Top Things to do in Eastern Province
Top 10 Tours in Eastern Province, Eastern Province
Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Province, Rwanda including 1 Day Trip Akagera National Park , Day trip Private Safari in Akagera Park with Hotel Pickup, 2 Days in Akagera National Park, Akagera Game-drive Safari, Day Trip - Akagera National Park with Optional Lake Ihema Boat Safari, One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Safari Car, 2 Days Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari, Kinunu guest house, 2 days Akagera Game Drive, 2 Days Akagera National Park Experience.
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1. 1 Day Trip Akagera National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Do you want to see the big five, but you don't have much time? We pick you up from Kigali and drive you Akagera N.P. in Rwanda. We offer ground transfers and comfortable to make this an unforgettable and hassle-free experience. For those looking to save time and commune with wildlife, this is the perfect tour.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, WiFi on board, Park Entry Fees
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By kelvinjules
Very Nice tour, amazing car with good price, thank you so much We are very happy with this company...
2. Day trip Private Safari in Akagera Park with Hotel Pickup
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Our tour includes a morning coffee at a cultural village and a relaxation moment on Lake Muhazi at the end of the safari. We offer a packed breakfast and lunch made of Rwandan burritos, a fruit basket, a delicious homemade banana cake and Samosas. We also provide vegetarian meals. Water is also included. We offer accommodation (optional) at Yambi Guesthouse so you may not have to worry about taxi transfers or those hotel wake up calls. We offer in-car bluetooth transmittor so you can play your favourite music throughout the entire Safari. Our drivers may also sing along and their horrible voices have been known to attract elephants, monkeys and buffaloes. 4 Our guides are certified and they speak English and French.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Private transportation, Safari Permit
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Travelamiga2
My partner and I decided to take the tour on our last day in Rwanda. We've been living in Rwanda for 3 weeks already but we never had to opportunity to explore. My partner and i were picked up at our apartment which was a plus! ( a little late but they manage to call to inform us that they were on their way).It was only me and my partner on the tour and must i say, it was lovely. We did inform that we had to be back to our apartment at 5pm and they noted that very well. Our tour was custom to our preference which was a plus. (Keep in mind, that Kigali has a curfew.) Patrick was very well educated on the history of Rwanda! We had a delicious lunch and had a great conversation with Patrick during our lunch which was great! It was not an awkward lunch. It is a very lovely tour. I recommend if want to see the major "must see" of Kigali. It was very lovely to have Patrick around as our tour guide. Patrick spoke very good english and ensure we had a great experience to take back home.
3. 2 Days in Akagera National Park
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
High level services, professional tour guide. This is a value for money, full adventure and leisure package
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Emergency medical evacuation services , Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation
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Reviewed By Chuck_U2000
A group of friends and I visit an African country each year. Kigali was our pit stop for October 2019 and we needed a tour company to provide us with a tailored package that included navigating the popular tourist sites and getting to see the real Kigali! Liz and her business partner Claudine did not disappoint; their professional approach was second to none and we received great recommendations re tourist sites to visit, restaurants to eat and coffee shops/ bars to chill. Our own dedicated tour guides and coach service made getting around easy. Our first stop was the Akagera National Park followed by visits to the Genocide Memorial and Parliament Museums. A sumptuous lunch at the Hotel des Mille Collines aka "Hotel Rwanda" followed by individual visits to local markets and galleries followed. Our evening ended with a Kigali bar-crawl! An amazing road trip at the crack of dawn to Rwesero to enjoy the lake Muhazi and King Fish Beach Resort kicked off our 2nd day! The scenery was as good as the food! To top it off a bonfire was organised where we chilled appreciated the nature! The night ended with an amazing rooftop reception in Kigali while we rounded up our city tour on the last day and spent the final evening at the renown Piri-Piri spot. I would highly recommend Phonenix Travel & Tours as they showed a deep knowledge of the entire landscape and definitely provided a rounded experience for us. One thing the group unanimously agreed on was that a second visit was necessary!
4. Akagera Game-drive Safari
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is one of the best and most affordable trips you can do while in Rwanda for a day or two. You can privately book it and fix your own time at fair price or join one of our monthly organized groups. Akagera National Park is located in Eastern Rwanda on the border with Tanzania and will give you a great experience to explore this only savanna national park where safari game drives can be carried out in Rwanda.
Inclusions: (Packed Lunch), Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
Exclusions: Dinner, Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By Londonaesthetik
We just wanted to say a big thank you for the wonderful two days we had with Andrew this weekend. It was relaxed and gave us a great small break. We were really happy with the customer service as well as the choice of accommodation. We will be recommending your company to others.
5. Day Trip - Akagera National Park with Optional Lake Ihema Boat Safari
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
This tour takes you to Akagera National Park, a Big Five destination that is emerging as one of the best off-the-beaten-path Safari Parks. It lacks of tourist hordes sets it apart from other destinations in East Africa and the fact that you can enjoy an optional boat Safari at lake Ihema makes it a unique experience. The tour will be led by an experience guide, who is not only at home in the park but also knowledgeable on all-things-Rwanda
Inclusions: Pick up and Drop off in Kigali, All Transportation in a Customized Safari Vehicle with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing, 1 Bottled Water Per Person
Exclusions: Akagera Park Entrance Fee 100 USD Per Person, Optional Lake Ihema 1 Hour Boat Safari 35 USD Per Person, Lunch 5 - 20 USD - Kindly Discuss/Request guide for Options, Items and Services of Personal Nature
6. One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Safari Car
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 11 reviews
Leave Kigali as early as 05h30 and drive for an estimated 3 hours to reach Akagera National Park by 08h30. Spend the entire day through the park to depart to Kigali late afternoon or in the evening. Akagera National Park has a diversity of wildlife including buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas and many others. After a long time being extinct in Akagera National Park, the black rhinos and lions have recently been restocked. Their sighting is always not guaranteed due to their small number and the hiding character of the black rhino. Enjoy the game drive viewing the natural habitat of different animals, birds and enjoying the view of different lakes and landscape.
Inclusions: Safari vehicle with a protective sunroof, A driver-guide by Countryside Tours-Rwanda (with a Covid-19 test), Akagera Game Lodge Picnic packed lunch, Bottled water, Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali City
Exclusions: Akagera entry fee, Akagera National Park guide, Alcoholic Beverages, Anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions
Reviewed By sarahwT1643XS
I took this tour as I just moved to Kigali and wanted to get an overview of the town and various neighborhoods. This tour provided just this. My guide Emmanuel was extremely helpful and patient with my endless questions about Kigali and Rwanda. He provided great information on the history of the country and city, but also was very helpful in showing me how things 'work' in Kigali - eg how to use mobile money, book a taxi, what various neighborhoods were like, etc. - eg requests beyond what the tour required. However, if you are just here as a tourist and are familiar with other African countries, you might not need a full day tour. You might do the 1/2 day instead. The restaurant we went to for lunch was fine, but a bit random...There must be places for lunch with a nice view, or something a bit more interesting...
7. 2 Days Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Akagera national park is located in Eastern Rwanda on the border with Tanzania. African parks is currently managing this park and has done a great job with the conservation. In the past there were lots of conflict between people and the park but this was solved by fencing off part of the park and the introduction of community tours where visitors are encouraged to visit the communities and benefit accordingly. Akagera national park is a the only Savannah park in Rwanda and is home to several mammal species including Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Kobs, Zebras, Bushbucks, Waterbucks and most recently Black Rhinos have been introduces from South Africa, making Akagera national park officially a big 5 park like it was many years ago. It is also home to numerous bird species in the several habitats which include woodland, swamps, lakes and Savannah.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Accommodation as per itinerary, National Park fees and Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Private transportation
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Boat fees, International flights and Personal Insurance
Reviewed By bdjshh
We planned our own itinerary , so what was Most important for us was the guide. We interviewed quite a few former customers of different guides, and finally settled on Augustine. He got glowing recommendations from people who had been with him, and even so, he managed to exceed our expectations. He is immensely knowledgeable- not a single question we came up with, that he didn't know how to answer. He is totally honest and punctual. Whatever you agree on - is carried out to the letter. He is a great and careful driver. He is extremely friendly polite and nice. But the really impressive part is his concern for his clients wellbeing and pleasure. He takes enormous pains, with great interpersonal sensitivity, to see that you get maximum pleasure and experiences from your trip. We have been to numerous out of the way places, where we needed local guides/drivers, and have had some really good ones, but Augustine is in a league of his own.
8. Kinunu guest house
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Kinunu Guest House was built in the heart of a coffee plantation and offers a fascinating view of Lake Kivu as well as a surprising ecotourism experience for visitors. The activities offered at KGH include a live experience on how coffee is grown and cared for until it reaches the cup, a farm tour, swimming on a private beach and activities in the area. boat, among others. The guesthouse is also known as the base camp for the Congo Nile Trail which attracts many tourists and cyclists.
Inclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: TIPs
9. 2 days Akagera Game Drive
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3.7 based on 3 reviews
The park is home to some of the country’s most stunning wildlife and serves as the premier destination for those looking to enjoy a Rwandan safari. Lions, rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, leopards, baboons, zebras, crocodiles and a variety of antelopes are just some of the creatures you may see on a safari through Akagera. The numerous rivers and lakes throughout the park are also home to one of the highest concentrations of hippos anywhere in Africa. Birdwatchers too will be thrilled with the over 500 documented species of birds found throughout the park, including one of the continent’s largest concentrations of big water birds. This tour offers you 2 days Safari driving to the northern and southern parts of the park and accommodation at the Akagera Game Lodge. An optional sunset boat ride or evening game drive can be organized for $40. This package is currently the most affordable 2-day tour to Akagera National Park for one person or group. Lowest Price Guarantee
Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Fuel & driver guide, Bottled Water, Accommodation
Exclusions: Meals, Soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
Reviewed By Claudia S
The driver and the Guide picked me up on time and they were super friendly. I had prepared myself for a full day of Kigali (history and life). The first stop was the Memorial, the second the Kant House, and then to the Kamp Memorial Museum. After that, we had a lunch break. And that was it. After that, we drove around the town for about 1 hour. Kigali is a nice city, but there is not too much to see. Sometime around 2 pm, I asked if we had another stop, they answered 'no' and said the tour was over. I had a faint memory that there was more on the list, but I couldn't check. Why we didn't go to the market, I don't know (especially since I had said several times that I would like to experience the life of the people in the city!!). Also on the list is Caplaki Craft Village: it must be said about this, the Guide had asked me if I liked art. My answer was, 'it depends, I don't like museums that much'. Maybe that's why it was removed from the program. But even if this had been the case, why wasn't I offered an alternative? In conclusion, I must say that I could have easily visited the three places I mentioned in advance by motorbike taxi and saved a lot of money. Conclusion: for me, not good value for money.
10. 2 Days Akagera National Park Experience
-Can be customized according to the traveler's needs and aspirations -Designed to make your safari game drive and boating experience more memorable
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner
Exclusions: Restroom on board, WiFi on board
Reviewed By Sinza
I contacted New Horizon tours and services after seeing good reviews about their services and I was not disappointed. Emmanuel and Monica were good at responding to emails and calls and provided me with all the relevant information for my trip and were flexible. Their prices are competitive, and I appreciated that they provided me with accommodation options. The road trip to and from Kigali was with a good and comfortable car. Once I was offered my package, I was able to customise it to my desire. The highlight of my trip was the canopy walk at Nyungwe forest and when there I decided to do a 2 hour hike the hike in the forest (Umuyove trail) I experienced the rain forest in full since it started raining a little over an hour into the hike and we continued to the end. I highly recommend them.
