2-Day Adventure at Akagera National Park: Explore Wildlife, Enjoy a 4x4 Safari and Ihema Boat Trip

Embark on a thrilling 2-day adventure at Akagera National Park. Explore the diverse wildlife, enjoy a 4x4 safari, and take a boat trip on Ihema lake. Don’t miss the chance to spot buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and maybe even black rhinos and lions!

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Kigali to Akagera, Afternoon boat ride in Ihema lake

Bashana Companies & Imigongo Art Center - From Kigali, mid-way: Stop-over by Imigongo Art Center and cafe for leg stretching, viewing Imigongo arts, using the washrooms. You may also opt to buy a cup of coffee or anything else there.
Akagera National Park - Reaching Akagera by 12h30, head…

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali City
  • Drinking water with reusable bottles required by park. Single-use plastic bottles no longer allowed.
  • Accommodation if chosen that option: Akagera Game Lodge, Subject to availability
  • WiFi on board the vehicle
  • A boat ride in Ihema lake
  • 220-240V electrical current for phones…
What's Not Included
  • Admission (entry) fee: Akagera National Park
  • Accommodation if NOT opted: Akagera Game Lodge or Ruzizi Tented Lodge, Subject to availability.
  • Alcoholic beverages and meals
  • Anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions
Additional Information

Leave Kigali by 08h30 for Akagera National Park. With our local & friendly tour guide, the transport is assured with a choice 4x4 car with WIFI onboard to keep you connected with your loved ones & the world (Some spots in the park do not have connectivity). Head to Akagera Game Lodge for lunch and check-in, drive through the park to Ihema lake,…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sanikau2024
Sep 5, 2024
Amazing Akagera trip - We had a great time on our recent 2-day Akagera trip with Countryside Tours! Both days were planned completely by the company, and everything ran perfectly on schedule. Our driver, Ben, was a second-generation guide who had tons of experience with the park. He told us about the history of the park, was eager to answer any question we had, and made sure we got the whole experience during our short trip. We even got to see all of the Big Five! Although this isn't guaranteed on any safari, especially in Akagera, thanks to Ben and our other night time guides we were able to locate lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, and black rhinos! Highly recommend this tour to anyone planning to visit Akagera.
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Ode9216
Sep 4, 2024
Unforgettable experience! - Very very good stay of 2 days in the Park with JP who will not drop anything to show you the maximum of animals. I had booked the accommodation on my own, wishing to go to Ruzizi and I was pleased. Everything is super well organized, JP knows the park very well and is Super Guide (he communicates with the other guides to know where the animals are at time H...). I highly recommend Countryside Tours, with top communication: you feel taken care of and just enjoy... Bravo!!!
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Michael
May 6, 2023
Abundant wildlife in a beautiful park close to kigali - We went to akagera for two days prior to a conference and it really exceeded our expectations! In rainy season the park was beautiful and green, with stunning views of rolling hills and wonderful lakes. Over two days we saw pretty much everything other than lions, including a herd of elephants, a leopard, rhinos, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, hyena, zebra, Impala, baboons and warthogs as well as many bird species. Our guide Patrick was immensely friendly and professional and we couldn't recommend him highly enough.
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Kay_c
Mar 7, 2023
Great Guide who truly loves his job! - Our guide Anaclet was very accomodating and knowledgeable. It is obvious he loves his job and his enthusiasm was infectious. We learned so much from him and enjoyed the time we spent with him.
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Bmpark123
Sep 26, 2022
Amazing experience - We actually took 2 tours with Countryside. The day tour of Kigali and the 2 day Akagera tour. Both were fantastic. Olivier and Jonathan took us around Kigali and to the Genocide Memorial. We learned so much about the city and the growth of Rwanda. The next day, we were on our way to Akagera. What a trip! JP was our guide and he was determined to show us all of the animals. The lodge is beautiful and the staff was amazing. Between the boat tour, the night game drive and the full day, we saw nearly every animal. I would recommend this company and trip to anyone wanting to visit Rwanda.
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Sermckean
Aug 31, 2022
A Fantastic Experience - What a fantastic two days! Everything was organized perfectly by Countryside Tours. Our guide, Patrick, was knowledgeable, fun, and helpful. After checking into the beautiful lakeside lodge, we had lunch then a private guided boat tour on Ihema lake where we saw hippos, Buffalo, crocodile, orangutans, warthog, and many birds. Shortly after getting back to the lodge, we were off on a night game drive. It was incredible! We saw a mother leopard with her 2 babies, hyenas, orangutans warthog, bush babies and tree hyrax. The hotel was prepared for our late dinner. After a great sleep Patrick collected us for our day-long game drive in the north of the park with Park Guide Justine. We were out exploring the park for the whole day and saw all the Big 5, plus many more. We had a picnic stop with bagged lunch from the hotel. We left Akagera around 5pm for the 3-hour drive back to Kigali. I would be happy to recommend Countryside for your safari, and am excited to be joining them for the 2-day Nyungwe Canopy experience later this week.
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Marke963wu
Mar 29, 2022
Amazing 2-day safari in Akagera National Park - Very good service and very knowledgable guides. Previous and during our stay in Kigali tt was extremely easy to communicate with Olivier and his collegues. They booked the accomodations for us. We did 2-days game drive, night drive and boat game drive. Apart of 2-Day Akagera we also did the City Tour and Gorilla trekking with Countryside Tours. All was perfectly arranged, always on time, excellent guides, very knowledgable, easy communication, comfortable cars, always helpful and friendly. We had an amazing time in Rwanda thanks to Countryside Tours. We recommend them 100%
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From $280
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).