Kigali Day Trips 8 options
Kigali: Mountain Gorilla Trek & Volcanoes National Park Day TripOne-day gorilla trek in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park with permit, 4x4 transport, lunch and cultural village visit. Early start from Kigali, moderate hiking required.Every day · 04:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 18–80★ 4.64 (11)15hEN · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 2,699per person
Gorilla trekking from Kigali: 10-hour day trip with lunchTrek to mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park on a 10-hour day trip from Kigali with an English or French-speaking guide and 4x4 vehicle for close.Mon–Sat · 04:30 and 05:30 · Hotel pickup · Ages 18–90★ 4.50 (8)10hEN · FR✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 333per person
Akagera National Park Day Trip from Kigali: Big Five SafariDay trip from Kigali to Akagera National Park with morning game drive, park entry, private transport and lunch included. Search for lions, elephants.Next departure: 11 Jul 2027 · Pickup optional · From age 3★ 4.57 (7)8h–10hEN · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 330per person
Nyungwe Canopy Walk Day Trip from Kigali: 70m above the forestNyungwe canopy walk day trip from Kigali with guided suspension bridge trek, tea plantation visit, and lunch. Starts 8am from Uwinka Reception.Every day · 05:00 · Pickup optional · Up to age 78★ 5.00 (6)13h–14hEN · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 550per person
Lake Kivu day trip: Boat cruise and Napoleon Island hikeEight-hour round trip from Kigali to Lake Kivu in a 4x4 with boat cruise, Napoleon Island hike, and lunch included. Pickup from your hotel and guide in English or French.Mon–Sat · 06:00, 07:00 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 18–90★ 4.67 (3)8hEN · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 307per person
Mount Bisoke Volcano Hike in Congo: Crater lake at 12,175 feetHike Mount Bisoke volcano in Congo's Virunga ranges to a crater lake at 12,175 feet: a full day with guide, lunch and 4x4 pickup from your hotel.Every day · 05:00 · Pickup optional · From age 15★ 5.00 (1)10h–14hEN · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 473per person
Lake Kivu day trip from Kigali: Boat tour, islands and museumFull-day Lake Kivu tour from Kigali with Environment Museum entry, private boat ride around islands, Napoleon Island hike and guide in English or French.Every day · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (1)9hEN · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 300per person
Ntarama & Nyamata Memorials Kigali Day Trip Lake BugeseraVisit Rwanda's two genocide memorials in the Bugesera region with a guide who contextualizes the 1994 history.Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (1)8hEN · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
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✓ 2026-10-23| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kigali: Mountain Gorilla Trek & Volcanoes National Park Day TripOur pick | US$ 2,699 per person | 15h | 4.64★ · 11 | Every day · 04:00 | English, French |
| Akagera National Park Day Trip from Kigali: Big Five SafariBest value | US$ 330 per person | 8h–10h | 4.57★ only 7 reviews | Next departure: 11 Jul 2027 | English, French |
| Ntarama & Nyamata Memorials Kigali Day Trip Lake BugeseraLowest price | US$ 175 per person | 8h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 09:00 | English, French |
| Gorilla trekking from Kigali: 10-hour day trip with lunch | US$ 333 per person | 10h | 4.50★ only 8 reviews | Mon–Sat · 04:30 and 05:30 | English, French |
| Nyungwe Canopy Walk Day Trip from Kigali: 70m above the forest | US$ 550 per person | 13h–14h | 5.00★ only 6 reviews | Every day · 05:00 | English, French |
| Lake Kivu day trip: Boat cruise and Napoleon Island hike | US$ 307 per person | 8h | 4.67★ only 3 reviews | Mon–Sat · 06:00, 07:00 and 08:00 | English, French |
| Mount Bisoke Volcano Hike in Congo: Crater lake at 12,175 feet | US$ 473 per person | 10h–14h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 05:00 | English, French |
| Lake Kivu day trip from Kigali: Boat tour, islands and museum | US$ 300 per person | 9h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day | English, French |
Kigali Day Trips at a glance
- Our pick: Kigali: Mountain Gorilla Trek & Volcanoes National Park Day Trip, US$ 2,699 (15h, 4.64★ · 11).
- Best value: Akagera National Park Day Trip from Kigali: Big Five Safari, US$ 330 (8h–10h, 4.57★ · only 7 reviews).
- Lowest price: Ntarama & Nyamata Memorials Kigali Day Trip Lake Bugesera, US$ 175 (8h, 5.00★ · only 1 review).
Real price per person across the 8 options: US$ 175–US$ 2,699 (median US$ 330).
Of the 8 options: 7 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly and 4 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.