1 Day Akagera Game Drive Safari
4.8

1 Day Akagera Game Drive Safari

By Judith Safaris
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Ages 10-99
Duration: 8h
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English, French
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Highlights

  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Airport/Departure Tax
  • Game park entrance fee
  • Covid -19 negative test fee (Rapid test )
  • Professional and knowledgeable driver guide


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Kigali Intl. Airport, Kigali Rwanda
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 204636P1

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 204636P1

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        • 1
          Akagera National Park lies in eastern Rwanda, hugging the border with Tanzania. It's characterized by woodland, swamps, low mountains and savannah. The varied terrain shelters wildlife including zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions and hundreds of bird species, such as the rare shoebill stork. In the southern part of the park, vast Lake Ihema is home to hippos and crocodiles.
        About the operator
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        • Judith Safaris
          4.8 of 5 bubbles45
          Kigali, Rwanda
          Joined in October 2019
        • Tourist28296724116
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful experience!
          My guides Alice and Yvette from Judith Safaris were fun, kind, professional and still like sisters. We traveled from Musanze Rwanda to Bwindi and lake Bunyonyi in Uganda and the trip with these women couldn’t have been better. I would strongly recommend Judith Safaris to anyone. Also this company has a focus on empowering women and bringing more women into the field of tourism. 10/10!
          Written 24 August 2024
        • 908oris
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
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          Judith safari are a great trip organizers, since first contact they where very responsive and did everything to make our (not usual) trip work All with amazing energy snd good vibes We had a great trip
          Written 21 August 2024
        • iguillo
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Judith Safaris Made Our Trip One of the Most Memorable of My Life!
          I cannot express how impressed I am with the ladies of Judith Safaris. Recently, I coordinated a two week long vacation for family and friends, traveling to Rwanda and Tanzania, using Judith Safaris. The young ladies who were our guides (Alice and Yvette), were excellent. Our trip coordinator Emily, was also excellent. They suggested dining options, hotels, and attractions that I wouldn't have come up with myself, and made it all work together into a seamless vacation for the ages. I would recommend Judith Safaris to anyone who wants an authentic East African vacation / itinerary, and knowing their mission of empowering young Rwandan women, makes it all the more worthwhile to support this women-owned company. Judith Safaris has a customer for life in me!
          Written 16 August 2024
        • Elaine A
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Africa
          The overall experience was great. We were met at Kigali airport on time and with knowledgeable guides, who escorted us during our entire visit in Africa. However I do have one issue that I must present and it was our stay at “Twin Lakes” resort. While the location is beautiful, the accommodations left much to be desired, with no electricity or hot water. I would not stay there again without hot water and electricity. Please advise the host of my issues.
          Written 14 August 2024
        • nadinejD9684IC
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Judith Safaris will give you an experience that you will never forget. You will want to make this an annual trip.
          I don't know where to start! We had the most amazing taste of Africa tour ever. We painted the town with Judith's team. Her guides were so knowledgeable and they rolled out the red carpet for us on this 16 day tour. From Kigali to Tanzania they made us feel at home. I would definitely do this tour again and hope to have Alice, Yvette, Dana, Tuma, Frank, Doris, and there's one more, who name has slipped my mind, to be our tour guide.
          Written 13 August 2024
        • itjl24
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent
          Hi Just returned from the 1 day gorillas trek at Volcanoes. I'm in pain because of terrain and my poor fitness..but Wow. It's was one of the most exhilarating experience of my life. The guides and entire packages was excellent Special thank you to my driver/friend Kevin...you were simply the best/awesome Please use them Thank you again John Naidoo
          Written 13 June 2024
        • linc105
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Female powered, timely communication, professional service
          Judith Safaris is a female powered tour company that provides customized tours and packaged tours. We got recommendations from multiple sources (NGO run by a friend, female powered resort…), and didn’t regret to cooperate with them for a customized two week tour throughout Rwanda. Alice our driver is patient, helpful, punctual, and friendly. She is not afraid to take challenges and did her best to make sure we are comfortable and happy during the road trip. She also tried to provide many useful recommendations to make our trip more relaxing and interesting. When we were registering for our gorilla trekking trip in Volcanoes National Park, I was proud but a bit sad to see Alice was the only female guide amongst almost 40 guides that day. The communication we had with their back office when we were planning the details of the itinerary, and during our trip was very timely and helpful as well. Please consider to work with Judith!
          Written 27 February 2024
        • 43m_t_m
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Avoid
          Asked to pay on payment link through Whatsapp and cancel on tripadvisor. Should be avoided if you want tripadvisors payment protection.
          Written 24 February 2024
        • NoosaKings
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Just like visiting family
          During the 2 years of COVID, the gorillas apparently missed the "visitors" so much they wandered down into the local villages looking for them. We felt privileged to visit these primates in their home jungle. Our guide, porters and gunman were exceptional. Our gorilla family was quite a mobile one, which meant we had to walk quite awhile to catch up, helped by porters through dense jungle of the Virunga Mtns. On arrival, our family was sleeping, or trying to without much success due to the antics of the littlest member of the troupe who kept jumping on the other gorillas trying to entice them to play. We visited for an hour watching them play, snooze, eat and interact with each other. Our guide was "speaking" to the family anytime they appeared unsettled which resulted in a spectacular visit for us. We started to leave when the Silverback decided it was time for the family to move on as well, and the entire family trouped past us, nearly trodding on our toes. We got it all on film and video and we were delighted with our experience. Top knotch service by our guides and porters, who helped us over the jungle floor which is littered with vegetation, fall tree trunks and vines. It was a memorable day and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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        • Culture683218
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing
          We had an amazing experience with Judithsafaris. Everything was set according to ours demands et we were more than amazed by the tour. Our guide Paul was wonderful, very Kind and had some fun facts to share with us. We had to chance to do the royal ballon. We were just à little disappointed by the food because we wanted to eat some local specialites but other than that, it was good. Maybe include some binoculars. Thank you for a beautiful safari
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        • janjoost1976
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          Visiting Rwanda & Uganda
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          Written 19 November 2023
        • 797chandrag
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          I learned so much about Rwanda
          I visited Rwanda as a solo traveler for the first time ever - both Rwanda & solo traveling as a first time. I'm so thankful I chose Judith Safari to book my gorilla & coffee plantation tour over two days. One reason I picked them was because they are woman owned, woman led. We gotta' support each other! They took care of everything. It was so easy! I even had a 4am pickup for the gorillas - which felt a little scary, meeting a stranger from the other side of the planet to take me to mysterious places in the dark. The gorilla experience is like visiting another planet and the coffee tour was incredibly educational. I'll never look at coffee the same! Both experiences were on opposite ends of the country (N & S) so I got to see so much without realizing it when I booked the trip. My guide was fantastic and pointed out things I wouldn't have realized had significance - like crossing a bridge where the Nile originates! I highly recommend this to anyone.
          Written 2 September 2023
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          We hired a car with driver who came to pick us up at the airport. Everything was super well organised. Mico was not only a driver but showed himself to be a true tour guide. He came up with good ideas for an initial exploration of Kigali and its surroundings. Thank you Judith Safaris and Mico
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        4.8
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        Karen W
        8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2024 • Solo
        Out of all the companies I emailed, Judith Safaris were the only ones who were able to match me up with other solo travellers to make a group and share the cost. No other tour company seemed interested. I had a really good day. The other travellers were really nice our guides were excellent. It’s always a bit of luck with a safari but we did pretty well and saw a lot. I would genuinely recommend this company if you are travelling alone. I had to be a bit flexible on dates but to share the cost it was really worth it. Aside from the safari, Emeline also helped me with loads of advice regarding buses etc. and how much to pay for a local taxi, which was really appreciated. I also think it’s great to support a female orientated business 💪
        Written 31 August 2024
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback Karen! We very glad you had an amazing experience with Judith Safaris and enjoyed your time with the other travelers. It's fantastic that you were able to see so much on your safari. We're committed to making solo travel easier and supporting women in tourism, so your kind words mean a lot to us. We hope to see you again on another adventure! Warm Regards!!!
        Written 3 September 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Joshua G
        11 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He maintained a safe environment during COVID. This is a full day trip with a nice lunch and snacks along the way. Zero hassle and great door to door device.
        Written 7 December 2020
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        Thank you so much for travelling with us
        Written 27 April 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Douglas M
        Dushanbe, Tajikistan8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Family
        Went with my 15 yo daughter. Two days, one night -- Saturday morning pickup in Kigali, Sunday evening return.

        Judith arranged everything, no muss no fuss. Very simple and easy.

        We saw lots of zebras, lots of hippos and birds (on the lake cruise), one buffalo, one elephant. No lions or leopards, but that's just random chance.

        What moved this from four stars to five was the driver / guide, Irere. Friendly, punctual, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and the birds. Ask for Irere -- *especially* if you are a bird person. The birds may be less dramatic than lions or elephants, but there are a fantastic variety of them, and if you have a knowledgeable guide they can be very interesting.

        Recommended.
        Written 1 May 2024
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        Ahmed-allam79
        Cairo90 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        The only reason I didn’t give it a five stars rating is that one day is definitely not enough to see the big five (though I was lucky to see the lions) ... I would have loved to combine it with a night drive to see the carnivores at work.
        Written 6 October 2020
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        Thanks Ahmed for choosing Judith safari, we are very happy to welcome you back for more days and we assure you a fabulous experience.
        Written 20 October 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
        *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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