Hire A Vehicle For Akagera National Park Safari : Are you a traveller interested in visiting Akagera national park but you do not have a car to take you to the park and participate in the different activities? We got you covered because in this article we are going to help you understand how you can hire a vehicle to help you explore Akagera national park. Akagera national park is home to five to the big five animals in Rwanda which has attracted several travellers interested in participating in the wildlife safaris in Rwanda which will give you the most memorable safari experience.

For the different types of travellers that will make their way to Akagera National Park, there are a number of different vehicles where you can hire to accommodate the different travellers. For travellers that are not interested in spending as much money, they can opt for a normal vehicle with a carrying capacity of 3 people, for a larger group of travellers, you can get a 4×4 land cruiser or an extended land cruiser with a carrying capacity of 9 people. For group tours or over 20 people buses and coasters can also be obtained from us. Just reach out to us and let us send you a quotation for the different vehicle types.

Our price for the different vehicles, include a well skilled driver guide to help you make your way to Akagera national park for a safe safari experience in the country. Our well skilled driver guide will make your feel comfortable as you embark on your way to Akagera National Park. While you visit Akagera National Park, there are a number of different activities that you can participate in include; the boat cruise on lake Ihema which will lead you to a number of rewarding attractions in the park like the water birds. Travellers can also participate in the game drives in Akagera national park which will lead them to a number of animal species like the big five animals in Rwanda, you can also participate in birding in Akagera national park and also get the chance to participate in the behind the scenes tour which will lead you to a number of exceptional views in the park that will give you the most rewarding experience watching the different conservation efforts of the park management.

For travellers making their way to the park to participate in a number of different activities in Akagera national park, here are the different fees for the different activities that you can take part in Akagera national park.

Entry fee / self-drive permit Details 1 Day/Night 2 Nights 3 Nights
USD RWF USD RWF USD RWF
Rwandan/EAC Citizen Per person ~16 15,000 ~24 22,500 ~32 30,000
Rwandan/EAC Resident 50   75   100  
International Visitor 100   150   200  
Rwandan/EAC Citizen children 6-12 ~11 10,000 ~16 15,000 ~21 20,000
Rwanda/EAC Resident children 6 – 2 30   45   60  
International Visitor children 6 – 12 50   75   100  
Africans 50   75   100  

Children aged 5 years  or below do not pay entry fees and for travellers that stay in the park more than 3 nights in the park, they will not pay park entry fees.

Hire A Vehicle For Akagera National Park Safari
Hire A Vehicle For Akagera National Park Safari
Other fees Details USD
Vehicle fee Vehicle / Minibus (Rwandan/EAC registered) 10
Omnibus / bus / overlander (Rwa/EAC reg.) 20
Vehicle / Minibus (Foreign registered) 40
Omnibus / bus / overlander (Foreign reg.) 100

Guides (Park and Community Freelance) USD  
Guide for self-drive game drive Per guide / ½ day 25
Guide for self-drive game drive Per guide / full day 40
  Adults 13+ Children 6 – 12
Activities USD USD
Night drive (operated by AMC) pp/2.5hrs / vehicle, driver, guide/min. 2/max. 7 40 25
Fishing Pp per day (own equipment) 25 15
Boat trip – scheduled morning/day Price pp / 1 hrs / max. 11 pax 35 20
Boat trip – scheduled sunset trip Price pp / 1 hrs / max. 11 pax 45 30
Boat trip – private, non-scheduled Per boat / 1 hrs / max. 11 pax 180
Camping Price pp / night 25 15
Camping at Mihindi Campsite Price pp / night 50 30
Behind the scenes tour Price pp / min 4 pax / 1.5 hrs 25 15
Group rate for 8+ pax / 1.5 hrs 180
Game drive day (AMC operated) ½ day max. 5hrs/vehicle, driver, guide/max. 7 180
Full day / vehicle, driver, guide / max. 7 pax 280
Walk the Line 7km walk along the fence / min. 3 approx. 2 hrs 30 20
Community Cultural Experiences Various activities offered / half day / min. 3 pax 30 20
Other fees USD  
Tent hire Per 6-man (3m x 3m) canvas tent (south sites) 20
Recovery fee Breakdown or assistance from the park 70
Recovery fee coasters Breakdown or assistance from the park 150
Fines For breaking any park rules & regulations 150
Landing fee Per landing within Akagera 50
Research fee Contact the management prior to any research 200
Ranger assistance fee For researchers / per day / conditions apply* 25

Commercial filming / photography Per day. Contact the park for all filming 300  
Annual pass   USD RWF
Rwandan/EAC Citizen Single pass   95,000
Rwandan/EAC Citizens Couples pass   150,000
Rwandan/EAC Citizens Family pass   205,000
Rwandan/EAC Resident Single pass 300  
Rwandan/EAC Residents Couples pass 500  
Rwandan/EAC Residents Family pass 700  

“Let us offer you a vehicle that will help you explore the plains of Akagera national park at the most affordable rates in Rwanda.’’

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