1-Day Rwanda Wildlife Safari to Akagera from Kigali

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

At 05:00 AM, after an early morning breakfast your driver guide will pick you up from your kigali hotel and drive east toward Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s premier wildlife destination. Upon arrival, embark on a morning boat cruise on Lake Ihema to view hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife. Continue with a thrilling game drive through the park’s northern plains, where elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and even lions roam freely. After an eventful day in the wild, exit the park and return to Kigali in the evening, marking the end of your Akagera adventure.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.