Tour Features

This Akagera & Kigali Night Experience is a one-day adventure that blends Rwanda’s savannah wildlife with vibrant city life. The highlight is a guided game drive in Akagera National Park, where you’ll search for the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—while also spotting giraffes, antelopes, and zebras. The journey continues with a sunset boat cruise on Lake Ihema, offering close encounters with hippos, Nile crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. After returning to Kigali, the experience shifts to the city’s lively atmosphere with a drive through its bustling streets and dinner in Nyamirambo, known for its cultural vibrancy and nightlife. Activities include wildlife viewing, a scenic boat ride, and cultural immersion. What makes this tour special is its unique combination of conservation success, thrilling safari moments, and Kigali’s dynamic urban energy—all in a single day, making it ideal for delegates and travelers seeking both nature and culture in one seamless package.

Budget tourThis budget tour includes camping and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Shared tourThis tour will be shared with other travelers.
Not for solo travelersSolo travelers cannot book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
No minimum ageThere is no minimum age for this tour.
TransportationThis tour uses: Open 4x4.

Route & Activities

Rwanda

Rwanda flag
Start Point
Kigali
End Point
Kigali

Activities Included

Big Five

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1
Budget Accommodation
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - Kigali – Akagera National Park

    Day 1: Kigali – Akagera National Park

    Your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel before departing for Akagera National Park, Rwanda's only savannah national park. Upon arrival, begin an exciting guided game drive through the park's diverse ecosystems, where you may encounter the Big five animals and Embark on a memorable sunset boat cruise on Lake Ihema. The lake is home to large populations of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and an impressive variety of birdlife, making it one of the park's most scenic experiences.

    Return to Kigali for your Kigali nightlife experience where you will drive through city of Kigali and letter on have dinner in one of the nyamirambo (mumarangi) restaurant. After that wonderful experience you will go back to your hotel.

    Main Destination: Akagera National Park

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Jul 31, 2026 - Jul 31, 2027

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$2,500
2 people (1 room)
$2,000
3 people (2 rooms)
$1,800
4 people (2 rooms)
$1,600
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.

Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.

This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Kigali, Rwanda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
  • For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.

Getting There

Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.

Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.

This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Kigali, Rwanda

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
  • For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.

Offered By

LEGACY HERITAGE TOUR AND TRAVEL

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Offices In
Rwanda
Size
1-5 employees
Member Of
IATA
Tour Types
Culture and Gorillas Packages
Destinations
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Legacy Heritage Tours Ltd is a luxury tour operator based in Kigali, Rwanda, registered by RDB and licensed RTTA certificate . We specialize in high-end tour packages, bespoke travel planning, flight ticketing, hotel reservations, and premium car rental services.

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