3-Day Akagera Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali to Akagera National Park

Your Makisala guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and give a short briefing before you set off. Enjoy a scenic drive from Kigali through Rwanda’s lush hills and charming villages as you make your way to Akagera National Park.
After a flavorful lunch combining Rwandan and international cuisine, head out for your first game drive in the park’s southern sector, where elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo roam freely across the savannah. Return to the lodge for a gourmet dinner under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the African night.

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:

Akagera Transit Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Game Drive in Akagera

Begin your day with a leisurely breakfast at the lodge before heading to Lake Ihema for a guided boat ride at 9:00 a.m. Glide across the calm waters as you spot papyrus gonoleks, kingfishers, and perhaps the rare shoebill stork hidden among the reeds. After the cruise, return to the jetty and meet your guide for a full-day game drive through Akagera’s southern plains, including the scenic giraffe area and the lakes road toward Birengero.

Pause midday for a hot lunch at Lake Mihindi Restaurant, surrounded by tranquil park views. In the afternoon, continue your adventure in search of buffalo, lions, antelope, and with a bit of luck, elusive leopards or the reintroduced white rhinos. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Akagera to Kigali

After breakfast at the lodge, head out for one last early morning game drive, making the most of the cool hours when animals are most active. It’s your final opportunity to catch any wildlife you may have missed—perhaps graceful antelopes, grazing zebras, or a predator on the move.

As the morning unfolds, begin your scenic return journey toward Kigali, driving leisurely through the park for a few final glimpses of Akagera’s wildlife and landscapes. Stop along the way for lunch at a local roadside restaurant, where you can enjoy classic Rwandan dishes such as brochettes (grilled meat skewers) and fresh seasonal produce.

Continue to Kigali, where you will be dropped off at the Kigali International Airport, or at the location of your choice.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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