1-Day Akagera National Park Trip

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

You’ll depart your hotel around 5:00 AM as your driver-guide picks you up for the journey to Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda, a scenic drive of roughly two and a half hours. On arrival, you’ll complete park registration before enjoying breakfast at Marias Akagera Game Lodge. This is your chance to spot a wide range of wildlife from elephants, giraffes, and buffalo to zebras, hippos, rhinos, and crocodiles. With luck, you may also see predators such as lions, leopards, or spotted hyenas. The lakes and open plains create ideal viewing conditions, especially when herds gather to drink or graze.

After a picnic lunch from Mihindi Cafe, you’ll continue your afternoon game drive, soaking in the park’s diverse landscapes and wildlife. Later in the day, you’ll make your return drive to Kigali, where your guide will drop you off at your hotel or preferred location. The day blends adventure, scenery, and wildlife into a rich snapshot of Rwanda’s natural beauty.

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:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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