Explore Akagera ‘s wildlife up close, where they live and feed. On this three-day Wildlife safari, you will search for the elusive ‘Big Five’.
Day 1: Drive To Akagera National Park and Night Game Drive
Located in Eastern Rwanda, Akagera National Park is named after the Kagera River, which flows along Rwanda’s eastern boundary with Tanzania. The river feeds into Lake Ihema and other smaller lakes in and around the park. Akagera comprises savannah, woodland, wetland, and a dozen lakes. Home to the Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Cape buffalo, Rhino, and Elephant) as well as hundreds of other animal and bird species, the largely open expanse is ideal for game viewing.
Pick up at 9 am at the hotel/ your residence and depart for Akagera National Park. After 2 hours, 30 min to 3 hours, depending on the stopovers, we should arrive at the park gate and proceed to the park reception for registration. Arriving at lunchtime, you will check in at the lodge and have lunch. Later, you will go for a game and a night game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Magashi Camp.
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive
After an early morning breakfast, you will go for a morning game drive. You will have more chances to spot more wildlife as we move from thick bushes to open savanna. You will have more chances to spot more wildlife as we move from thick bushes to open savanna. You will encounter buffalo, elephant, antelope, zebra, giraffe, baboons, monkeys, plus much more. Overnight at Magashi Camp
Day 3: Boat Safari And return to Kigali
After breakfast, you will go on a boat cruise on Lake Ihema. Lake Ihema is the most significant water body in Akagera and the second largest in Rwanda. On boat safari, you can see its large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and abundant water birds on the island in the middle of the lake. You will later check out and drive back to Kigali with a lunch stopover at Imigongo Art Center.
Includes
- Transport in 4X4 Land cruiser
- Service of an English-speaking guide
- Activities as stated in the itinerary (Game drive, Boat safari)
- Accommodation on Full board
- Mineral water
Excludes
- Covid Test
- Flights
- Visa
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
- Laundry
- Tips and gratitude
