get a head start on the adventure. Frank asked us questions about what animals we wanted to see and gave us interesting facts about each animal. We very much appreciated the kindness he showed to us and would recommend very much!!! Thank you!!”

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1 Day Safari to Akagera national park-Big5 Safari - The 5:00 am pickup and drive east
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1 Day Safari to Akagera national park-Big5 Safari

1 Day Canopy Walk Adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park - Butare’s Ethnographic Museum in 45 minutes
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1 Day Canopy Walk Adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park

4.1 Day Canopy Walk Adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $440

Review of Rwanda’s Nyungwe canopy walk from Kigali, with forest views, wildlife, museums, pricing, tips, itinerary, and practical advice.

“Long day but worth it with excellent guide. It’s an unavoidable long day to travel to the canopy, walk and back from Kigali. But the guide made it work, and was good company and knowledgeable. Definitely a worth while experience and highly recommended.”

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3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali - Day one: five hours from Kigali to Bwindi
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3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

5.3 Day Gorilla Trek at Bwindi National Park via Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,940

Review this 3-day Bwindi gorilla trek from Kigali, with Uganda permits, transport, meals, guide support, costs, and practical advice.

“This is a few months overdue, but I wanted to share that my husband and I really enjoyed our 3-day Gorilla Uganda Trek tour with Bamboo Ecotours. Everything went smoothly from our emails with owner Edison who was very helpful is assistinRead more”

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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park - The 4:30 am pickup and three-hour drive
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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

Kigali: Rwanda Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park - The 4:30 a.m. pickup from Kigali
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Kigali: Rwanda Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

Full Day Akagera National Park Game Drive and Boat Safari - The Imigongo Art Center stop
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Full Day Akagera National Park Game Drive and Boat Safari

1-Day Akagera National Park Safari Experience - The 5:00 am pickup from Kigali
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1-Day Akagera National Park Safari Experience

9.1-Day Akagera National Park Safari Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $594

Review of a 15-hour Akagera safari from Kigali, with Big Five wildlife, a private 4x4, expert guides, lunch, and practical tips.

“We had a great day with Jean Claude at Akagera National Park. The scenery was stunning and we saw a lot of animals in spite of the rain (which only made it more adventurous!). I highly recommend Vazquez Tours & Travel!”

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Full-Day Private Safari of Akagera National Park with Lunch - The early drive from Kigali
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Full-Day Private Safari of Akagera National Park with Lunch

10.Full-Day Private Safari of Akagera National Park with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $604

Review of a private Akagera safari from Kigali, with Big Five wildlife, Imigongo art, meals, guide service, price, timing, and booking advice.

“This is a fantastic day trip. Our guide Jean Claude was so knowledgeable and passionate about safari. He led us to so many amazing animals including elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, hippos etc and let us spend lots of time with them. AsidRead more”

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Kigali: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park - Kinigi briefing and gorilla group assignment
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Kigali: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

5 Days Volcanoes National park and Lake Kivu - Day 1: Kigali history, city views, and a gentle start
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5 Days Volcanoes National park and Lake Kivu

12.5 Days Volcanoes National park and Lake Kivu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $6,500

Review of Rwanda’s 5-day gorilla, Golden Monkey, Kigali, and Lake Kivu tour, with practical advice on price, lodging, timing, and value.

“The tour was awesome. The team did their best to make our trip unforgettable and unique. Lisa organized an amazing 7-day tour. Our driver Muhammad was both professional and approachable at all times. Alain, the owner, and another memRead more”

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One Day Private Tour to Akagera National Park from Kigali - The 5:00 am pickup from Kigali
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One Day Private Tour to Akagera National Park from Kigali

2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4 - Arriving at Akagera around lunchtime
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2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4×4

1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park - The 4WD ride from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
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1 Day Gorilla trekking volcanoes national park

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