About This Tour
The 3 Days Akagera National Park Safari is a short but rewarding wildlife adventure through Rwanda’s only savannah national park. Located in eastern Rwanda, Akagera is characterized by open savannah plains, woodland, wetlands and lakes, providing excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. The park is home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards, giraffes, zebras, hippos, antelopes and more than 500 bird species.
Trip Highlights
- Kigali – Akagera National Park transfer
- Lake Ihema boat cruise
- Wildlife and bird watching
Itinerary
Your safari begins with a morning pickup from your hotel or Kigali International Airport. After a briefing with your safari guide, you will depart Kigali and drive eastwards towards Akagera National Park. The journey takes approximately 2½ hours, depending on traffic and stops along the way.
You will enjoy the beautiful Rwandan countryside as you travel through rolling hills, villages and agricultural landscapes before reaching the lowlands of Akagera.
Upon arrival, you will enter the park and proceed to your lodge or camp for check-in and lunch. After some time to relax, you will embark on an afternoon game drive through the savannah.
During the drive, your guide will search for wildlife including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, warthogs and other antelope species. With luck, you may also encounter lions, leopards and rhinos.
As the afternoon comes to an end, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Safari lodge/camp in or near Akagera National Park
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Activities: Transfer, park entry and afternoon game drive
Wake up early and have breakfast before setting out for an early morning game drive. The morning is an excellent time for wildlife viewing because many animals are active before the heat of the day.
Your safari vehicle will explore different sections of Akagera's savannah and woodland landscapes. You may encounter elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, hippos and other wildlife. Akagera also offers opportunities to see the Big Five, although wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Return to the lodge around midday for lunch and some relaxation.
In the afternoon, proceed to Lake Ihema for a relaxing boat cruise. The boat excursion provides a different perspective of Akagera's wildlife and wetlands. Along the lake shores, you may see hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and numerous water birds.
After the boat cruise, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Safari lodge/camp in or near Akagera National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Activities: Morning game drive and Lake Ihema boat cruise
After an early breakfast, embark on your final morning game drive in Akagera National Park. This gives you another opportunity to search for wildlife and photograph the beautiful landscapes before leaving the park.
Your guide will select suitable game tracks depending on recent wildlife sightings and conditions. You may encounter giraffes, zebras, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and a variety of bird species.
After the game drive, exit the park and begin your journey back to Kigali. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have lunch in Kigali or visit a local attraction before being transferred to Kigali International Airport or your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Activities: Morning game drive and transfer to Kigali
End of Safari
Included/Exclude
The Cost Includes
- Modern Bengali Tasting Menu
- Traditional Welcome Drink
- Chef's Menu Introduction
- Live Cultural Music
The Cost Excludes
- Additional Drink Orders
- A La Carte Menu Items
- Service Staff Gratuities
- Transportation to Restaurant


