Destination: Rwanda
Parks: Akagera National Park
Itinerary at Glance
Day 1: Airport Transfer to Hotel
Day 2: Drive to Akagera National Park for game drives
Day 3: Game drive and boat trip in Akagera National Park
Day 4: Game drive & transfer back to Kigali
Overview
Your 4 days wildlife safari to explore the Akagera National Park which is located in Eastern Rwanda on the border with Tanzania will give you a great experience to explore this only savanna national park where safari game drives can only be carried in Rwanda. Akagera national park is known for harboring the big 5 with the recent introduction of the lions. 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 introduced from South Africa, making Akagera national park officially a big 5 park like it was many years ago.
Highlights.
- Game drives
- Boat cruise at Lake Ihema
- Wildlife experience
Day 1: Transfer from the airport to the hotel
Day Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kigali Airport, our company’s safari driver will be waiting to welcome you and provide a short briefing before transferring you to your accommodation in Kigali (approximately 20-30 minutes depending on traffic conditions). You will have the opportunity to rest and prepare for your safari adventure the following day. Our driver will ensure that you are comfortable and ready for an exciting and unforgettable experience exploring the beautiful landscapes and wildlife of Rwanda.
Rwanda’s capital and biggest city stretches across undulating lush hills surrounded by towering mountains, the largest of which is Mount Kigali, rising 1850 meters above sea level. Kigali is the country’s financial, commercial and cultural hub, served by an international airport and featuring a wide range of accommodation options, restaurants and points of interest, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial Ground, an atmospheric market and numerous craft shops. With its interesting architecture, busy streets, meandering boulevards, and green hillsides, Kigali is said to be one of the most attractive cities in Africa and is definitely worth a visit. The city is well organized and known for its neatness and hospital people.
Overnight stay at: Marriott Hotel (Luxury hotel) or Hotel des Milles Collines (Mid-range hotel)
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Akagera National Park from Kigali. Travel time +2hrs
Day Itinerary
Today, after your relaxed morning breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked by our safari guide and leave for Akagera national park, the journey to Akagera national park takes about 2.5 hours depending on the stopovers along the way, with the beautiful unwinding landscape 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 for lunch. We ordered lunch and later headed for a brief game drive for game viewing. Later return to the lodge for dinner and evening stay.
Akagera National Park.
Bordering Tanzania at the East, in Rwanda, Akagera National Park, is Rwanda’s only savannah park, patched with a number of bird species, with over 500 bird species can be spotted, and numerous wildlife, including the Big Five. Akagera National Park, has been recently stalked with Rhinoceros, and lions, which has greatly multiplied and improved on the wildlife safari experience in Akagera. The park offers endless day game drives and night game drives including a boat cruise on Lake Ihema. If you’re truly into wildlife safari experience, Akagera National Park is a great add on, on your trip to Rwanda
Overnight stay at: Ruzizi Tented Lodge (luxury lodge) or Akagera Game Safari Lodge (Mid – range lodge).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Game drive and boat cruise at Akagera National Park
Day Itinerary
After an early morning breakfast at 6:00 am and leave for an early morning game drive in Akagera national park to catch up with late hunters and early risers. 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 number of bird species with over 500 bird species in the park making it a birding paradise. You will later return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch, we head for a boat trip on Lake Ihema watch Hippos and crocodiles in the water or by the shores and meet the buffaloes and elephants wallowing by the water banks. Later return to the lodge for dinner and evening stay.
Overnight stay at: Ruzizi Tented Lodge (luxury lodge) or Akagera Game Safari Lodge (Mid – range lodge).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Game drive and transfer back to Kigali
Day Itinerary
You will leave the lodge after a relaxed breakfast, head for a brief game drive, to add on your sightings, or opt for a full day game drive, before we drive back to Kigali and later be dropped at your booked hotel in Kigali or airport to catch up with your afternoon flight. End of service!
Meal Plan: Breakfast & lunch.
The day safari includes.
- Transportation on a 4 x 4 safari vehicle with a pop up roof
- Accommodation with meals as listed
- En route lunch
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Park entrance fee
- Unlimited mineral water per day per person during safari
- Game drives
- Boat trip on Lake Ihema
- Fun and other excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like:
- Visa Fees & flights
- Optional activities
- Tips & gratuities
- Laundry
- Alcoholic drinks
- International vaccinations
- Health test requirements
- Personal travel Insurance
- Personal shopping bills
- Phone call bills
- Extras while at the hotel
- Items of personal nature
Please contact us for a free detailed quote on the option of your choice. We can tailor a request that suits your interests, and budget, as well as we can change or upgrade the lodge options. Write to us with more details about your safari.