Nature and Wildlife Tours in Kigali at a glance
- Our pick: One Day Akagera Safari from Kigali: 6 hours game drive, US$ 205 per person (12h–13h, 4.96★ · 126).
- Best value: Akagera National Park Game Drive from Kigali: Lions & Rhinos, US$ 196 per person (13h–15h, 4.96★ · 146).
- Shortest: Akagera National Park Safari: Big 5 Game Drive & Cruise, US$ 333 per person (5h–10h, 4.93★ · 42).
Price per person across the 32 options priced per person: US$ 196–US$ 4,000 (median US$ 440). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 32.
Of the 32 options: 32 with live guides in English, 28 with free cancellation, 32 with instant confirmation, 32 with hotel pickup, 16 kid-friendly, 29 private and 22 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Kigali
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32 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
One Day Akagera Safari from Kigali: 6 hours game drive Leave Kigali early morning for a 2.5 to 3 hour drive to Akagera National Park, then spend 6 hours on game drive through the savannah with a professional. Every day · Every 15 min, 05:00 to 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.96 (126 reviews) Duration: 12h–13h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 205 per person
Akagera National Park Game Drive from Kigali: Lions & Rhinos Full-day Akagera game drive from Kigali with 4x4 pickup, packed lunch, and wildlife viewing. Early start, 3.5-hour drive. Lions and black rhinos recently restocked. Every day · 05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30 and 07:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 13–90 ★ 4.96 (146 reviews) Duration: 13h–15h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 196 per person
Akagera Safari from Kigali: Big Five game drive with lunch Full-day private game drive from Kigali to Akagera National Park with professional guide, park entry and lunch included. Every day · 05:30 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 4.93 (84 reviews) Duration: 10h–15h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 480 per person
Akagera National Park Safari: Big 5 Game Drive & Cruise Full-day safari from Kigali to Akagera National Park with English-speaking guide, park entry and lunch included. Every day · 05:00 · Pickup available · Up to age 70 ★ 4.93 (42 reviews) Duration: 5h–10h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 333 per person
Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest: East Africa's only canopy Walk the only canopy in East Africa, suspended above Nyungwe's ancient rainforest in southwest Rwanda. Includes pickup, guide. Every day · Every 30 min, 05:00 to 18:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.71 (35 reviews) Duration: 9h 30m Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 429 per person
Kigali: Mountain Gorilla Trekking Safari & Volcanoes Park Full-day gorilla trek from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park with permit, 4x4 transport, ranger briefing, and lunch. Trek duration 1–8 hours. Small groups, 4:30am start. Every day · 04:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 15–70 ★ 5.00 (26 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ZH · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 2,650 per person
Akagera Safari from Kigali: Full-day Big Five game drive Full-day private safari from Kigali through Akagera National Park with expert guide, 4×4 vehicle, park entry and lunch. Every day · Every 30 min, 05:00 to 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.94 (18 reviews) Duration: 12h–14h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Akagera National Park Safari: Private Game Drive & Boat Ride Private full-day safari from Kigali into Akagera National Park with game drive, one-hour boat ride on Ihema Lake, lunch and park entry included. Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.64 (14 reviews) Duration: 9h–10h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 550 per person
Private Akagera Game Drive from Kigali: Full-Day Wildlife Tour Private full-day game drive in Akagera National Park from Kigali with experienced guide, park entry, lunch and hotel pickup. Six hours watching zebras. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 9h–12h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 350 per person
Akagera Safari: 2-Day Wildlife Tour with Lake Ihema Boat & Game Drives Experience Akagera’s wildlife on a 2-day safari from Kigali, with a Lake Ihema boat ride, guided game drives, all meals, and overnight stay included. Every day · 8 start times, 02:00 to 13:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.84 (19 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,250 per person
Mountain Gorilla Tracking Volcanoes Park: One Hour with Gorillas Track mountain gorillas in their natural habitat in Volcanoes National Park on a 12-hour private tour with an English or French-speaking guide. Every day · 04:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 15 ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 250 per person
Akagera Big Five Safari from Kigali: One day, all five One-day safari from Kigali to Akagera National Park with certified guide, boat safari, game drive, lunch and park entry. Return to your hotel by evening or airport by 18:00. Every day · 05:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.86 (7 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 430 per person
Nyungwe Canopy Walk Day Trip from Kigali: 70m above the forest Nyungwe canopy walk day trip from Kigali with guided suspension bridge trek, tea plantation visit, King’s Palace in Nyanza and lunch. Every day · 05:00 · Pickup available · Up to age 78 ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 13h–14h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 517 per person
Akagera National Park 2-Day Tour: Night Safari & Lake Ihema Two-day safari from Kigali into Akagera National Park with night game drive, boat trip on Lake Ihema, lodge stay and all meals. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 15 ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,055 per person
2-Day Akagera Safari: Big Five and Lake Ihema Two-day Akagera National Park safari with full-day game drive, boat safari on Lake Ihema, and optional night game drive in an air-conditioned vehicle with guide and meals. Every day · 05:00 and 05:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 350 per person
Compare 17 more options for Nature and Wildlife Tours in Kigali
From US$ 300 per person · 6 h to 4 days
Akagera National Park Day Trip from Kigali: Big Five Safari Day trip from Kigali to Akagera National Park with morning game drive, park entry, private transport and lunch included. Search for lions, elephants. Next departure: 12 Jul 2027 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 4.57 (7 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 330 per person
2-Day Akagera Safari from Kigali: Big Five and Mutumba Camping Two days in Akagera National Park with game drives, a boat ride on Lake Ihema, and a night camping at Mutumba viewpoint. Includes 4X4 transport, meals, and pickup from Kigali. Every day · 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 480 per person
2-Day Nyungwe National Park Ziplining: Canopy Walk & Chimp Trek Spend two days in Nyungwe National Park ziplining through the canopy, trekking with chimps, and walking above the rainforest. Tue–Sat · 08:00 and 08:30 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 400 per person
Ziplining in Nyungwe National Park from Kigali: Three sections up to 500m Zipline through Nyungwe Forest canopy on three sections, cross a 70-meter suspension bridge. Every day · 04:00, 04:15 and 04:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 15h–18h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 300 per person
Gorilla trekking from Kigali: Mountain gorillas in Bwindi Trek through the Virunga Mountains from Kigali into Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to track endangered mountain gorillas with a professional. Every day · 03:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 300 per person
Lake Kivu day trip from Kigali: Boat tour, islands and museum Full-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 · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 300 per person
4-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trek, Chimp Tracking & Lake Kivu Visit Rwanda's genocide memorial in Kigali, trek mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, track chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest. Every day · 05:00, 06:00 and 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 4d Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 3,934 per person
Akagera National Park Safari: Big 5 Game Drive & Boat Full-day private safari from Kigali to Akagera National Park with game drive, Lake Ihema boat cruise, park entry and hot lunch included. English, French. Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · AR · DE · IT +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 440 per person
Nyungwe Canopy Walk from Kigali: 200m suspended bridge Walk 50 meters above Nyungwe's forest canopy on a 200-meter suspended bridge, spotting birds and primates from the treetops. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 511 per person
2-Day Akagera Safari from Kigali: Night Game Drive Two-day safari from Kigali to Akagera National Park with night game drive, boat safari on Lake Ihema, all meals, and lodge accommodation included. Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 20:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 800 per person
Akagera Wildlife Safari: Private Game Drive & Lake Cruise Two-day safari from Kigali with private vehicle and English-speaking guide: game drive through Akagera's savannah for elephants, lions and rhinos. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 18–60 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 10h–16h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 899 per person
2-Day Akagera National Park Safari with Lake Ihema Boat Ride Two-day safari from Kigali with game drive, boat ride on Lake Ihema, park entry and lunch included. Overnight at Akagera Game Lodge. Every day · 05:00 and 05:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 14 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 530 per person
2-Day Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking: Rainforest & Canopy Track endangered chimpanzees through Africa's oldest rainforest in Nyungwe National Park over two days, guided by professionals from Kigali with full logistics arranged. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 15–90 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 400 per person
3-Day Akagera Safari from Kigali: Hot Air Balloon & Boat Three-day Akagera safari from Kigali featuring hot air balloon sunrise, Lake Ihema boat safari, night game drives, and stays at two lodges with all transfers and park entry. Every day · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 3d Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 3,900 per person
4-Day Rwanda Tour: Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking from Kigali Four-day Rwanda tour from Kigali featuring mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Lake Kivu boat cruise, tea plantation visit. Every day · 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 4d Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 2,579 per person
Volcanoes National Park Mountain Gorilla Trekking Encounter Trek through Volcanoes National Park on the Virunga Mountain slopes to spend an hour observing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Every day · 04:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 15 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 10h–16h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 4,000 per person
4 Days Rwanda Safari: Volcanoes & Akagera with Gorillas Four-day Rwanda safari from Kigali through Volcanoes and Akagera National Parks. Trek golden monkeys, spot the Big Five on game drives. Every day · 05:30 · Pickup available · From age 15 ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 4d Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 2,664 per person
The top 12 of 32 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Day Akagera Safari from Kigali: 6 hours game driveOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 205 per person | 12h–13h | 4.96★ · 126 | Every day · Every 15 min, 05:00 to 08:00 | English, French |
| Akagera National Park Game Drive from Kigali: Lions & RhinosBest valuePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 196 per person | 13h–15h | 4.96★ · 146 | Every day · 05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30 and 07:00 | English |
| Akagera National Park Safari: Big 5 Game Drive & CruiseShortestGroup of up to 7 · Pickup offered | US$ 333 per person | 5h–10h | 4.93★ · 42 | Every day · 05:00 | English, French |
| Akagera Safari from Kigali: Big Five game drive with lunchPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 480 per person | 10h–15h | 4.93★ · 84 | Every day · 05:30 | English, French |
| Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest: East Africa's only canopyPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 429 per person | 9h 30m | 4.71★ · 35 | Every day · Every 30 min, 05:00 to 18:00 | English, French |
| Kigali: Mountain Gorilla Trekking Safari & Volcanoes ParkPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 2,650 per person | 6h | 5.00★ · 26 | Every day · 04:00 | English, French, Chinese |
| Akagera Safari from Kigali: Full-day Big Five game drivePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 200 per person | 12h–14h | 4.94★ · 18 | Every day · Every 30 min, 05:00 to 09:00 | English, French |
| Akagera National Park Safari: Private Game Drive & Boat RideGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | US$ 550 per person | 9h–10h | 4.64★ · 14 | Every day · 05:00 | English, French |
| Private Akagera Game Drive from Kigali: Full-Day Wildlife TourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 350 per person | 9h–12h | 5.00★ · 15 | Every day · No fixed time | English, French |
| Akagera Safari: 2-Day Wildlife Tour with Lake Ihema Boat & Game DrivesPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 1,250 per person | 2d | 4.84★ · 19 | Every day · 8 start times, 02:00 to 13:00 | English, French |
| Mountain Gorilla Tracking Volcanoes Park: One Hour with GorillasPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 250 per person | 12h | 5.00★ only 9 reviews | Every day · 04:00 | English, French |
| Akagera Big Five Safari from Kigali: One day, all fiveGroup of up to 7 · Pickup offered | US$ 430 per person | 13h | 4.86★ only 7 reviews | Every day · 05:30 | English, French |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Akagera National Park Safari: Big 5 Game Drive & Cruise (US$ 333 per person) · Akagera National Park Safari: Private Game Drive & Boat Ride (US$ 550 per person) · Akagera Big Five Safari from Kigali: One day, all five (US$ 430 per person)