2 Days Akagera National Park Rwanda Big Five Wildlife Safari

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2 Days Akagera National Park Rwanda Big Five Wildlife Safari

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Experience the beauty and wildlife diversity of Rwanda on this immersive 2-day Akagera National Park Safari, designed for travelers who want a short yet unforgettable Big Five adventure close to Kigali. Akagera is Rwanda’s only savannah park and the country’s exclusive home to lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and leopards, making it the perfect destination for an authentic African safari. The park features rolling hills, open plains, lakes, and woodlands that support a wide variety of animals, including giraffes, zebras, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, and more than 500 bird species.

With expert guides, comfortable transport, and well-planned game drives, this tour offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and rich photographic moments. Whether you are visiting Rwanda for business, leisure, or a weekend getaway, this safari provides a rewarding experience that combines adventure, nature, and breathtaking scenery. It is an ideal choice for anyone seeking to explore Rwanda’s wild side without dedicating too many days to travel.

Included/Excluded

Park fees(For non-residents)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Tour Plan

Day 1 – Transfer to Akagera national park – Afternoon boat safari on Lake Ihema

Start your day, from Kigali, Upon arrival in the park, you will go for a short guided game drive. You will then check into your Lodge, have lunch and after lunch, You will go for an afternoon for boat trip on Lake Ihema. You will watch lots of hippos and Crocodiles, Some basking on the shores of the lake. Look out for beautiful birds like fish eagles, Kingfishers, cormorants Among others. You will return to the lodge wait for your night game and back for dinner and overnight. Including park fees All transportation costs, accommodation costs, transport activities and taxes/VAT are required to be Included in the base Rate.

Day 2 – Game drive in Akagera national park

Today you will wake up early, have early breakfast and then head out into the park for a guided game drive. The park is home To different animals like Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, different Antelope species, and recently the re-introduced Lions and Rhinos. The park is also a bird watchers haven with over 500 bird species. The game drive will take about 6 hours. So you will leave the lodge with packed lunch. You will have a game drive en route to Kigali. You will arrive late in the evening.