2 Days Akagera National Park Wildlife Safari

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Akagera national park is located in Eastern Rwanda on the border with Tanzania. African parks is currently managing this park and has done a great job with the conservation. In the past there were lots of conflict between people and the park but this was solved by fencing off part of the park and the introduction of community tours where visitors are encouraged to visit the communities and benefit accordingly. Akagera national park is a the only Savannah park in Rwanda and is home to several mammal species including Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Kobs, Zebras, Bushbucks, Waterbucks and most recently Black Rhinos have been introduces from South Africa, making Akagera national park officially a big 5 park like it was many years ago. It is also home to numerous bird species in the several habitats which include woodland, swamps, lakes and Savannah.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Dinner
Private transportation and Professional guide
Accommodation as per itinerary
Breakfast
National Park Entrance fee & game drive fee
Boat fees: $45 per person

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    : Transfer to Akagera national park from Kigali

    1 stop
  • 1

    Today morning we leave for Akagera national park right after your breakfast, the driver guide will pick you up from your hotel where he will drop you at the end of the trip or to the airport depending on where you prefer. The journey to Akagera national park takes about 2.5 hours depending on the stopovers along the way. With the beautiful landscaper en route to the park, feel free to ask the guide for stopovers to capture some photos. On arrival at the park, we shall proceed to our accommodation after a short game drive and check in. We order lunch and later take a boat trip on Lake Ihema watch Hippos and crocodiles in the water or by the shores. Journey time – 2,5 hours

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Game drive in Akagera national park

    1 stop
  • 2
    Akagera National Park

    We arise early and leave right after breakfast for a game drive in Akagera national park. We will be searching for the big mammals like Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, several Antelope species, and recently the re-introduced Lions and Rhinos. The park is a varied habitat for wildlife and a birders haven with over 500 bird species in the park. You will leave the lodge with parked lunch for the game drive which will last about 6 hours depending on your interests before starting the journey back to Kigali. You will take the route along the lake which more often has a variety of animals.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Rwanda Travel

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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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