Akagera Big Five Day Safari

The Akagera Big Five Day Safari is a private one-day game drive to Rwanda’s only Big Five savannah park, focused on wildlife, beautiful lake-and-plains scenery, and an optional Lake Ihema boat safari. It’s the ideal choice for travellers based in Kigali who want a genuine safari but can’t stay overnight.

You’ll travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide, with early pickup and evening return to Kigali. Akagera, on Rwanda’s eastern border, has been superbly restored in recent years and now offers lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and reintroduced rhinos across classic African savannah.

What to expect

A full day in Akagera gives you a real chance at the Big Five, alongside giraffes, zebras, antelope, and prolific birdlife. The optional Lake Ihema boat safari is a wonderful addition, bringing you close to hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. The park’s mix of savannah, wetlands, and lakes makes for varied, scenic game viewing. See our Rwanda safari guide for more.

Why book with Exodus Go Tours

As a specialist Africa tour operator, we handle your private vehicle, expert guide, park fees, lunch, and transfers for a smooth, rewarding day. Akagera pairs perfectly with a gorilla trek to combine Big Five wildlife with Rwanda’s famous primates. Contact us to book or to build it into a longer safari.