Day Trip Safari - Akagera National Park with Optional Lake Ihema Boat Safari

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10 hours 12 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This tour takes you to Akagera National Park, a Big Five destination that is emerging as one of the best off-the-beaten-path Safari Parks. It lacks of tourist hordes sets it apart from other destinations in East Africa and the fact that you can enjoy an optional boat Safari at lake Ihema (offered by the Government) makes it a unique experience.

The tour will be led by an experience guide, who is not only at home in the park but also knowledgeable on all-things-Rwanda

What's Included

All Transportation in a Customized Safari Vehicle with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing
Pick up and Drop off in Kigali
1 Bottled Water Per Person
Akagera Park Entrance Fee 100 USD Per Person (Offered by the Government)
Optional Lake Ihema 1 Hour Boat Safari 35 USD Per Person
Lunch 5 - 20 USD - Kindly Discuss/Request guide for Options
Items and Services of Personal Nature

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours 12 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Kigali

    Pick up from your hotel at 5:00 AM and drive through the dramatic, cultivated hills define Rwanda arriving at Akagera National Park 8:00AM.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Enjoy an optional Boat Safari at Lake Ihema as you drift along the forest fringed body of water on the midst of hippos resting and Nile crocodiles patrolling for breakfast. The lake is also rich in birdlife with over 450 different species.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Akagera National Park

    Spend an entire day in Akagera a spectacular chain of low grassy mountains that slope down to a tract of undulating savannah, hemmed in by an extensive wetland comprising a dozen lakes, extensive papyrus swamps. Search for Lions, Rhino, buffalos, elephants, Maasai giraffe, Burchell’s zebra, warthog, olive baboon, vervet, antelopes and other animals to your heart's content

    4 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Expedition Happy Hour

Tags

Day Cruises
Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Safaris
Water Tours
Excellent Quality
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

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

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