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2 Days & 1 Night Akagera National Park Safari Tour
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2 Days & 1 Night Akagera National Park Safari Tour

By Universal Ventures Rwanda
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Embark on an exhilarating safari adventure as you venture into Akagera National Park, the only Savannah park in Rwanda. Prepare to be awe-struck by the diverse array of wildlife that calls this park home. Immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of the African wilderness as you encounter majestic Lions, mighty Elephants, graceful Giraffes, magnificent Hippos, elegant Kobs, striking Zebras, elusive Bushbucks, and graceful Waterbucks. Witness the recent reintroduction of Black Rhinos from South Africa, which has elevated Akagera National Park to its status as an official Big 5 park, reminiscent of its past glory. Experience the thrill of observing these incredible creatures in their natural habitat, as expert guides lead you through the park's captivating landscapes. Capture unforgettable moments on your safari, surrounded by the sights, sounds, and scents of the African bush. Let the enchantment of the safari immerse you in a truly extraordinary and transformative wildlife encounter.
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Ages 1-90
Duration: 2 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English, French
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  • Private Transportation: Safari car with pop up roof/ jeep 4x4
  • Boat trip fees
  • Professional driver-guide/ English & French speaking
  • Bottled water
  • Pick up and drop off any where in Kigali.
  • Admission fees for the park.
  • Entry/Admission - Kayonza
  • Entry/Admission - Akagera National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Akagera National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Akagera Live Tour
What's not included
  • Accommodation and meals , we help you to book it depend to availability.
  • Anything not explicitly mentioned

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Travelers can present their location via Google map.
    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
      Additional pickup options
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
      • Universal Ventures -Gorilla trekking Rwanda-wildlife safari Rwanda-visit Rwanda., KK 15 Rd, Kigali, Rwanda
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 354657P5

        • 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: 354657P5

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        AU$1,003.97
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        About the operator
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        • Universal Ventures Rwanda
          175
          Kigali, Rwanda
          Joined in October 2020
        • Warebi G
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best Tour in Kigali - extra effort, worth every penny
          I had an incredible experience on this tour in Kigali! It was a full-day adventure, running from 9 am to 4 pm, and we visited around ten different locations, with a stop for lunch to recharge. Each spot we visited felt thoughtfully chosen and showcased a different side of Kigali, from its bustling city life to the serene views just outside the city. Our tour guide truly made the experience unforgettable. As a local, he had an impressive depth of knowledge about Kigali’s history, culture, and hidden gems that even some residents might not know about. He shared fascinating stories and insights that gave me a much deeper appreciation for the city. His passion for Kigali really came through, and he knew exactly where to take us for the most stunning views and photo opportunities. I can’t recommend this tour enough—it’s the best way to experience Kigali if you want a well-rounded look at the city’s beauty and vibrant culture. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or someone who’s been here before, this tour offers something special. It’s hands down the best tour you’ll find in Kigali!
          Written 7 November 2024
        • raywah2024
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Memorable and positive day.
          Our recently safari experience in Rwanda was amazing , we did the one day akagera safari from Kigali, the drive to the park was smoothly with a stopover for coffee testing and stretching our legs, the safari was beyond our expectations, we saw a lot and big group of wild animals, our guide was knowledgeable and professional for his guiding carrier, we can't ask a better experience than what we got with this company, Thank you universal to make our day memorable and enjoyable. we highly recommend this safari to any one wish or plan to visit Rwanda.
          Written 1 November 2024
        • M6864YWjanetm
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          100% recommended safari experience Rwanda/ Akagera park.
          My colleagues and I did a full day safari in Akagera, it was so excited with all of us, we sow Animals from the park entrance to the exit, we have been lucky to have Kennett as our guide for a full day, his professional, kindness and patience is top notch, he deserve 100% . Thank You team universal for a lovely safari experience, we will definitely come back in Rwanda and travel again with you.
          Written 30 October 2024
        • Paradise41103570180
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Personal tour, flexible, friendly and knowledgable
          Taking advantage of a long layover via Rwanda air, we decided to book a last minute tour of Kigali. My main problem was that I didn't know which hotel we would be given by the airline until we arrived. But the tour operator replied immediately after booking and offered the flexibility of waiting til the last minute to find out where to pick up. Our guide, Christian, was early, friendly, had a great comfortable SUV to take us around in, and was an amazing guide, full of information about Kigali. We really got a flavour of the place in a short time. We also could decide to alter the schedule to accommodate our jetlag (like finding great coffee first!). So can heartily recommend these tours and operator.
          Written 27 October 2024
        • jamesdS7438KC
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great way to see Africa's wildlife!
          What a fantastic trip! We saw tons of animals and were able to get really close. My guide Nzirorera was a very careful driver, I felt safe the entire time. He went out of his way to make sure we found all the best spots and I was able to see all the animals I expected. The stop for lunch was at a nice lodge inside the park and it was delicious.
          Written 25 October 2024
        • jamesdS7438KC
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          One of the best experiences of my life.
          This was one of the best experiences of my life. I felt very safe the entire time. We had many escorts to ensure we found the gorillas, didn't get lost, and new how to react to the gorillas. Everything was well organized and the Gorillas were amazing! We got so close to them.
          Written 25 October 2024
        • R7182FRenricop
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Top Rwandan experience, Gorilla trekking.
          Even if it' an expansive activity it' also well worth it, My wife and I had incredible one day gorilla safari experience just 3 hours drive from Kigali, The pick up time was early in the morning and drove to volcanoes national park for our safari, it was amazing adventure hiking to the home of gorillas and was some thing funny, the place is sleeper and a bit step, after 40 minutes hike we meat the giants gorillas and it was a best sightseeing in my life, This is the top experience to do in Rwanda, Then after we enjoyed so delicious lunch in local restaurant and hit the road back to Kigali. our day was amazing and unforgettable, Thank you universal team to plan the best safari for us.
          Written 23 October 2024
        • N6062FSjohnf
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          We sow a lot animals.
          Amazing safari tour in akagera national park Rwanda , my colleague booked the tour just 1 day before our arrival in Kigali, we have been picked up from airport early morning and direct head to akagera for a safari, we were a bit tired with long flight journey but when we started the game safari it was a way to relax and refreshment, we sow different kind of wild animals, the list is long but i can give some names: Buffalo, elephant, impala, baboons, crocodile, hippos, Rhinos, giraffe, birds,......................., the lunch inside the park was good too with amazing views, the park is super naturally beautiful, we have really like the service provided with this company, we can't wait to recommend this tour and will book some thing else with them once we are back in Rwanda. Thank you.
          Written 18 October 2024
        • U9035KWfannym
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Don't miss the city tour and akagera safari while you are in Rwanda for your first time.
          We have spent best time in Rwanda, it was a tree days stay and we have been able to do some tourism activities including the city tour and akagera safari provided by universal Rwanda, the company owner was a good dealer, through his recommendations we have definitely decided to book and travel with them, we had more than five companies on our list but finally universal won the game hhhh, Kigali city tour and safari were amazing experience and it' a key random to know Rwanda for the first time you are in this beautifully country, we had chance to travel with john one of the best tour guide from universal, the man was so kind, skilled, professional, accommodative and flexible to make our plans even better, we will come back and use their service again, highly recommend the 2 days safari with universal.
          Written 17 October 2024
        • travelgeekuk
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Tried to make our private tour into a ‘group’ tour to save money without asking!
          What should’ve been an easy tour turned into an anxiety, stressful ridden nightmare! This is my experience travelling with Universal Ventures Rwanda. I received a random WhatsApp message asking me to confirm my booking, after a few back and forward messages I realised that they said we’d be 3 pax on the day. This wasn’t right as very clearly it says PRIVATE tour, nobody else except your party will travel on the day. This was extremely poor communication as they didn’t explain this whatsoever and made me feel like it was my fault that I was even clarifying what was going on. After realising their mistake they offered us an “upgraded” car with the open rooftop. This turned out to be good in some ways but awful in others. For example when driving along the windows all had to be down as smoke enters the car from underneath the passenger side front seat, the driver even commented on it and said the windows have to be down. Although we didn’t ask for the ac to be turned on this meant that we pretty much felt gassed out by the sheer amount of pollution coming into the vehicle. Everytime he hit the gas to accelerate the amount of thick black smoke coming out of the engine was horrendous and definitely not environmentally friendly! The final straw was getting food poisoning, I hadn’t eaten anything else the night before or that morning and then being told that it was your own choice is appealing customer service. The chicken was definitely not chicken, no idea what meat it was but it was disgusting. My overall experience with these cowboys makes me never want to come to Rwanda and I definitely wouldn’t recommend them to any traveller wanting an easy, stress-free tour. They are aggressive, argumentative and don’t deserve the business, as you’ll no doubt see from their reply!!
          Written 13 October 2024
        • Peter E
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A full on day but worth every minute
          Picked up promptly at 5.00am by Christian who seemed to drive us smoothly to the park so we started the safari at the park by 8.30am He was very knowledgeable and by liasing with other divers managed to show at close quarters a fantastic array of animals within one day. We saw Llons, Rhinos, Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos. crocodiles, Monkeys, Buffalo and many more. A lovely relaxing lunch it was along drive back to Kigali made easier by Christian’s skilful driving and the satisfaction of a day well spent. Would strongly recommend this trip especially if you only have a short time to do a lot
          Written 13 October 2024
        • L932HFjohnm
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A recommended safari company for big five in Rwanda.
          Our visit in akagera park Rwanda was a great experience , the safari start early morning in Kigali and we drove around 3 hours to the park, just 5 min away park' get we sow already the first animals and was Rhinos Sayed the guide, we have spent almost 5 hours in forest but it was like only 2 hours because of how the game safari was amazing, we sow animals like baboons, buffalo, leopard but a bit far, Elephant in big Groupe, same to zebras and antelope,.... This is one of the best time we spent for our our holidays in Africa, and Felix our guide was a humble guy, helpfully , skilled and passionate for his carrier of tour guide, we would love to recommend this safari to any one wishing to visit Rwanda and choose this company please they are the best planner. Thanks.
          Written 10 October 2024
        • karenaT6062SK
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Universal's 1 Day Gorilla Trek - Spectacular !!!!!!!
          A trip of a life time to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda to see the mountain Gorillas, on Universal's 1 day Gorilla Trekking Tour. This company is fantastic from my initial enquiries in the UK organising the trip, to dropping me off back at my hotel in Kigali there were no problems whatsoever. The communication from the team is excellent, they are very quick at replying to messages, its done via WhatsApp and explain everything in as much detail as you need. The driver was early picking me up at the hotel and when we got to the meeting point of the trip he organised everything, had the necessary permits ready and explained the process clearly. I highly recommend this company, they will make a truly wonderful experience even better with their friendliness, organisation and reliability.
          Written 9 October 2024
        • benjamindA9711SE
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The excellent service and car provided are good for personal use and help them in their activities which reduce costs as
          The service provided is excellent and help people in their activities and facilitate to reduce costs and help them n the
          Written 7 October 2024
        • zelalemp2024
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A company to recommend,
          My wife and I were in Rwanda for a business trip, we took advantage and enjoy the shared safari with our colleagues it was best choice made Sayed all of us, the company provided an excellent service , well organized, best explanations from the guide, incredible animals viewing, delicious lunch,... we will definitely recommend this company to our colleagues and families for next year Rwanda visit, Thank you.
          Written 5 October 2024
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        Maria S
        Community of Madrid, Spain15 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2023 • Friends
        It has been a very fun and exciting adventure. Christian has been our driver and guide. Christian knows the park very well, he has been very polite and attentive to us at all times.
        Written 24 April 2023
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        Good day, we Tank you so much for the good review you gave Us, it' nice to hear that our guide provided a good service and you are satisfied with safari experience, we are looking to serve you again in future. Tank you. Emmanuel.
        Written 25 April 2023
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