Pick Up and Transfer to Akagera National Park

Kigali - Departure from your location at 9 AM for the transfer to Akagera National Park.

Bashana Companies & Imigongo Art Center - A brief stop to enjoy a cup of coffee and stretch before continuing to Akagera National Park.

Akagera National Park - Arrival at Akagera National Park. While the guide handles the registration, you will receive a brief overview of the safari and learn about the park’s history. Check into your safari lodge and enjoy lunch.

Afternoon game drive: Begin the game drive in the park’s southern region. Expect to see the Big Five, along with other animal species and birds.

Sunset boat ride: Set off on a boat cruise on Lake Ihema, where you can observe hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife.

Evening: Savor a sundowner drink while witnessing the African sunset over the savanna. Spend the night in the heart of the forest, waking to the sound of lions roaring.

Full Day Game Drive and Drop-Off

Akagera National Park - Start the day early with a sunrise game drive along the northern circuit, the prime time to spot predators such as lions and leopards. Explore open savannahs, home to herds of elephants, elands, and antelopes.

Pause for a bush breakfast or return to your lodge for a substantial meal. After breakfast, wrap up your safari with a short scenic drive back to the southern gate.

Depart for Kigali, arriving by late afternoon with cherished memories of Akagera.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• Pick-up and Drop-off
• National Park Entry Fee
• Breakfast
• Picnic Lunch
• Professional Safari Guide

• We help you Book accommodation (starting from $50)
• Dinner

Join an unforgettable two-day safari adventure at Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s largest protected wetland and sole savannah reserve. This tour combines thrilling game drives, peaceful boat safaris, relaxation at a safari resort, and stunning landscapes. Explore the park’s rich wildlife, featuring the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo—alongside giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and a vast variety of bird species.

Enjoy the safari resort with captivating views of the Akagera landscape and an enriching wildlife game drive to see the Big 5, over 500 bird species, and a boat ride to observe crocodiles, hippos, and more…

Highlights:

• Overnight stay at a distinctive safari resort
• Boat ride on Lake Ihema for aquatic wildlife encounters
• Big 5 game drive in a specially designed safari vehicle
• Experienced and friendly driver guide

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