3 Days Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari.
Overview
Your 3 days Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari takes you to Akagera National Park, located in Eastern Rwanda along the border with Tanzania. This safari offers an incredible opportunity to explore Rwanda’s only savanna national park, where game drives can be experienced exclusively. Akagera National Park is home to the Big Five, with the recent reintroduction of lions. It is the only savanna park in Rwanda and hosts a diverse range of mammal species, including lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, kobos, zebras, and bushbucks. Most recently, black rhinos were introduced from South Africa, restoring Akagera’s status as a Big Five park, just as it was many years ago. Highlights. Day Game drives Night Game drive Boat trip on Lake Ihema
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park. Travel time + 2.5 hours
Today, after a relaxed morning breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up by our safari guide to start 3 Days Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari. The journey to the park takes approximately 2.5 hours, depending on stopovers along the way. As you travel through Rwanda’s stunning, winding landscapes, feel free to ask the guide to stop for photography. Upon arrival at the park, you will enjoy a short game drive before proceeding to your accommodation for check-in. After settling in, you will have lunch before heading out for a boat trip on Lake Ihema. During the boat ride, you will observe hippos and crocodiles in the water or along the shores, as well as buffaloes and elephants wallowing by the water banks. Later in the evening, you will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation options
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before heading straight into the park for a full day of exploration. Immerse yourself in an exceptional wildlife experience as you observe and photograph elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, rhinos, and a wide range of antelope species. A scenic picnic lunch within the park will allow you to pause and appreciate Akagera’s remarkable landscapes. After lunch, continue your game drive through the park’s diverse and vibrant habitats. In the late afternoon, return to your accommodation to unwind and reflect on the day’s discoveries. Later in the evening, join the park’s driver guide for an exciting night game drive in search of nocturnal wildlife, with the chance to encounter hyenas, leopards, and other elusive species.
Accommodation options
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Game Drive and Transfer Back to Kigali.
Early in the morning, embark on your final game drive in Akagera National Park, seizing the last opportunity to spot remarkable wildlife and the park’s diverse bird species. After this exhilarating experience, return to the lodge by 10:00 AM for breakfast. Following breakfast, begin your journey back to Kigali. If time allows, make a stop at the bustling local market and craft shops to purchase unique souvenirs and handmade artwork. Later in the day, you will be dropped off at your accommodation in Kigali or transferred to the airport in time for your departure. concluding your unforgettable safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation Options
| Accommodation | 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | S.S.R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Accommodation | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Mid-range Accommodation | $ 1,992 | $ 1,330 | $ 1,262 | $ 1,124 | $ 1,113 | $ 1,028 | $ 262 |
| Luxury Accommodation | $ 2,018 | $ 1,405 | $ 1,320 | $ 1,198 | $ 1,187 | $ 1,102 | $ 308 |
What's included
- Transportation on a 4 x 4 safari vehicle with a pop up roof for game viewing
- Accommodation and meals as listed
- Picnic Lunch
- Boat trip at Lake Ihema
- Service of a professional English speaking driver guide
- Park entrance fees
- Bottled mineral water during the safari
- Game drives during the safari
- All the activities specified in the itinerary inclusive of applicable entrance fees
What's excluded
- Items of Personal nature
- Visa to Rwanda
- Alcoholic drinks
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