Short break
- Duration1 day
- GroupPrivate · 1–6 guests
- DifficultyEasy
- Start & endYour Kigali hotel
The savanna in a single day
Leave Kigali before sunrise and spend the day exploring Akagera’s plains and lakeshores in your own vehicle, with an optional boat among the hippos.
- Full-day game drive
- Optional Lake Ihema boat trip
- Picnic lunch in the park
- Hotel pick-up at 5:00
Day by day
- 01
Day 1 · Kigali → Akagera → Kigali
Game drive day
Early departure, game drive through the south and centre of the park, picnic lunch by the lake, and back in Kigali by evening.
Breakfast box · Lunch
What’s included
Included
- Park entry fee
- Private 4×4 and driver-guide
- Picnic lunch and water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- Boat trip ($45)
- Accommodation
- Tips
Where you’ll stay
No overnight stay
This trip starts and ends at your Kigali hotel. Add a night to include a sunset boat and a dawn drive.
· Day trip
Prices
Per person in US dollars. Prices fall as your group grows.
| Travellers | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $588 | $1,092 |
| 2 travellersMost booked | $420 | $819 |
| 3–4 travellers | $386 | $777 |
| 5–6 travellers | $361 | $752 |
Good to know
Will I see the Big Five in one day?
Giraffes, zebras, hippos and elephants are seen on most day trips. Lions and rhinos need more time and luck.
4.7
4.7out of 5
58 reviews of this tour
- 5.0· August 2026out of 5
Long day, but so worth it — giraffes, hippos and elephants before lunch.
Anika R. · Stockholm
Combine it with the savanna
Most guests add a second park. We can join any of these to your trip.
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