½-Day Kigali City Tour Package

Lion Safaris

5.0/5 – 74 Reviews

$99 pp (USD)

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LION SAFARIS TEAM

Lion Safaris

5.0/5
(74 Reviews)

Office In:: Rwanda
Size:: 10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)
Member Of:: RTTA, RDB, RSGA, VISIT RWANDA & RWANDA CHAMBER OF TOURISM
Tour Types:: Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations:: RW

LION SAFARIS TEAM

LION SAFARIS is a full licensed Rwanda local based tour operator Company and opened the doors from 2016. We have the main office from Kigali-Rwanda and we organize the tour packages into Mountain gorillas, Chimpanzees trekking in Rwanda and Uganda, Big five safaris in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

Reviews74

Thomas –

Reviewed: Aug 26, 2026

Emile was the best tour guide!

5/5

I did an eight day safari with Lion Safaris, including seeing chimpanzees, a gorilla trek and safari. Emile was a great tour guide and great company throughout the time together as we covered all corners of Rwanda. He was very patient, professional and knowledgeable. I learned an incredible amount about a diverse, beautiful and resilient country thanks to him. I hope to return again someday.

Jude –

Reviewed: Aug 24, 2026

Gorillas, Crocs, Hippos and More!

5/5

had an exceptional experience with Lion Safaris of Kigali, Rwanda, from my initial online booking through my final airport drop-off.
The owner, Emile, and my multi-day guide, Danny, both have extensive backgrounds in wildlife, professional guiding, and ecotourism. Before Lion Safaris, both worked at Akagera National Park as registered wildlife guides or rangers, and that depth of experience was evident throughout my trip.
I booked everything online, and Emile was responsive, communicative, and professional from the beginning. Pricing was transparent, and after experiencing the trip, I felt it was absolutely worth it.
My package included a gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park, followed by 2.5 days in Akagera National Park. Transportation and logistics were handled seamlessly, but what really distinguished the experience was the amount of knowledge shared along the way—not only about wildlife, but also about Rwanda's history, culture, communities, and conservation efforts.
At Akagera, I had the opportunity to see the Big Five and so much more. My stay at the beautiful eco-focused Ruzizi Tented Lodge was another highlight, with fantastic service and food. I experienced both day and night game drives, as well as a boat safari on Lake Ihema, where I saw an incredible variety of birds, crocodiles, hippos, and other wildlife.
My trip concluded with a seamless airport drop-off. I was so impressed with both Lion Safaris and Rwanda that I am already considering returning, this time with a greater focus on the country's birdlife and aquatic wildlife.
I also appreciated that so much of what Lion Safaris does is connected to conservation, ecotourism, and local community development. This wasn't simply a safari—it gave me a much deeper appreciation for Rwanda, its wildlife, its people, and the extraordinary work being done to protect both.
Professional, knowledgeable, transparent, and genuinely worth it. I would absolutely book with Lion Safaris again.

Frances –

Reviewed: Jul 23, 2026

A perfect tour start to finish, everything we wanted and more

5/5

Lion Safaris were 100% value for money: professional, reliable, knowledgeable and friendly. Our guide was happy to answer all of our questions and tell us about the country and wildlife of Rwanda, whilst also being sensitive to giving us space to just sit and watch the world go by. They provided my partner and I and 2 young adult children with a fantastic bespoke 11 day holiday in Rwanda, booking all necessary permits, tickets and hotel rooms for us. From being met at the airport (and yes, we were a little nervous, having sent a lot of money to an unknown company!) with our smart safari Landcruiser to the very last day, we loved every minute of our tour of the country. Lion Safaris really showed us they care about satisfied customers. We saw the Volcanoes region, Nyungwe national park and Akagera National park, with great drives in between all 3. The hotels and lodges we were booked into were outstanding and as they have known Lion Safaris for many years, have a good working relationship with them. They went above and beyond to provide meals out of hours or to takeaway. We hope to return for a tour of Uganda/Tanzania where Lion now offers tours. Do not hesitate to book with Lion Safaris, a family-run business in the heart of Rwanda.

Yvonne –

Reviewed: Jun 14, 2026

Amazing gorilla trek made great family memories!

5/5

Emile was helpful and responsive as we planned this once in a lifetime adventure. We chose Lion based on that and what previous travelers shared about their experience with this tour operator. Joel, our guide, was a great fit for the three young adults in our group. We appreciated his positive energy and his knowledge of Rwanda’s history, culture, and wildlife, particularly on safari in Akagera National Park.

Olive –

Reviewed: May 31, 2026

Excellent service and knowledgeable company, Emile is fantastic.

5/5

From the moment I first contacted him Emile was very fast responding and answered all my questions. He was very reliable and flexible all throughout the trip and nothing was too much trouble. He really helped me with the gorilla trekking as so had been ill the week before and I wasn’t sure I would make it if I got a long distance trek. He spoke with the park organisers a number of times and helped request a nearby group so my trek would be as short as possible. It was a truly amazing experience and I really thank him for helping to make sure I made it. He kept me informed at every point of what was happening and where we were going which was very reassuring as a solo traveller. I would highly recommend Lion Sarafis for any trip you are considering in Rwanda.