Day Trips in Rwanda: The 15 Best Single Days from Kigali

Private 1 Day Akagera Big Five Safari with pick up and lunch. - Leaving Kigali before sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $440Our pick

Spend a full day in Akagera from Kigali, with a private 4x4 game drive, lunch, park entry, and chances to see Rwanda’s Big Five.

“My Driver Christian was amazing. He arrived at my hotel 20 minutes early, and was with me from 5:30am until 9:30pm. I am traveling for business by myself so I went on the tour solo. He was always polite and professional, and an expert driver on the very bumpy roads. We sRead more”

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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 a 1-day Akagera safari from Kigali, with big-five sightings, expert guides, park views, lunch, value, and practical advice.

“I had an amazing time. My guide Frank was great. He was very knowledgable about the wild life in the park. We saw so many different animals, including rhinos, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, antipopes, and many more. The park is fantastic and I am very glad that I didn’t miss out on this opportunity.”

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1 Day Safari to Akagera national park-Big5 Safari

3.1 Day Safari to Akagera national park-Big5 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $332

Spend a full day from Kigali in Akagera National Park, with a Big Five game drive, Lake Ihema cruise, lunch, and a small group.

“Justin, the Safari guide, was a dream! Super friendly and knowledgeable about the park and the animals. 100% recommended!”

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One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

4.One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $200

Spend a full day in Akagera National Park from Kigali with a private guide, 4x4 transport, lunch, wildlife viewing, and optional Lake Ihema boat safari.

“I had an amazing day exploring Akagera National Park with my guide, Samuel. My tour started in Kigari at 8 a.m. and I spent nearly six hours immersed in the park’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. Thanks to Samuel’s deep knowledge of the park and his sharp eye, I was Read more”

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1 Day Canopy Walk Adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park

5.1 Day Canopy Walk Adventure in Nyungwe Forest National Park

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

Ride from Kigali to Nyungwe for a canopy walk above Rwanda’s rainforest, with cultural stops, lunch, transfers, and wildlife spotting.

“Darius was absolutely amazing!!! He is so kind and educational. He made our trip light weight and easy. He was so much fun and made our Kigali trip very interesting. Thank you so much Darius!!”

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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

6.1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour In The Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $360

Review of a private one-day Rwanda gorilla trek from Kigali, with early pickup, park transfer, guide support, lunch, and practical permit advice.

“I had the privilege of going on a Gorilla Trek today with John as my guide, and it was an absolutely flawless experience from start to finish!”

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Day Trip Safari – Akagera National Park with Optional Lake Ihema Boat Safari

7.Day Trip Safari – Akagera National Park with Optional Lake Ihema Boat Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $99Best value

Trade Kigali for Akagera’s lakes and savannah on a private safari with Big Five searches, hotel transfers, and an optional Lake Ihema cruise.

“This was an awesome experience with a great tour guide. We were able to see the majority of the animals on our list. The lions were hiding out the day we went to the park. My 12 and 4 year old had a great time watching the animals in their natural habitat. I would highly recommend this tour for families. Might be a bit overwhelming for children under 4. Bring snacks and cold water!”

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From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

8.From Kigali: 1-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $450

Trek from Kigali to Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park, meet rare mountain gorillas, and spend an hour observing them with expert guides.

“Everything was perfectly organized. The team arranged all the permits in advance, so we could relax and enjoy the experience. On the day of the trek, we were picked up in Kigali and driven smoothly to the destination in Uganda. Border crossing was easy, and all guides and staff were incredibly friendly and professional. Seeing the gorillas up close was absolutely breathtaking. A once-in-a-lifetime moment we’ll never forget!”

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One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

9.One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 day · from $205

Review of Akagera’s one-day safari from Kigali, with Big Five wildlife, a private 4x4, picnic lunch, optional boat cruise, and practical booking tips.

“Our guide, Samuel, was absolutely amazing! He has an incredible eye for spotting wildlife that other groups completely missed. We managed to see most of the 'Big Five,' including a breathtakingly close encounter with an elephant. I highly recommend this safari to anyone visiting Kigali who wants an unforgettable wildlife experience”

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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour

10.1 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $2,650

Review of a private Kigali to Volcanoes National Park gorilla trek, with permits, Jeep transport, guides, costs, fitness tips, and practical advice.

“I had a good experience to visit mountain gorillas in the moderate mountains climate.”

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Big 5 Safari Day Trip

11.Big 5 Safari Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $283

Review of Go Further’s 13-hour Akagera safari from Kigali, with private transport, skilled guides, Big Five sightings, costs, and practical tips.

“I had the best day with Go Further and my guide, Cedric, while going on safari day trip in Akagera. Cedric was extremely knowledgeable about the landscapes and wildlife and great at spotting animals big and small while driving the vehicle – iRead more”

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One Day Akagera Safari From Kigali

12.One Day Akagera Safari From Kigali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $400

Spend a full day tracking lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, and rare birds in Akagera National Park from Kigali with a private guide.

“We had an amazing time visiting Akagera Park from Kigali. Beautiful scenery and we saw many animals. Zidane, our guide, was very knowledgeable. We’re planning a future trip with them and would recommend to friends.”

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1 day Trip to Lake kivu beach

13.1 day Trip to Lake kivu beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $332

Spend 13 hours from Kigali exploring a waterfall, Gorilla Guardians village, Lake Kivu, a boat route, lunch, and local culture.

“Visiting Lake Kivu was amazing! Our tour guide was well informed and showed us the best photo spots!”

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1 day Kigali city tour

14.1 day Kigali city tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $118

Explore Kigali with a private guide, from the Genocide Memorial and Kimironko Market to Mount Kigali views, lunch included.

“Today was one of the most moving days for me. I was not sure what to expect in coming to Rwanda, and I knew I wanted to come to support a friend who survived the genocide 30Ys ago: I had a day alone to explore Kigali b4 mtg him in his villRead more”

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1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda

15.1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,680

Review of a private Uganda gorilla trek from Kigali, with permits, lunch, transport, park rangers, and practical advice on price and timing.

“We had an exceptional experience with Katona Agency! Their professionalism, flexibility, and responsiveness truly set them apart. Jackie, in particular, went the extra mile to ensure everything ran smoothly. Despite the tight timeline that othRead more”

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