2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4 in Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda

2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4

Outty Ranking 73 4.8 · 12 traveler reviews48 hoursFrom $400
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Outty Ranking

73/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 12 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4 worth booking?

2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4 is a 48-hour experience in Kigali, Rwanda, from $400 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 12 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
73 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (12)
Duration
48 hours
From
$400 per person

Leave Kigali by 08h30 for Akagera National Park. With our local & friendly tour guide, the transport is assured with a choice 4x4 car with WIFI onboard to keep you connected with your loved ones & the world (***Some spots in the park do not have connectivity***). Head to Akagera Game Lodge for lunch and check-in, drive through the park to Ihema lake, the largest lake in the park and the 2nd largest in Rwanda. Enjoy the one-hour boat ride exploring the nature in the forest, hippos & crocodiles in the lake. On the 2nd day, spend the entire day game-driving, depart to Kigali late afternoon. Akagera has a diversity of wildlife: buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas & many others. After a long time being extinct, the black rhinos and lions have been restocked. Their sighting is always not guaranteed due to their small number & the hiding character of the black rhino. Enjoy the game drive viewing the natural habitat of different animals, birds, view different lakes and landscape.

What you get

    About this experience

    Leave Kigali by 08h30 for Akagera National Park. With our local & friendly tour guide, the transport is assured with a choice 4x4 car with WIFI onboard to keep you connected with your loved ones & the world (***Some spots in the park do not have connectivity***). Head to Akagera Game Lodge for lunch and check-in, drive through the park to Ihema lake, the largest lake in the park and the 2nd largest in Rwanda. Enjoy the one-hour boat ride exploring the nature in the forest, hippos & crocodiles in the lake. On the 2nd day, spend the entire day game-driving, depart to Kigali late afternoon. Akagera has a diversity of wildlife: buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas & many others. After a long time being extinct, the black rhinos and lions have been restocked. Their sighting is always not guaranteed due to their small number & the hiding character of the black rhino. Enjoy the game drive viewing the natural habitat of different animals, birds, view different lakes and landscape.

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation
    • Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali City
    • Drinking water with reusable bottles required by park. Single-use plastic bottles no longer allowed.
    • Accommodation if chosen that option: Akagera Game Lodge, Subject to availability
    • WiFi on board the vehicle
    • A boat ride in Ihema lake
    • 220-240V electrical current for phones and portable devices
    • A Countryside Tours-Rwanda driver-guide

    Not included

    • Admission (entry) fee: Akagera National Park
    • Accommodation if NOT opted: Akagera Game Lodge or Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Subject to availability.
    • Alcoholic beverages and meals
    • Anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • Pop-Roof Safari Car, No Accomm

      With a pop-up roof Safari Car: For transport, this option uses a pop-up roof 4x4 Safari Car, Without accommodation. Pickup included

    • Toyota Rav4, No Accommodation

      Toyota Rav4 4WD: For transport, this option uses a non-pop-up roof Toyota Rav4 4WD, Without accommodation. Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 6 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Countryside Tours-Rwanda

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 12 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    10 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Organization

    3 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Traveler reviews

    12 verified traveler reviews for 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Daydream07961256167 · August 2026

    Must do!

    Nathan was our guide on this wonderful excursion to Saleccia beach where we discovered the essence of Corsica, from the cotton plants of the scrub to the crystal-clear seabeds. Nathan was pleasantly invaluable in his historical, fauna, and flora illustration. Thanks and see you soon! Recommended!

    Response from the operator: Good day dear Guest! Thank you for this review. However, it appears to have been wrongly attributed to our 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema Boat Trip with a Choice 4x4, as the review refers to an excursion to Saleccia Beach in Corsica, which is not an activity offered by Countryside Tours in Rwanda. We would appreciate it if you could remove this review, as it is not representative of our activities and services. In case you get a chance to visit Rwanda, we will be happy to host you in our Country of a Thousand Hills. With Us, You Explore Better!

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    GenerAbdon · January 2025

    Excellent Crew

    Shoutout to Bosco and Jean Claude for being amazing guides! They drove us to close to all the animals and gave us ample time to take pictures. Them and the 3 other guides were readily available to assist us with any questions or comments that we had about the trip.

    Response from the operator: Good day dear Guest! Thank you for this valuable feedback. We are pleased that you had an enjoyable safari with our team. We strive to offer the best for our guests. With Us, You Explore Better!

    via Tripadvisor

    A656FStimothyl · January 2025

    Definitely would recommend

    The tour was amazing. Probably best price/value ratio of any Safari we saw online. We got to see so many different animals (lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, antilopes, crocodiles, hippopotamus, rhinos, various birds, and more). And the safari guides were very kind, open, well-organized, and flexible. It was great getting to know them and they really know what they're doing.

    Response from the operator: Good day dear Guest! Thank you for entrusting the safari with Countryside Tours-Rwanda. We are pleased that the group enjoyed the experience and the sightings, with the assistance of the driver-guides. We wish to be with you again in the future. With Us, You Explore Better!

    via Tripadvisor

    Erin_S · January 2025

    Went on this safari...

    Went on this safari experience with a group of 11! We had such an awesome time and our guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. Plus saw every kind of big 5 animal up close :)

    Response from the operator: Good day dear Guest! Thank you for entrusting the safari with Countryside Tours-Rwanda. We are pleased that the group enjoyed the experience and the sightings, with the assistance of the driver-guides. We wish to be with you again in then future. With Us, You Explore Better!

    via Viator

    sanikau2024 · September 2024

    Amazing Akagera trip

    We had a great time on our recent 2-day Akagera trip with Countryside Tours! Both days were planned completely by the company, and everything ran perfectly on schedule. Our driver, Ben, was a second-generation guide who had tons of experience with the park. He told us about the history of the park, was eager to answer any question we had, and made sure we got the whole experience during our short trip. We even got to see all of the Big Five! Although this isn't guaranteed on any safari, especially in Akagera, thanks to Ben and our other night time guides we were able to locate lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, and black rhinos! Highly recommend this tour to anyone planning to visit Akagera.

    Response from the operator: Good day dear Guest! We are happy that we served you and that you enjoyed the experience with great sightings. Thanks to Ben, the driver-guide, as well. We equally appreciate for this positive review, the recommendation of our services and look forward to hosting you some time again. With Us, You Explore Better

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    48 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $400 to $1,000
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    4
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Countryside Tours-Rwanda, who run 9 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 67.4.

    See everything Countryside Tours-Rwanda runs

    Why this scores 73

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)90
    Review evidence (18% weight)48
    Booking momentum (14% weight)38
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)46
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kigali.

    How much does 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4 cost?

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    Prices start at $400 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kigali usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4 take?

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    Plan for about 48 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kigali is not rushed.

    Is 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4 worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 12 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kigali, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4 suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 48-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4?

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    Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kigali can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kigali and add a light layer if any part of the 48-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4 start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kigali within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Kigali?

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    On Outty we rank every Kigali experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4x4, One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari, Kigali City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Kigali?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Kigali?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4?

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    Included: Private transportation; Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali City; Drinking water with reusable bottles required by park. Single-use plastic bottles no longe; Accommodation if chosen that option: Akagera Game Lodge, Subject to availability; and WiFi on board the vehicle. Not included: Admission (entry) fee: Akagera National Park; Accommodation if NOT opted: Akagera Game Lodge or Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Subject to availabi; Alcoholic beverages and meals; and Anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4 include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 101 listed pickup locations in and around Kigali. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4 offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4 wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4 if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4?

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    Across 12 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for 2-Day Akagera National Park Game Drive, Ihema boat trip with a Choice 4x4?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including Pop-Roof Safari Car, No Accomm, Toyota Rav4, No Accommodation. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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